Hotel Mocking Bird Hill

Port Antonio, Jamaica Hotels & Resorts

	Low	High	Notes
May To December	US $125	US $160
December To April	US $195	US $250

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Port Antonio, Jamaica Hotels & Resorts

Surrounding Area

This enchanting intimate hideaway Hotel offers superb vistas – spectacular by day and romantic by night. Enjoy cool breezes and panoramic mountain and ocean panoramas from this close-to-the-beach hilltop retreat nestled in 6.5 lush tropical acres. Overlooking the town of Port Antonio, the Caribbean coast and the Blue Mountains, Hotel Mocking Bird Hill offers guests quiet, peaceful surroundings. Hotel Mocking Bird Hill is for those seeking a very special, off the beaten track holiday experience.

10 minutes drive away from the town of Port Antonio; it provides an ideal base for exploring the various natural attractions in the area. The natural, tropical gardens with a multitude of birds and flowers are a paradise for nature lovers. Guests can also enjoy the range of lovely beaches and coves close by. The romantic Frenchman’s Cove beach is just 5 minutes away. Transfer and entrance to this beach are included in the room rates.

The unspoiled region of Port Antonio offers activities for every enthusiast. Guided hiking trips, bird watching, visits to traditional Jamaican villages, visiting secluded waterfalls and lagoons, bamboo rafting down the Rio Grande river, biking trips down the Blue Mountains, scuba diving, snorkelling and sport fishing delight the active traveller

Accommodations

Hotel Mocking Bird Hill seduces you with its tranquil luxury and its hospitality. An intimate hideaway, home to Gallery Carriacou, it provides the comfortable tranquillity of an inviting home. Recommended by Frommers 150 Most Romantic Caribbean Hideaways, this charming, elegant hotel with many personal touches and original art abounding everywhere, offers warm hospitality and a gracious atmosphere. The service is very friendly and attention is paid to details with the special grace of a European-style hotel. The most welcoming hotel managers take time to provide tips, background information and insights into the Jamaican arts and culture. The Eco-friendly philosophy complements the beautiful and peaceful natural environment. The pool terrace, cocktail-bar and hammocks all add to the gentle way of life and help you to relax and unwind. The hotel is a tranquil haven where one can rest and enjoy nature at its best. Hotel Mocking Bird Hill is for special people… individuals and romantics. This is a hideaway where romance and relaxation blend wonderfully.

An incredibly romantic restaurant offers culinary delights and is well deserving of its high acclaim. Restaurant Mille Fleurs, acclaimed by Gourmet magazine, offers terrace dining with spectacular views overlooking the harbour of Port Antonio and the sweep of tropically
forested hills with the Caribbean Sea in the background. One can sample some of the best food in Jamaica while taking in the spectacular sunsets. Imaginative menus including vegetarian selections use only fresh, local produce and offer creative Nouvelle Tropical Caribbean cuisine. You will discover a menu of creative dishes and specialities with inimitable exotic flavours that will surprise and seduce you. All items such as jams, pasta and all the breads are home made

Rooms/Suites

Large and airy rooms with cool white tiles, handcrafted bamboo furniture and original
artwork offer splendid oceans views from their balconies and provide a comfortable, fresh atmosphere. The breeze-cooled rooms have fans (and blankets for the cool winter nights!) Tropical plants, attractive floral fabrics and bed-side rugs add a touch of Caribbean comfort. Free safes are provided in the rooms.

Coffee making facilities, radio/clock, hairdryer and make-up- magnifying mirrors are a standard furnishing, in the Superior Seaview Rooms Bathrobes and handmade amenities round off the special ambience

Amenities

Restaurant and Bar Mille Fleurs
Outdoor pool
Art gallery
Small Conferences and retreats
Gardens
Bird watching
Star-gazing

Services Offered

limited room service
massages arranged
email form office
free laundry service
shuttle to nearby Frenchman's Cove Beach

Policies & Restrictions

No pets

Rates & Availability

Superior Garden
01 May 2002– 19 Dec 2002 $160.00 $125.00
20.Dec.-2002 30. April 2003 $230.00 $180.00
01 May 2003– 19 Dec 2003 $160.00 $125.00
20. Dec. 2003 – 30. April 2004 $250.00 $195.00

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Other Information

Guests can choose to be as active as they wish. At your own pace explore, discover and enjoy the many natural pleasures. Lazily raft the tranquil Rio Grande River, swim in the Blue Lagoon, and explore secluded areas. Above all have the time and space to enjoy relaxing – the only thing you will do quickly is make friends. Escape to a world where time stands still. A host of activities are on offer or you may simply enjoy lounging on the beach. Just a few minutes drive takes you to the beautiful sandy beach of the romantic Frenchman’s Cove. Horseback riding along the beaches and into the countryside is offered. The horses are brought right up to the hotel. Numerous off-the-beaten track individual activities are offered such as art and papermaking classes, plantation and downhill bicycle tours and excursions to the numerous natural attractions in the area. Rainforests and highland valleys with a unique mix of flora and fauna wait beyond the beaches. The forest is home to numerous endemic birds and the endangered Swallowtail butterfly, the largest butterfly in the Northern Hemisphere with a wingspan of fifteen centimetres. Discover the cool forests of the Blue Mountains where sparkling waterfalls dazzle. There is a selection of picturesque waterfalls to discover. Hiking is an ideal way to explore this tropical paradise. These tours go beyond the usual boundaries of travel to foster education, exploration and discovery through cultural interaction. The trail guides impart their knowledge of fruit and plants, vegetation and bush medicine (medicinal herbs still in use) with great enthusiasm and pride.
For the history enthusiasts meetings can be arranged “Colonel” (chief of the Maroons, descendants of escaped Spanish slaves, who successfully fought for their independence from the British Colonial powers).

Snorkelling, scuba, fishing can be arranged close by. Yacht charter is also possible to discover the beautiful coastline from the sea while stopping to snorkel off the offshore islands. Tennis and golf are available close by. Golf lessons can be arranged. Relaxing massages and beauty treatments such as facials and hair treatments are available. The management is glad to assist with tips and suggestions as well as making the necessary arrangements.

Some of the local attractions in town: Bustling local markets particularly on Saturdays, a visit to a Sunday church service, Fort George on Titchfield Hill, the Anglican Church.

Your home base: Hotel Mocking Bird Hill allows the essence of total relaxation.
Calm for the mind… Libation for the body… Peace for the heart and soul.
Here, the accent is on body and mind in harmony, and while the senses soak up the natural beauty, every thing lends itself to help you forget the stresses and strains of the outside world

Directions

If you come from the west, namely from Buff Bay / St. Margaretes Bay side follow the main road to the centre of the town. You will face the clock tower in front of the old Court House in the town centre. The one-way street system will direct you to the left of the building; then take the first right past a gas station and the shopping building ( consisting of many European architectural styles in one – our Disneyland!) to the sea front. Turn right and continue along the coast out of town direction East towards Frenchman’s Cove.

You will pass 2 major landmarks. First the Trident Villas and Hotels. After you drive along the next cove, you will pass a large white palatial looking building on your right ( The Jamaica Palace Hotel ). Continue another 200 meters. Turn right at the first right after the Jamaica Palace hotel – Mocking Bird Hill is signposted at this point.

***Take the road uphill. It is a 5 minute drive uphill but on the way up the road forks twice. Each time take the side going up-hill.
The road actually ends at our property ( aside from the new road that is presently being cut beyond our property). As you take the last curve, you drive up facing the parking lot in front of you. The reception area is to your left.

If you come from the east along the St. Thomas south coast from Kingston, then drive past Blue Lagoon, San San and Frenchman’s Cove towards the town of Port Antonio. You will then pass through the village of Drapers. As you leave the village, the hotel is signposted on your right and then again at the actual turn off, which is about 100 m. further down. Take the first sharp left hand turn uphill. Then continue as described from *** onwards.

We wish you a pleasant and safe journey.

Port Antonio, Jamaica Hotels & Resorts

Port Antonio, Jamaica Hotels & Resorts