Hermosa Cove Villa Resort & Suites

Hermosa Cove is so well designed and thoughfully appointed. Art and artistry throughout, but with a sophisticated and refined flair. We stayed in the Cottonwood Treehouse -- just magical!

Beautiful place and landscaping. Mango Villa was first rate. Gracious staff. We have had ackee/saltfish/callaloo/fried dumplings at Rockhouse, Round Hill, and Half Moon, and they were all good. Mama Kidd at Christophers/Hermosa Cove was the Best! Shaneil is a splendid front office supervisor.

This was our second visit and having been before this was intentionally a short family vacation focusing primarily on the resort. As always the staff were attentive, knowledgeable and kind to our children. We didn’t see many other guests on the resort except at the wonderful restaurant (Christopher’s) in the evening so we had the pool area almost to ourselves. We swam in the sea and saw plenty and wildlife to keep the children excited and the water was clear and warm and soothing. The picture doesn’t do it justice as to how peaceful and calm and beautiful it actually is.

A Hidden Gem in Bustling Ocho Rios Hermosa Cove is a serene sanctuary in the middle of Ocho Rios’ lively and often chaotic surroundings. The property is quiet, beautifully maintained, and offers a level of peace and care that is hard to find elsewhere on the island. From the lush gardens to the private beach and the charming villas, every detail is thoughtfully curated. The staff is kind and discreet, making the atmosphere feel genuinely personal without being intrusive. If we ever return to Jamaica for a beach holiday, we won’t think twice — it will definitely be Hermosa Cove again. A true retreat for anyone seeking beauty, calm, and authentic Caribbean hospitality.

My husband and I spent seven nights in the Calabash House at Hermosa Cove. I can't say enough about the wonderful staff who were super helpful and happy to assist in any way. Shaneil, in Guest Services, was fantastic. Our driver, Rashan, was so nice (and hilarious!) and very accommodating. The Calabash House villa has a nice view from its second story wrap-around porch. We spent most evenings with a cocktail, gazing out at the beautiful Caribbean Sea. The villa was very clean and comfortable and daily maid service is included. The resorts grounds are gorgeous and well-maintained. There are multiple paths in and around the resort, all lush with tropical plantings and many spots to sit by the beach and take in the views. The three-tiered pool with running waterfall is amazing, also with great views of the ocean. We were thrilled to see hummingbirds and parrots every day. A few suggestions for your stay at Hermosa Cove: - Take advantage of the hotel's offer to pre-stock your villa! There are no grocery stores within walking distance of the resort and to hire a driver runs $40 per trip. They'll stock beer, wine, alcohol, juices, lunch meats, bread, snacks, etc., pretty much anything you'd get in a U.S. grocery store. - Bring cash in small denominations for tips! While tipping is not required at the hotel, the service often warrants it. We were able to find an ATM while out with a driver (whom we tipped each trip) but it wasn't easy. Tipping is more expected if you use a guide at Dunns River Falls (definitely go!) or other attractions. You can tip or buy anything with U.S. dollars in Jamaica. (Note that you do not need cash to tip at the resort's restaurants.) - Bring plenty of sunscreen! The HC resort doesn't have a sundries shop and the local grocery store (while quite nice) had only one bottle of zinc-based sunscreen.

It’s hard to fully capture the experience of Hermosa Cove in words. You kind of just have to be there. But you feel it as soon as you start down the entry road and tranquility and human sounds quiet so that birdsong and waves can be heard. The beauty in the intersection of creativity and art with nature is immediately striking, and amplifies when you turn into the resort. From the architecture to the diverse flora to the many, many sweet and unique spaces tucked everywhere, peace and beauty permeate. The welcome feels genuine and the staff manage to be absolutely supportive but never intrusive. And the reef! So much ocean wildlife in their protected reef right off the shore. It’s a special place I hope you get to experience.