Ganja Friendly Resorts in Jamaica

Nature Roots cottage is a laidback, Rastafari-embracing destination in the sleepy fishing village of Belmont on Jamaica’s southwest coast. The owner and host, Brian Wedderburn, an entrepreneur, wood carver, fisherman, farmer, and tour guide uses his place to showcase his Rastafari way of life and provide curated experiences of Rasta culture. Whether it’s exploring the local flora and fauna, learning about Rastafarianism, sharing a spliff, or enjoying the beautiful south coast, Nature Roots cottage is a unique experience offering both relaxation and adventure for the curious visitor.

Located in the beautiful Iron Shores Estates area of Montego Bay, Dream Castle Villa is a magnificent 9-bedroom, 11.5-bathroom property with stunning views of the sea about 15 minutes from the airport, close restaurants, beaches, shopping and nightlife. The fully staffed, 19.000 sq. ft property can accommodate up to 20 people in luxury and comfort.

Lorenton Hideaway is a secluded and very private guesthouse in Lucea, along the coast road from Montego Bay to Negril. It is about 40 minutes from the Sangster International Airport and 50 minutes from Negril. Watson Taylor Park and Fort Charlotte beaches are only a 5-minute walk. Lorenton Hideaway is the ultimate Jamaican escape!

Green Queendom Farm and Lodging is a 15-acre property next to a tranquil stream in Oracabessa,a small town on Jamaica’s northeast coast, a little more than 2 hours from Jamaica’s 2 international airports and close to the resort town of Ocho Rios. The farm is abundant with coconut, banana, plantain, cocoa, ackee, avocado, lime, and other tropical fruit. Its6 buildings include a main house, two cabins, as well as a bamboo furniture production and a food processing center. Five of the buildings run on solar energy. The property offers a farm to fork, bed and breakfast experience.

Blue Harbour was the Jamaica playground of renowned playwright, Noel Coward and where he hosted many famous artists, celebrities, socialites, and dignitaries. The seven-acre property, about 12 miles from the resort town of Ocho Rios and roughly equidistant from both of Jamaica’s international airports, is known for some of the most hospitable service you can find anywhere. It is nothing like a hotel and more like a home away from home. A place to relax, restore, swim, and explore the true Jamaica.

Brandon Hill Guest Houseis a quiet property with lush, attractive grounds in the cool hills above Montego Bay, Jamaica’s tourism capital. It is a mere 10 minutes from the airport, and only a 7-minute walk into town for beaches, restaurants, shopping, nightlife,attractions, and lots more. Montego Bay’s famous Doctor’s Cave Beach is only10 minutes away. You will love the special service and attention to detail that only a small, intimate guesthouse like Brandon Hill can offer.

This property consists of 3 cottages on Dumpling Lane in Negril, about 100 minutes from the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. The property is named for its rocky landscape with rock gardens and strategically placed large stone boulders. The cottages are close to beaches, music, restaurants, nightlife and just about anything that you’d want to do in Negril, Jamaica’s capital of casual.

Mom’s Place is a casual and cosy 8-bedroom guesthouse on Negril’sfamous 7-Mile-Beach,about 90 minutes from Montego Bay’s Donald Sangster International Airport. It is a charming, laidback property delivering an affordable blend of relaxation, comfortto beach-loving vacationers looking for a Jamaican experience away from the big resort hotels. You wake up to crisp ocean breezes and the soothing sound of waves crashing against the shore just a few feet away from Negril’s stunning white sand beach.

Inn at the Cove is a beautiful, very small resort in Port Antonio about 2.5 hours on the other side of the mountains from Kingston. The Inn enjoys stunning views of Frenchman’s Cove amid lush surroundings in a picturesque setting close to both San San Beach and Frenchman’s Cove Beach with 6 comfortable, cozy, well-appointed, air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities, a sparkling pool, and a gourmet restaurant.

Pyramid Point is an upscale residential complex in a secure, gated community on a hill overlooking the resort town of Ocho Rios with panoramic views of the town, the harbour and beyond. It’s only about a 9-minute drive from the Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, close to shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and beaches. The complex offers top notch amenities and features for individuals seeking a comfortable, luxurious, and elegant living experience.

This gem of a property is a stunning 3-bedroom, riverfront cottage in a hillside village about 25 minutes from the hustle, bustle, and congestion of Montego Bay. This peaceful getaway with breathtaking views and the gentle, background sounds of the flowing river is an excellent option for vacationers looking for an alternative to Jamaica’s busy resort towns.

Animal Farm & Nature Reserve offers accommodations in four comfortable, wooden, solar powered eco-cottages on the banks of the Great River, at the edge of a rainforest in the hills about 40 minutes from the Montego Bay Airport. The property is off the beaten track with very little traffic and is generally peaceful and quiet but can get noisy with the sounds of its many birds and animals.

Forres Park Nature Retreat is an intimate 10-bedroom resort and spa on a 60-acre coffee farm nestled against the grand ridge of Jamaica’s Blue Mountains about 75 minutes from Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport. Situated amidst lush greenery, the Retreat combines sustainable eco-tourism with a ganja-friendly atmosphere and a very relaxed environment. It is a perfect destination for a restful, rejuvenating, and enlightening experience.

BlueMountView is a small, naturalistic, family run, guesthouse on a 5-acre coffee farm high up in the cool, clean air of Jamaica’s Blue Mountains, about 50 minutes from the bustling streets of Kingston. It is a peaceful, tranquil place offering, among other things, amazing mountain views, and delicious coffee. With the intention of forcing guests to interact with the natural surroundings and each other, the guesthouse proudly describes itself as a “television free” zone.

This quiet, relaxing, and intimate 19-room resort with beautiful rooms and spectacular views sits on a stunning cliffside on One Love Drive in Negril’s West End about 75 minutes from Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay and one mile from the Negril town square and 7-Mile-Beach.The resort’s modern rooms all come with a balcony, beautiful views of the sea and queen or king beds. There are several suites with a kitchenette and refrigerator.

This guesthouse, at the edge of a coffee farm in the breathtaking Blue Mountains, is about 45 minutes from Kingston’s bustling streets and 90 minutes from Norman Manley International Airport.It is a mountain paradise for backpackers, photographers, birdwatchers, and other nature lovers within an old colonial military hill station settlement built by the British Army that is now part of the Blue Mountain and John Crow Mountain National Parks.

Dancehall Hostel is in the heart of Kingston less than 20 minutes from the Norman Manley International Airport. It is a small but colorful and vibrant property with an outdoor bar and a large communal terrace that is great for chill in and drinking. Its accommodations range from backpacker dormitory style rooms to private apartments. The internationally renowned property is a unique experience for tourists with an interest in brushing up on their dancehall moves and is popular with people from around the world looking to immerse themselves in Jamaican life, music and culture.

Incognito Reggae Rooms is a 13-room bed and breakfast in a secure gated complex in Kingston, about 30 minutes from the Norman Manley International Airport.The property’s vibes and uniquely decorated rooms strive to evoke an indigenous Jamaican reggae cultural experience. There is also a restaurant and bar offering meal plans that range half board to all inclusive. Guests also have access to an onsite car rental service.

The Land of Oshun is retreat is a hidden paradise in Berrydale, a popular river rafting destination on the Rio Grande River in the rainforest of northeastern Jamaica near Port Antonio, about 2 hours across the mountains from Kingston. The property is on a small river island and is reachable only by raft. With lush green forests, cascading waterfalls, and abundant peace and quiet, this little Eden offers bamboo cabins, vegan meals, wellness workshops, mineral pools, healing water tours, bamboo rafting, rest, relaxation and all manner of nature tours under the guidance of Akashi, a plant-based chef and wellness facilitator who welcomes guests with warm smiles and fresh coconut water.

Villa Anita is a colorful, 2 level, 5-bedroom vacation property in the fishing village of Orange Bay on the northwest coast of Jamaica about 60 minutes Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay close to the town of Lucea and 25 minutes from Negril. It is a spacious and imposing villa across the street from the beach and perfect for vacationers with a desire to avoid the busy resort towns.