Round Hill Jamaica
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The following illustration of a Jamaica holiday experience is just an example of the many Caribbean island holiday experiences that we can arrange for you. It is not intended to provide the details for a specific booking, since our aim is to create a holiday tailored to your particular wishes.
Introduction
You feel the sense of style at Round Hill as soon as you drive through the rounded white gates. Long one of the most beautiful and elegant boutique resorts in the Caribbean, Round Hill caters, with discreet impeccable service and warm Jamaican hospitality, to the needs of its sophisticated guests – families, couples, friends. Luxuriant gardens surround a calm, private cove with golden sand beaches; a world-class spa fills an 18th century great house at the edge of the sea; and restaurants feature award winning cuisine. It all adds up to low-key luxury and understated glamour.
Days at Round Hill are casual and informal with the emphasis on enjoying Jamaica and Round Hill and the richness both have to offer. Evenings, though not formal, are decidedly elegant and graceful. Round Hill is perfect for a romantic retreat, a family vacation or that business meeting that simply must be a discreet success. Allow yourself to be spoilt with personalized service and attention to detail, and experience why Round Hill is one of the few remaining private deluxe resorts in the Caribbean.
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Overview
Accommodations
There are 27 individually owned villas surrounded by 30 acres of tropical gardens. Villas feature 2 through 6 bedroom suites, living rooms, verandahs, and magnificent views. Each villa bedroom is ensuite with its own bathroom and terrace. Guests may book a private, complete villa with private pool and dedicated staff. Or else individual villa suites can be booked, ranging from Deluxe villa suites to expansive Pineapple suites, many of which provide access to villa pools. Twenty-one of the villas have their own pool.
The villas suites are beautifully decorated by individual owners to Round Hill's standard. The general style is laid back, plantation style elegance. You may find wicker, mahogany or bamboo furniture, oversized sofas with slip covers, wooden or tiled floors. Bedrooms may be closed off and air conditioned, living rooms convey a very light, Caribbean feel with the trade winds passing through. Villas are nestled in the hillside, facing west, and enjoy fabulous sunsets and coastal views.
The Pineapple House comprises of 36 luxurious oceanfront rooms, overlooking the Caribbean Sea and the double infinity edge pool. Upstairs rooms have large louvered windows which fold back to take full advantage of breathtaking views, and the downstairs rooms have patios or balconies. Renovated and designed by Ralph Lauren, all rooms evoke tropical beach living. White stone floors, romantic four poster mahogany bamboo beds and sumptuous upholstered furniture from the Ralph Lauren Home Collection add to every guest’s comfort. The colour accents are white with splashes of pink and blue. The bathrooms have been enlarged and feature deep tubs, freestanding rain showers and double sink vanities by Waterworks.
Dining
Award-winning chef, Martin Ian starts with Jamaica's finest and freshest bounty and prepares it in ways that capture the spirit of healthy living. Fresh seafood, prime meats, local vegetables and tropical fruits are delectably presented in ways most guests find irresistible.
Mornings are special, with breakfast cooked to order and served in bed or overlooking the sea. Lunches are a casual affair, with a la carte items served on the terrace or barbeque items served on the beach.
And what could be more seductive than a vivid Caribbean sunset and a cool tropical drink before a stroll down to dinner through gardens of jasmine and frangipani.
Dinner is served with a view of the sea, in the charming Georgian Dining Room or on the seaside terrace overlooking Round Hill Bay. International cuisine is highlighted by many Jamaican specialties, and you will find the sumptuous buffets to be among the best anywhere!
Recreation
Round Hill also boasts five all-weather courts (2 are illuminated for evening play) for complimentary tennis. The resident pro is always delighted to arrange tournaments, Round Robins, etc. Located at the spa is a fitness center equipped with treadmills, step master, bicycle, and free weights and personal instructor for exercise classes. Jogging and walking path, nature walk weekly. Golf can be arranged at the championship course just a few minutes away, Resort Boutique and "Pineapple" logo shop on property; once daily complimentary shuttle for shopping.
For guests looking to take things easy, Round Hill offers a double infinity edge pool with wading pool, lap and spa pool, pool and beach bar, cocktail bar, Seaside Terrace Restaurant, Room Service, and the Pineapple Room with satellite 61" televison.
The theme nights at Round Hill - Beach Party, Jamaica Night, Caribbean Curry Night are popular with guests all year.
The Round Hill cocktail bar also serves afternoon tea daily, complimentary for all guests.
Essential Information
Weather
Consistently warm tropical weather ensures Jamaica is a popular destination year-round. On the coast, temperatures range from 22°C (72°F) and 31°C (88°F) with chilly mornings and evenings denoting winter. Peak season runs roughly from mid December to mid April when crowds swell and prices rise. The wettest months are May and October, but showers may occur at any time. Between June and November, Jamaica is prone to hurricanes.Passport and Visas
Your passport should be valid for at least six months from date of arrival in Jamaica. British nationals do not require visas to enter Jamaica.Health
For up-to-date health advice for Jamaica, please consult your GP.
Travel Insurance
We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions from the policy, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake whilst on holiday. Medway Travel can provide you with a quote for this – please contact a member of the Leisure team for further details.
