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Dining Experience

We are delighted to welcome guests as the full FDR experience remains intact. While enhancements are ongoing, our Honeycomb Restaurant & Grill and Main Bar are fully open and ready to serve you.

Dining Experience

The Dining Experience at Franklyn D. Resort and Spa offers a wide variety of options for guests to indulge in. Whether you are in the mood for international cuisine or Jamaican specialties, there is something for everyone. With property-wide Wi-Fi, guests can stay connected while enjoying their meals. Let’s take a closer look at the dining options:

Honeycomb Shore Restaurant

Located right on the ocean, the Honeycomb Shore Restaurant offers a family-friendly atmosphere and serves a delicious international cuisine. Guests can enjoy buffet breakfasts, with variety of fruits and done to order eggs every morning, lunchtime salads, hot entrees, and scrumptious desserts. The restaurant’s dinner menu features an international a la carte menu with French, Italian, Indian, and Jamaican specialties on selected nights. Don’t miss the Barbecue Beach Buffet by torchlight on Tuesday or the renowned Saturday Jamaican Buffet.

The Bourgeois Restaurant

For a romantic evening, parents can enjoy dinner at the adults-only Bourgeois Restaurant, featuring Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. The menu highlights fresh ingredients, extra virgin olive oil, simple antipasti, crisp salads, seafood, pasta, and thoughtfully prepared entrées. Guests can also enjoy a selection of wines, desserts, and cheeses in a relaxed and intimate setting. The restaurant is open on selected nights — coming soon.

Overproof Restaurant

Located on the beach and decorated in true Jamaican colors of black, gold, and green, the Overproof Restaurant serves traditional Jamaican delights such as escovitch fish and bammy, oxtail, and curried goat in an authentic Jamaican atmosphere. This restaurant is for adults only and is open on selected nights- Please check on the restaurant schedule

The Sea Cotton Tree Grill

If you are in the mood for snacks all day, The Sea Cotton Tree Grill is the perfect place to visit. The restaurant is located right by the beach and pool and serves mouth-watering jerk pork and jerk chicken simmered in your choice of mild to piquant sauces. Healthy options of grilled panini sandwiches and wraps are also served here, including Jamaican beef patties, turkey panini on ciabatta bread, and a vegetarian flatbread, hamburgers, pizza. For kids, there’s a Marshmallow Pocket Sandwich. The Sea Cotton Tree Grill is open from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00pm on selected days.

Kidz Buffett

Children are not left out of the dining experience at Franklyn D. Resort and Spa. At the Kidz Buffet, a specially planned menu is available for little palates. The menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, macaroni and cheese, chicken nuggets, fish fingers, a selection of healthy salads, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, hot dogs, and hamburgers. Lots of Fruits, juices, milk, non-alcoholic daiquiris, chocolate milk, softy ice cream, and dessert treats are also available. The Kidz Buffet runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.

 

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Mark & Kent:

FDR is a resort where families come back year after year. The staff is amazing and makes you feel at home. The food is great (especially for an all inclusive). The drinks are good (not cheap bad tasting alcohol). The kids have fun as they become friends with the other kids at the resort. And for the parents, it’s great to feel like you’re on vacation and not just parenting on vacation. The Nannie’s are a huge help. The rooms are very spacious with the kids having their own separate sleeping space and bathroom. The resort has remarkably recovered from Hurricane Melissa with the storm not impacting our stay at all. It was our second year in a row here. We love it (and so do our kids)!

Brandy Cacciamani

I’m so, so glad I found this place–we actually cancelled another trip to book at FDR. Sadly, we booked for right after Hurricane Melissa hit, but they rebooked us with no issues. Taking the hurricane into account, the resort looks great. Some parts were closed for repairs, which is completely understandable, and everyone made the best of it. I can completely understand why people come here year over year (we may have been the ONLY family there who wasn’t yet a repeat visitor!), and I cannot thank every person at FDR enough for making our very first family vacation such a beautiful experience.

Lisa D.

The Only Place I Want to Travel With Young Kids! BEST NANNIES/STAFF FOR KIDS!

We had the BEST vacation with our three young kids (under three) at FDR Jamaica. I would highly, highly, highly recommend it if you are a parent of young kids who wants to get away with them but also wants to relax. The nannies – incredible!!!

Kevin Braswell
Tremendous service, delicious food and drinks, and a fantastic location made our stay truly enjoyable. Booking in-house activities like fishing and snorkeling was a breeze, and there were engaging guest events happening throughout the day. The front desk staff was especially helpful in arranging off-site excursions. The resort itself was clean and vibrant, with staff actively maintaining the grounds to keep everything picture-perfect.
Toby Newcomer
This was our second visit to FDR Holidays, and once again, it did not disappoint. While it’s not a 5-star luxury resort, it’s clean, incredibly family-friendly, and the staff are truly amazing. Many of them have been there for years, which really says a lot. The nannies are fantastic, and the entire team goes above and beyond. It’s a great spot for families with young kids — we even brought friends along this time, and now they can’t stop talking about it. Highly recommended!
Tahda Ahtone
I’ve been coming to Franklyn D. Resort since childhood, and it has always been a wonderful experience. Now, my kids love it just as much — it truly feels like a second home. Roxy, our nanny, is amazing, and the food never disappoints. It’s the perfect place in Runaway Bay, Jamaica, to unwind, reflect, and recharge.
Aisha Ali
We absolutely loved our stay at FDR! The nanny service was a standout, especially with other kids around. The nannies kept them engaged with fun activities, giving parents a real chance to relax. The resort is small, so by the end of the trip, you’re on a first-name basis with the staff. It has a warm, local, family vibe — nothing flashy, but genuinely welcoming. As long as your expectations match the laid-back atmosphere, you’re in for a great time. Highly recommend for families with young kids — we’ve already booked our return for 2025!
Rochan Maheshwari
We visited FDR Holidays for the first time this March with our 6-month-old twin girls and instantly felt the charm of this place. It’s right by the water, run by genuine people, and has a refreshingly non-commercial vibe. We opted for an extra nanny and were pleased with both. What stood out most was the sense of camaraderie among fellow parents, which felt comforting after some tough months of raising little ones.
Kim H
We’ve been visiting Franklyn D. Resort for 26 years, so it felt only right to host our son’s wedding ceremony there. Their unwavering dedication and support made our special day truly unforgettable.
Jhoel Johnson
It’s very quiet and peaceful at night, and the nannies are great at interacting with kids. The food is amazing, and there are plenty of facilities to keep you engaged at FDR. The views from the room balconies and the beach are stunning, and the rooms are comfortable and perfect for relaxing.
Conor Daining
The staff was amazing — especially our nanny, Kerise. Our son was unwell when we arrived, and she took excellent care of him, allowing us to truly enjoy our vacation. The food was fantastic, and every staff member we interacted with was warm and welcoming. I would definitely recommend FDR to families looking for an affordable, laid-back resort experience in Runaway Bay, Jamaica.
Sarah Kainth
We loved our stay at Franklyn D. Resort & Spa in Runaway Bay, Jamaica, and truly felt that we got our money’s worth. Our nanny was wonderful — warm, attentive, and great with children. Our young son adored her. The food was excellent, and we’ll definitely be back.
Adam Klein
We’ve visited FDR four times now, and each stay has been a wonderful experience. The staff consistently go above and beyond to make you feel at home. The rooms are always in excellent condition. Whether you’re in the mood to socialize or prefer some quiet time, there’s always a space that suits your needs. Highly recommended — a perfect stay in Runaway Bay for families.