Jamaica’s Best Boutique Resort Round Hill
A premium luxury villa at Round Hill.
THE RJRGLEANER Hospitality Jamaica Awards 2019 Best Boutique Resort, Round Hill Hotel and Villas, has become renowned as the place of choice for cultural icons, world leaders, and Hollywood A-listers. Situated on a lush 110-acre peninsula not very far from Montego Bay, this classic and classy resort continues to attract jet-setters from around the world. They have gone there to “enjoy timeless glamour and understated luxury”, to relax on its pristine natural beaches, and to bathe in the warm Caribbean Sea. Accommodations include 36 Ralph Lauren-designed oceanfront guest rooms, 90 luxurious villa rooms and suites, and a selection of 27 private two- to six-bedroom villas, most of which have private pools. They were “impeccably designed by Ralph Lauren to evoke a crisp, clean Caribbean ambience”, Round Hill says. The oceanfront rooms are as “stunning as they are comfortable”. They have cool, white stone floors and romantic four-poster mahogany beds and upholstered furniture from the designer’s Home Collection, while spacious bathrooms feature deep-soaking tubs, free-standing rain showers, and double vanities to take the luxury to another level. There are 27 Jamaica villas, which are uniquely designed and exude their own essence, ranging from “the ultimate in sophisticated luxury to classic, charming island living”. The deluxe, luxury, and premium luxury villas offer “enchanting, meandering pathways enveloped in lush tropical foliage, from which panoramic views of the ocean add to the delight of the experience.” The beautifully designed openair living spaces are outfitted with cool tiles and rich woods and encompass cosy, yet expansive bedrooms and “well-appointed bathrooms”. Each villa’s dedicated, on-site staff takes care of guests, who are well-served throughout their stay and get a “fresh, made-to-order breakfast” on their terrace every morning. Other features of the property include open-air terrace dining and The Grill at Round Hill, award-winning family programmes, an infinity pool, tennis courts, and an Elemis spa, located in a beautifully restored 18th-century plantation house. “It is an honour to be recognised as the best of the best within the Jamaican hospitality industry. Our fellow nominees all offer exquisite experiences, and for our classic resort to be selected by the public as premier speaks to the legacy of our property and core values of our stakeholders,” Round Hill says.