Bluefields Bay Villas

This will be my fourth trip to Bluefields and my fourth review. Please feel free to reference my past reviews on Bluefields. Needless to say, I love this place. I have gone the past three years as part of a group of 15-20 people. As a coordinator of this trip, working with the staff at Bluefields makes planning a trip of this size seamless. Booking with Bluefields takes care of lodging, food and activities in one simple process. As with last year, we occupied Mullion Cove, The Hermitage (my personal favorite) and The Cottonwood. The food was as wonderful as it always has been, the accommodations are great as well. But - as you will see from prior reviews - it is the staff at Bluefields that makes this trip perfect. At this point, they are like family - we cry when we get there and cry when we leave. Every little detail is taken care of. If there is anything you need - "no problem", they will take care of it. I hope to return again in the years to come. One Love!

What a great opportunity for family re connection in an island paradise . The authentic feel of the Caribbean, and the natural surroundings lends itself for total relaxation. Every morning for 7 days, I would rise at 6:00am and open my floor to ceilings windows in my bedroom, and watch the sunrise to the sound of the ocean lapping at my doorstep. The villas are spacious and take you back to a "total " Caribbean immersion. The staff that tended to mine and my family's every need and whim was exceptional. There was nothing too big for Steve, our butler to handle .He catered with pleasure. Tamara , our villa keeper , anticipated your every need, even when you did not realize you needed it yet. Daimon, our chef , kept our bellies full with Caribbean fair that was flavorful and steeped in traditional culture. Nicholas , our masseuse , had hands of magic. Carmen , the person who coordinated our days , never missed a step. She was on top of it ! We can not forget our night time gentleman, Philbert, who prepped the villa overnight for the day, cleaned the pools , prepped breakfast, and above all was a watchful and knowing eye of safety! WIth all of these people "taking care" of you . you never felt that they were constantly visible and in your space. They were there discreetly, and when you needed them. This was a phenomenal vacation for my family after a difficult year. It gave us the chance to come together and begin building in an environment that was not interrupted by TV and radio, and all of the electronic devices designed to keep your mind occupied. Instead we spoke to each other, played board games together , and ate meals all at the same time . Thank you Bluefields. - I will be back!

Bluefields Bay Villas are nothing short of perfection. "One Love" was experienced from the moment we arrived until Maurice, our driver, took us to the airport. We stayed in the beautiful Cottonwood cottage, which is perched above the clear blue sea and groomed white sand beach. Our butlers, Steve, Owen, and Shortman and Tamara and Kerryanne, our housekeepers, cared for us as if we were family. We were so pampered by them, I began to feel guilty. The butlers prepared delicious fresh fruit cocktails and snacks for us and set the most beautiful dinner tables. The housekeepers prepared the most delicious breakfasts for us every morning and kept the villa and our clothing clean. The Chefs, Karl and Damaine, prepared 5 star restaurant quality meals for us every day. Everything we ate was so fresh and well prepared. James, the jerk master, cooked the BEST jerk chicken I've ever had. James is a living legend. He was a big part of why our vacation was so joyful. The man is ONE LOVE incarnate. George, the garden caretaker, met us everyday with a sweet smile and lovely disposition and kindly lead us on a beautiful and informative garden walk around the property. Morning swimming and snorkeling in the calm blue ocean became our ritual. Dennis, the beach attendant, always made sure we had towels, kayaks, and libations. The night watchmen made sure we were safe and that everything was perfect when we woke up the next morning. Last but not least, Carmen, the manager extrodinaire, checked in with us every morning to ensure we were having the best possible vacation we could have. She orchestrated all of our excursions and kept our schedule so we didn't have to worry about anything. Going to YS Falls was definitely a highlight for us and horseback riding on the beach was a first and cherished memory for me. We also enjoyed going to Negril with Maurice to shop and watch cliff diving. Jamaica is a wonderful vacation destination because of the tropical lushness and gorgeous blue water but the people make it so much more than any other vacation. Bluefields Bay Villas is a bucket list vacation that anyone who likes beautiful accomodations, delicious food, and excellent service will want to repeat again and again. I know we will!

We just returned from a week long vacation at the San Michele --- we had 5 adults and 7 kids (ages 2 - 13). The trip was amazing --- from the moment we arrived it was fabulous --- drinks and a nanny met us when we arrived! Then my father realized he left his daily medication that he has to take and the general manager said that would be no problem --- he arrived hours later with a week's worth of medication after visiting a doctor. All of the staff was amazing, from the driver (Never), to the nannies & housekeepers, to the cooks, to the butlers (daytime & nighttime), and to the gardener that brought us huge conch shells to take home after seeing how much my kids loved looking for shells and marine life. The house was very clean, the grounds were well kept, and there were always clean glasses, plates, etc whenever they were needed. The one thing we needed more of was bug spray ---- we all came home with plenty of bites to keep reminding us of our wonderful week! On the second to last day my husband and I jumped off the island into the water and my hand hit a rock & a sea urchin --- all of the staff quickly went into action and made sure that I was ok and well taken care of since my fingers were all blue!! The food is amazing --- they come by twice a day and review the next meal's options for you ---- you can change around things as you wish and they are VERY accomodating! The bacon in the morning is amazing --- I think my family ate all the bacon available within a 50 mile radius. The entire staff is there to please you and make it a wonderful stay ---- as the informational guide says make yourself at home & be sure to let the staff know your likes, etc --- by the end of the week the staff was part of our family and my kids cried when the nannies left and on our last day!! I hope to be able to go back to Bluefields very soon!!!

This was our second visit to Bluefields Bay. We stayed at Providence House this time and every aspect of our trip was awesome. We all needed a rest and so the rain did not compromise our enjoyment. The staff was so awesome. The food was terrific and Providence House was everything we could have expected. Nothing can compare enjoying a fresh cup of coffee in the morning and listening to the surf! We are already planning visit number 3!