Boasting Georgian and Mediterranean architecture and lush tropical gardens, this classic Caribbean retreat offers spacious suites fronting a private beach. Ideal for families, it provides quality amenities, comfortable accommodations and convenient services including a Vacation Nanny for the kids.

THE YELLOW BIRD KIDS CLUB

HOTEL OVERVIEW

Number of Floors 2
Number of Rooms 77
Year Built 1990
Last Renovation 2005
Renovations/Important Information:
Franklyn D. Resort will be doing some temporary refurbishing during the period of September 4, 2006 - November 15, 2006. The refurbishing includes retiling the pool deck, redoing the 2 swimming pools and installing DVD players in each of the suite rooms.

New - A Honeymoon Suite with luxury bathroom with jacuzzi tub and a 800 sq. ft. deck, right on the beach.

New - 'Overproof' Jamaican Restaurant open for dinner nightly, serving authentic Jamaican cuisine such as escoveitched fish, oxtail, brown stewed pork with bammy, dumplings, sweet potato and much more. Adults only.
Check-in Time 3:00pm
Check-out Time 12:00pm
Atmosphere Both Active and Relaxed
Hotel Appeals To All Groups

HOTEL AMENITIES

Handicap Accessible Hotel Yes
Number of Handicap Equipped Rooms 0
On-Site Shopping Multiple Shops
Babysitting Services Available Yes, Complimentary
Babysitting Service Types On-Site
Rollaway Beds Yes, Complimentary
Cribs Yes, Complimentary
24-Hour Front Desk Yes
Wake Up Calls All Rooms
Porter/Bellhop Available Yes
Baggage Check Available Yes, Complimentary
Safety Deposit Box Available Yes, Complimentary
Business Services On-Site Yes, Fees May Apply
Description of Business Center:
Cyber Cafe with internet services available, Secretarial, photocopying and faxing services available.

WiFi access available in public areas, free of cost.
Internet Access Terminal Yes, Fees May Apply
Housekeeping Daily
Laundry Service Yes, Fees May Apply
Laundry Service Type Valet & Self-Serve
Self Parking Yes, Complimentary
Primary Airport Name MBJ
Distance to Primary Airport Within 60 miles (96km)

Room Accommodations

Room categories offered for this property are listed on the right. To explore different room amenities, click on the links shown. Please check availability for your preferred travel dates. Room categories may not be available at all times.

1 Bedroom Suite

Bedding options available:
Decorated in Tropical Furnishings, bedding consists of one King or two twin sized beds with a day bed in the living room, kitchen and spacious patio or balcony. LAN internet access in each suite.
Air conditioning All rooms
Alarm clock/radio Some rooms
Coffee/tea maker Some rooms
Telephones All rooms
Tub and/or shower Tub & shower
Hairdryer All rooms
Television All rooms
Cable/satellite television All rooms
Internet terminal within the room available Yes, complimentary
Kitchen in room Full kitchen
Kitchen includes: Cookware Refrigerator Stove
Refrigerator in room All rooms
Room opens to balcony/patio All Rooms
Outdoor furniture Yes

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES

LAN Access for internet connection.

Dining & Entertainment


DINING

Number of Restaurants On Site 4
The Verandah Restaurant - Serving international cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Sea Cotton Tree Grill - open from 11:30a.m. till 9:00p.m. serving spicy jerk pork and jerk chicken, patties and hamburgers, hotdogs, pizzas, etc.
The Pier Restaurant - adults only, serving exquisite Italian fare. Open for dinner only.
Theme buffets on 2 nights per week.
'Overproof' Jamaican Restaurant - adults only, serving authentic Jamaican Cuisine. Open for dinner only.
Number of Lounges/Bars On Site 4
Main Bar/Piano Lounge - open daily from 10:30a.m. till 12:00p.m.
Disco Bar - open from 11:00p.m. nightly.

ENTERTAINMENT

Entertainment On Site Yes
Jamaican Cabaret Singers, Staff and Guest Talent Show and local native floor shows.
First Attraction Served Tour to Dunn's River Falls
First Attraction Shuttle Service No
Distance to First Attraction Within 15 miles
Second Attraction Served Shopping tour to Ocho Rios
Second Attraction Shuttle Service Yes, Complimentary
Distance to Second Attraction Within 15 miles
Third Attraction Served Green Grotto Caves
Third Attraction Shuttle Service No
Distance to Third Attraction Within 5 miles
Fourth Attraction Served Swim with the Dolphins at Dolphin Cove
Fourth Attraction Shuttle Service Yes, Fees May Apply
Distance to Fourth Attraction Within 15 miles





Recreation & Activities


RECREATION & ACTIVITIES

Activities/Tour Desk Yes
Beach Type Secluded
Beach Access Direct
Description of Pools:
Property has 3 swimming pools including a children's slide and wading pool and a 100' waterslide with an activities pool
Number of Swimming Pools 3
Number of Wading Pools 1
Adult Outdoor Pools Are Heated None
Swim-up Pool Bars No
Non-Motorized Water Sports Available Yes, Complimentary
Snorkelling, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, scuba diving - all included with instructions and equipment. Glass bottom boat rides
Motorized Water Sports Available No

Gameroom/Arcade On Site Yes
Children's Activity Program Yes, Complimentary
Open from 7:00a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Supervised children's center with arts and crafts, leather making, movie room, nintendo 64 games, toddler area, shell and treasure hunts, beach picnics and walks. children's playground, computers, cooking and napkin-folding classes, Disco nightly, games, photography lessons, snorkeling lessons, soccer with instructions, tie-dye lessons, TV room, separate teens room with Nintendo Game Cube and Microsoft XBox and teens excursions.
Children's Play Area Yes
Bike Rental On Site Yes, Complimentary
Moped Rental On Site No
Tennis Courts Available Yes, Complimentary
Number of Tennis Courts On Site 1
Number of Lighted Tennis Courts On Site 1
Tennis Equipment Rental Available Yes, Complimentary

FITNESS & SPA FACILITIES

Fitness Center Yes, Complimentary
Hot Tubs/Jacuzzis - Indoor 0
Hot Tubs/Jacuzzis - Outdoor 1
Sauna Available No
Spa Available Yes, Fees May Apply
Steam Room Available No

Wedding Services On Site Yes

GOLF AMENITIES

Golf Course On Site No
Distance to Off Site Golf Course Within 1 mile
Off Site Golf Shuttle Yes, Fees May Apply

A fully trained Vacation Nanny assigned exclusively to your family for the duration of your stay at no additional cost.
All meals--including a Kidz Buffet every evening.
All beer and bar drinks
Non motorized watersports - including sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, a 100ft water slide and activities in the pool.
Day and night tennis
Fitness center
Glass bottom boat rides
Live entertainment
Dancing
Family Fun day Picnics
Piano lounge by the poolside
Yellow Bird Kids Club
All hotel taxes and service charges
THE YELLOW BIRD KIDS CLUB
Valid Booking Dates: Jun 14, 2004-Dec 31, 2007
Valid Travel Dates: Jun 14, 2004-Dec 31, 2007
Open daily, offering a variety of supervised activities
Arts and Crafts room with lessons
Beach picnics
Beach Walks
Children's playground
Computers
Cooking and napkin-folding classes
Disco nightly
Games
Movie room
Nintendo 64
Photography lessons
Shell collecting
Snorkeling lessons
Soccer with instructions
Teen excursions
Teen room with Nintendo Game Cube and Microsoft XBOX
Tie-dye lessons
Toddler area
Treasure hunts
KIDS STAY FREE
Valid Booking Dates: Jun 14, 2004-Dec 31, 2007
Valid Travel Dates: Jun 14, 2004-Dec 31, 2007
One Bedroom Suite
Maximum 3 children through age 5 stay free in existing bedding with at least 1 adult.
Children age 6-15 are surcharged

Two Bedroom Suite
Maximum 4 children through age 5 stay free in existing bedding with at least 2 adults.
Children age 6-15 are surcharged

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