Almond Hill • Montego Bay, Jamaica Villa

About Almond Hill

Designed by Prince Kasimir Korybut in 1993 and brilliantly renovated in 2012, Almond Hill is a lovely private home located on a former 500-acre coconut plantation just 22 minutes west of Montego Bay and one minute from posh Round Hill where guests enjoy complimentary resort membership.

ALL NEW, STATE-OF-THE-ART, STYLISH! ... TOTALLY RENOVATED in 2012 

• 4-bedroom Deluxe private villa 1 minute from posh Round Hill 
• chic new interiors, beautiful bathrooms
• full staff: cook, butler, housekeeper, laundress, gardener
• private pool and poolside gazebo
• 2 outdoor showers
• WiFi throughout (bring your laptop)
• cable TV, DVD, VCR in living room
• library of music and movies for parents and children
• 6-speaker sound system
• Lutron lighting system
• complimentary cell phone
• view of the sea and night lights of Montego Bay, breathtaking day and night
• secure locking area for valuables
• solar heated water 
• child friendly

Designed by Prince Kasimir Korybut in 1993 and brilliantly renovated in 2012, Almond Hill is a lovely private home located on a former 500-acre coconut plantation just 22 minutes west of Montego Bay and one minute from posh Round Hill where guests enjoy complimentary resort membership.  A stunning renovation has created all-new design of picture-perfect bedrooms and modern en-suite bathrooms.  Tall library shelves in the high-ceilinged living room house an abundance of books, movies, cable television and 6-speaker sound system.  Notable are two new outdoor showers, one off the master bedroom, another by the pool.

Down a gentle slope a few steps from the house is the large private pool. Its poolside gazebo is a favorite spot for shaded lunches and private laptop time.

Perhaps best of all is Almond Hill's design around the comfy verandah ~ cooled by trade winds and located for its superb view nine miles across the sea to the harbor and town of Montego Bay. A haven for reading and napping, afternoon tea and conversation, the verandah is most memorable for wonderful candlelight dinners served here with the romance of distant lights of town and cruise ships reflecting on the bay.

While extraordinarily private behind its iron entrance gates and not actually within Round Hill proper, Almond Hill is situated in the Round Hill Estate, a one-minute drive from the Round Hill gate house. hotel, beach club and excellent Continental restaurant.  Each week, two themed beach party buffets welcome Almond Hill guests for various fees.

If you left your pets behind while you take a vacation, be advised that Almond Hill is home to some lovable family dogs who are granted free run of the house and grounds. Dervy, Button and Survivor are totally friendly and fun. Cocoa is more of a sleeper.  They all love guests!

Accommodations

ceiling fans and quiet remote control air conditioning in all bedrooms

Master Bedroom
Kingsize bed, stunning en-suite bathroom with his n hers marble vanities, oversize bathtub, large open rainfall shower, and French doors to a walled garden and very private outdoor shower. Bedroom doors open to the lawn and gardens. For nighttime view of the lights of Montego Bay, leave your doors open all night.

Bedroom 2
Optional kingsize or twin beds, beautiful en-suite bathroom with his n hers vanities and slate-tiled walk-in shower. Bedroom doors open to the lawn, gardens, path to pool and view. For nighttime view of the lights of Montego Bay, leave your doors open all night.

Bedroom 3
Optional kingsize or twin beds. En-suite bathroom with bathtub-shower.

Bedroom 4 
Queensize bed in smaller wing with separate garden entrance. En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower. Bedroom doors open to lawn and garden.

Round Hill Hotel and Beach Club Membership

A special amenity available to guests in this villa is membership at Round Hill ... just one minute from the villa and one of the finest private resorts on Jamaica's North Coast. Membership entitles guests to access Round Hill's private beach and tennis on hard-surface courts lit 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, fitness center, a range of water sports and parties (Monday beach party, Wednesday Manager's Cocktail Party, Friday Jamaica Night). Round Hill has an annual closure - for 2012 Round Hill will be closed between September 4 - October 9.

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

The Tryall Club Membership

A significant amenity for guests in this villa is membership at the excellent Tryall Club.  On 2,200 acres, Tryall’s golf course is among the most beautiful in the world.  Its 18 hillside and seaside fairways have been home to the Johnnie Walker, Mazda and other PGA championship events.  The resident pro offers workshops and private lessons.   The Tryall tennis club features nine Nova Cushion courts, some lit for night play, with world-class pro’s on call.  All whites required. 

The beach is well planned for parents and children. Have lunch at the beach bar.  Work out in the well-equipped gym.  Jog the marked trails. Snorkeling, kayaking, hobie cat and sunfish are complimentary.  Glass bottom boats, charter fishing, a boat to the reef and any captained craft attract various fees.  Enjoy the week’s events, including the Monday Night Manager’s Cocktail Party and the Wednesday and Friday night beach parties (Friday Seafood Night on the Beach Buffet is excellent).

On the hill, enjoy the historic Great House for afternoon tea and a magnificent view from the terrace.  Shop at the commissary and boutique, meet for happy hour at the bar, and browse a wealth of Jamaican, Haitian and Cuban works and souvenirs in the Gallery of West Indian Art.  And don’t miss the massive Tryall pool!

For a great write-up of the Tryall Club, see Dana Vachon's article Club Jamaica in Departures Magazine.

The Tryall Club was chosen by Condé Nast Traveler for its Gold List of "the best places to stay in the whole world.”

Tryall Club Temporary Membership Fee

Tryall is a private club whose members may use most Club facilities at no charge with the exception of golf, food and beverage, and spa services. Complimentary amenities include the beach, most water sports, tennis, the excellent gym, the Hummingbird Kids Club, Great House afternoon tea, the Manager's Cocktail Party and various special events.

The Tryall Club requires all villa and condo guests to become members during their stay via a Temporary Membership Fee of US$100 per week for each guest 18 or older, or US$20 per day per person for stays of less than 7 days.

Plan to pay your Temporary Membership Fee locally at the Front Desk in the Great House when you register. Credit cards are accepted. You will be given a temporary membership card to enable your access to all Club facilities.

Rental Rates

Guest Reviews

• Dear Linda,

  This staff catered to all of our needs and we couldn t have been more comfortable!! The care of the grounds is just great.

  There is no question that I will not only come back to this villa but recommend it to family and friends .

  Michael B., Suisun City CA, July 2009

• Dear Linda,

  I must tell you thay the staff has been great! They are helpful as well as accommodating in meeting our needs.

  Peter G., Apr 2009

• Dear Linda,

  I have lost count of the amount of times I have stayed at Almond Hill. we have been returning for over 6 years now and it is a home away from home for Charlie and I; due solely to the superb and lovely staff.

  Almond Hill might not have all the amenities of some other luxurious villas but it has an abundance of charm and its design with the large verandah is superb.

  You will see us soon and I hope for many years to yet.

  Robert F., London UK, Jun 2008

• Dear Linda,

  We spent a month at Almond Hill and found the staff to be very attentive and flexible with our requests. They are also very good with children!

  Mike H., Tonbridge ENGLAND, Jul 2008

• Dear Linda,

  Lisa and I enjoyed every minute of our recent stay at Almond

  Hill. We celebrated her birthday in fine style. I cannot say enough about the staff and they were definitely on their A-game . We look forward to our next visit - likely next year or in the Spring.

  Bruce

  S., New Orleans LA May 2008

• Dear Linda,

  The Almond Hill staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Nothing is too much for them.

  This is a lovely villa and we were well looked after.

  Sean C.,

  Berkshire, UK, Jan 2008