Strawberry Hill

Top choice in Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

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Record mogul Chris Blackwell’s pet, Strawberry Hill is a luxury retreat just north of Irish Town. Gaze at Kingston and the harbor 950m below from a deck chair by the infinity pool, roam the bougainvillea-draped grounds or relax at the Ayurvedic spa. The Caribbean-style cottages range from well-appointed mahogany-accented studio suites to a four-bedroom, two-story house built into the hillside.

Breakfast is included in the rates, as are transfers (full board is available on request). Birdwatching, hiking and other tours are available and Strawberry Hill also hosts a calendar of special events throughout the year.

Many Kingstonians make the tortuous drive to Strawberry Hill for some of the finest nouvelle Jamaican cuisine on the island (dinners US$35 to US$75). Reservations advised.

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