Far away from the large resorts and expansive all-inclusives, there is another Jamaica. It’s quiet, laid back and unique in the Caribbean. The best way to experience it is as some of the island’s charming small hotels, which are spread across the country from Negril to Port Antonio. Here are some of our favourite small places to stay in Jamaica.
Hotel Mockingbird Hill — Port Antonio
This 10-room escape in lush Port Antonio was one of the first true eco-hotels in the Caribbean.
Jakes — Treasure Beach
This bohemian property consists of a group of rooms and cottages, each of which has a view of the ocean or garden. And each one has its own identity.
Coyaba Beach Resort & Club — Montego Bay
Set on a private patch of white sand beach, Coyaba is a relaxing hideaway in Montego Bay.
GeeJam — Port Antonio
It doesn’t get much cooler than the GeeJam in Port Antonio, which actually has its own recording studio.
Moon Dance Cliffs Hotels & Spa — Negril
This intimate five-year-old hotel is a combination of a boutique hotel and four villas, set on cliffs above the Caribbean Sea.
Goldeneye — Ocho Rios
We could really put every Island Outpost property on this list, but we went with the delightful Goldeneye, the onetime home of James Bond author Ian Fleming.
Tensing Pen — Negril
This Negril gem consists of a group of cottages and suites set on a private cove on a cliffside.
Rockhouse — Negril
You’ve seen this hotel in these pages before, and that’s because it’s simply a terrific property.
See our full list of the top Jamaica hotels.