Since opening its doors in 1953, Montego Bay’s Round Hill has acted like a magnet to the world’s most famous faces. Not because it was a place to be seen but rather because it was a place to escape to - and a particularly idyllic one at that. It cascades down through magnificent gardens to its own reef-encased beach, effortlessly attracting those whose appreciation of beautiful surroundings is matched by their desire for privacy. Josef Forstmayr remains at the helm, his effortless charm and warmth contributing to the house party ambience that subtly prevails.

Indeed, few private homes are so beautifully and painstakingly styled as Round Hill, all its lounges, bars and restaurants designed by the hotel’s most famous villa owner, Ralph Lauren. His creative flair can also be detected in the décor of the 36 oceanfront rooms of the Pineapple House, their soothing white backdrops counterpointed with splashes of hot tropical colour. Mahogany-stained bamboo furnishings, four-poster beds, Egyptian cottons and separate rainshowers are just a few of the refinements on offer.

Guests seeking a little more independence and personal pampering may prefer to stay in one of the individually-styled villas that dot the lushly vegetated hillside. Consisting of two, three, four or five separate suites, they all feature their own living areas and kitchens where personal housekeepers prepare cooked-to-order breakfasts. Most also boast
their own swimming pools which are yours exclusively if you rent the entire villa.

Of course, the main swimming pool is as popular as the golden sand beach for relaxation, with tennis courts, a fitness
room and complimentary non-motorised water sports readily available for those so inclined. A spa, housed in a beautifully-restored plantation house, offers Elemis treatments, whilst shuttle services to Montego Bay for shopping and to Tryall for golf are also appealing diversions from the sand and the sea.

And in the evenings, after twilight cocktails in the bar, the highly-acclaimed cuisine awaits, the fresh seafood, prime meats and local vegetables presented in creative ways guests find hard to resist. Live entertainment, cocktail parties and beach barbecues contribute to the relaxing tropical ambience.

ACCOMMODATION: 36 OCEANFRONT ROOMS IN THE PINEAPPLE HOUSE. 27 TWO, THREE, FOUR & FIVE-BEDROOM VILLAS.
CHILDREN: WELCOME YEAR-ROUND WITH THEIR OWN SUPERVISED CLUB.
7 NIGHTS: FROM £1,480 P.P. IN THE HIGH-SEASON (£155 P.P.P.N.) & £1,260 P.P. IN THE LOW-SEASON (£95 P.P.P.N.).
MEAL PLAN: NO MEALS. VARIOUS MEAL PLANS AVAILABLE.
SPECIAL OFFERS: WEEKLY SPECIAL VILLA RATES, FREE NIGHTS, FREE WEEK, FAMILY.