Treasure Beach
Run by a bona fide Rasta, Kudeyha sits in a lush garden within splashing distance of the waves and carries a Rastafarian theme in its three drop-dead…
Must-see hotels in Jamaica
Parottee
Some 9km south of Black River, at the southern end of the village of Parottee, this sweet one-room property is run by hospitable hosts Shirley and Bill…
Jamaica
Run by delightful hostess Lisa, this spacious house in a quiet Mandeville neighborhood comes with four spotless rooms and a generous Jamaican breakfast…
Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast
This quirky mountainside maze of brightly painted rooms and rustic bathrooms is a great budget option. Some rooms (as well as the chill-out lounge) have…
Negril
This simple West End guesthouse distinguishes itself with the hospitality of its owners – Conrod and his mother – and the simple, spotless, fan-cooled…
Negril
Widely recognized as one of the best all-inclusive resorts in the world, this adults-only gem is pretty damn magnificent. Pathways coil through an 8…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
This series of villas and cottages is ever popular. The cottages (which can sleep four to six) all have views to the hills and sea (there's a private cove…
Treasure Beach
This well-run, welcoming villa pampers its guests with thoughtful service and considerable, streamlined luxury. Five one-bedroom villa suites are decked…
Ocho Rios
Cliff-top Hibiscus Lodge on the edge of town offers simple rooms with sea views decorated in breezy Caribbean colors. The more expensive rooms also have…
Kingston
Kingston's grandest hotel address, this colonial mansion set in large leafy grounds dates from 1924, though rooms (mostly in a new wing) themselves have a…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
Run by an Italian expat, activist and font of local knowledge, this cozy little house comprises two cottages with five doubles and one single room (two…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
The hilltop setting for this 'plantation guesthouse' near Sun Valley Plantation is sublime, with lush valleys and mountains all around (there's a lovely…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
Fewer hotels are more aptly named than the Sea Cliff. All rooms take advantage of the tremendous sea views and have balconies with hammocks. There's…
Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast
This popular guesthouse sits next to the hamlet of Red Light, surrounded by nature and with lovely views. Rooms are charming if simple, but the welcome is…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
By Kanopi House's measure, working with your enviroment means chic and stylish rather than dull and worthy. Gorgeous dark-wood chalets seemingly grow from…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
This alternative to the massive all-inclusives is popular with the child-free under-40s crowd and features two small private beaches, a pool with a bar,…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
This beautiful Venetian-style villa is set in large woodland grounds high in the hills above St Ann’s Bay. Each of its five rooms is decorated with…
Grand Port Royal Hotel Marina & Spa
Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast
This hotel, which famously featured in the Bond film Dr No, sits in the grounds of the old naval dockyard, and features a wealth of original Georgian…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
On the rise above Long Bay, and thus enjoying lovely views over the sea, Pimento Lodge has a clutch of large, breezy rooms with bright tropical decor, a…
Ocho Rios
From the neoclassical lobby decked in Victorian furnishings to the orchids that grace the garden areas to the pillow menu for your room, the all-inclusive…
Kingston
Friendly, yellow, colonial-era guesthouse with comfortable rooms – all bright colors and funky furnishings – most with kitchenettes. There’s a cushion…
Couples Sans Souci Resort & Spa
Ocho Rios
Near White River, this all-inclusive resort has a sublime setting amid beautiful grounds on a secluded wide sandy cove. Rates include gourmet dining …
Kingston
A long-standing favorite with Jamaica's business elite, this hotel is big enough to offer everything you need but small enough to remain intimate…
Kingston
This family-run pocket of splendor in the greenery of Smoky Vale in upper St Andrew offers an intimate experience combined with a panoramic view of…
Ocho Rios
This B&B near White River offers luxurious bedrooms in cool blue hues – a real home away from home with a welcoming, well-traveled host. The separate two…
Negril
This tranquil option with thatched cottages has a stunning setting, with a narrow bridge above a cove. Most cottages are ‘pillar houses’ – an…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
A small but charming hostel-style guesthouse practically opposite Ian Fleming Airport (look for the red and yellow sign). Villa Sake has just a handful of…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
This atmospheric option has sprouted from the ruins of an old 17th-century Spanish fort. The rooms have white bleached-stone walls and are lit by…
Montego Bay & Northwest Coast
Overlooking the placid waters of the private, hammock-hung Bengal Beach, these two breezy villas each come with a pool, and a somewhat nautical color…
Kingston
Set amid lush vegetation – a nod to its name – this gingerbread condo and wellness resort attracts those who like to mix business with pleasure. Each of…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
At this Spanish hacienda-style, all-inclusive family resort, there are kid-friendly facilities and a personal nanny assigned to each child. The resort has…
Kingston
This family-friendly ‘home away from home’ remains great value for its cheerful ambience and accommodating atmosphere. Rooms cluster around a green…
Ocho Rios
If you're looking for somewhere completely self-contained, this block of condos close to the beach and overlooking the cruise-ship pier is a very…
Kingston
This is a fine hotel with a garden setting, popular with Jamaican families and businesspeople alike. The rooms – some with private balconies and work…
Forres Park Guest House & Farm
Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast
This guesthouse/resort is a top choice for birdwatchers. All rooms have balconies and the plushest sports a whirlpool tub. Excellent meals are cooked on…
Kingston
This 17-story property overlooking Emancipation Park is a long-established and trusted feature of Jamaica's business-travel scene, and there constantly…
Port Antonio
This venerable Victorian guesthouse – built in 1881 – has a homey ambience that blends modern kitsch and antiques reminiscent of granny’s parlor, or some…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
Friendly Italian-run guesthouse just off the main road with a clutch of simple but cheery rooms decorated with old ska and reggae vinyl records. There's…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
These five rustic wooden cabins, a community tourism project of the Bowden Pen Farmers Association, have running water but no electricity. Staying here,…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
This guesthouse sits atop a ridge above the Rio Grande near the turnoff for Rafter’s Rest, 6km west of Port Antonio. The house, in gingerbread plantation…
