Tamarind Great House

Hotels
9 (20 reviews)
Crescent Estate , Oracabessa , jm

Free
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Limited parking
Expensive breakfast
No spa services

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
8.3
Service was generally appreciated, although a few guests had complaints about wait times.
Location
8.1
The hotel is located in close proximity to many key landmarks and public transport.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, although some guests mentioned minor maintenance issues.
Amenities
7.2
The amenities provided were satisfactory, with some guests highlighting the gym and pool, while others mentioned the lack of spa services.
Value for Money
6.9
Some guests felt that the price was a bit high for the services offered, while others thought it was reasonable given the location.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Breakfast and restaurant services were generally well-received, although a few guests thought there could be more variety.
Overall Experience
8
Most guests had a positive overall experience and would recommend the hotel to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-27 00:58

Property Description

Tropical Oasis in the Hills

Organic Farm-to-Table Experience
Experience the freshest organic produce grown on-site at our farm, providing a unique farm-to-table experience for our guests.

Charming Antiques and Local Craftsmanship
Indulge in the charm of our rooms decorated with antiques and locally made furniture, offering a cozy and authentic atmosphere during your stay.

Convenient Location near Ocho Rios
Located just a short drive from Ocho Rios, explore botanical gardens, local markets, and more, while still enjoying the tranquility of our hillside retreat.

Ready to immerse yourself in a tropical paradise at Tamarind Great House? Book your stay now and experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure!

Important information:

Credit cards are not accepted until further notice, cash upon arrival is possible for payment.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    Adults stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 8
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Kateryna young couple es
10
Lovely guesthouse
Pros:

This is a true oasis surrounded by beautiful nature. The house is decorated with such good taste, and the hosts are very welcoming, they made us feel like we are visiting a family member.
The breakfast was EXCEPTIONAL fully sourced from the farm near the house, we tried fruit we’ve never seen before.

2025-05-27 via Nuitee
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Tim family with young children gb
8
A genuine pleasure to be there and to experience the countryside of Jamaica.
Pros:

As per the above. Hostess was great.
A memorable stay and location.
The breakfast and dinners were excellent.

Cons:

The owners should delete from Booking.com the fact that they provide an evening meal. This is no longer the case.
However, the owner did provide us with an evening meal when asked.

2025-04-07 via Nuitee
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Kestutis group lt
9
Must visit snd stay
Pros:

Evething, except location with terrible roads.

Cons:

Cold water in the tube.

2025-01-17 via Nuitee
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Kestutis group lt
9
To get to this place, it takes a car, but it's worth the effort
Pros:

Mountains view, friendly host, natural breakfast. Colonial style of the house.
In the poverty we saw around us in Jamaica, this place is one of the clearest memories. Choose this place for a holiday and a different experience of the British, European spirit and colonial attitude.

Cons:

Driving from Kingston in a rental car over bad roads, after dark and through hills was a nerve- and health-testing experience. I chose the long way. Potholes difficult to avoid.
Not enough hot water for 3-4 family members. In the mountains it is hard to expect something very comfortable.

2025-01-14 via Nuitee
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Shazay family with young children jm
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The location was beautiful and just what I needed to clear my head and just relax. Jilly was such a gracious host, and I enjoyed our little chats. It's definitely a location I'd love to spend more time relaxing in..

2025-01-06 via Nuitee
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Kang with friends cn
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The history, the natural beauty and the breakfast.

Cons:

None.

2025-01-05 via Nuitee
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Linzi young couple gb
8
Beautiful property but owners need to be honest with guests
Pros:

There’s no doubt that this is a beautiful property and it’s a short drive (10 mins) to the main road, that has lots of restaurants and tourist attractions. It’s peaceful, comes with a pool, the owner makes a delicious breakfast, the room is spacious with a fantastic terrace overlooking the rainforest, and it has heaps of character and charm. It’s also good value for money for what you get.

Cons:

This is our second time here and both times now we have been take advantage of by the owners. The first time we were told we could use the washing machine for free, but then he charged us $15 the next day. We don’t mind this, but you need to let guests know in advance. This time, we were told to pay cash on departure for the room, but nowhere do you tell guests that this is the case. Luckily, we had some. However, what really annoyed us, was the lady stated it was an additional 10% on the stated price. Booking.com clearly states that all taxes and charges are included in the price. Yet again, the owners are trying to get extra money from guests.

The room would benefit from getting a cheap portable $80 air conditioning from Amazon, as we were sweating all night.

The WiFi didn’t work in the rooms.

2024-08-06 via Nuitee
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Cunliffe young couple gb
10
We were made welcome straight away with a pot of tea and great conversation with our host. We enjoyed her company on oft
Pros:

We were amazed at how beautiful the location was. The house and grounds were stunning. The pool was glorious. We would highly recommend a visit.

Cons:

Can’t fault it.

2024-04-14 via Nuitee
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Vaughan family with young children gb
9
Superb
Pros:

Peaceful

Cons:

Location slightly further away from the town

2024-03-31 via Nuitee
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Tracey solo traveller ch
10
Excellent
Pros:

The house is absolutely stunning, full of history, charm, charachter and peaceful after a day out-a true haven to come back too.
Run and family owned, i was made to feel welcome and part of the family. Morning/afternoon coffee/tea with the hosts was super interesting. Thoroughly recomend this hidden gem on top of a hill🙂

2024-03-12 via Nuitee
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Patrice young couple de
10
Exceptional
2023-09-19 via Nuitee
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Roberta with friends us
8
Good stay!
Pros:

The Tamarind great house is just beautiful! The house is amazing, the room is very spacious and the owner is so sweet, definitely felt at home and safe! Breakfast is great!

Cons:

There are two ways to the property and I took the wrong one, learned to stay as long as you can in the main road! Pay attention on the way your gps fives to get there, it doesn’t take long from main road!

2023-07-26 via Nuitee
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Frauke solo traveller de
7
Only for people with cars. Very idyllic!
Pros:

The area and the house itself are beautiful. The dogs are very friendly and so cute! The owner made me dinner, which was just noodles and quite expensive, but since there are no restaurants or supermarkets close by, it was the only option.

Cons:

It's not a good idea to stay there if you don't have your own car. You have to hope to get drivers, which can be difficult. The wifi doesnt work in the rooms. The British owner is superficially nice enough and likes to chat, which was nice since I was by myself (there were no other guests) but I had enough when she started with racist comments about the Jamaicans and denying the Holocaust happened... (not that I wanted to drift to that tropic but well, people seem to assume that's what Germans want to talk about). I wouldn't stay there again, even though the area is really spectacularly beautiful.

2023-04-15 via Nuitee
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Colin young couple gb
10
Outstanding, comfortable accommodation. Friendly owners. Great Breakfasts. Highly recommended.
Pros:

Fabulous house in a beautiful peaceful location overlooking the Jamaican countryside. Welcoming owners. Superb breakfasts. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily return.

Cons:

An option to have evening meals on site would have been useful, but there are plenty of places to eat in nearby Oracabessa, eg, Savoury Flavoury by the gas station (near Golden Eye) is good.

2023-04-09 via Nuitee
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Daniel young couple gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Really enjoyed staying in this peace haven in the country

Cons:

Space Quiet and lovely breakfast

2023-03-30 via Nuitee
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Catherine young couple gb
9
Well worth getting off the beaten track to visit this beautiful B&B.
Pros:

The wonderful location in the middle of a vast area of topical forest, so we didn’t mind the journey which was over some really bad roads.
Lovely large pool, where I enjoyed a great swim.
Interesting hosts, with whom we enjoyed chatting
Beautiful large house filled with fascinating pictures and antiques
Lovely spacious room with windows on two sides and a balcony with a good view
Delicious breakfast

Cons:

We would have been grateful for an offer of some refreshment on our arrival, especially as the hosts at that time were enjoying cups of tea. There was a kettle and a couple of teabags in our room but no milk to suit our British tastes
The bed was too hard for us; there was no give in the mattress. It could have done with a padded topper on it.
It was quite far (20 mins)to the nearest restaurant (cafes actually) in Oracabessa so we had to eat dinner earlier than normal, as we wanted to avoid driving back in the dark. Finding listed places turned out to be difficult and /or there were parking problems, so we ended up eating at a place next to a gas station . Not salubrious but decent food!

2023-03-08 via Nuitee
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Louise young couple gb
9
Elegant and spacious accommodation in a tranquil and stunningly beautiful spot. Unique!
Pros:

The Tamarind is an absolute gem. A large, colonial-style house with wooden floors, a sweeping staircase and elegant, spacious bedrooms, its location is exceptional. You'll find yourself surrounded by lush vegetation, beautiful birdsong and a relaxing sense of space and tranquility. Our wonderful host, Gillian, kindly upgraded us to a larger room with a huge balcony from which we gazed at the morning sky, the stars at night and admired the wide-ranging canopy of trees below. A delicious breakfast was served on the balcony below, always including home-grown produce like plantain, breadfruit and bananas, and we often watched hummingbirds and even a woodpecker as we ate. There is also a beautiful swimming pool just across the lawn which we loved using. Gillian and her son Gary are kind and helpful hosts and we thoroughly enjoyed our four-night stay, which felt totally unique.

Cons:

Wi-Fi is slightly erratic but understandable when you see the location and who cares when you're in such an idyllic spot!

The road leading from the main road to the Tamarind has a very uneaven surface an numerous potholes, which are a challenge! However, we managed perfectly well in a small hire car so as long as you take it easy and navigate the dips and drops with care, it's definitely worth it to reach your end destination.

2023-01-13 via Nuitee
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Bell young couple xa
9
Superb
2022-12-28 via Nuitee
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Mellissa young couple us
4
Disappointing
Pros:

The place was nice

Cons:

but I was disappointed with breakfast and the utensils was not so clean. The whole presentation was disappointing for me and my colleagues

2022-10-24 via Nuitee
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Ayre-smith family with young children jm
10
Fantastic !!!
Pros:

Wonderful breakfast - lovely garden and great pool which we enjoyed using to cool off at the end of the day

2022-08-31 via Nuitee