The Rockhouse Hotel is a small affordable boutique hotel set right on the water's edge on two and a half acres, just west of Negril on the western most point of Jamaica. The relaxed atmosphere makes it an ideal Jamaica vacation destination for anyone looking to kick back and have drinks by the pool. There are 28 guest rooms at the Rockhouse. The 10 villas, 12 studios, and 6 rooms have all been designed to blend into the rocky cliffs and jungle like garden of the resort. Rooms have a fully stocked mini bar, an in room safe, telephones and ceiling fans.
The villas are all located near the edge of the coral cliff. These individual thatch-roofed cabanas have wrap-around terraces with lounge chairs, sliding glass doors that give you great views of Pristine Cove below, and outdoor showers open to the sky above. Guests can sit in their villa and enjoy the sounds of the waves below while sipping on Jamaica's famous Blue Mountain coffee on their romantic getaway. The twelve studio rooms and standard rooms are grouped together in two buildings on the property. The studio rooms have balconies that provide water or garden vistas as well as semi-outdoor showers. The standard rooms have balconies with garden views.
The centerpiece of the resort is its sixty-foot freshwater swimming pool carved into the cliff's edge. Guests can sunbathe next to the pool or lounge on a floating mattress in the pool. In addition to the pool, guests can follow the ladders and stairs into the water of Pristine Cove to swim and snorkel in the ocean. The crystal clear water affords fantastic views of various sea life and corals, perfect for an active Jamaican vacation. If you are hungry during your time at the pool, the pool bar serves a grilled lunch of chicken, fish or a burger.
For a more substantial meal guests can try the Restaurant. In a open-air atmosphere overlooking the water, the Restaurant serves classic Jamaican cuisine with a modern twist. Try the coconut toast or the jerk chicken spiced with scotch bonnet sauce. The restaurant offers a "specials" board which is updated on a daily basis. To get to Negril you should fly into Montego Bay. From there, it's approximately a two-hour car ride to the resort. (876-957-4373).
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