Jamaica is a beautiful, mountainous island in the Caribbean, known for its lush rainforests and its beaches, lined with reefs. The most popular locations to visit are Negril, which offers great snorkeling and diving, and Montego Bay, with its streets lined with British-colonial buildings. The capital is Kingston, where visitors can head to the Bob Marley Museum which is dedicated to the reggae singer who was born on the island. Other popular spots include the Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios marine park and the Dunn’s River Falls, with its waterfall and a pretty beach. Those who enjoy history can visit Rose Hall Great House which is known as a haunted mansion. While the island has a number of resorts and hotels, visitors can experience a different stay in one of the cave hotels in Jamaica. Scroll below to view our top picks.
1. The Caves Hotel, Negril (from USD 655)
A bit pricey, but worth it for the stunning location and top-notch service.
Gorgeous property with lounge chairs oceanfront, cliff jumping, and snorkeling.
Picturesque cliffside location near the Lighthouse, offering a unique and magical experience.
Immaculate, authentic Jamaican food, and romantic cliff-side dining.
The Caves Hotel is an all-inclusive resort nestled along the coastline in Negril, Jamaica. Set on a cliffside, the hotel offers accommodation in 12 cottages, as well as a grand villa. There are two dining gazebos serving healthy, organic meals, as well as private caves to explore and the Blackwell Rum Bar, which is set inside a cave. The hotel also features a spa with a hot tub, a private hot tub, a sauna and a saltwater swimming pool. Many of the cottages have sea views and they come with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a minibar with drinks and snacks. Some of the cottages feature a well-equipped kitchen for cooking daily meals. Besides the en-suite bathrooms, the cottages offer outdoor showers.
The Caves
Address: Light House
11.93 km (7.5 mi) from Jamwest Motorsports & Adventure Park (Home of Jamwest Speedway)
2. Blue Cave Castle, Negril
This hotel is set in a castle built above an old pirates’ cave in Negril and overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The hotel, with its stone walls and turrets, is set in a lush tropical garden and has tables available for dining while overlooking the sea. Dine or enjoy a drink at the Stone Bar-B-Que Grill and Thatch Roof Bamboo Tiki Bar. Guests can explore the three stairways carved into the cliffs to reach the cave or the sea below. The beach is a five-minute walk from the hotel and snorkeling, diving and fishing can be enjoyed close by. All guest rooms feature a private bathroom with a shower. Superior rooms also feature a TV and air-conditioning. A delicious breakfast is served each morning, included in the rate.
Blue Cave Castle
Address: Lighthouse Road, Negril, Jamaica
Price: from 60 USD
Star Rating: 4 Star
Travelers Review: 4.1/5 Very Good (from 17 reviews)
3. Rockhouse Hotel, Negril
Rockhouse Hotel is a beautiful boutique hotel, offering villas and cottages nestled along the cliff above the Caribbean Sea. Accommodation is stylish and rustic, with thatched roofs and stone walls. Each cottage features a queen-size four-poster bed. The property is surrounded by lush, beautiful gardens and there are steps down to the water, where caves have been carved out by the sea. Relax on the yoga deck or enjoy a dip in the hotel’s saltwater pool. Head to the spa to enjoy a relaxing massage or beauty treatment to work out the stress of daily living. The hotel also offers dining options in three restaurants. The Rockhouse Restaurant serves traditional island cuisine. The Pushcart Restaurant and Rum Bar and the Pool Grill & Bar also offer authentic Jamaican cuisines made from locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, much of which is grown in the Rockhouse Organic Garden on the property. Dine inside, or outside while overlooking the wonderful views. There is also a cave below that guests can swim into.
Rockhouse Hotel
Address: W End Rd, Negril, Jamaica
Price: from 115 USD
Star Rating: 4 Star
Travelers Review: 4.6 Excellent (from 465 reviews)
Stay in comfort and style at a cave hotel
While exploring all the natural wonders of this Caribbean Island and visiting the cities and museums, diving and snorkeling in the crystal clear water among the reefs and lounging on the gorgeous sandy beaches, try out a different type of accommodation in one of the cave hotels in Jamaica. Try out the delicious traditional cuisines of Jamaica and the best cold cocktails on offer.
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