Round Hill Hotel & Villas

Montego Bay, Jamaica

Virgin rating

The Grille
Seaside Terrace
Cocktail Bar
Afternoon Tea
Beach Bar
Ocean Front Double
Ocean View Double
Ocean Front King
Ocean View King
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
Villa Lounge
Villa pool
Villa exterior
Villa bedroom
Villa bathroom
Villa exterior
Villa lounge
Villa deck
The Grille
Seaside Terrace
Cocktail Bar
Afternoon Tea
Beach Bar
Ocean Front Double
Ocean View Double
Ocean Front King
Ocean View King
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
Villa Lounge
Villa pool
Villa exterior
Villa bedroom
Villa bathroom
Villa exterior
Villa lounge
Villa deck

The hotel

Undoubtedly one of the most sought after hotels in the Caribbean, Round Hill Hotel & Villas has been a long-standing Jamaican icon since its opening in 1953. A former pineapple estate on the outskirts of Montego Bay, what is it about Round Hill that makes it such a magnet? Round Hill is where Jacqueline and JFK spent their honeymoon, where Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote the Sound of Music, where Hitchcock got sunburned and where Noel Coward, if egged on enough, would sing for the guests. After 70 years, Round Hill has a million stories to tell. Today, this elegant beachfront resort offers the same blend of qualities that has always pulled the famous names and faces; namely a well-preserved slice of old Jamaica and tremendous hospitality. You still enjoy the plantation’s stylish architecture and a predictably colonial pace of life, but with the added pull of an oceanfront spa, an exceptional family program and refurbished hotel rooms designed for beach living by Ralph Lauren, (perhaps whilst visiting his own villa at Round Hill). The ocean side restaurant perfectly blends the hotel’s historic pedigree with its new energy, classic décor with an open kitchen and wood-fired grill.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access

Where is it

A former pineapple plantation on a lush green peninsula with 110 acres of beautifully manicured grounds on a golden crescent shaped beach, close to Montego Bay. Transport time from Montego Bay Airport: 35 minutes.

Hotel information

36 ocean front rooms and 27 private villas, most with a private pool. All with air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi access and safe. Ocean View Rooms feature white stone floors, 4-poster mahogany bamboo beds, Ralph Lauren designed upholstered furniture, bathrooms with soaking tub, rain showers and wet bar, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Oceanfront Balcony Rooms are located on the first floor, and feature a balcony or patio with views of Round Hill's bay, with 1 four-poster king-size bed, 2 four-poster double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

One Bedroom Suites are located on the hillside and offer a separate living space and private plunge pool, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Each of the private, luxury villas are uniquely designed ranging from two-six bedrooms, in the Classic, Signature and Estate category. Theses spacious villas are set on the hillside surrounded by lush foliage and bright, tropical blooms. Each offering the highest expression of comfort and refinement while maximising indoor/outdoor living, private pools, ample outdoor lounging areas, and outdoor showers, spacious en-suite bathrooms. dedicated housekeeping staff.

Please note: a room sleeping more than 2 adults will include either an additional sofa bed/rollaway bed.

The rooftop restaurant The Grill offers ocean views. The open kitchen specialises in wood fire grills and special seafood. Other dining options include the Seaside Terrace, The Restaurant at Round Hill (seasonal) the Cocktail Bar, daily high tea, room service* and private in-villa dining*. Guests can also enjoy light snacks and refreshments on the beach and at the beach and pool bar. Theme buffet dinners served on some evenings on the seaside terrace. Join in the cocktail lounge for afternoon tea, daily from 4:00-pm-5:00pm.

Weekly beach party and Saturday jazz. Managers cocktail party each Wednesday.

Double infinity pool. Fitness centre. Oceanfront spa* and beauty salon*. 5 tennis courts with optional tuition* if required. Pickle ball. Snorkelling, paddle boats, water-skiing*, kayaking, glass-bottom boats and windsurfing. Sunset cruises and fishing trips can also be arranged*. Nature walk with head gardener (weekly on a Friday). Jogging and walking trails. Outdoor yoga pavilion. Kids' Club.

Complimentary high-speed WiFi. Babysitting service*.

4 nights between 25th-30th November.

5 nights between 15th-20th February, 14th March-4th April.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: this hotel charges an additional room tax, ranging from $4-$24 per room per night prior to arrival, or upon check out.

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Apr 24, 2024 330office Haag, Austria

The hotel is excellent and perfect, there is nothing to complain about, the management and staff are second to none, including the entire complex with sea access and pool.
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Apr 22, 2024 marcw11235 New Brunswick, New Jersey

this place is THE BEST! words cannot describe how amazing this place is from the staff, to the food, setting, the room, tennis - everything was top top
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Apr 22, 2024 K6791CUkarin

Roundhill is paradise on earth. The people, the nature, the villas , the food and the music! We enjoyed every single minute! Thanks for a magical stay
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Apr 20, 2024 Sherpa24271757042 Boston, Massachusetts

The minute we arrived on site we were truly on vacation. “Welcome home” was exactly how we felt as each person at the resort greeted us. They accommodated our multi generational family beautifully with a one level three bedroom pool villa. The staff, Joan, Camela, Eton, and Kerry-Ann made us feel right at home. Before we arrived Aneesha helped… Read more
The minute we arrived on site we were truly on vacation. “Welcome home” was exactly how we felt as each person at the resort greeted us. They accommodated our multi generational family beautifully with a one level three bedroom pool villa. The staff, Joan, Camela, Eton, and Kerry-Ann made us feel right at home. Before we arrived Aneesha helped us set up the cottage with groceries and snacks for the kids. Thank you to everyone across the resort that showed us the true welcoming Jamaican culture. Read less
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Apr 18, 2024 Meander13644493455

I don't usually write reviews, but felt compelled to write one for Round Hill after a magical trip last weekend. We went on a multi-generational trip, with ages ranging from 3 to 75. My dad, the eldest on our trip, was born in Jamaica but hadn't been back for a very long time and had never brought his wife to visit. This was a visit to introduce… Read more
I don't usually write reviews, but felt compelled to write one for Round Hill after a magical trip last weekend. We went on a multi-generational trip, with ages ranging from 3 to 75. My dad, the eldest on our trip, was born in Jamaica but hadn't been back for a very long time and had never brought his wife to visit. This was a visit to introduce her and his grandson to where he was born. I've stayed at a few other hotels in Jamaica and my trips have always left me disappointed, so we were a little apprehensive this time around. However, Round Hill was nothing short of spectacular, from the genuine warmth at check-in to the impromptu tour of all of the fruit trees on the property that we received on the last day. Our three-bedroom villa had breathtaking views of the ocean. We felt secluded, but steps away from all of the amenities we needed. It was spacious, well-appointed and beautifully decorated, with so many places to lounge and reconnect with one another. We also had a lot of fun in the private pool alongside the villa. Each morning began with made-to-order breakfast cooked at our villa specifically for our family. We made special off-menu requests and the villa staff (Norris, Tassie and Sharon) just asked for a day to make sure they had all the ingredients. Truly excellent food and warm, genuine service. Each evening brought a different themed dinner, all with delicious food and incredible musical entertainment. I could go on -- about the kids club, the glass bottom boat tours each morning, the beach, the drinks -- but suffice it to say, the trip was unforgettable and Round Hill delivered in every way. Read less