Strawberry Hill, a signature mountaintop oasis, offers an enchanting mix of rich Jamaican heritage balanced by healthy conscious living. Perched in the Blue Mountains, and located 3,100 feet above sea level, this unique boutique property houses a Living Spa, a Main House, and twelve handcrafted 19th century Georgian style cottages, including one bedrooms, studios and deluxe villas; each is carefully sited in a private tropical haven with magnificent mountainside and city views.

Also featured is a one-of-a-kind negative edge swimming pool with a day-for-night panorama of the vibrant city of Kingston. Our elaborate botanical gardens, conference room, cozy fireside bar and internationally acclaimed restaurant with a bespoke menu of 'New Jamaican Cuisine' further distinguish the property. 

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Strawberry Hill began as an 18th century coffee plantation that was originally deeded by the British Royal Family to Horace Walpole in the United Kingdom; the property was named after Walpole's English estate, which was a famous meeting point for the preeminent artists and socialites of the time.

After changing hands throughout the 20th century, the property was acquired in 1972 by Chris Blackwell, founder of the much-reputed Island Records label, which launched the legendary career of Reggae icon Bob Marley.

Since that time, Strawberry Hill has continued the tradition of acting as a destination point for famous musicians, entertainers, Reggae artists, the fashion elite and discerning travelers. Our blend of authentic Caribbean culture and cosmopolitan sophistication, with a continuous emphasis on well-being, makes us a uniquely desirable home away from home.

At 3,100 feet up, and 30 minutes from the airport, we invite you to come experience the mystique of an unparalleled mountaintop paradis.

Accommodations


Strawberry Hill's 12 deluxe Georgian style cottages respect the proportions, materials and craftsmanship of authentic 19th century Caribbean design. Luxurious, airy and romantic, they feature all the practical amenities of modern living as well as a tasteful indulgence for the finer pleasures in life.

The rooms, ranging from one bedrooms, studios and luxury villas, are individually handcrafted living spaces with an emphasis on detailed fretwork and furniture that was tooled and finished on site. Royal Hut fabrics and quality linens complement the dark mahogany furniture, thereby creating an atmosphere of relaxing intimacy. Four-poster beds draped with a delicate canopy of muslin netting recreate the classical nest. French doors, thick louvered windows and spacious private verandas recall renaissance luxury complimented by the warmth of a homey island ambiance.

Each cottage features hand-carved fretwork with varying themes; Gong has carved images of a lion dedicated to the memory of Bob Marley: Highgate alludes to sensuality and desire: Mountain View is dedicated to the legacy of Strawberry Hill's workmen. Local Jamaican artwork and photographs are also integrated into each of the cottage's interiors.

Bathrooms are furnished with terra cotta and hand-glazed tiles, and feature deep-set bathtubs. Enjoy our distinctive elemental amenities, whose combination of night flower and a scented ginger known as Hedychium that only grows in high altitudes is balanced out with grapefruit and jasmine aromas to create our own special blend of bath salts, shower gels, shampoos and lotions.


A bathing ritual card and scented candle are prepared at turndown every evening. Fresh fruit, assorted Jamaican delicacies, fresh spring water and your recommended Elemental Juice of preference are placed in your minibar each morning. Plush bathrobes and slippers are also provided for each guest.

Dining

Strawberry Hill offers a variety of dining locations to suit the mood of the day. The Library Veranda and Bamboo Room are recommended for residents and smaller parties. The Jade Vine Terrace is the perfect setting for weddings and entertainment. The Gold Room caters to conferences and meetings. The Poolside and Bar Veranda are ideal for general relaxation. Additionally, for those enjoying the Strawberry Hill Living Spa, there is a customized menu catering specifically to guests' individual preferences located within the Spa itself.

Strawberry Hill combines traditional Jamaican dishes and spices with international recipes to create our own 'New Jamaican Cuisine.'

We also offer a full vegetarian menu, featuring tempting delights such as curried tofu, Rasta pasta and delicious vegetable lasagna.

Our Spa's Elemental Preferences are indicated on our menus to accommodate your personal Elemental Nature component.

Additionally, dishes are paired to our wine list in such a manner that allows you to select within your budget and palette. For example, Clay Station Voigner and Beringer Knights Valley Alluvium Blanc are both white wines recommended for our chicken roasts and milder curries. The dinner menu is rotated every two days and lunch every three days. The vegetarian and children's menus are available on a daily basis.

The Bar

Offset by a cozy fireplace, an upright piano and an amazing archive of photographs of such notable tastemakers and guests as Mick Jagger with Peter Tosh, Bono of U2, Inner Circle, Melissa Etheridge, Oswald, Phil Collins, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Bob Marley with Stevie Wonder, Sinehead O'Connor, Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, Sting, Ernest Ranglin and a rare vintage photo of Bob Marley with Chris Blackwell, the Bar is the central meeting point and pulse center of the property.

Desmond, our original and now retired master barman and chief historian, still stops by to mix his signature rum punch. Our excellent bar staff will stylishly blend exotic and popular elixirs that cater to your every craving, and even surprise you by creating a new infusion before your very eyes.

• 12 spacious cottages with fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes

• Hardwood floors and hand-crafted 19th century Caribbean furniture

• Verandas with calming views of gardens and mountains

• Authentic architectural details include cooling louvers, fretwork and gables

• Strawberry Hill unique ginger signature amenities

• Deluxe bathrobes and slippers

• In-room safes and hair dryers

• Wireless Internet access in the main areas

A team of experienced drivers is available for tour and activity outings as well as day trips to Kingston and transportation to and from the airport. All tours and activities are arranged by private charter with our head driver McGyver.

Picnic lunches are prepared for outings and can be customized according to dietary requests.

Nature

The casual opulence of lush tropical surrounds offset by comfortably sophisticated interiors makes Strawberry Hill a thoroughly satisfying sensory retreat. The property's luxuriant gardens, sprawling great lawn and plethora of native avocado, mango, coffee, ackee, star apple, orange, lime, sour sop, banana, june plum and guava trees, as well as a host of indigenous fauna and flora, make it feast for all senses. A quiet stroll through the stone-lined paths and winding vistas becomes its own nature outing all located within the expansive womb of the forty-eight acre property.

The Library

A retreat unto itself, the beautifully situated Library is a comfortable space where you’ll find access to reading materials, including local and international newspapers and magazines, wireless DSL, board games and vintage celebrity photographs, including music icons Marianne Faithful, Steve Winwood and Rita Marley. The adjoining veranda is the perfect spot for a light lunch or afternoon tea accompanied by an a la carte menu. The unique blend of Georgian style elegance with Caribbean warmth offers the perfect marriage of shuttered privacy and gorgeous mountaintop expansiveness.

The Gold Room

The Gold Room is a state-of-the-art multi-media center as well as a living testament to the many achievements that memorialized the Blackwell-Marley creative partnership. All the necessary amenities, including wireless DSL, a projection screen, a large conference table and a flat screen television are available for individual or group use. More than just a business center, the history-defining trophies and framed gold and platinum disc awards from artists Blackwell and Island Records have either produced or nurtured, including King Crimson, Traffic, Cat Stevens, Dru Hill, U2, Melissa Etheridge and Nine Inch Nails, make the Gold Room an inspiring venue for creative exchange.

The Gift Shop

The Gift Shop, located at the reception check-in, features sundries ranging from Bob Marley incense candles to handbags, aromatic body and hand crèmes, fine soaps, hand-woven shoes, local craft items, CDs, postcards and travel amenities. Additionally, a bottle of Chris Blackwell’s signature Blackwell Fine Jamaican Rum makes the perfect souvenir to commemorate your stay with us.

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