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Round Hill Hotel and Villas

Hopewell, Jamaica

4.6(701 reviews)

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Round Hill Hotel and Villas has been hosting guests who know exactly what they want from a Caribbean hotel since 1953. The private 110-acre peninsula near Hopewell in Hanover sits about 25 minutes from Montego Bay's airport and has spent seven decades building a patina that cannot be manufactured: a Bell Captain's villa tour that includes the suite where JFK and Jackie Kennedy honeymooned, Ralph Lauren-designed rooms because Lauren owns a home here, and a service culture returning guests describe as genuinely caring. The resort closed after Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica on 28 October 2025 and reopened on 8 December 2025, and it is taking bookings for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

Things to Know

Max 3 per Room
No TV

Traveler Insights

Pros

+Set on a private 110-acre peninsula about 25 minutes from Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, with the Caribbean on three sides, so the seclusion comes from geography rather than a gate
+The 36 ocean-view rooms and 5 suites in Pineapple House were designed by Ralph Lauren, who is a homeowner at Round Hill: four-poster bamboo beds, deep soaking tubs, rain showers and louvred windows you can throw open or close for air conditioning
+27 individually owned hillside villas of 2 to 6 bedrooms, most with private pools, each with its own cook, housekeeper and gardener on duty 7:30am to 3:00pm, and breakfast cooked in the villa on most bookings
+Afternoon tea at 4pm in the Ralph Lauren-decorated Cocktail Lounge is complimentary, as are morning Jamaican coffee in the lobby and Elevenses treats on the beach at 11am, 1pm and 3pm
+The Monday Beach Barbecue and Friday Jamaican Night with reggae are the weekly highlights guests mention again and again, and the private beach sits in a sheltered cove that is fully swimmable with no rocks
+Plenty of free things to do: kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel gear, a water trampoline, a daily glass-bottom boat ride, tennis and pickleball, yoga five mornings a week and a 0.75-mile fit-trail through the gardens and mangroves
+Real kids' programming for a luxury resort: the Pineapple Kids Club for ages 3 to 12 with a published daily schedule, a 7-Up Club for 7 to 12, free cribs and highchairs, early children's dining and a nanny service at $18 an hour
+Executive Chef Martin Maginley, here since 2007, sources about 80 percent of the food within 35 miles and grows herbs in an on-site garden, and the wine list has won a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence every year from 2020 to 2025

Cons

−The Pineapple House rooms have no televisions, which guests either love as a digital detox or find awkward when they want news or weather
−Prices sit at the very top of the Jamaica luxury market, so travelers cross-shopping Tryall Club or GoldenEye need to decide whether the setting and history justify the premium
−All-inclusive is optional, not the default. The Round Hill Inclusive Plan (three meals plus drinks by the glass at the bars) was quoted at $350 per person per day in the resort's September 2024 group rates, and every plan adds 10 percent GCT and an 18 percent service charge on top
−The Hopewell location is peaceful but remote, so trips into Montego Bay or Negril need pre-arranged transport; the resort's private airport transfer runs USD 100 plus taxes round trip for up to four people
−Villas are individually owned, so decor, layout and finish vary from one to the next, and they only rent whole: you cannot book a single villa bedroom
−Villa staff go off duty at 3pm, so this is not round-the-clock butler service; lunch and dinner are at the resort's restaurants unless you pay for private catering
−The hillside paths between villas and the beach are sloped and not ideal after dark or in rain, although bellmen will run you down by golf cart on request

The day has an old-fashioned rhythm. Coffee in the lobby from 6:30am, fitness classes and a Saturday heritage hike, yoga with a view, Elevenses on the beach, afternoon tea at 4pm and live Jamaican music every night at 7pm. Dining is spread across The Grill on the cliffside with wood-fired dishes, the Seaside Terrace, the Hanover Room & Terrace for fine dining, the Georgian Grill for a Jamaican breakfast and a Ralph Lauren cocktail bar, plus the Monday Beach Barbecue and Friday Jamaican Night. The 36 rooms and 5 suites are all 460 square feet and sleep up to three, while the 27 villas run from 2 to 6 bedrooms, most with private pools and each with its own cook, housekeeper and gardener during the day. Watersports leave from the resort's own pier, with free kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling over the house reef and a glass-bottom boat, and paid scuba, deep-sea fishing and yacht charters.

Round Hill occupies a specific tier in Jamaica's luxury landscape: it is not a manufactured chain product, and it is not the design-forward cool of GoldenEye. It suits honeymooners and anniversary travelers, multi-generational families who take a villa together, and guests who want to eat on their own terms, since the Inclusive Plan is an option rather than the default. Golfers get a free morning shuttle to the 18-hole course at Tryall Club, and the concierge arranges trips to Montego Bay, Negril and the waterfalls of the western parishes.

Common Questions

What is the difference between a hotel room and a villa at Round Hill?

The 36 ocean-view rooms and 5 suites are in Pineapple House by the beach and infinity pool, decorated by Ralph Lauren, all 460 square feet and sleeping up to three. The 27 hillside villas are privately owned homes of 2 to 6 bedrooms, most with private pools, and rent only as a whole house. Each villa has its own cook, housekeeper and gardener working 7:30am to 3:00pm, and most villa bookings include breakfast cooked in the villa.

Is Round Hill all-inclusive?

Only if you choose it. The resort offers a Modified American Plan (breakfast and dinner, no drinks), a Full American Plan (three meals, no drinks) and the Round Hill Inclusive Plan, which adds beverages by the glass at the bars. In its September 2024 group rates the Inclusive Plan was $350 per person per day, plus 10 percent GCT and an 18 percent service charge, so confirm current pricing with the resort before you book.

How many restaurants does Round Hill have?

The resort's own pages count it differently, but the venues are The Grill on the cliffside, the Seaside Terrace, the Hanover Room & Terrace for fine dining, the Georgian Grill for Jamaican breakfast and a Ralph Lauren-decorated cocktail bar, along with the beach bar. The Monday Beach Barbecue and Friday Jamaican Night are the weekly themed dinners. Dinner reservations are recommended, and evenings call for long trousers and collared shirts for men, except at the casual Monday barbecue.

What activities are included?

Complimentary activities include kayaks, paddleboards and snorkel gear, a water trampoline, a daily glass-bottom boat ride, tennis and pickleball, the fitness center, yoga and stretch classes, a 0.75-mile fit-trail and nightly live music. Scuba with certified instructors, deep-sea fishing and yacht charters from the resort's pier cost extra. There is no golf course on site, but a free shuttle runs to Tryall Club's 18-hole course at 9am and returns at 1:15pm.

Is Round Hill good for families with young children?

Yes. The Pineapple Kids Club takes ages 3 to 12 with a daily program of beach games, crafts, nature walks and tennis, and the 7-Up Club caters to 7 to 12 year olds. Cribs and highchairs are free, a children's menu with early dining is available, and nannies cost $18 an hour for one child plus $8 per extra child, with a three-hour minimum. Couples who want a quiet corner can use the adults-only lounging area next to the spa.

Do the hotel rooms really have no TV?

Correct. The Pineapple House rooms list everything down to the bath salts and French press coffee maker, and a television is not among them. The idea is to get guests onto the beach and terraces instead of in front of a screen, and most people adjust quickly. If you cannot do without one, ask about a villa, since they are individually owned and furnished.

Restaurants (3)

Type	Restaurants
Caribbean & local	The Georgian Room, The Seaside Terrace
International & fusion	Hanover Terrace

From the resort's own dining pages. Only restaurants the resort lists are shown.

What's nearby

Doctor's Cave Beach
20 min drive · 9.9 mi
Mayfield Falls
40 min drive · 13 mi
Montego Bay Cultural Centre
20 min drive · 9.1 mi
Sam Sharpe Square
20 min drive · 9.1 mi
Montego Bay Yacht Club
20 min drive · 9.5 mi
Rose Hall Great House
35 min drive · 18 mi

More things to do (24)

Bloody Bay Beach · beach60 min drive · 34 mi
Hip Strip (Gloucester Avenue) · town20 min drive · 9.1 mi
Dolphin Cove (Lucea) · adventure park20 min drive · 9.3 mi
Martha Brae rafting · excursion60 min drive · 32 mi
Hampden Estate rum tour · historic site40 min drive · 22 mi
Rocklands Bird Sanctuary · wildlife15 min drive · 7.5 mi
Harmony Beach Park · beach20 min drive · 9.1 mi
Walter Fletcher Beach · beach20 min drive · 9.3 mi
Catamaran snorkel cruise from Montego Bay · excursion20 min drive · 9.9 mi
Bellefield Great House · historic site20 min drive · 8.6 mi
Dead End Beach · beach25 min drive · 11 mi
Ahhh...Ras Natango Gallery & Garden · nature25 min drive · 12 mi
Lucea · town25 min drive · 14 mi
Fort Charlotte (Lucea) · historic site25 min drive · 14 mi
Hanover Museum · museum30 min drive · 14 mi
Half Moon Golf Course · golf30 min drive · 17 mi
Cinnamon Hill Golf Course · golf35 min drive · 19 mi
Half Moon Beach · beach50 min drive · 27 mi
Roaring River and Blue Hole · nature50 min drive · 18 mi
Falmouth Historic District (Water Square) · historic site50 min drive · 32 mi
Falmouth · town50 min drive · 32 mi
Savanna-la-Mar · town55 min drive · 25 mi
Bluefields Beach · beach55 min drive · 25 mi
Luminous Lagoon night boat tour · excursion55 min drive · 33 mi

Amenities

Hiking

Fishing

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Yoga Classes

Diving

Tennis

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Google Reviews★ 4.6 · 701 reviews

Vishal J.

6 months ago

“The moment you reach Round Hill, you feel the warmth and the lovely, relaxed vibe. The most charming people have been working here for years / decades and ensuring that guests feel at home. Every single person working here, is a role model for outsta...”

Nadine C.

6 months ago

“Generous size rooms and bathrooms. Fabulous villas (friends stayed in a few villas as we were there for a 90th bday celebration!). Amazing views. Expert, friendly and professional service from all staff members. Great walking trails. My fav was w...”

Datlakerfan 2.

a year ago

“The villa 11 crew rocks! The service was superior and exceeded our expectations. They were kind, respectful and courteous our entire stay. My husband and I came for my birthday and we will definitely be back. This place is a gym, do the walking tour,...”