LOCATION: The Franklyn D. Resort is located in Runaway Bay is an all-suite resort. It's people like your Vacation Nanny at Franklyn D Resort that make your whole family feel at home. There are no formalities, and best of all, no worries. Your Vacation Nanny looks after you, your suite (you never have to rinse a wet swimsuit or make sandwiches or call room service), and especially your children whom she will happily supervise all day.

FDR is a small, intimate resort. Children enjoy a sense of independence here even though they are never far from the attentive companionship of their Vacation Nanny, a fun-loving Coordinator or relaxed parental observation.

ACCOMMODATION: Relax and enjoy the luxury and beauty of FDR with the most spacious ocean suites in Jamaica! The Franklyn D. Resort, located directly on the beach front, features 76 spacious, air-conditioned suites housed in 8 low-rise buildings of distinct Georgian- Mediterranean style architecture. Ideal for families, one, two and three-bedroom suites are beautifully furnished. All suites are just steps from the sea and are complete with living room and dining area, refrigerator and spacious balcony or terrace! Free internet access (LAN) from your room The best in comfort and convenience.

ONE-BEDROOM SUITES

• Separate living room with day-bed, dining room, ceiling fan, satellite TV, LAN access and phone
• Private balcony, most with an ocean-view
• Air-conditioned bedroom with one king sized bed or two twin sized beds
• Refrigerator
• Rollaway bed and crib available
• Up to 540 square feet
• Maximum occupancy: 2 adults and 3 children under 16 years.
• Check Specials page for upgrading to a two bedroom suite.

TWO-BEDROOM SUITES

• Private air-conditioned master bedroom complete with a king sized bed and full bathroom with shower and bathtub.
• The second private bedroom is also air-conditioned with two twin beds and a full bathroom with shower and bathtub.
• Separate living room with day-bed and dining room, ceiling fan, satellite TV, telephone and LAN access.
• Rollaway bed and crib available
• Refrigerator
• Balcony or patio, most with a view of the ocean.
• Up to 1080 square feet
• Maximum occupancy: up to 4 adults and 3 children under 16 years old or 3 adults and 4 children under 16 years old.
• Room rate is based on occupancy by 3 persons.

THREE-BEDROOM SUITES

• Two private air-conditioned bedrooms each with a king size bed and full bathroom with shower and bathtub for each room.
• The third private air-conditioned bedroom has two twin beds and a full bathroom with shower and bathtub
• Separate living/dining room with day-bed, satellite TV, telephone, LAN access and refrigerator.
• Spacious patio.
• Additional rollaway bed and crib available.
• Maximum occupancy: up to 6 adults and 3 children or 5 adults and 4 children.
• Room rate is based on occupancy by 5 persons.

ENTERTAINTMEN: Entertainment at FDR is nightly and lively. Our resident band will keep you dancing under the stars. From ska to soca to reggae, you will dance your way through the captivating sounds of the Caribbean.

Jamaica's talented cabaret singers will entertain you or you can show off your talent in our Staff and Guest talent show. From dawn into the wee hours of the night, we will keep your family entertained.Most every night at FDR is Showtime! Bedtimes take second place to fascinating variety of singers, dance troupes, acrobats, limbo, fire-eaters and contortionists.

GROUPS & EVENTS: We specialize in Family Reunions, Wedding Groups, Leisure Groups, Church Groups, Small Meetings and Incentive Groups. There's lots to do for the rest of your family while you take care of business...golf just across the road, watersports, spa, tours to nearby sites for horseback riding, rafting, shopping or visiting local landmarks.

For Meetings and Incentive Groups - Participants combine pleasure with work because we add relaxation and recreation to any meeting or conference. WiFi Internet Access is everywhere you want to meet and do business, check the stocks, or do your online banking: from the main bar lounge, pool deck and Verandah Restaurant, to a picnic table on the beach. There is LAN Access in every suite.

Take over the entire hotel and we will customize activities, meals and theme parties for your group. During breaks, relax by the pool, dine in your choice of 3 restaurants, play a game of tennis, learn to scuba dive, pamper yourself with a half hour massage by the ocean or play a championship round of golf.

Bring the whole family..your Vacation Nanny will care for the kids while you attend your meeting.

RESTAURANTS & BARS: The day is done, a stunning sunset ignites the sky. Whether you seek a casual gathering with friends and family or an elegant, memorable candlelit evening, FDR provides dining choices for just about everyone. Wine and drinks are served with dinner which becomes a fitting prelude to the evening's entertainment.

The Verandah Restaurant - On the boardwalk over the ocean or in the dining room, the Verandah Restaurant serves International cuisine in a family atmosphere. Bountiful buffet breakfasts every morning. At lunchtime another buffet feast of salads, hot entrees and scrumptious desserts. At dinnertime choose from an international menu featuring French and Jamaican specialties. Don't miss our Beach Buffet by torchlight on Wednesday nor our famous Saturday Jamaican Buffet.

The Pier Restaurant - At The Pier Restaurant, the gourmet Italian fare is as delightful as the setting. Dining at this adults-only, a-la-carte restaurant gives Mum and Dad a moment for romance. Service is exceptional. Meals include elaborate antipasto displays, wine, a great choice of salads, soups, pasta and entrees, tempting desserts and cheeses. Open for dinner five evenings per week, from 6:30pm until 9:30pm.

After an energetic and active day in the sea and sun, children are offered a great spread at the Kidz Buffet. A well-balanced, buffet-style meal is served on tables just the right height. The menu is specially planned to suit little palates: spaghetti and meatballs, macaroni and cheese, chicken nuggets, fish fingers, soups, a selection of healthy salads, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, hot dogs and hamburgers are some of the specialties. The Kidz Buffet goes from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm daily. Fruits, juices, milk, our popular non-alcoholic Daiquiris, chocolate milk, softy ice cream and dessert treats are also available. After dinner there is Ping Pong, Pool, Air Hockey and foosball to keep the kids entertained until the Kiddies Disco opens at 7:30pm.

Beach Grill - For all-day snacks, the beach grill is open from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. daily. Featuring popular specialties like Jamaican beef patties, mouth-watering jerk pork and jerk chicken, simmered in your choice of mild to piquant sauces. Chef also prepares a variety of specialty sandwiches and all-time favourites like pizzas, hamburgers and hot dogs.

 

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