Negril Hedonism II ❁❁❁❁❁ (AI) Norman Manley Blvd. , P.O. Box 25, Negril; Tel. 957-5200, 957-5204, 800-417-5288 (toll-free from US and Canada); fax 957-5289; e-mail ; website . An all-inclusive, “anything goes” swinging resort at the north end of the beach in 22 acres of landscaped gardens. Includes land and water sports and nightly entertainment. Tile floors, mirrored ceilings above the beds. 280 rooms. Major credit cards. Negril Tree House Resort ❁❁-❁❁❁ Norman Manley Boulevard, P.O. Box 29, Negril; Tel. 957-4287, 957-4288, 800-NEGRIL (toll-free from US); fax 957-4386; e-mail ­. Set centrally amid the hotspots of the beach with plenty of entertainment choices for both day and night. Comfortable beachside rooms with TVs and safety-deposit boxes. 70 rooms. Major credit cards. Rockhouse Hotel ❁❁❁❁ West End, Negril; Tel. 957-4373; fax 957-4373; e-mail ; website ­. Commanding a rocky promontory in West End with views of spectacular sunsets, this collection of thatch-roofed villas has a tranquil setting. Cliff-top pool and access to swimming and snorkeling in Pristine Cove more than make up for no sandy beach. Not suitable for young children. 28 rooms. Major credit cards. Sandals Negril Beach Resort and Spa ❁❁❁❁❁ (AI) Norman Manley Boulevard, P.O. Box 12, Negril; Tel. 957-5216, 800-SANDALS (toll-free from US); fax 957-5338; e-mail ; website . Luxurious yet laid-back, with a slightly wicked reputation, on a sought-after stretch of the beach. A couples only all-inclusive resort. Four restaurants ranging from Jamaican and Japanese to low-calorie, stir-fried specialties and international cuisine. 215 rooms. Major credit cards. Swept Away Hotel ❁❁❁❁❁ (AI) Norman Manley Boulevard, P.O. Box 77, Negril; Tel. 957-4061, 957-4066, 800-545-7937 (toll-free from US); fax 957-4060; e-mail ; website . Beachfront all-inclusive hotel for couples only. Sports and fitness complex and live entertainment. Five bars and two restaurants with good health-food selection. 134 rooms. Major credit cards. Xtabi Resort ❁-❁❁❁ P.O. Box 19, Light House Road, West End, Negril; Tel. 957-4336; fax 957-0127; e-mail ­; website . Seven sea-front cottages in tropical gardens on the cliffs. Steps lead down to caves for snorkeling. Native wood floors and rustic furnishings; outside showers with privacy walls. All rooms have safes, some have kitchenettes, and many have refrigerators; garden rooms more modern, with tiled floors and air-conditioning. 23 rooms. Major credit cards. Montego Bay Breezes Montego Bay ❁❁❁❁❁ (AI) Gloucester Avenue, White Sands Post Office, Montego Bay; Tel. 940-1150, 940-1157; fax 940-1160; e-mail ; website . All-inclusive accommodations range from intimate cabins to lavish suites. All rooms are tiled, air-conditioned, and equipped with satellite TV, clock radio, telephone, safe-deposit box, and hair dryer. Dining facilities include Jimmy’s Buffet and Martino’s Italian restaurant; poolside bar serves snacks throughout the day. Close to airport and Doctor’s Cave Beach. 124 rooms. Major credit cards. Coyaba Beach Resort and Club ❁❁❁❁ Main road lot 18–22, Little River Post Office, Ironshore, Montego Bay; Tel. 953-9150, 953-9153, 800-330-8272 (toll-free from US and Canada); fax 953-2244; e-mail ; website . Plantation-style rooms with hand-carved furniture, satellite television, “silent” air conditioning, ceiling fans, hairdryers, in-room safes. Private white-sand beach, swimming pool, heated jacuzzi, and a private dock with pick-up for fishing and diving charters. Complimentary water sports including sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, pedal boats, and snorkeling. 50 rooms. Major credit cards. Half Moon Golf, Tennis, and Beach Club ❁❁❁-❁❁❁❁Rose Hall, P.O. Box 80, Montego Bay; Tel. 953-2211, 800-626-0592 (toll-free from US); fax 953-2731; e-mail ; website . Beautifully landscaped gardens and a private bay giving the resort its name. Mahogany furniture, Jamaican paintings, cable TV, air conditioning, mini-bars, hair dryers, and in-room safes. Asian-style restaurant, English pub, and a coffee shop. Land and water sports include squash, tennis, health and fitness center, equestrian center, and a par-72 championship golf course. 338 rooms. Major credit cards. Round Hill Hotel and Villas ❁❁❁ P.O. Box 64, Montego Bay; Tel. 956-7050, 956-7055, 800-972-2159 (toll-free from US); fax 956-7505; e-mail ; website . A casually elegant hotel set in what was once a pineapple plantation, with seaside freshwater pool and opportunities for snorkeling in crystal clear waters of a private white-sand beach. Well-equipped exercise room; varied nightly entertainment including beach bonfire picnic with calypso tunes and dancing. 63 rooms. Major credit cards. Sandals Montego Bay ❁❁❁❁❁ (AI) P.O. Box 100, Kent Avenue, Montego Bay; Tel. 952-5510; fax 952-0816; e-mail ; website . Situated on its own private beach just ten minutes from the airport and seconds away from the coral reefs offshore. All-inclusive couples-only resort has rooms with king-sized beds, air conditioning, cable TV, clock radio, and coffee-making facilities. 245 rooms. Special equipment available for disabled guests. Major credit cards. The Tryall Club ❁❁❁❁❁ P.O. Box 1206, Montego Bay; Tel. 956-5660, 800-742-0498 or 800-238-5290 (toll-free from US); fax 956-5673; website . A luxurious seaside villa hideaway with a championship golf course on a tropical estate originally built as a sugar plantation. Presided over by a 162-year-old Georgian-style great house and situated on manicured gardens and rolling hills, with a palm-dotted white sand beach. 69 rooms. Major credit cards. Wyndham Rose Hall Golf and Beach Club ❁❁❁❁ Rose Hall, P.O. Box 999, Montego Bay; Tel. 953-2650, 953-2654, 800-WYNDHAM (toll-free from US); fax 953-2617. Situated on an old sugar plantation and along a stretch of secluded, sandy beach. All rooms have color TV, alarm clock/radio, en-suite bathrooms, real hangers, and shower massage. Shopping arcade, beauty salon, and golf course. 489 rooms. Major credit cards. Ocho Rios Hibiscus Lodge ❁❁❁ 83–87 Main Street, P.O. Box 52, Ocho Rios; Tel. 974-2676; fax 974-1874. Rooms perched on top of cliffs surrounded by extensive gardens, with paths and stairways down to snorkeling opportunities. Glass-shuttered rooms with verandas offering views of the sea, located a short way out of the center of Ocho Rios. Good sized swimming pool and cliff-top jacuzzi. Selection of open and covered restaurants. 26 rooms. Major credit cards. The Little Pub Hotel ❁❁ 59 Main St., P.O. Box 256, Ocho Rios; Tel. 974-2324, 974-5826, 974-6570; fax 974-5825; e-mail ; website . An unusual two-story Georgian building five minutes from the beach, centrally located in a lively complex of restaurants, cocktail bar with a resident band, and shops. All rooms with air-conditioning (some with loft) and cable TV. 25 rooms. Major credit cards. Renaissance Jamaica Grande ❁❁❁❁ Main Street, P.O. Box 100, Ocho Rios; Tel. 974-2201, 974-2219; fax 974-2289; e-mail ; website ­. Beachfront location overlooking the cruise port, with three swimming pools, two whirlpools, water sports center, sauna, steam room, exercise and weight room, plus lighted tennis courts. Five restaurants. 720 rooms. Major credit cards. Port Antonio Blue Lagoon Villas ❁❁❁❁ P.O. Box 2, Fairy Hill, Port Antonio; Tel. 993-8491, 800-337-3499 (toll-free from US); fax 993-8492; e-mail ; website ­. Luxurious sophistication next to the Blue Lagoon. You can reach four white-sand beaches, four restaurants, five bars, and an island by taking a boat or simply diving from your villa’s deck and swimming to them. 26 rooms. Major credit cards. Ciboney Ocho Rios ❁❁❁❁❁ (AI) P.O. Box 728, Ocho Rios; Tel. 974-1027, 974-1029, 800-CIBONEY (toll-free from US); fax 974-5838; e-mail . All-inclusive units are in villas and a great house in tropical setting overlooking Caribbean. Water sports include snorkeling, sunfish sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, and glass-bottomed boat trips; also tennis, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, and golf. Four restaurants and two cafés. 289 rooms. Major credit cards. Couples ❁❁❁❁❁ (AI) Tower Isle, P.O. Box 330, Ocho Rios; Tel. 975-4271, 975-4275, 800-COUPLES (toll-free from US); fax 975-4439; website . An all-inclusive beachfront resort for couples only. All rooms have either ocean or mountain view, air conditioning, balcony or patio, king-sized beds, satellite TV, compact disc/cassette players, and in-room safes. Tropical Mini-Jungle with two jacuzzis, private island for nude sunbathing, plus swim-up pool bar, hammocks, lounge chairs. 212 rooms. Major credit cards. Dragon Bay Hotel ❁❁❁❁ Fairy Hill District, P.O. Box 176, Port Antonio; Tel. 993-8751, 993-8753; fax 993-3284; e-mail ; website . A secluded and tranquil setting in Dragon Bay. Colonial-style central building with pub, fitness room, and shops is surrounded by villas with views overlooking the bay. Each room is equipped with refrigerator, kettle, hair dryer, and coffee-making facilities. 30 villas (suites above, rooms below). Major credit cards. Goblin Hill Villas at San San ❁❁❁❁ 11 East Avenue, Kingston 10; Tel. call collect at 925-8108 or 925-7896, 800-472-1148 (toll-free from US); fax 925-6248. A lush site set high on a hillside with excellent views over the sea. Self-contained villas with fully equipped kitchens staffed with cook/housekeeper. Freshwater swimming pool and two tennis courts. Complimentary access to San San beach; nature trails lead through a rain-forest environment. 28 villas. Major credit cards. Mocking Bird Hill Hotel ❁❁❁ P.O. Box 254, Port Antonio; Tel. 993-7267; fax 993-7133; e-mail . A tranquil environment nestled in verdant foothills of the Blue Mountains, decorated throughout with original art. White-tiled rooms with Jamaican hand-crafted bamboo furniture and locally printed fabrics offer panoramic views. Fine restaurant. 10 rooms. Major credit cards. Trident Villas and Hotel ❁❁❁❁ P.O. Box 119, Port Antonio; Tel. 993-2602, 993-2705, 800-633-3284 (toll-free from US or Canada); fax 993-2590, 993-2960, or (201) 767-5510. Antique-furnished rooms on coastline gardens offer a taste of the past. A rich variety of natural beauty close by provides opportunities to explore caves, a waterfall, and secluded beaches. 34 rooms. Major credit cards. Treasure Beach (South Coast) Jake’s ❁❁-❁❁❁ Calabash Bay, Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth; Tel. 965-3145, 965-3185, 800-OUTPOST (toll-free from US and Canada); fax 965-0552; e-mail ; website . An eclectic collection of colorful cottages set atop low cliffs in a secluded bay. Each room has a different theme, from Jamaican shack to Mexican pueblo. All have in-room CD players and free use of the hotel’s extensive music collection. Tropical ceiling fans and mosquito nets maintain the traditional feel. Freshwater, rock-lined swimming pool; bar. 12 rooms. Major credit cards. Sunset Resort Villas ❁❁ Calabash Bay, Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth; Tel. 965-0143, 800-786-8452 (toll-free from US); fax 965-0555; website . Set on landscaped gardens with native plants and trees, semiprivate beachfront, freshwater swimming pool, and large thatch canopies with swinging hammocks. All rooms have air-conditioning and ceiling fan. Large common living room available with satellite TV. Outdoor BBQ, poolside or indoor dining. 12 rooms. Major credit cards. Kingston Area Christar Villas ❁❁❁ 99-A Hope Road, Kingston 6; Tel. 978-8066, 978-8071; fax 978-8068. Minutes away from the financial district of New Kingston and the Bob Marley Museum. Each room in this gated complex offers air conditioning, TV, telephone, and a fully equipped kitchenette. Swimming pool and fitness room. 22 rooms. Major credit cards. Hotel Four Seasons ❁❁-❁❁❁ 18 Ruthven Road, Kingston 10; Tel. 926-8805, 929-7655, 929-7657; fax 929-5964; e-mail ; website . Converted from one of the city’s fine Edwardian homes, the Four Seasons is less than five minutes’ walk from New Kingston, behind secure walls in grounds embellished with a wide selection of tropical fruit trees. Fascinating combination of continental European and Jamaican styles. 76 rooms. Major credit cards. Le Meridien Jamaica Pegasus ❁❁❁❁ 81 Knutsford Boulevard, P.O. Box 333, Kingston 5; Tel. 926-3690, 926-3699, 800-543-4300 (toll-free from US); fax 968-4582; e-mail ­; website . Situated in the financial and business district, close to many of the area’s foremost attractions. All rooms are equipped with satellite TV, hair dryers, safes, electronic locks, complimentary coffee- and tea-making facilities, at least two telephones in the bedroom, and balconies with either mountain or pool/ocean view. Non-smoking floors. 350 rooms. Major credit cards. Morgan’s Harbour Hotel ❁❁❁❁ Port Royal; Tel. 967-8030, 967-8040, 967-8060; fax 967-8073; e-mail ­. Situated in Port Royal at the entrance to Kingston Harbour, with commanding views of the city skyline and the Blue Mountains. Spacious rooms with satellite TV; freshwater swimming pool, small private beach, complete scuba and water sports center. An acclaimed dining in the restaurant next to the yacht marina provides excellent evening views. 45 rooms. Major credit cards. Strawberry Hill Hotel ❁❁❁❁ Irish Town, P.O. Box 590, St. Andrew’s; Tel. 944-8400, 800-OUTPOST (toll-free from US and Canada); fax 944-8408; e-mail ; website . All villas feature traditional 19th-century Jamaican architecture for an authentic Old World atmosphere. Near Kingston and surrounded by the Blue Mountains and extensive gardens, with exceptional panoramic views (including Kingston). In-room CD equipment with selection of music. 12 rooms. Major credit cards. Negril Errol’s Sunset Café ❁-❁❁ Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril. Located on the beach, this is an ideal place for lunch or a sunset drink. Excellent Jamaican meals, especially the selection of fresh soup, at very reasonable prices. It’s not a place if you’re in a rush, as all meals are cooked individually to ensure freshness. Cash only. Gambino’s ❁❁❁ at The Beachcomber Club, Negril; Tel. 957-4170. Casually elegant dining outdoors with an ocean view. Usual Jamaican favorites, along with authentic Italian food. Buffet and à la carte available. Free pick up service. Major credit cards. Just Natural Restaurant ❁❁ West End Road, Negril. Excellent vegetarian meals from appetizers to desserts, prepared to perfection with the addition of fresh fish daily. Major credit cards. Kuyaba ❁❁ Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril; Tel. 957-4318. Caribbean and international cuisine set amid tropical folia ge and Jamaican architecture. Full beach service during the day; happy hour from 4:30pm until the sun goes down. Free pick-up service. Major credit cards. Margueritaville Bar and Grill ❁❁-❁❁❁ Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril; Tel. 957-4467. Lively sports bar and grill located centrally on Negril’s beach. Convenient for lounging on the beach, with full service available. Frequent “special” evenings with theme entertainment. Free pick-up service. Major credit cards. Negril Tree House ❁❁-❁❁❁ Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril; Tel. 957-4287, 957-4288. Jamaican food plus almost everything else, including pizzas, any time of day. Major credit cards. The Pickled Parrot ❁❁-❁❁❁ West End Road, Negril; Tel. 957-4864. A combination of Jamaican, American, and Mexican cuisine served in a cliff-top setting. Lounge chairs under thatched-roof huts, water chute into the sea, and rope swing provide extra entertainment. Free pick-up service. Major credit cards. Rockhouse Restaurant and Bar ❁❁❁-❁❁❁ Rockhouse Hotel, West End Road, Negril; Tel. 957-4373. Serving Jamaican meals with European influences in a newly designed thatch-covered restaurant set on top of cliffs, providing an ideal location for sunset cocktails. Major credit cards. Xtabi Cliff Restaurant ❁❁-❁❁❁ Xtabi Resort, West End Road, Negril; Tel. 957-4336. Proud of their lobster and meat dishes char-grilled or cooked any other way. Cliff-top location overlooking the sea, about two miles out of town. Major credit cards. Montego Bay Marguerite’s ❁❁❁❁ Gloucester Avenue, Montego Bay; Tel. 952-4777. Right on the waterfront; offers a more formal atmosphere and a great place to catch a sunset. Dinner only, morning until night. Major credit cards. (see Margueritaville, below, for the sports bar located in same establishment. ) Margueritaville ❁-❁❁ Gloucester Avenue, Montego Bay; Tel. 952-4777. Lively sports bar and grill located at the start of the main strip in Montego Bay. Roof-top deck with water chute and floating trampoline. Frequent “special” evenings with theme entertainment. Free pick-up service. Major credit cards. Tapas ❁❁❁ Corniche Road, off Gloucester Avenue, Montego Bay; Tel. 952 2988. Elegant veranda dining on hillside above Gloucester Avenue. Music adds to the ambience and the stylish presentation of European cuisine with a touch of Jamaican flavoring. Dinner only, from morning until night. Major credit cards. The Pork Pit ❁ 27 Gloucester Avenue, Montego Bay; Tel. 952-1046. Very basic but very good Jamaican food served through the kitchen window, with garden gazebos to sit and eat in. Cash only. Walter’s Bar and Grill ❁❁ 39 Gloucester Avenue, Montego Bay; Tel. 952-9391. Casual dining in a sports-bar atmosphere. American and Jamaican cuisine, including buffalo wings (jerk-style) and burgers. This place is as popular with locals as it is with visitors, so it’s a great place to meet people. Major credit cards. Ocho Rios The Little Pub ❁❁-❁❁❁ 59 Main Street, Ocho Rios; Tel. 974-2324. A center of cocktail bars and restaurants with live music six nights a week and the ubiquitous karaoke and large-screen satellite T.V. A mixture of Jamaican specialities and standard American and European dishes in a lively setting. Major credit cards. Port Antonio Almond Tree ❁❁❁❁ in Hibiscus Lodge Hotel, Main Street, Ocho Rios; Tel. 974-2813. A gourmet restaurant offering great views of the sea and serving international and local cuisine. Inside and open-air dining by candlelight. Major credit cards. Blue Lagoon ❁❁-❁❁❁ Fairey Hill, Port Antonio; Tel. 993-8491. Authentic Jamaican cuisine (including jerk chicken, pork, and fish), or choose your own lobster. A place with a spectacular setting. Lunch and dinner daily from 10am to 10pm. Live music most weekends. Major credit cards. Evita’s Italian Restaurant ❁❁❁❁ Eden Bower Road, Ocho Rios; Tel. 974-2333, 974-1012. Italian food with a touch of Jamaican spice. The essential place to see-and-be-seen, this is the only restaurant overlooking Ocho Rios and the sea. Everyone in the music, fashion, or film business has probably eaten here. Lunch and dinner daily from 11am–11pm. Major credit cards. Mille Fleurs ❁❁❁ in Hotel Mocking Bird Hill, Port Antonio; Tel. 993-7267. A creative mix of international and local cuisine that includes a good vegetarian selection. Most produce is locally grown, with some from the restaurant’s own organic garden. Located in the foothills of the Blue Mountains with panoramic views. Dinner only, daily 7–10pm. Major credit cards. Pavilion Restaurant ❁❁❁ at Dragon Bay Beach Resort, Port Antonio; Tel. 993-8751, 993-8753. Overlooking the bay in a tranquil, casual setting, this spot offers a variety of international cuisine mixed with local specialities. Live entertainment each evening. Dinner only, daily 7–10pm. Major credit cards. Trident Villas and Hotel ❁❁❁❁❁ Port Antonio; Tel. 993-2602. Formal dining by candlelight with white-gloved waiters and antique furniture. Excellent food and service. Dinner only, daily 7–10pm. Major credit cards. Treasure Beach (South Coast) Jake’s ❁❁ at Jake’s resort, Calabash Bay, Treasure Beach; Tel. 965-0635. The best of Jamaica’s spicy cuisine, including saltfish and ackee, rice and peas, fish in coconut milk, and Escovitch fish. The catch is always fresh. Soups include conch chowder, cream of pumpkin, red pea with pieces of beef and yam, and pepper pot. Major credit cards. Yabba ❁❁ Treasure Beach Hotel, Treasure Beach; Tel. 965-0110, 965-0114. Jamaican and international food presented in a relaxed atmosphere. The owner grows many of the vegetables and fruits on his own farm. Major credit cards. Kingston Bullseye ❁❁❁ Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston; Tel. 960-8724. Steaks to please the most discerning palates plus a great salad bar; this simple but straightforward combination is difficult to beat. Lunch and dinner daily, 10am–10pm. Major credit cards. Jade Garden ❁❁❁ 106 Hope Road, Sovereign Center, Kingston; Tel. 978-3476, 978-3479. Hong Kong chefs prepare traditional Chinese food, and the island’s two largest saltwater tanks ensure that all seafood is absolutely fresh. There is a choice of over 100 exotic dishes. Views of the Blue Mountains from picture windows are spectacular. Reservations recommended. Major credit cards. Morgan’s Harbour Hotel ❁❁❁ Port Royal; Tel. 967-8030. Internationally acclaimed Jamaican and continental cuisine in a casual atmosphere overlooking Port Royal Marina, with views of the Kingston skyline across the bay. Major credit cards.