Hotel Mocking Bird Hill

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

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

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

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

Description	Distance
Valley Hikes
Blue Lagoon	5km
Winnifried Beach	8km
Reach Falls	25km