Bluefields Bay Villas & Suites

Everything spectacular. This was our 3rd visit to bluefields. We have stayed in the providence and the hermitage now 2 times. |Both houses are beyond beautiful. Dwayne is amazing, kind and always smiling. Makes the best smoothies! the girls who helped plan all our adventures were fantastic, arranged all our trips, even around weather. Brought in a hair braider and fantastic masseuse. |Food was delicious! We had 7 of us and even two 19 year old boys who can eat and they always made sure they were full…after the first day they started adding more just for them. My daughter is gluten free and she always had an option and things were prepared for her, even gluten free fried chicken! |Our night butler made the kids delicious grilled cheeses and he always made sure I had orange juice in the very early mornings.

We were extra specially, pleasantly surprised when we visited this vacation spot. It is the best little resort we have visited across the world. |*Intimate, small, private beach, cook to order meals, nightly tub baths on the terrace overlooking the beach, most amazing sunsets, tranquil, green fresh foliage. |*Lilly and Bammie came running to greet us as we came out the car and became our furry dog friends. |*Staff - well knitted family, please don’t lose that|*Selfishly we don’t want to tell people about this vacation spot but we know we cannot keep to ourselves.||*Staff*|Danielle |Ariana |Stephanie|Tevin|Dwayne|Rudy and Martino|Shamrakaye|This team is the epitome of excellence and they went out of their way to make our stay an unforgettable experience. |Bluefields Bay is a wonder to behold. The rooms are elegantly furnished and decorated; fit for royalties and that is just how the team made us feel. We cannot forget our driver Percy who took us through the mountains to visit my aunt of 98 years and also to visit our grandmother‘s property.|If you are looking for tranquility combined with exceptional service then Bluefields Bay is the place for you. We recommend them without any reservations and are confident that it will redefine your expectations of world class.

We spent 5 nights at Bluefields (10/1/25 to 10/5/25) and the trip far exceeded our expectations. I doubt there are many places in the Caribbean (or the world) where you can stay in a villa right on the sea with great privacy from the other villas where you have your own staff to keep you happy. The price wasn't cheap (and we were there at the lowest season rates), but it's an incredible value. I am sure we would not go during Christmas week (yikes expensive, but can you blame them? No - it's still a business), but the rest of the year even the normal rates are an incredible value. The villas are stunning. We stayed at the Hermitage and it would have made Jay Gatsby happy. I am not sure how old it is, I think less than 30 years (?), but it felt like it was built in the 1920's and you were there in the 1920's when it was new. All of the villas we saw were stunning and had that elegant old time feeling. The vibe was intoxicating. The chef's were also amazing along with ALL of the staff, even those who just do the maintenance. The meals are an experience in themselves. Wonderful food and drinks, beautiful dinning rooms with vintage furniture, silver wear, glass wear, china and linins. Let's say I added 5 pounds during the 5 night stay. The actual beach area is small, but the properties themselves have a great coastline. The beach is beautiful and since we were there during a low season week, we had it to ourselves for 3 of the five days and the other two, with just one other couple. The water is bathwater warm, clear and that Caribbean blue. Since the resort is on the leeward side of the island, it's calm with few waves. It feels more like a big lake than the ocean, which is more than fine for us old timers. I could go out and swim and swim and swim as far as I wanted without having to worry about a thing. It is important to realize though that Bluefields is NOT for everyone. It is the anti-Cancun. It's about quiet beauty in a refined setting and not at all about partying until you drop. No boom, boom, boom let's do the Macarena while singing Karaoke. It's a place of quiet reflection and enjoyment with the people you came with along with some of the other folks you will meet there, it's not a place to party like it's 1999. More to follow....

I knew we were in the right place after AA losing our luggage, arriving late and being met by 3 staff to put a smile on our faces; we walk into a beautiful living room/dining room, view of the ocean and the swimming pool and my wife asking when will we see our Villa and the staff said, 'You are in your Villa!'...my wife smiled the rest of the trip. Amazing Villa, Amazing Staff, everything we could have hoped for!

If you are searching for the most spectacular, thoughtfully curated, and genuinely warm hospitality experience in Jamaica, look no further—Bluefields Bay Villas & Suites is simply in a class of its own.||From the moment we arrived, Dan and Arianna welcomed us with such genuine warmth that we instantly felt like honored guests rather than visitors. That first impression set the tone for a stay that only grew more extraordinary with every passing day.||We stayed in the Datura Villa, which offers breathtaking panoramic views of Bluefields Bay and the Caribbean Sea beyond. The villa itself is immaculate and beautifully appointed—filled with the most fascinating collection of books and globally sourced décor that made it feel both luxurious and wonderfully homey. Every corner felt designed with intention and care.||Our housekeeper, Stephanie, deserves special mention. Her bright smile greeted us each morning, and she ensured my 6:30 a.m. coffee was waiting just outside the door—a small detail that captured the thoughtfulness woven into every part of the experience. The evening turndown service was impeccable, and the villa remained spotless throughout our stay.||Dining was another highlight I’ll never forget. The Treehouse Restaurant is intimate, serene, and perfectly set up for lingering over unforgettable meals. As you enter, you’re greeted by elegant cabinets showcasing a stunning collection of fine china—which is used for every meal and elevates the entire experience. Watching the sunsets from our dinner table felt like something out of a dream.||Chef Shelly-Ann and Chef Shay created some of the most delicious meals I’ve ever had on vacation—fresh, beautifully presented, and tailored to our tastes. I loved the personal touch of choosing the next day’s menu, knowing it would be prepared just for us. Our butler, Tevan, was exceptional—gracious, attentive, and always ready to make each moment feel special.||The grounds themselves are spectacular. The beach is pristine, the water is cool and refreshing, and the entire property feels secluded yet welcoming. I also had the chance to tour some of the other villas, each more breathtaking than the last—though the San Michele and Hermitage captured my heart with its elegance and sweeping views.||Bluefields Bay is not just a place to stay—it is an experience that stays with you long after you leave. I’ve visited many luxury properties across the island, and none have come close to the combination of natural beauty, thoughtful design, and heartfelt hospitality I found here.|||If you are considering booking, don’t hesitate for a moment. Bluefields Bay Villas & Suites will exceed every expectation and leave you counting the days until you return. It is, without question, one of the most extraordinary places I have ever stayed!!!

This is in addition to my original post of October 9, 2025: A few other notes though to keep in mind: - It is about an hour and a half from the airport at Montego Bay. That can vary because the road from Montego Bay down to the south coast is really rough in places. It's not the Taconic Parkway, it's more a path beaten through the mountains of Jamaica to get to the south coast. Lots and lots of potholes and it's quite narrow. - Getting there, well, you will see how much of the rest of planet lives. It's all around having to figure out how to stay alive with nothing except a cement shack (which you might be squatting in) and if you are lucky, a couple of goats. It will make you understand why people in a third world country will risk everything to walk north to try and carve out a better life in a country such as ours. If you were born there and part of the everyday class, well, I am guessing you would think long and hard about trying to get to a better life. - There is the major road for the south coast right behind the properties and you will hear the trucks, cars and motorcycles at the villas. It's not a problem, it will not affect your enjoyment (unless you let it) but, be aware, Bluefields is not off on it's own cut off from the rest of the world. It is part of the everyday world of Jamaica. - There is also a public beach that the locals love right next to the property. During the week (at least for us) it's just people there enjoying the Caribbean and being with each other. There is a group that does seem to like taking a swim very early in the morning once the sun starts to come up and you will hear them talking if you are in a suite or villa close to the public beach. On the weekend, it's still local people just swimming, enjoying each other and life but with music involved. I don't know how often they do it, but there were speakers at the beach playing music for everyone. It was a mix of just nice popular music and reggae. Now, the reggae really added significantly to the beauty of the Jamaican Caribbean beach to me. It was the high point of the week, swimming around in warm, calm turquois water looking back at a beautiful sand beach with the mountains behind listening to one of my favorite genres of music. I do not (anymore anyway) enjoy the benefits of the local herb, but I will tell you that the experience of the water, the views and the reggae certainly let your mind go back to those days when I did partake. The bottom line is that Bluefields is a very rare treat. It's not cheap, but it's not expensive and it is a very good value, the people are wonderful that work there, the villas and the suites are, as they say, very sweet and nostalgic and if you don't have a grand time due to a few things that Bluefields really cannot change (road, public beach next door), then it's your own fault. We will go back, that I know. Not sure when, but we would love to go back and take friends there. It's a place that you really want to show off to others, but only select others. You want the secret to stay a secret as long as possible.

From the moment we arrived, we were absolutely blown away. The staff at this resort were some of the kindest, most attentive people we’ve ever met—genuinely warm, thoughtful, and always one step ahead in making sure we were comfortable and cared for.||The views were stunning—everywhere we turned we felt like we were in a postcard! Our room had the most beautiful balcony, complete with a private outdoor soaking tub for two. Every morning when we walked to the private restaurant, we’d watch hummingbirds and butterflies drift through the lush, vibrant flora. It felt like something out of a dream. As plant lovers, we couldn’t stop ooh-ing and awe-ing over all of the beautiful plants surrounding the resort! ||Everything about this place was romantic, peaceful, and unforgettable. The attention to detail, the delicious meals!, the natural beauty, the sense of privacy and serenity—it was hands down the best vacation we’ve ever taken. We left already dreaming about coming back.||If you’re looking for a romantic escape with heart, beauty, and soul, this is it.

Bluefields Bay is heaven on earth!! They take relaxing to an entirely new level, and by the end of the trip, this place felt like a home we never wanted to leave. Some of the standouts from the trip were the amazing staff, incredible food, and gorgeous views. From booking to checkout, we had a great experience and will be suggesting it to everyone we know.