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Round Hill Jamaica

The Iconic Round Hill Hotel and Villas, Jamaica

February 07, 2015 by Julia in Hotel, Spring Weekend, Winter Weekend, Fall Weekend

Ralph Lauren's famous quote, “I love places that transform us” certainly captures the essence of the iconic and historical Jamaican resort and villas- Round Hill. The prominent 100-acre peninsula was initially part of Lord Monson's Estate, which was originally a sugarcane plantation and later a coconut and pineapple grove. Vacation home and honeymoon destination for the Kennedy family, Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, Alfred Hitchcock and Grace Kelley, Round Hill is known for it's understated elegance and time-honored, classical ascetics that will transform your state of being by its serene and relaxed beauty. The British colonial design and light and luxurious look makes you want to relax on a hammock and curl up reading a book by the pool. 

Round Hill provides two options for your stay: Depending on your party-size and how much money you wish to spend, you can stay in one of the 36 deluxe Guest-rooms designed by Ralph Lauren himself at the Pineapple House or you can rent one of the 28 privately owned villas and pools. Each Villa is originally built and a beautifully appointed hideaway that is nestled at the edge of an underdeveloped tropical rain forest for maximum privacy.  Individually stylized, both architecturally and with interior display, the villas are filled with exotic textures and worldly-inspired accents. The landscaped lawns and private pools are perfect for entertaining guests or vacationing with a larger family. 

This award-winning, romantic Jamaican resort will captivate you with every turn and allow you to unwind after a long, hard work-week.  Let the relaxation begin!

Tips & Suggestions: Avoid going summer months, as humidity and heat at times can become overwhelming. If traveling from New York, Jet Blue has a direct-flight, 3.5 hours from paradise. 

Round Hill at Sunset
Round Hill at Sunset
Sunset from the Round Hill Villas
Sunset from the Round Hill Villas
Jamaican Musicians
Jamaican Musicians
Round Hill's Main Lobby Entrance
Round Hill's Main Lobby Entrance
Round Hill Main Lobby (backside)
Round Hill Main Lobby (backside)
View from Round Hill's Pinapple House, designed by Ralph Lauren.
View from Round Hill's Pinapple House, designed by Ralph Lauren.
Villa 10 - Same villas John & Jackie Kennedy stayed with family and celebrated their honeymoon.
Villa 10 - Same villas John & Jackie Kennedy stayed with family and celebrated their honeymoon.
Beachside Trail along the Round Hill property.
Beachside Trail along the Round Hill property.
View from a Round Hill Villa
View from a Round Hill Villa
Round Hill's lush flora and exotic plantation.
Round Hill's lush flora and exotic plantation.
Private Round Hill Villa
Private Round Hill Villa
Round Hill Interior Decor of Villa 8
Round Hill Interior Decor of Villa 8
Round Hill Main Lobby at Night
Round Hill Main Lobby at Night
Round Hill's Wish Lamp Wedding Ceremony
Round Hill's Wish Lamp Wedding Ceremony
Round Hill Restaurant and Decor
Round Hill Restaurant and Decor
Round Hill at Sunset Sunset from the Round Hill Villas Jamaican Musicians Round Hill's Main Lobby Entrance Round Hill Main Lobby (backside) View from Round Hill's Pinapple House, designed by Ralph Lauren. Villa 10 - Same villas John & Jackie Kennedy stayed with family and celebrated their honeymoon. Beachside Trail along the Round Hill property. View from a Round Hill Villa Round Hill's lush flora and exotic plantation. Private Round Hill Villa Round Hill Interior Decor of Villa 8 Round Hill Main Lobby at Night Round Hill's Wish Lamp Wedding Ceremony Round Hill Restaurant and Decor
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