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The Villas at Round Hill

In the very heart of Jamaica, some of the most breathtaking views, heart-breaking sea and powdery white beaches surround some of our most sought after Vacation Villas. The meaning of Conde Nast's Gold List of "Best Places to Stay Anywhere in the World," is not lost on guests who choose one of the remarkable Villas at the Round Hill Resort.

Perhaps the most elegant boutique resort anywhere in the Caribbean, the Round Hill is known for it's understated glamour. You'll feel right at home where some of the 20th century's top personalities, among them Cole Porter, Grace Kelly and Jackie Kennedy, have all stayed. Twenty-nine "cottage" owners still look after some of the Caribbean's best maintained properties. With old world glamour still visible in every corner, the Round Hill was home to one of the world's first "jetset" scenes who came for the Round Hill’s famous sense of discretion, privacy and refinement.

Twenty-nine lovingly cared-for villas include a total of 74 suites, all surrounded by 30 acres of beautifully tended gardens. Every Villa or Cottage contains 2, 3, or 4 suites, each with its own entrance and living area (enclosed or semi-enclosed) and sizes can vary, though nearly every Villa offers a spectacular view if not several. Twenty-two villas are equipped with private swimming pools. Each villa also includes a separate kitchen where housekeepers prepare breakfast for service in the individual suites and golf cart service is on call for transfer between villas and the rest of the resort.

And of course, the rest of the resort includes a lot!

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Two exquisite dazzling white private beaches can be chosen from, but there's also a fresh water pool at the very edge of the sea that can be enjoyed by all guests, and that's but one of 24 pools on the resort. A fully equipped water sports center offers plenty of complimentary services like PADI diving, deep-sea fishing boats and yachts that are all available for charter and every other sport imaginable. Five all-weather courts (2 lit for evening play) make tennis a must and a resident pro is always delighted to arrange tournaments. The fitness center comes equipped with treadmills, step master, rowing boat, bicycle, and free weights and yoga and mental fitness is encouraged through daily courses too.

Offering massage therapies, facial therapies, skin renewal therapies, body therapies, exotic hand and foot treatments, Round Hill’s Spa and Beauty centre also includes a beauty salon, seven treatment rooms, and a wonderful tropical outdoor treatment area all on the tranquil beachfront lawns. A beautifully restored 18th century plantation house and a full 10 acres of beachfront lawn serve as the starting point for the ultimate in luxurious treatment. The lawn also hosts afternoon yoga classes and seaside massages. Many Jamaican natural ingredients go into the exotic therapies and an exclusive line of ELEMIS lifestyle aromatherapy products from the United Kingdom was recently introduced.

Jogging and walking paths cross much of the resort, and golf can be arranged at the championship course just a few minutes away with complimentary transportation. A duty free shop, gift shop, art gallery and "Pineapple" logo shop all make Round Hill into one of Jamaica's premier places to stay.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be had on the seaside terrace, the upper terrace or in the Georgian Room. But it's not only one restaurant. There is, of course, a beach bar, pool bar and the Ralph Lauren cocktail bar also serving afternoon tea daily, which is always complimentary. There's also a piano bar with nightly shows and theme nights throughout the year. Beach Parties, Jamaica Night and Caribbean Curry Night are all very popular with guests the year-round.

Weddings, Meetings and Corporate Events are all easily accommodated in the Round Hill's tasteful and unique setting. Many guests choose a favorite Villa and simply return year after year. But of course, guests arrive to the Villas at Round Hill for as many reasons as there are guests. We’re happy to accommodate each of them, because special requests are what we specialize in fulfilling.

Awards and Honors

  • Travel & Leisure Family - Fall/Winter 2004 - Round Hill is listed as one of the top 10 family resorts in the Caribbean
  • Condé Nast Traveler magazine Gold List recognized Round Hill's consistent striving for excellence with the second highest rating for any Caribbean resort
  • A & E chose Round Hill as one of the most romantic properties worldwide 2000 January
  • World Travel Awards 2001, 2002, 2003 & 2004- World's Leading Villas
  • Green Globe Certification. Round Hill was one of the first hotels in Jamaica to receive the Green Globe Certification for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism and, for the second time, won the World Travel Award for the World's Best Villas in 2003.

What They Are Saying About Round Hill

  • "Winner of the 2002 World's Leading Villa Award" - TRAVEL WORLD NEWS
  • "Today, there is something endearingly unglitzy about Round Hill. It is still one of the world's great resorts, but its character is curiously low-key, even slightly old-fashioned in the nicest sense...Harrison Ford and Melissa Manchester come en famille, as does Paul McCartney." - CONDE NAST TRAVELER
  • "From the beginning, Round Hill has attracted a high-octane clientele. JFK and Jackie honeymooned there. CBS Chairman, William Paley, and playwrite/songwriter Noel Coward were among the original owners. Today Ralph Lauren is a shareholder. The Hollywood connection remains strong..." - FORTUNE

Facilities at Round Hill

  • Round Hill was chosen by Conde Nast for inclusion on its Gold List of "The Best Places to Stay in the World".
  • 24 freshwater swimming pools
  • Freshwater pool at the edge of the Caribbean Sea for use by all guests
  • 2 private beaches offering a fully equipped water sports center with some complimentary services. Some watersport may attract a service charge.
  • PADI diving, deep-sea fishing boats and yachts are available for charter
  • Round Hill also boasts five all-weather courts (2 are illuminated for evening play) for tennis. The resident pro is always delighted to arrange tournaments, Round Robins, etc.
  • The Spa. This new spa is located on 10 acres of oceanfront lawn with beauty salon
  • Fitness center equipped with treadmills, step master, bicycle, and free weights and personal instructor for exercise classes
  • Beach and pool bar
  • Afternoon tea
  • Horseback riding arranged nearby
  • Pineapple Kids Club
  • TV lounge
  • Library
  • Business Center
  • Ralph Lauren cocktail bar
  • In-room radios/CD players
  • Concierge and tour desk
  • Private drivers, limousines and taxis
  • Car rentals
  • Golf can be arranged at the championship course just a few minutes away, with complimentary transportation. There are five championship golf courses in the vicinity of the hotel.
  • Art gallery, Pineapple logo shop and resort boutique on property; daily complimentary shuttle for those within the Round Hill Estate for shopping
  • Seaside Terrace Restaurant. The main restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner on the seaside terrace, upper terrace or Georgian Room
  • For those who wish more dining options Round Hill offers a "DINE AROUND" program with four wonderful restaurants in Montego Bay - Marguerites, Town House and Day-O-Plantation- Platinum Plan only
  • All restaurants offer shuttle service and are approved by Round Hill! The cocktail bar also serves afternoon tea daily, complimentary for all guests
  • Jogging and walking path, nature walks
  • Facilities and services may change at anytime without notice. Fees may apply to some of the above facilities/services.

Platinum Plan is All Inclusive

  • airport transfers
  • breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • room service
  • afternoon tea
  • all drinks at the bar
  • a bottle of champagne, gift basket and fruit basket upon arrival
  • Dine Around (4 restaurants in Montego Bay)
  • Aerobic classes
  • Health and fitness centre with a Fitness Director
  • Use of tennis courts
  • Wind surfing, snorkeling, sailing
  • Pedal boats, kayaks, glass-bottom boat
  • One 30-minute tranquility massage per stay
  • Nightly entertainment
  • Management cocktail party
  • All taxes
  • All gratuities
  • One mountain/ocean horseback ride
  • A raft ride on the Great River
  • Not included are bottled liquor and wines from the wine list, telephone calls, water skiing and gift shop purchases

SPA Plan is All Inclusive

  • Airport transfers
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Room service
  • Afternoon tea
  • All drinks at the bar
  • A welcome gift and fruit basket upon arrival
  • Aerobic classes, health and fitness center with a Fitness Director
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing, snorkeling, sailing, pedal boats, kayaks, glass-bottom boat rides
  • Nightly entertainment
  • Management cocktail party
  • All taxes
  • All gratuities (except for spa services)
  • One manicure and pedicure per stay
  • Once daily choice of select body treatments
  • Not included are bottled liquor and wines from the wine list, telephone calls, water-skiing and gift shop purchases.

Entertainment

Entertainment varies nightly and may include a bonfire-lit beach picnic accompanied by familiar calypso tunes, a four-course dinner and romantic dancing under the stars or casual dining on Jamaican specialties followed by a cabaret of folk music and dancing

Mondays

Beach Party! Welcome; Rum Punch and a sumptuous buffet on the beach, with bonfire, barbeque and Calypso band. Casual atmosphere...go barefoot!

Tuesdays

Dinner is a la carte followed by Calypso tunes.

Wednesdays

Managers Cocktail Party. Dinner is à la carte with option of a Caribbean Curry Table.

Thursdays and Sundays

An à la carte menu is served while guests are entertained by piano or Calypso music

Friday Jamaica Night

On the seaside terrace featuring a bountiful buffet, Jamaican specialties, Steel Drums or Reggae Band, and an exciting Jamaican folklore performance after dinner.

Saturday

Gala Dinner Dance: A more formal evening of dining and dancing on the seaside terrace with a Jazz Band. Jackets often worn, though not required.

Afternoon Tea

A variety of fine teas available every afternoon in the Cocktail Bar from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This is a complimentary service to all guests.

Bar Service & Beach Bar

Starting the day, fresh fruit juices are served at the pool and beach bar. A special blend of daily fresh fruits creates the "Round Hill fruit punch" a favorite amongst our guests!

 

The Spa at Round Hill

The Spa at Round Hill is located in a beautifully restored 18th century plantation house on 10 acres of beachfront lawn. The facilities include an indoor and outdoor fitness center, full service beauty salon, seven body treatment rooms as well as an outdoor treatment area set amidst abundant gardens. The waterfront lawn is used for afternoon yoga classes or massages by the sea. Exotic therapies using the best of Jamaican natural ingredients have been created. The exclusive line of ELEMIS lifestyle aromatherapy products from the United Kingdom was introduced last winter. New is the spa lunch service.

Weddings at Round Hill

Weddings at Round Hill are heavenly. Round Hill will plan any wedding that the bride and groom wishes, whether it be small and intimate or a large grand affair. They have a professional wedding coordinator on hand and superb chefs to create a special wedding to remember. Round Hill also offers a special wedding plan for only $900 which includes the marriage officer, one bottle of champagne, a Jamaican wedding cake, one bouquet of flowers, a wedding gift, photographer to shoot film of 36 pictures and video tape, including developing.

 


Corporate Events or Large Group Meetings

Round Hill has three meeting rooms. The two largest can accommodate up to 100 people theater-style. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR MEETING SPACE. Round Hill is the ideal venue for your small business meetings, incentives, birthday parties, family reunions, special functions, theme events and fashion shoots.

Accommodation at Round Hill

Profuse gardens, secluded golden sandy beaches, a world-class spa in an 18th century Great House at the edge of the sea, plenty of privacy and warm, friendly staff add up to low-key luxury and timeless glamour.

Guests may choose from Pineapple House Hotel with 36 superior and deluxe rooms overlooking the Caribbean Sea and Round Hill's seaside freshwater pool or one of the 27 private villas dotted over the hillside, most with private pool. Each villa has two, three, four or five individual suites with a private living room and/or verandah and all have magnificent sea views. 23 villas have their own swimming pools and are just a short stroll from the sea.


Pineapple House

The Pineapple House comprises 36 oceanfront hotel rooms overlooking the Caribbean Sea. All Pineapple House rooms have large louvered windows which fold back to take full advantage of the view. There are king-sized beds in 20 rooms and the remainder have double beds. All have air-conditioning, private bathrooms with tub and shower, telephones, refrigerators, umbrellas, bathrobes, small coffee machine for complimentary Blue Mountain coffee and tea, hair dryers and an iron and ironing board. The freshwater swimming pool is located right at the edge of the sea adjacent to the Pineapple House.

Deluxe Oceanfront Hotel Rooms (42.5 sq mt)

Newly renovated and designed by Ralph Lauren, all deluxe rooms evoke tropical beach living. White stone floors, romantic four poster mahogany bamboo beds and sumptus upholstered furniture from the Ralph Lauren home collection add to each and every guests' comfort. The colour accents are white and splashes of pink and blue. The bathrooms have been enlarged and feature separate deep tubs, freestanding rain showers and double sink vanities; all fixtures are by Waterworks.

Amenities: Air condition, direct dail telephone, bath tub and separate rain shower facility, double sinks by waterworks, hair dryer, coffee machine with complimentary Blue Mountain coffee, bathrobes, umbrella, Panasonic radio with CD player, iron and ironing board.

Maximum occupancy is 3 persons (including an extra bed for additional charge) and one crib.

Superior Oceanfront Hotel Rooms (42.5 sq mt)

Located in the Pineapple House ground floor is one large bedroom with louvered windows which can be folded back to enjoy the ocean view. Available with either king-size or double beds, some do have connecting doors, of which one room is with king size and the other with double beds. All rooms do have ocean view.

Interior: Blue and white stripe fabrics with mahogany and wicker furnishings influenced by Ralf Lauren, a Round Hill shareholder, who also redecorated the Cocktail Bar and verandah lobby.

Amenities: Air condition, direct dail telephone, bath tub with shower facility, hairdryer, coffee machine with complimentaqry Blue Mountain coffee, bathrobe, umbrella, Panasonic radio with CD player, iron & ironing board.

Maximum occupany is 3 persons (including an extra bed for additional charge) and one crib.

Round Hill's Villa Suites


There are 27 individually owned villas with 74 suites surrounded by 30 acres of gardens. Villas or cottages contain 2, 3, 4 or 5 suites each with private living rooms and /or verandahs and magnificent sea views. Sizes vary and most have spectacular views. There are 22 villas with their own private swimming pools. Deluxe and Master Villa Suites share the swimming pool with another suite.

Villa Amenities:

  • Bathtub with shower
  • airconditioned bedrooms and ceiling fans
  • hair dryer, telephones with direct dial
  • bathrobes and umbrella
  • refrigerators in existing kitchen
  • separate twin beds or king-size beds
  • One kitchen per villa which is used by the cook and housekeepers to prepare breakfast which is served at your verandah
  • Complimentary golf cart service is on call for transfer between villas and main hotel
  • Short stroll to the sea

Master Villa Suite (150sq mt)

An extra large suite in a villa with pool, consisting of bedroom, living room (enclosed or semi-enclosed), garden and/or verandah. Shared pool deck.

Deluxe Villa Suite (130sq mt)

A suite in a villa with pool, consisting of bedroom, living room (enclosed or semi-enclosed), garden and/or verandah. Shared pool deck.

Superior Villa Suite (120sq mt)

A suite in a villa without pool, consisting of bedroom, living room (enclosed or semi-enclosed), garden and/or verandah.

Please note:

Maximum occupancy: 3 persons (included extra bed for additional charge) and one crib.
The above suites are located in two, three, four or five-bedroom villas of which each has a kitchen. The kitchen facility is used by the cook and housekeepers in order to prepare breakfast which is served in privacy at your verandah, in your suite or garden area. All suites do have private entrances and a living room/verandah area. Deluxe and Master Villa Suites share the swimming pool with one other suite.