This is literally one of the most overpriced places for shopping in Montego Bay. Everyone basically sells the same things and they all tend to harass. I ended up finding out that the expenses at this plaza are extremely high which is why all of their merchandise is ridiculously overpriced. However, there was one place where I did find amazing products at a good price. After Shoppes at Rose Hall, our bus driver took us to Blue Diamond Plaza and encouraged us to go to a store called Rainbow Souvenirs. However, we soon realized that the owner harassed us worse than at Shoppes at Rose Hall and he had a system set up with the bus drivers so that the drivers would get a commission based on what we bought. Therefore once again, the goods were ridiculously overpriced. Finally, we walked a few doors to the right of Rainbow Souvenirs and came across a store named Paradise Found. THIS STORE IS WHERE ALL TOURISTS GOING TO MONTEGO BAY SHOULD SHOP. They had a great variety of local products (the products were actually made in Jamaica, instead of coming from China THANK GOD). Furthermore, the lady running the store was incredibly nice and friendly, managed to hold a conversation with us, and gave us incredible deals on local craft and souvenirs, dresses and beach wear. We saved over 40% on our purchases by coming to Paradise Found in Blue Diamond Shopping Plaza.
Nice enough stores. But again (I'll capitalize it just so it gets across) YOU NEED TO KNOW HOW TO HAGGLE. that being said don't even bother with the 2 stores directly on the right, but everyone else is fine. My mom and i both did most of our shopping here and we were not disappointed with any of purchases.
Not a lot of choice souvenir shops and jewellers but friendly clean and done the job, nobody hassled you to buy and if you bartered you definitely got some bargains. I didn't go in any of the jewellers so no idea how good they were
not sure what i expected but it was a nice people are friendly but you have to barter over price its quite expencive for everything!
Stopped in here for a special deal and left with a ring we really did not want. Lots of free drinks and hard sell. Now trying to return the ring but no response yet from them. Both US numbers are disconnected and no response to our email. REcommended and supported by Carnival Cruise lines. They are the next stop for us.
Okay but you have to barter.Don,t bring your cell phones with you.They can get lifted easy.Always watch your personal stuff closely.Too many Jewellery stores and not enough local artists
There are some shops that are useful for things you might have forgotten at home but nothing major. You can also find some high end things like watches as well.
Don't believe what anyone could tell you in Jamaica, you can bargain the prices and it is fenced in, so only tourists get to shop there. Nice products and lots of variety. Also, go to Casa De Oro, very nice and friendly people. They even offer drinks if you are a serious customer.
Good place to get sovereigns and fine jewelry. They do bargain with you but still high priced. It is very clean and well kept and the sales people were friendly. There was some hovering though.
I have been to the Shoppes at Rose Hall a year ago and again just recently. Next time we go to Jamica I will go again. There is a good selection of shops in this open air plaza. Everything from spices,beach ware,tee shots, high end clothing, watches and real and costume jewellery. It's a good way to pass a few hours. It is very safe and everyone is very helpful. I shopped while my husband played golf. The buses from the hotels drop you off at the front and pick you at the same spot. The staff at the front know all the buses and the times so you just have to ask.