Jamaica Inn

This is a very special place. We don’t often go back to the same hotel, but this is our second visit and won’t be the last. It’s difficult to fully explain the appeal, part of it is the old school, classic feel of the place, part of it is the fabulous beach, food and drink, but the biggest reason is the staff So a big thank you in particular to: Ash & Patrick for amazing drinks (already missing rum o’clock) Quaid - great service and introduced us to Spicy Mango Margaritas Gerry, Carter, Shalene & Romaro - rays of sunshine at breakfast Giovanni - a great trip out to sea with him Patience & the evening bar staff

We have visited the Inn Many times and it always lives up to its reputation. The atmosphere is comfortable but polished. The staff are superb. The food choices are very good. The beach is within steps of all of the rooms. A perfect relaxing vacation spot.

The most wonderful place in the world is the Jamaican Inn . The staff are so warm , friendly and incredibly welcoming. The rooms are beautifully decorated and the design of the inn is breathtaking. The beach glitters with soft white sand and inviting warm blue turquoise water . Lovely chais lounges are located on the beach with gorgeous shade and natural umbrellas that swing in the warm wind . Flowers , fruits and birds cover the grounds . In the afternoons you can hear and see guests playing croquet while they sip tall cool glasses of rose . The day moves by with elegance and restorative peace . At night the beach and buildings glow with a beautiful light as guests go to the beach or the main dinning areas to dine , why some enjoy the sophisticated room service on their private veranda. If you like to spend your day at the beach , you will meet the charming and helpful lady whose name is Ash . Ash made everything perfect with her excellent and thoughtful customer service. She is the heart and soul of the Jamaican Inn and makes you feel so welcomed and at ease. Most importantly she watched over my husband who has a bad leg . She rushed down to the beach , dropped her tray and waded into the water to help him when his leg could not support him. I’m am so very grateful to her for this incredible act of kindness . I did not need to worry about him as Ash and the ever watchful lifeguards would be there with a helping hand when he needed it. If you wish to scuba dive the Jamaican Inn makes that possible with personal private diving with the famous Resort Divers close to the Inn . Everyday there are activities for the guests , including cooking lessons , learning the history of rum and guided walks on the vast grounds where you learn about the flowers , the fruit trees and the history of this special place . These are but a few of the many activities you can join as a guest of this Inn . It is romantic. timeless full if elegance and has a soul that is so unique. We have travelled the world for years and have seen many places , but our heart now belongs to the Jamaican Inn . We will return every year to this legendary place that stole our hearts . Wendy Phillips

I rarely write reviews. I hesitate to write this one because then the word will get out how special the Jamaica Inn is and then it will be hard to get a reservation the next time we go. My husband, 16 year old and I went for Spring Break. We were not prepared for how relaxing and beautiful this place is! When we arrived we were greeted and offered a rum punch or smoothie as Kingsley walked us around the property. Kinglsey is a GREAT first face for the Inn! He was also gracious when we locked ourselves out of our room! The photos don't do this place justice. Spectacular beach! Our room was spacious and well appointed but the verandah is what makes ALL of the rooms and the experience at Jamaica Inn! They are more like outdoor living spaces...complete with couches, chairs, reading lights and a table. Suffice it to say that we did A LOT of outdoor living there as did most of the other guests. It was really great to be able order food (which was very good) to eat there when we felt like just hanging out. I am a planner and usually like to have all outings scheduled ahead of time but didn't do that this time. The Inn was great about arranging whatever you would like to do and it was often less expensive than if we reserved through other vendors. Kevin became our trusted driver and took us into town, to the Blue Hole and to the airport. He is a great driver and very knowledgeable about all things Ocho Rios. It was also fun to stay on the property and enjoy kayaking and snorkeling as well as just relaxing under a cabana. Albert was great about outfitting us for all things beach! The hands on presence of the Morrow family is very evident from the great people they hire (most whom have been there for years) to checking in to see if your visit is going well. They have a number of really fun activities if you want to participate: Croquet and Rose, Shaken, not stirred 007 movie night on the beach, a cooking class (with a visit to a local market) a rum tasting and more. Shadow, the sweetest black lab, MADE the trip for my daughter! She is a sweet and friendly presence at the Inn. Shadow even went paddle boarding with my daughter! Nicola was so great about keeping our room clean and her personality is pure Jamaican friendliness. We looked forward to seeing Patrice (another gem of an employee) at tea time and cocktail time every day as well as Granville as our server at dinner. Colton was our server at breakfast and was always welcoming. I do want to say how touched I was to see Colton sit down with an elderly guest who was there alone (had lost her partner) and just spend time with her. So touching and speaks to how the staff really care about the guests. One couple had been coming for 33 years! My daughter already wants to book Spring Break next year at the Jamaica Inn

Just had a fabulous time at Jamaica Inn. Old school, but in a great way. Amazing location, but it’s the staff that make it special. Particular shout out to the beach bar crew of Richard, Ash & Patrick - they already feel like old friends. But all the staff were great and their motto of welcome home (sounds cheesy, but is for real), made me fee, umm, at home.