Jamaica Inn, situated on six beachside acres two miles east of Ocho Rios, aptly calls itself “a small grand hotel.”
This elegant and intimate resort hotel captures the luxurious, languorous feeling of Jamaica’s plantation days, yet offers enough amenities to keep guests busy.
Long, two-story, cornflower blue buildings with white columns and balustrades frame a manicured lawn that dissolves into a small, private beach. The open air Seaside Terrace restaurant serves three meals daily plus tea at four o’clock.
In addition to the usual beachside activities, the property offers yoga classes and croquet, arranges sightseeing excursions with local tour companies, and features pampering at the KiYara Ocean Spa.
Since opening nearly a half-century ago, the Jamaica Inn has been known as a private getaway with first-class services and amenities. Past guests have included Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller and James Bond creator Ian Fleming.
A 15% service charge is automatically added to the bill, eliminating the need for tipping. Free Internet service is available, with a computer in a common room and wireless service.
The dress code is casual except in the bar and dining room, where men are required to wear long pants and collared shirts after 7 pm.
No children under age 12 are permitted in winter; in summer, the cut-off is age 10.
