Found on the cliffs of Pristine Cove on the western most point of Jamaica, the Rockhouse Hotel is a luxurious boutique hotel. The resort is set on eight acres of lush, tropical gardens and boasts a cliff-top horizon pool and an award-winning restaurant.
Thatched roof villas offer visitors private decks with breathtaking views and the property utilizes ladders and stairs carved into the rock to help traverse the cliff side grounds. Yoga classes are also offered daily and spa treatments are available in the cliff side Massage Cabana, in the Caribbean Drench hut, in the garden spa, or can be arranged in the privacy of the guest rooms. Rockhouse is a member of Design Hotels, the international lifestyle brand that is synonymous with distinctive architecture and design, complemented by exceptional service. Listed in the New York Times Best Seller "1000 Places to See Before You Die," Rockhouse has been winning awards and receiving nods for its swank design and stellar services including: Best Boutique Hotel in the Caribbean, "Top 20 Caribbean Resorts" by Travel + Leisure, and "Best in the World" list by Conde Nast Traveler.
The Rockhouse Hotel is a small hotel containing 30 rooms. Because it's an intimate and charming place, it is appealing to travelers who prefer a unique and quiet atmosphere. With respect to overall quality, we've given this hotel a 3 star rating, and unlike many accommodations with this rating, it's a budget-friendly hotel.
Room furnishings are from a new furniture line specifically designed for Rockhouse, built from dressed and polished local timbers. Room amenities include: a room safe, a mini bar, telephones with overseas direct dialing, overhead or oscillating stand fans. Solar hot water is heated throughout the property, with local hot water tank backup for those very rare cloudy days, or unusually high consumption and back-up generators ensure uninterrupted power.
Premium Villas
Rockhouse's Premium Villa rooms are new cliff-top, thatched-roof individual cottages situated directly over the water offering perfect views of the Jamaican sunset and sweeping vistas of Pristine Cove. Each cottage is air-conditioned with a spacious, wraparound terrace. Guests will find CD players and private, outdoor showers open to the skies, in addition to the standard room features. All cottages have four post queen-size beds with mosquito netting and accommodate two people, and guests can request a twin bed or bunk beds to accommodate families.
Villas
Cliff-top, thatched-roof individual cottages situated directly over the water offering perfect views of the Jamaican sunset and sweeping vitas of Pristine Cove. Each cottage is air-conditioned with a spacious, wraparound terrace. Guests will find CD players and private, outdoor showers open to the skies, in addition to the standard room features. All cottages have four post queen-size beds with mosquito netting and accommodate two people, and guests can request a twin bed or bunk beds to accommodate families. Four of the villas feature lofts with a double bed and twin bed.
Studio
The Rockhouse's studio rooms are traditional hotel rooms, each with its own balcony with water views and a private, outdoor showers. As with all the guest rooms at Rockhouse they are air conditioned. All Studio rooms are double rooms with queen-size beds, accommodating two people. Guests can request a twin bed or bunk beds to accommodate families.
Standard
The air-conditioned standard rooms are are traditional hotel rooms with garden views. All standard rooms are double rooms with a queen-size bed, accommodating two people. Guests can request a twin bed or bunk beds to accommodate families.
Below you'll find a listing of this hotel's in-room amenities.
Please consider that specific amenities often vary by room, so if you want to make sure your room will have all the necessities, contact the hotel to see if it is available.
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Rockhouse is not shy about pampering its guests. The brand new Rockhouse Spa Pavilion is a temple-like structure nestled in lush gardens. The cliff-edge treatment cabanas allow nature to set the tone of the spa treatments. The philosophy is a Jamaican approach to simple, holistic well-being.
To view this hotel's amenities and activities, check the list below.
However, don't hesitate to contact the hotel if you're still not sure exactly what to expect. To find out more about the specific recreational opportunities available at the Rockhouse, click here to see our in-depth description.
When picking accommodations, vacationers should think about factors besides the hotel's amenities and activities; for instance, it is also important to factor in the number of restaurants in the area. Vacationers who stay at the Rockhouse will find at least 5 restaurants nearby. It's helpful to find out which nearby restaurants are worth visiting, even though the Rockhouse does have on-site dining, including The Rockhouse Restaurant and Bar. To find out more about this area's dining, click here.
Here are some of the guest services offered by the Rockhouse.
Also provided are some useful business amenities, which make the Rockhouse a haven for anyone who may need to take care of some work while on vacation.
Guests will find a handful of area attractions within a short distance of the Rockhouse, like Croydon In The Mountains and Croydon in the Mountains. Because this hotel is right on the beach, it's an ideal place for guests who just can't get enough sand and surf. Also nearby is Hi Lo Beach, just a mile and a half from the hotel.
The hotel is located near Negril, an enjoyable area for travelers to visit. If you're still curious about what's in the area of the hotel, click here for the full discussion.
Hotel Website: http://www.rockhousehotel.com/
If you're considering staying at the Rockhouse, bear in mind that prices and availability of rooms are both subject to change depending on the time of year and other factors such as special promotions, school schedules and special events. You can see available room types and pricing for your specific travel dates by clicking here.
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