Hotels

Hotels in Jamaica come in large varieties based on their comfort levels, amenities, and tariffs. Many of the establishments are set up as garden retreats i.e. they are placed within artificially planted greenery and are designed to put customers in a nature-loving mood within the cities. A few others achieve the same aim but are located within the natural forests of the region. These are the forest houses and lodges. Some of the other hotels are beach resorts that center themselves around sea and beach activities so that guests are always close to the water and can rent snorkeling, diving and surfing equipments from the hotel itself.

Most hotels have afternoon check in timings and check out is generally done at night for the convenience of guests' flight timings. Very few hotels allow pet hence, guests are advised to check with the hotel authorities regarding pet policies in advance.

Since Jamaica is a honeymooner's paradise, many hotels are dedicated only to serving the vacationing couples.

As always, hotels near the beaches are generally more expensive than those away.

A. Recommended Hotels

Rose Hall Resort and Country Club

This family resort is an all-fun place with a water-park and special pools for children. The rooms however, are romantically designed with wicker furniture and lamps. The restaurant too has many dark and woody overtones and is good for a fine dining experience.

Location: Montego Bay

Po Box 999

Rose Hall, 33126

Jamaica

Tel: 866 831 1313

Nightly rates: $ 150 upward

Grand Lido Braco Resort & Spa

This hotel has rooms with a view of the ocean as well as room of the hotel's exquisite gardens. It has services for scuba-diving, kayaking and sailing. However, this is a rather formal place where children under sixteen are not allowed.

Location: Rio Bueno,

Runaway Bay, JM 00000

North Coast

Tel: 954 925 0925

Fax 954 925 0334

E-mail: info@superclubs.com

Nightly rates: $100 and above.

Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa

Sandals is a place with the single largest number of resorts in Jamaica. Located on top of the Seven Mile Beach, this one has 137 rooms in addition to 86 suites. The service provided here is excellent just as the views it offers from the rooms.

Location: Norman Manley Boulevard,

Negril,

Jamaica.

Tel: 876 957 5216

Fax: 876 957 5338

Web: www.sandals.com

Couples San Souci

This is a romantic place for couples. The rooms come equipped with minibars, coffee machine and massage services. This place also holds celebrity events on occasion.

Location: Ocho Rios P O Box 103

St Ann

Ocho Rios,

Jamaica

Tel: 876 994-1206

Web: www.couple.com

Nightly Rates: $365

Cocolapalm Seaside Resort Jamaica

This place has outdoor pools, beauty salons and restaurants. There also banquet and business facilities.

Location: Norman Manley Blvd,

Negril, JM 00000

Negril

Tel: 876 957 4227

Fax: 876 957 3460

Web: www.cocolapalm.com