Forres Park Guest House & Farm

Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast


This guesthouse/resort is a top choice for birdwatchers. All rooms have balconies and the plushest sports a whirlpool tub. Excellent meals are cooked on request and are available to nonguests. You can enjoy on-site spa treatments after tackling the steep, rewarding hiking trails in Forres Park. Excellent tours and guided hikes are offered.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast attractions

1. Mavis Bank Coffee Factory

0.4 MILES

Established in 1923 and located 1km southwest of Mavis Bank, this is the largest coffee factory in Jamaica, producing Blue Mountain coffee sold under the…

2. Cinchona Gardens

3.18 MILES

A dilapidated old house sits atop these 2.5-hectare gardens, fronted by lawns and exquisite floral beds. It's a little rundown, but the views are fabulous…

3. Craighton Coffee Estate

4.47 MILES

Just north of Newcastle, you can take a one-hour tour of the attractive 200-year-old Craighton Estate Great House and coffee plantation. During the tour,…

4. St Mark's Chapel

4.62 MILES

St Mark’s Chapel in Irish Town is an attractive white 19th century clapboard church. It was heavily restored after being damaged by Hurricane Gilbert in…

5. Blue Mountain Peak

5.45 MILES

Highest of the highlights, Blue Mountain Peak reaches 2256m above sea level, and no visit to the area should neglect a predawn hike to its summit for a…

6. Sculpture Park

5.54 MILES

This sculpture garden, on the grounds of the University of Technology, features nine sculptures by acclaimed Caribbean artists. These include Laura Facey…

7. Devon's Coffee Ranch

5.61 MILES

Most Blue Mountain coffee tours are on the southern ridge of the mountains, accessible from the Kingston side, but this small plantation is a great option…

8. Old Tavern Coffee Estate

5.65 MILES

Old Tavern Coffee Estate lies about 1.5km southwest of Section. The owners, the Tywman family, welcome visitors by prior arrangement. You're treated to a…