When Round Hill was only an undeveloped knob of lush green hillside rising over the sea, one man had the good fortune to have his choice of lots, and the wisdom to choose that piece of land most favored by the sun and prevailing tradewinds ... which also happened to have one of the most spectacular views in all the Caribbean. The result is a home privately tucked into the east side of Round Hill, away and apart from all others, yet literally minutes from the amenities of the famous resort.

Less than a quarter mile brings one from Round Hill’s gatehouse entrance to Hillside Cottage. The large living room is newly redecorated with casual furniture, sparkling white marble floors and marvelous original art. The room opens through a 22' window wall to a balcony overlooking the pool and ten-mile stretch of sea that separates Round Hill from the opposing town of Montego Bay. Each night the lights of Montego Bay dance across the water, forming part of the magic of this prize location.

Candlelight dinners are served in the outdoor dining arbor adjacent to the lighted garden. Later, the butler serves coffee and after-dinner drinks on the balcony, giving guests one last experience of the mesmerizing view and ocean breezes before retiring.

The Round Hill beach and hotel are a 7-minute walk down the tree-lined lane just outside Hillside's door. The hotel offers free tram service for the one-minute ride to the beach.

Hillside Cottage boasts one of the finest staffs on the North Coast of Jamaica. Fay, the cook, has been here for 13 years and is gifted with talents that rival the island's finest chefs.

Hillside Cottage shares 10 acres with its sister property Seaside Cottage ... a sparkling new staffed 4-bedroom villa just above the sea and 100 meters from Hillside. The two can be rented together to create a marvelous eight-bedroom compound with two swimming pools and a staff of eight. Dinners and other events can be arranged for all guests together at either property.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Master Bedroom

Privately located on lower pool terrace level; kingsize bed; window wall for full advantage of spectacular view. Private bath with tub and separate shower; 10' walk-out to pool.

Bedroom 2

Kingsize or twin bedding at guests' option; private tiled bath with tub-shower combination; white marble floors; wonderful view of sea and Montego Bay.

Bedroom 3

Double bed; all new en-suite bathroom ... large octagonal walk-in shower ... open louvres on three sides to enable bathing in privacy while enjoying a spectacular ocean view.  This bedroom connects to Bedroom 2 (therefore, ideal for children of parents in Bedroom 2) and also has an outside entrance.  Wonderful view of sea and Montego Bay.

Bedroom 4

Kingsize or twin bedding at guests' option; private tiled bath with tub-shower combination; white marble floors, garden view.

All four bedrooms are air-conditioned.

ROUND HILL HOTEL & BEACH CLUB MEMBERSHIP

 

A special feature is Hillside Cottage’s location within Round Hill ... one of the finest private resorts on Jamaica's North Coast. Membership entitles guests to access Round Hill's private beach, fitness center (treadmill, free weights, rowing machine and guided aerobics) and tennis on hard-surface courts lighted for night play and with pro on call. (Charges apply to lessons and ball boys.) Round Hill also offers a jogging trail, gift shop, logo shop, beach bar, piano bar, Continental cuisine in the hotel restaurant ... and unforgettable long sunsets from the waterfront terrace. For additional charges, members may enjoy the spa, Pineapple Kids Club, a range of water sports and parties (Monday beach party, Wednesday Caribbean Curry Night, Friday Jamaica Night). Here too is the Business Center with high-speed broadband stations and printers. (Internet access is billed at $13.50 per hour or $22 per 24 hours for guests to connect their own laptop.)

Round Hill was chosen by Conde Nast for inclusion on its Gold List of "the best places to stay in the whole world."

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Updated Jan 21, 2008