Limestone cliffside cottages
Coral staircases and wooden footbridges connect cliffside sundecks, swimming grottos, and leaping platforms dropping straight into the Caribbean Sea.
“the flicker of candlelight and the echo of waves off cave walls make it uniquely romantic.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Handcrafted thatched cottages and coral stairways carved directly into volcanic limestone cliffs.
Remarkable
Staff arrange candlelit cave dinners and bespoke marine excursions along the rocky coastline.
Remarkable
Batik textiles, Jamaican woodcraft, and morning platters of savory ackee and saltfish.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, AFAR and Tatler.
The cottages themselves, designed by Greer-Ann and Bertram Saulter, are after the style of a tropical hut, with thatched roofs, natural ventilation…
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched along the rugged limestone bluffs of Negril's West End, the property sits moments from the landmark lighthouse.
The rooms
Thatched cottages feature vaulted ceilings, handcrafted Jamaican woodwork, royal blue batik prints, and louvered shutters open to the ocean breeze.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The saltwater pool curves along a stone terrace at the cliff edge, looking straight out over the open sea.
The spa
FieldSpa treatments take place in open-air gazebos, and soaking tubs look out over the Caribbean through casement windows.
At the table
Meals are served under the thatched Gazebo, and Blackwell Rum Bar pours evening cocktails inside natural sea caverns.
Rooms are breezy but refined, with vaulted ceilings, handcrafted wood furnishings, and cherry red and royal blue batik prints that signal a slower island pace...
How it began
Island Records founder Chris Blackwell created the retreat in 1997, carving an intimate sanctuary into Negril's volcanic limestone sea grottos.
“Set atop and aside the limestone cliffs of Negril, the idyllic setting encourages languorous days of leisure where you wake up and fall asleep to the crashing of waves on the rocks below.”
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The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.