Jamaica Inn
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: Winston Churchill came and loved the light for watercolor painting. Actress Marilyn Monroe and husband/playwright Arthur Miller, playwright Noel Coward, and novelist Ian Fleming also visited. What they found at this hotel, and what still attracts an international clientele today, is spiritual refreshment far from the madding world. Sea, beach, gardens, tropical air, and the attentions of staff members each averaging 25 to 30 years' experience, recall the grace of the pre-electronic era. The resort, opened in 1950, has been family-owned for two generations.
Amenity highlights: Jamaica Inn's 213-meter (700-foot) private beach fronting a little cove of calm water and snorkeling sites offers thatch shades, cushioned lounge chairs, and ample room for tranquil sunbathing. A few yards from the beach adjacent to a croquet lawn and a thatch-shaded bar, a 15-meter (50-foot) oval pool surrounded by a sundeck with cushioned lounge chairs provides freshwater swimming.
Insider tip: Although it goes largely unused, tucked away on the second floor of a building in the rear is a television room with overstuffed seating.
Property Amenities
Named for an indigenous word meaning "Sacred Place of the Earth Spirits," KiYara Ocean Spa offers an all-natural approach to massage, body treatments, facials, waxing, and nail care. Treatments employ fresh ingredients without preservatives and are blended immediately prior to a session. Secluded at the resort's far end on a bluff behind a bamboo gate, the spa offers massage and body treatments in private open-air rooms bordered by dense tropical foliage, with thatch roofs supported by hand-carved wood pillars. (Facials take place inside the spa.) Some treatments employ a rain shower; others an outdoor shower—both equipped with bamboo piping.
Couples massage is offered on a terrace just above the sea; candlelit night sessions are available. Other massage options include one with smooth river stones. Body treatments include Piña Colada Body Polish, Caribbean Cooler (aloe blend), East Meets West (Ayurvedic herbs, local ingredients, rain shower), and Roots Renewal (aromatic Jamaican herbal roots). Facials include Tahitian (noni fruit) and aromatherapy.
A library showcases the owners' family photographs and offers a communal puzzle, board games, books, and complimentary use of a computer with wireless Internet access. Renovated in 2005, the hotel’s fitness room offers a treadmill, stationary bicycle, stair climber, and free weights.
“All Inclusive w/Private Transfer” and “No Meals-Includes Private Transfer” rate plans include private round-trip airport transfers from Sangster/Montego Bay International Airport only. Guest should enter their flight details in the Special Request area when making the booking so that the hotel can arrange for the driver to meet them. The driver will be located outside of the airport so once they exit customs, guests should continue to the airport exit doors where the hotel driver will be waiting with a hotel sign.
Ground transportation:
Shuttle vans or private cars of varying prices are available. They can be selected during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Private beach
- Poolside bar
- Spa services on site
- Full-service health spa
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Concierge services
- Fitness equipment
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Event catering
- Business services
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Security guard
- Number of rooms: 47
- Number of suites: 47
- Number of floors: 2
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Tour assistance
- Currency exchange
- Beauty services
- Medical assistance available
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning service
- Library
- Patio
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Wedding services
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
Room Descriptions
The resort offers 45 air-conditioned guest suites without televisions, radio, or clocks located in three buildings and a Blue Cottage (radio/CD player included). All suites provide views of the Caribbean Sea from either ground-floor verandahs or second-floor balconies. Colored periwinkle blue with white trim, buildings include outside balustraded breezeways leading to suites, with breezeway roofs supported by columned arches.
Designed for relaxed, open-air living, all suites feature fresh flower bouquets, high ceilings; ceiling fans to supplement or substitute for air conditioning; louvered windows that open to sea breezes and louvered doors leading to verandahs or balconies; barefoot-friendly terrazzo floors; tropical wood furniture and colonial-Jamaica antiques; walk-in closets; tub/shower combinations in tile bathrooms; and historical West Indian prints on walls. Bedrooms are all white except for a pale-pastel accent wall. The resort's signature blue-and-white motif extends to verandahs and balconies.
Large balustraded verandahs and somewhat smaller balconies function as open-air living rooms. They're furnished with overstuffed couches and wing chairs covered in white duck and include two-chair white-wood dining sets. Room service is complimentary.
Room Features
- Balcony
- Patio
- Separate sitting area
- Climate control
- Access via exterior corridors
- Ceiling fan
- Air conditioning
- Telephone
- Internet access - dial-up
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Makeup mirror
- Massage - available in room
- Shower/tub combination
- Bathrobes
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Welcome amenities
- Window opens
- Smoking rooms
Area Attractions
Prospect Plantation (working plantation) - 1 km (0.5 mi)
Harmony Hall (arts & crafts collection) - 3 km (2 mi)
Ocho Rios downtown - 3 km (2 mi)
Lady of Fatima church - 3 km (2 mi)
Shaw Park Botanical Gardens - 5 km (3 mi)
Dunn's River Falls - 5 km (3 mi)
Dolphin Cove (dolphin encounters) - 5 km (3 mi)
Island Village - 5 km (3 mi)
Coyaba River Garden and Museum - 8 km (5 mi)
Fern Gully - 8 km (5 mi)
Seville Great House & Heritage Park - 13 km (8 mi)
Horseback riding (beach & sea) - 16 km (10 mi)
Chukka Cove (adventure Park) - 16 km (10 mi)
Cranbrook Flower Forest - 22.5 km (14 mi)
White River Valley (eco-adventure park) - 24 km (15 mi)
Nine Miles (Bob Marley's birthplace) - 32 km (20 mi)
Firefly (Noel Coward's home) - 32 km (20 mi)
Fire Fly - 40 km (25 mi)
Green Grotto Caves - 40 km (25 mi)
Sangster/Montego Bay International Airport (MBJ): Approximate driving time to Jamaica Inn is two hours and distance is 109 km (68 mi).
Driving directions from Sangster/Montego Bay International Airport: Take the highway towards Ocho Rios. Take the Ocho Rios bypass. Almost immediately after the bypass, there is a sign on the left for Shaw Park and Jamaica Inn. Turn left and turn immediately left again to the hotel.
Getting there: “All Inclusive w/Private Transfer” and “No Meals-Includes Private Transfer” rate plans include private round-trip airport transfers from Montego Bay-Sangster International Airport. Guests should enter their flight details in the Special Request area when making the booking so that the hotel can arrange for the driver to meet them. The driver will be located outside of the Montego Bay-Sangster International Airport. After exiting customs, guests should continue to the airport exit doors, where the hotel driver will be waiting with a hotel sign.
Taxi fare to the hotel is US$75+. Bus fare is US$16–$25. Prices are subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available online; driving is British-style (on the left).
Shuttle vans or private cars of varying prices also are available. They can be selected during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
Activities
The Jamaica Inn provides complimentary use of snorkeling gear for exploring a reef just off shore, small sailboats, kayaks, and a croquet lawn.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling on site
- Boating nearby
- Swimming on site
- Rowing or canoeing on site
- Kayaking on site
- Sailing on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Fishing nearby
Restaurants & Bars
This hotel offers complimentary hors d'oeuvres every evening, and complimentary planters punch is served on the beach every morning as well as in the exercise room. There are a few publications still stating that jackets are required for gentlemen, however, jackets are no longer required. Jamaica Inn's dress code for dinner is a collared shirt (short or long sleeved) with long trousers for gentlemen. Women must also dress accordingly. Shanty Town - Overlooks the sea. Open for breakfast and lunch. The Terrace - Five-course gourmet dinner served under the stars. Main Bar - Decorated with antique furnishings; historic pictures, and memorabilia. Beach Bar - Located pooside. Beach service offered as well. |
Location
1 Old Road Main Street
Ocho Rios,
Jamaica
Nearest major airport:
Ocho Rios, Jamaica (OCJ-Boscobel)
Important Information
Children under age 13 are not allowed.
Rollaway beds are not available
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit of US$100 are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is 1 PM
