Pros
- Stunning, secluded property with classic plantation-style design
- Immaculate rooms with fridges, robes, and sea views
- Variety of ocean-facing villas with living spaces and kitchens
- Most villas have private pools
- Small beach area and lovely infinity pool
- Serene spa with pool, yoga deck, and bright fitness center
- Staff receive consistent praise for service
- Excellent restaurant, seaside grill, and pool bar
- Private nannies available and kids' club with activities
- Water sports and tennis courts available
- Wedding packages and services offered, plus multiple ceremony locations
- TV room available and free afternoon tea with snacks
- Free Wi-Fi and parking
Cons
- Upper-level Oceanfront Rooms lack balconies
- No rooms have TVs (pro for some)
- Beach is on the small side
- Food is pricey (all-inclusive packages available)
Bottom Line
Round Hill Hotel and Villas is a phenomenal luxury property with a small private beach, about a 30-minute drive from the airport in Montego Bay. Sincere hospitality, private child care, a beautiful plantation-style design, and breathtaking grounds make this property easily among the best resorts in Jamaica. Travelers can stay in the 36 hotel-style rooms designed by Ralph Lauren, which have four-poster beds, coffeemakers, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi, but no TVs. However, upper-level rooms lack balconies. For more privacy, 27 individually owned villas have living spaces, classic decor, and pools in most. Expansive grounds house an infinity pool, lovely spa with a pool and adjacent fitness center, lawns with daybeds, kids' club, and TV room. Dining is excellent (albeit pricey), and guests particularly like the beach barbecues and free afternoon tea with snacks. All-inclusive packages are available. Travelers wanting an adults-only resort with more features should consider Secrets Wild Orchid, while those seeking a similar atmosphere in Negril will want to look at The Caves.
Hotel & Amenities Photos
Amenities
- Cribs
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Jacuzzi
- Kids Club
- Pool
- Spa
What Are the Design and Scene Like at Round Hill Hotel and Villas?
This family-friendly luxury property has a country club feel, expansive grounds with a garden and private beach, and celebrity guests.
Opened in 1953, Round Hill Hotel Jamaica was conceived as a place for well-heeled artists and socialites to build private cottages, which would then be run by a hotel. It attracted well-known celebrities such as Adele Astaire, Oscar Hammerstein, and John F. Kennedy, and has since become one of the most impressive properties in Jamaica. Immersed in carefully crafted flora, Round Hill is one of the few Jamaican resorts that actually feels like it's in an exotic, far-away land. It's secluded, lush setting spans 110 acres, and is filled with hanging vines, seashell-filled sand, fruit trees, and lawns with hammocks. It retains a classic, plantation-style design, with original checkered floors at the lobby, an 18th-century chandelier with candles that are lit nightly, and lots of colonial-inspired furnishings.
It's previous life as a pineapple plantation can be felt in the hotel's pineapple logo, which decorates signage and a piece of artwork made by a local artist in the TV room. A large garden is at the top of the hill, and produce such as peppers, mint, and mangos are used at the restaurants. Guests can take a weekly tour of the garden, though most tend to spend their time by the pool and beach, often reading or chatting with the well-regarded staff. The crowd is a mix of quiet couples and young families, who seem to coexist peacefully -- a kids' club and private nannies help with this. Plus, couples can head to the spa side, which has a verdant lawn with sunbeds and hammocks, and is adults-only.
While water sports and tennis offer some activity, Round Hill is largely geared toward a leisurely luxury vacation. Families looking for a bit more activity may prefer the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa, which has the largest water park in Jamaica, and tons of adult-centric facilities.
Where Is Round Hill Hotel and Villas Located in Jamaica?
It’s set in a remote, quiet area along a private beach, about a 35-minute drive from Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay.
Outside Montego Bay, Round Hill Hotel and Villas is located in Hanover Parish, set a 35-minute drive from Sangster International Airport. It has a secluded, quiet location that's about a five- to 10-minute drive from the small town of Hopewell, where there are some restaurants, churches, and banks. Guests rarely leave the grounds, unless to find cheaper dining options or visit the famous Tryall Golf Course, a 10-minute drive away. Parking on-site is free.
What Are Rooms Like at Round Hill Hotel and Villas?
The elegant rooms and impressive villas (most with private pools) have ocean views, comfy beds, and free Wi-Fi, but no TVs.
The resort consists of 27 hillside villas (divided into 74 suites) and 36 rooms that were designed by Ralph Lauren (a member of Round Hill's board of directors and the owner of two homes on-site). The hotel-style units are split across two sea-facing floors, but only the lower-level rooms have furnished outdoor spaces. Immaculate rooms have bamboo four-poster beds, beige tiling, white walls and linens, and pops of blue and pink in throw pillows and blankets. Ceramic pottery, pineapple-shaped lampshades, and silver kettles add upscale touches. Second-floor rooms have white shutters that open to pretty ocean vistas, while all have comfy armchairs, air-conditioning, iPod docks, desks, coffeemakers, closets with safes and mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. No TVs are provided. Bathrooms come with deep tubs and separate rainfall showers, dual sinks, Elemis bath products, and hairdryers.
Villas are farther from the beach and amenities, but dotting the hillside, they offer gorgeous ocean views. All are individually owned and decorated, though expect a similar plantation-style design across the board, with rich wood furniture, chic linens and decor, and classic touches such as four-poster beds. Units come with living spaces, furnished outdoor spaces, and kitchens -- where breakfasts are prepared each morning for guests. Most of the villas have private pools, and they have up to six bedrooms. Swish bathrooms have tubs and separate showers, some of which are located outdoors.
What Features Are Available at Round Hill Hotel and Villas?
An array of top-notch amenities are offered, including a great spa and infinity pool.
A small but lovely beach area at Round Hill Hotel and Villas has calm water, loungers, and umbrellas, plus an adjacent bar. Also in this area is a good-sized infinity pool with a shallow section for kids overlooking the ocean. Adults looking to escape kids can head to the spa side of the hotel, which is adults-only and has ample space for guests to lounge on chairs or hammocks. The spa has a small circular pool of its own, as well as a full salon, indoor treatment rooms, and garden set massage area with chakra showers. Near here is a windowed, well-equipped fitness center and a pavilion where yoga and fitness classes take place (for a fee).
For more activity, non-motorized water sports and tennis courts are free to use. Kids can keep busy at the Pineapple Kids' Club, which is also free and has activities for children of all ages. Nanny service is available for a fee. Next to the kids' club is an area where local merchants sell goods such as handbags and wood carvings. For those missing their TV or wanting to watch a sporting event, the Pineapple Room has a large TV and comfy couches. A library offers a collection of books and additional seating.
Round Hill is a popular spot for weddings thanks to its beautiful grounds. The property can host up to 150 people in various spots -- yoga pavilion, beach, and private villas, for example -- and they have a limit of one wedding per weekend. Multiple wedding packages are offered.
What Restaurants and Bars Are at Round Hill Hotel and Villas?
Quality dining is provided at multiple restaurants, and all-inclusive packages are available to cut down on costs.
The Round Hill Hotel and Villas has a few modern, Caribbean-inspired dining and drinking options, all of which are well-reviewed. The upscale Restaurant at Round Hill is a seasonal eatery open from mid-December to March. Reservations are required. The Grill is an upper-level eatery with fantastic ocean views and tasty food all day. The Seaside Terrace restaurant is casual and has themed evenings that include farm-to-table, beach barbecue, and Jamaica nights. Between the beach and pool is a hut-style bar. Afternoon teas are free, as are weekly manager receptions with free cocktails.
Food is a bit pricey across the board, which is why some guests opt for the all-inclusive package that covers meals and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The Round Hill Hotel Jamaica All-Inclusive Platinum Plan is approximately $204 per person, per day, at the time of this review. Half-board and full-board dining packages are also available, and children receive a hefty discount on all meal plans.
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Things You Should Know About Round Hill Hotel and Villas
Also Known As
- Round Hill Jamaica
- Round Hill Resort
- Round Hill Hotel
Room Types
- Classic Villa Suite
- Deluxe Villa Suite
- Master Villa Suite
- Ocean Front Patio Room
- Ocean Front View Room
- Pineapple Villa Suite
- Villa Garden Junior Suite
Address
John Pringle Drive, Jamaica
Phone
(876) 956-7050
Website
What Are the Design and Scene Like at Round Hill Hotel and Villas?
This family-friendly luxury property has a country club feel, expansive grounds with a garden and private beach, and celebrity guests.
Opened in 1953, Round Hill Hotel Jamaica was conceived as a place for well-heeled artists and socialites to build private cottages, which would then be run by a hotel. It attracted well-known celebrities such as Adele Astaire, Oscar Hammerstein, and John F. Kennedy, and has since become one of the most impressive properties in Jamaica. Immersed in carefully crafted flora, Round Hill is one of the few Jamaican resorts that actually feels like it's in an exotic, far-away land. It's secluded, lush setting spans 110 acres, and is filled with hanging vines, seashell-filled sand, fruit trees, and lawns with hammocks. It retains a classic, plantation-style design, with original checkered floors at the lobby, an 18th-century chandelier with candles that are lit nightly, and lots of colonial-inspired furnishings.
It's previous life as a pineapple plantation can be felt in the hotel's pineapple logo, which decorates signage and a piece of artwork made by a local artist in the TV room. A large garden is at the top of the hill, and produce such as peppers, mint, and mangos are used at the restaurants. Guests can take a weekly tour of the garden, though most tend to spend their time by the pool and beach, often reading or chatting with the well-regarded staff. The crowd is a mix of quiet couples and young families, who seem to coexist peacefully -- a kids' club and private nannies help with this. Plus, couples can head to the spa side, which has a verdant lawn with sunbeds and hammocks, and is adults-only.
While water sports and tennis offer some activity, Round Hill is largely geared toward a leisurely luxury vacation. Families looking for a bit more activity may prefer the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa, which has the largest water park in Jamaica, and tons of adult-centric facilities.
Where Is Round Hill Hotel and Villas Located in Jamaica?
It’s set in a remote, quiet area along a private beach, about a 35-minute drive from Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay.
Outside Montego Bay, Round Hill Hotel and Villas is located in Hanover Parish, set a 35-minute drive from Sangster International Airport. It has a secluded, quiet location that's about a five- to 10-minute drive from the small town of Hopewell, where there are some restaurants, churches, and banks. Guests rarely leave the grounds, unless to find cheaper dining options or visit the famous Tryall Golf Course, a 10-minute drive away. Parking on-site is free.
What Are Rooms Like at Round Hill Hotel and Villas?
The elegant rooms and impressive villas (most with private pools) have ocean views, comfy beds, and free Wi-Fi, but no TVs.
The resort consists of 27 hillside villas (divided into 74 suites) and 36 rooms that were designed by Ralph Lauren (a member of Round Hill's board of directors and the owner of two homes on-site). The hotel-style units are split across two sea-facing floors, but only the lower-level rooms have furnished outdoor spaces. Immaculate rooms have bamboo four-poster beds, beige tiling, white walls and linens, and pops of blue and pink in throw pillows and blankets. Ceramic pottery, pineapple-shaped lampshades, and silver kettles add upscale touches. Second-floor rooms have white shutters that open to pretty ocean vistas, while all have comfy armchairs, air-conditioning, iPod docks, desks, coffeemakers, closets with safes and mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. No TVs are provided. Bathrooms come with deep tubs and separate rainfall showers, dual sinks, Elemis bath products, and hairdryers.
Villas are farther from the beach and amenities, but dotting the hillside, they offer gorgeous ocean views. All are individually owned and decorated, though expect a similar plantation-style design across the board, with rich wood furniture, chic linens and decor, and classic touches such as four-poster beds. Units come with living spaces, furnished outdoor spaces, and kitchens -- where breakfasts are prepared each morning for guests. Most of the villas have private pools, and they have up to six bedrooms. Swish bathrooms have tubs and separate showers, some of which are located outdoors.
What Features Are Available at Round Hill Hotel and Villas?
An array of top-notch amenities are offered, including a great spa and infinity pool.
A small but lovely beach area at Round Hill Hotel and Villas has calm water, loungers, and umbrellas, plus an adjacent bar. Also in this area is a good-sized infinity pool with a shallow section for kids overlooking the ocean. Adults looking to escape kids can head to the spa side of the hotel, which is adults-only and has ample space for guests to lounge on chairs or hammocks. The spa has a small circular pool of its own, as well as a full salon, indoor treatment rooms, and garden set massage area with chakra showers. Near here is a windowed, well-equipped fitness center and a pavilion where yoga and fitness classes take place (for a fee).
For more activity, non-motorized water sports and tennis courts are free to use. Kids can keep busy at the Pineapple Kids' Club, which is also free and has activities for children of all ages. Nanny service is available for a fee. Next to the kids' club is an area where local merchants sell goods such as handbags and wood carvings. For those missing their TV or wanting to watch a sporting event, the Pineapple Room has a large TV and comfy couches. A library offers a collection of books and additional seating.
Round Hill is a popular spot for weddings thanks to its beautiful grounds. The property can host up to 150 people in various spots -- yoga pavilion, beach, and private villas, for example -- and they have a limit of one wedding per weekend. Multiple wedding packages are offered.
What Restaurants and Bars Are at Round Hill Hotel and Villas?
Quality dining is provided at multiple restaurants, and all-inclusive packages are available to cut down on costs.
The Round Hill Hotel and Villas has a few modern, Caribbean-inspired dining and drinking options, all of which are well-reviewed. The upscale Restaurant at Round Hill is a seasonal eatery open from mid-December to March. Reservations are required. The Grill is an upper-level eatery with fantastic ocean views and tasty food all day. The Seaside Terrace restaurant is casual and has themed evenings that include farm-to-table, beach barbecue, and Jamaica nights. Between the beach and pool is a hut-style bar. Afternoon teas are free, as are weekly manager receptions with free cocktails.
Food is a bit pricey across the board, which is why some guests opt for the all-inclusive package that covers meals and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The Round Hill Hotel Jamaica All-Inclusive Platinum Plan is approximately $204 per person, per day, at the time of this review. Half-board and full-board dining packages are also available, and children receive a hefty discount on all meal plans.
Hotel & Amenities Photos
Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Babysitting Services
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Beach
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Beauty / Hair Salon
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Business Center
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Children's Pool
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Dry Cleaning
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Fitness Center
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Full Kitchen
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Gameroom / Arcade
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Internet
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Jacuzzi
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Kids Allowed
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Kids Club
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Pool
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Poolside Drink Service
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Smoking Rooms Available
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Spa
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Supervised Kids Activities
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Swim-Up Bar
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Tennis Court
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