This was a delightful mountain retreat.Visited: November 2007
Posted by coconutz
We stayed at Whitfield Hall in November. The drive up was wild - one lane roads, unpaved. If you're not used to it, hire somebody to get you there.
We stayed in the "Colonel Whitfield Room" instead of a bunk bed room. It was a cute room, with nice decor. And, it had a double bed instead of a twin bunk, so we liked that.
Lynette and Loxly cooked great food, and we had a good fire at night. I'm glad I brought a jacket, though - it got cold!
I really enjoyed seeing the Blue Mountains, and would love to go back. It was a worthwhile vacation. It was pretty cheap, too, compared to the rest of Jamaica.
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Terra Nova offers comfortable surroundings, with great food and superb service.Visited: May 2006
Posted by jmoore0111
My friends and I had a superb Mother's Day Brunch at the Terra Nova on May 14th. We thoroughly enjoyed the comfortable surroundings, the music, excellent food and wonderful service.
Thank you to the staff of the Terra Nova.
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I was fortunate enough to stay in the newest room at Whitfield Hall, which they call the "Colonel Whitfield Room." It was very charming. It reminded me of my favorite B & Bs in Key West.
It captured the history of the place, with old English pictures on the walls and nice colors. They provided fluffy towels, which were much better than most skimpy hotel towels. the decor was nice, too.
Most of the other rooms I saw at Whitfield Hall had bunk beds, which could be fun, sort of like camp. But for a little more, we stayed in this room. The bathroom was next door, shared, but very close.
The food was simple and tasty. But probably the reason most people come here is the Blue Mountains. It is worth it, worth it, worth it!
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Whitfield Hall had a fabulous mountain setting.Visited: March 2006
Posted by starfishla
On my vacation to Jamaica, I combined a beach and sand getaway with a more rustic, scenic weekend in the Blue Mountains. As a fan of Blue Mountain coffee, I was interested in seeing the coffee plantations and also relaxing away from it all.
The mountains did not disappoint - fabulous, foggy atmosphere which cleared to reveal a breathtaking green range. Every kind of bird and plant imaginable (I exaggerate, but it was ecologically quite diverse).
I stayed in the cottage, which was a simple two-bedroom, one-bath place (with a kitchen). The cottage had some of the most breathtaking views ever. I was enchanted. I want to go back.
Also, I enjoyed getting to know some of the people who work here, like Lynette and Loxly. This is the Jamaica they should advertise on TV.
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This was just the right place to get a sense of Jamaica's past and the really gorgeous mountains.
The rooms mostly had bunkbeds. It was very clean, and the people made us feel at home. For fifteen dollars per person, we were expecting less than we got. It was a bargain, and my family and I would go back.
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I enjoyed this Blue Mountain retreat.Visited: June 2005
Posted by aalbrit
The Hall is very old, and there's still no electricity. They use lanterns, and when it's chilly (and it was cold at night even in June) there's the fireplace.
It was a wonderful retreat from the "madding crowds" of Negril or Ochos Rios. I come from Florida, which is totally flat, so to be in mountains like these -- amazing. It was gorgeous. Words are not enough.
This is not a fancy hotel. But for the price, it's a bargain. Some guidebooks indicate you must cook for yourself, but I found out that you could pay the housekeeper or one of the other people to make dinner or breakfast - Johnny Cakes! And it's nice on vacation not to cook.
A lot of people come here so they can hike to Blue Mountain Peak. But I didn't go to the Peak, and I still enjoyed rambling around. I enjoyed clean air, lots of greenery, mountains, and Blue Mountain coffee. It was very relaxing!
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This place was not quite up to Hilton standards.Visited: September 2005
Posted by delinquentztt
The positives: The location was great in the heart of New Kingston neighbouring The Courtleigh and Pegasus. The room was large and had a wonderful view.
The negatives: The bathroom looked like it had been ravaged by a pack of wolves. Well, not quite, but it did look very old with rusting iron. It was much different from the Hilton I stayed in one day before. Also, the coffee maker didn't work and well that's about it!
Breakfast was fine - nothing extravagant. The staff, however, was always friendly. The bed was huge and comfortable. It was an "okayish" stay!
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The Gold Team will customize your transportation needs based on your preferences. We can provide Limo, Rental cars (full range), Helicopter, Boats of deferent sizes, Luxury buses.
You will have at your disposal screened highly professional chauffeurs and security escort.
We will arrange VIP tours, fishing trips, beach parties, Helitours, exciting night-time entertainment.
We will introduce you to Jamaica’s varied and exciting cuisine.
Whatever your passion, whether it be golf, water sports, tennis, horse racing, gambling, horse- back riding, diving or anything else you can think of, we will endeavor to make it happen.
Just tell us what you need
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The Gold Team will customize your transportation needs based on your preferences. We can provide Limo, Rental cars (full range), Helicopter, Boats of deferent sizes, Luxury buses.
You will have at your disposal screened highly professional chauffeurs and security escort.
We will arrange VIP tours, fishing trips, beach parties, Helitours, exciting night-time entertainment.
We will introduce you to Jamaica’s varied and exciting cuisine.
Whatever your passion, whether it be golf, water sports, tennis, horse racing, gambling, horse- back riding, diving or anything else you can think of, we will endeavor to make it happen.
Just tell us what you need
www.goldteamjamaica.com
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Terra Nova Hotel provided impeccable food and service.Visited: October 2004
Posted by adow1
Our stay was so enjoyable because of the following: the staff was always smiling; they served fantastic food; there was a casino on the premises; they provided a remote control air conditioning; and we received speedy bar service.
All the staff made us feel right at home. This hotel is highly recommended. And don't miss the Sunday brunch.
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This was a terrific bargain.Visited: November 2003
Posted by k102988
This was a real bargain for US ($150). The place was impeccably maintained, and the location was accessible to major shopping plaza(s) in New Kingston.
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My stay at the Indies Hotel was very pleasant. They made me feel right at home.The facilities were very clean and the staff was wonderful. Keep up the good work!
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This is an old plantation house which has been fully refurbished to a very high standard. I had a very nice room overlooking the gardens with cable TV and en-suite bathroom. There’s excellent cuisine, a swimming pool on grounds with a pool bar.
Very elegant. A lovely hotel with a lot of character. I would definitely return.
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I am a hotel owner and this is my favorite hotel. If you want serenity in the cool hills with good food and great service, do yourself a favor and visit Strawberry Hill.
The rooms are hand crafted in a classic Jamaican style with fret work. They only have 12 rooms so its very personal. Managed by Jenny and Ozzie who run it as if it were their own.
The Aveda spa offers amazing stress free sessions, taylor made to suit your smell, taste and mood. You can go on great walks to coffee plantations and taste famous Blue Mountain Jamaican coffee.
When I visit a country, I like to stay in the hills and and on the coast to really feel the vibes of the country. This is the place to stay in the hills.
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This is the best hotel in Kingston. 
Terra Nova offers comfortable surroundings, with great food and superb service. 
This is a bargain in mountains. 
I enjoyed this Blue Mountain retreat. 