Parish of Saint Elizabeth
BeBe's Place - Frenchman District, Treasure Beach
Bernard (BeBe) and Lisa Sutherland own and operate this guesthouse with views of some spectacular scenery. There are three unique, nicely furnished and equipped cottages - Yellow House, Blue House and Castle House - with varying amenities. Rent an individual room or the entire cottage. Dine in nearby restaurants or do your own cooking. Phone: 876.965.3055. Visit them on the web.
Calabash House & Mermaid Art Gallery - Treasure Beach
Offering 4 light and airy guest rooms in the main house, each with private bathroom, Calabash House has a beautiful location on a great swimming beach. The rooms each feature unique mosaic artwork. Reserve the rooms individually or take over the whole house for your family reunion or event and include the separate Calabashment Cottage. Lots of amenities and very reasonable prices. The recently opened Mermaid Art Gallery hosts workshops through the year. Find some beautiful local crafts there. Phone: 876.818.9830 or, in the U.S., 610.566.3464. Visit them on the web.
Jake's Resort – Calabash Bay, Treasure Beach
This charming boutique resort is probably one of the best known properties on Jamaica’s South Coast. Part of Island Records founder Chris Blackwell’s Island Outpost chain of unique lodging properties, the resort offers about 25 garden and oceanfront cottages (about 45 rooms) spread throughout a large and lush beachfront property. The “funky tropical” style cottages each has a unique design and color scheme (there are even some Moroccan domes and arches!), and are creations of theatrical designer Sally Henzell. Some have garden-view verandahs, others have decks over the sea, some have A/C and others are cooled by fans and beautiful ocean breezes. There are no TVs but they offer a “media” room for guests’ enjoyment. There are paved pathways to the beach but one unique feature is the saltwater swimming pool. Two on-site restaurants serve wonderful seafood, pizza and Jamaican cuisine. Phone: 876.965.3000, 876.965.0635 or 877.JAMAIC8. Visit them on the web.
Marblue Villa Suites – Calabash Bay, Treasure Beach
This stylish guesthouse offers 5 lovely two-room Verandah Villa suites, each with beautiful Caribbean view and furnished in a Caribbean style, plus additional Domicil Junior Suites with private balconies, A/C, mini-bar and CD player. The furnishings are designed by the owners and handmade local cabinet makers out of cedar wood. Rates include full Jamaican or American breakfast. Guests consistently praise the food by the German owner/chef at the on-site award-winning Sea Side Restaurant. The thoughtful proprietors love to help plan tours. They are 2008 nominees for the Jamaican Hotel & Tourist Association Hotelier of the Year award. Phone: 876.965.3408. Visit them on the web.
This brand-new 10-bedroom guesthouse/B&B opened in May 2008 and is nestled in a neighborhood among the gentle green slopes of Treasure Beach, with a fabulous view of the Caribbean. The simple brightly-decorated rooms feature private baths, ceiling fan and cable TV. Some rooms include a kitchenette. Second and third floor rooms have especially nice Caribbean and mountain views. The guesthouse also offers a common living room with TV and DVD. The owner plans to add a swimming pool on site, but you are within walking distance from public beaches, bars and restaurants. The entire guest house can also be booked for private events or family reunions. Phone: 876.571-0818 or 876.836.8487. Visit them on the web.
Treasure Beach area, Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica
Button Bay Beach Getaway – Fort Charles
Idler’s Rest Beach Hotel – Black River
For visitors looking for the quieter side of Jamaica, this rather new boutique hotel (it opened in 2007) is about 1 ½ hours from Montego Bay’s airport and 3 hours from Kingston, in the small fishing village of Black River on the South Coast. The very large and brightly colored rooms have private baths, A/C, wireless internet, TV, and many have private balconies or verandahs. Each is uniquely decorated with antiques and accessories from around the world. And there is a hammock outside your door for extra relaxation. Helpful and friendly owner and staff will try to accommodate your every need. Continental breakfast is included with the rate, and their beachfront restaurant serves dinner. Phone: 876.965.9000. Visit them on the web.
Whitehouse area (in the southeast corner of Westmoreland Parish, bordering St. Elizabeth)
Paradise Hill, If Not Paradise Where Guesthouse– 4 New Works, Whitehouse
