Patrick and Lucille Lee, the Chinese–Jamaican couple who run Apple Valley, also have bunks and private rooms in the 18th-century red-roofed great house south of town. It has five bedrooms and four bathrooms, plus a lounge.
Behind the post office 100m south of Apple Valley Park is this delightful old house on a hill. It has six modestly furnished rooms with bathrooms. There’s hot water (when the heater works), a homey TV lounge and a communal kitchen.
Black River & Around
In a magnificent setting on a hill beside the A2 about 3km north of town, this large and atmospheric wooden house on more than 140 hectares once held dominion over a sprawling dairy farm.
Black River
Facing the shoreline and the photogenic hulk of a rusting ship, this rickety Georgian edifice offers real offbeat charm and a distinctive claim to fame: it was the first house in Jamaica to be wired for electricity.
Black River
Built more than a century ago by an affluent Scottish businessman during Black River’s heyday, this impressive house has gable roofs, bay windows, valances and intricate fretwork.
Black River
Black River
This funky budget place has loads of personality and privileged beach access. An old, cheerfully painted bus has been modified to provide two tiny bedrooms with bathrooms and fans. Another bus has three bedrooms with shared bathroom.
Black River
This 12-bedroom hotel has a breezy outdoor bar and restaurant. Rooms are spacious though basic, with utility furniture, fans, large bathrooms, and verandas fronting a narrow beach. It permits camping under shade trees on the lawn.
Black River
Whitehouse & Around
South Coast & Central Highlands
Bluefields & Belmont
Bluefields & Belmont
Whitehouse & Around
Bluefields & Belmont
Bluefields & Belmont
Bluefields & Belmont
Treasure Beach & Around
Mandeville
In the process of a prolonged renovation at last visit, this congenial place has seven older (and cheaper) rooms with fans and louvered windows, plus bathrooms with hot water.
Mandeville
This rambling, conference-oriented property with 60-odd rooms is centered on a small pool in a concrete courtyard. Rooms have contemporary decor, tile floors, fans, cable TVs, louvered windows and tub showers.
Treasure Beach
This rambling property dotted with palms and nestled on a hillside overlooking the beach has 36 rooms including 16 spacious, deluxe oceanfront suites that have king-size four-poster beds, cable TVs, tile floors and patios.
Treasure Beach