Jolly Beach Resort

[glo3479]

Has anyone been to Jolly Beach Resort?

[Host Kewlguy]

We've been there twice. It's a very nice beach and easy to get to from the pier. What else would you like to know?

[J&RLOVESTOCRUISE]

What is there to do there and do you have a website address you can give me?

 

How is the snorkeling?

Thank you

[steve ch]

What is there to do there and do you have a website address you can give me?

 

How is the snorkeling?

Thank you

 

Snorkeling is not possible at Jolly Beach most of the year due to a fine sand sediment in the water which reduces visibilty to near zero. I've been told that it can clear in the summer, but I've never seen it.

[glo3479]

Steve,

 

How far is the Pier... and have you stayed at the Jolly Beach Resort, we are only there one night.... Also, is there much shopping in town. Our ship doesn't leave until 7PM and we can board at 2pm... any suggestions on what we should do,...

Thanks

[steve ch]

Steve,

 

How far is the Pier... and have you stayed at the Jolly Beach Resort, we are only there one night.... Also, is there much shopping in town. Our ship doesn't leave until 7PM and we can board at 2pm... any suggestions on what we should do,...

Thanks

 

It's only about 15 -20 minutes to the pier by taxi.

 

I haven't stayed at JBR, but I've spent a lot of time at Coco's next door.

 

I guess your main problem will be your bags.

 

If you don't want to spend the day on the beach, you could hire a taxi for a few hours when you check out of JBR and then you could try the zipline tour on Fig Tree Drive or take a look around English Harbour and Nelson's Dockyard.

 

I wouldn't personally spend a lot of time shopping in St Johns.

[mortagegourmet]

We were just there. We bought day passes and had a great time. There is a nice beach and great pool. They also had kayak, small sailboats and paddle boats that you can use.

[GoNCruisnFamily]

My family just got back this weekend from a week at Jolly Beach Resort (no cruise this spring break). We had a fabulous time there and can't wait to go back. The beach is not great for snorkeling, as others have said. You can go to the far right, out past the rock jetty, where there is some snorkeling to be done. We did a catamaran cruise to the reef at Cades Bay, which was incredible.

The kids loved the pools, anything you want to drink is available. Food was ok, not as good as on a cruise. The view from the beach is unbelievable. I could spend everyday looking at the view!

[hiro51]

Does anyone know how much a day pass at Jolly Beach Resort is?

How much is a taxi to the resort?

Thanks!

[kitkat9438]

Does anyone know how much a day pass at Jolly Beach Resort is?

How much is a taxi to the resort?

Thanks!

 

This is from their website:

 

Jolly beach Resort, all inclusive:

OPTION 1

Valid 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Includes full breakfast, house brand beverages, lunch, water sports (non-motorized)

Price: US$75 per adult (Ages 12 and above)

US$45 per child (Age 3-11)

OPTION 2

Valid 10:15a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Includes continental breakfast, house brand beverages, lunch, water sports (non-motorized)

Price: US$60 per adult (Ages 12 and above)

US$36 per child (Age 3-11)

http://www.jollybeachresort.com/sites/S1/index.php?p=57

 

I read somewhere that it's about $20 for a taxi to this beach.

[hiro51]

Thanks for the great info!

Does anyone know if you can take a bus to this resort or is a taxi the best way?