FACT SHEET
History
Originally opened in 1953, Round Hill Hotel and Villas was conceived by well connected
Jamaican-born entrepreneur, John Pringle, whose mother was a social fixture in Montego
Bay. Pringle invited prominent American and European socialites, literati and artists to
build private cottages on the property and to invest in the hotel. The property soon
became the private haunt of style icons and socialites including Sir Noel Coward, Adele
Astaire, Bill and Babe Paley, Lord and Lady Ednam and Oscar Hammerstein. Today, Round
Hill retains that old-school glamour and operates on the same basis – each of the cottages
is owned by individual "shareholders" chiefly from the US and Europe. When the owners
are not in residence the cottages are available for rent either as villa suites or as full
cottages.
Location
Round Hill is located just west of Montego Bay in Jamaica, West Indies. The resort is a
20-minute drive from Sangster International Airport (MBJ).
Round Hill comprises 27 individually owned villas and the 36-room Pineapple House
surrounded by 110 acres of lush tropical gardens.
Accommodation
Recently renovated and designed by Ralph Lauren, The Pineapple House features 36
Oceanfront guestrooms overlooking the Caribbean Sea and the double infinity edge pool.
The upstairs rooms have spacious vaulted ceilings and large louvered windows which fold
back to take full advantage of breathtaking views. The downstairs rooms have spacious
patios or balconies.
The villas feature two through six bedroom suites, living rooms, verandas and magnificent
views. Twenty-one of the villas have private pools. Each villa bedroom is ensuite with its
own bathroom and terrace. Guests may book a private, complete villa with private pool
and dedicated staff. Or, individual villa suites can be booked, ranging from Classic villa
suites to expansive Grand Pineapple suites, most of which provide access to uniquely
designed and lushly landscaped villa pools.
The Pineapple House Oceanfront guestrooms evoke a feeling of tropical beach living and
feature white stone floors, romantic four poster mahogany bamboo beds and sumptuous
upholstered furniture with splashes of pink and blue. The bathrooms are spacious with
double sinks, deep soaking tubs, and separate rain shower.
Design
Each of the 27 villas is beautifully decorated by individual owners, reflecting a history of
good taste and understated style. Influenced by Ralph Lauren’s philosophy of letting
nature be the focus; the interiors are classy and elegant yet comfortable, the villas exude
a laid-back, plantation-style elegance and feature wicker, mahogany or bamboo furniture,
oversized sofas with slip covers and wooden or tiled floors. Bedrooms and living rooms
convey a very light, Caribbean feel with the trade winds passing through. All of the villas
are nestled in the hillside, facing west, and enjoy fabulous sunsets and coastal views.
Amenities
Waterworks bathroom fixtures are featured in all Pineapple House Oceanfront
guestrooms. All guestrooms and suites offer Elemis bath amenities and iPod docking
stations. In addition, Round Hill also offers a full pillow menu for guests. Complimentary
Wi-Fi is also available throughout the property.
The SPA at Round Hill is located in a beautifully restored 18th century plantation house on
10 acres of beachfront lawn. Facilities include an indoor and outdoor fitness center, full
service beauty salon, ten treatment rooms as well as the Garden Loft amidst the lush
Spa/Wellness/Fitness Jamaican rainforest. The waterfront lawn is also used for post-treatment relaxation,
afternoon yoga classes and massages by the sea.
The SPA features aromatherapy lifestyle products by ELEMIS along with Round Hill’s own
all-natural local blends that capture the spirit and rhythm of Jamaica.
Entertainment
Recreation
Pineapple Kid’s Club
Round Hill provides varied nightly entertainment. Evenings may include a bonfire and
beach picnic accompanied by calypso tunes, a romantic dinner and dancing under the
stars, or casual dining on Jamaican specialties followed by folk music and dancing.
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Recently-expanded private beach
Double infinity edge pool
Glass-bottom boat
Spa and fitness center
Five all-weather tennis courts, 2 of which are lighted for night play
Full-service spa
Yacht charters, private sailing tours and sunset cruises
Water sports including tubing, snorkeling, water-skiing, windsurfing, pedal boats, sea
kayaks, deep sea fishing, sport fishing, paddle boats
 Garden tours with Round Hill’s head gardener
 Jogging trails
 Nature walks
Families can enjoy complimentary use of Round Hill’s Pineapple Kid’s Club. Recently
expanded to accommodate children of all ages, the program promotes fun and education
with a host of enriching activities to create an active and imaginative holiday. Daily
activities include pick-up soccer games, nature walks, a creative assortment of arts and
crafts, water sports, talent shows, reggae lessons and movie and story hour. The club also
features an Xbox, a foosball table and a variety of additional activities to entertain young
adults as well as children. The club is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Nanny
services are also available.
Dining options at Round Hill include the Grill at Round Hill, Seaside Terrace, the Cocktail
Bar, daily High Tea, room service and private in-villa dining. Guests can also enjoy light
snacks and refreshments on the beach and at the Beach and Pool Bars.
Restaurants & Dining
With design inspired by Ralph Lauren, The Grill at Round Hill features black granite floors,
white columns and brass lanterns, channeling the rich and storied history of the property
alongside the fresh, modern design elements which reflects an unpretentious, clean and
fresh Caribbean aesthetic.
Under the helm of Chef Martin Maginley, the modern Caribbean cuisine-inspired menus
utilizes the freshest ingredients sourced from the property’s newly-expanded organic
Restaurants & Dining
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garden to create dishes such as the classic Oxtail Ravioli with Caribbean Lobster Ragout
and Appleton Rum Cream Sauce as well as new menu items that focus on the authentic
exotic flavors of Jamaica. Round Hill believes in the “farm to table” philosophy, sourcing
most ingredients from local farms as well as the property’s own organic garden.
Meetings and Events
Located on a private hillside peninsula with magnificent views of the sea, Round Hill is a
unique venue for board meetings, corporate get-togethers, retreats, sales conferences
and other events. With understated style and a high level of personal service, the
property can accommodate small to medium-sized meetings and incentive events in three
meeting rooms accommodating a total of 90 people. The newly-redeveloped Hanover
Room features stunning views of the ocean with the option for open-air or fully airconditioned events. The room feature the latest in technology including capabilities of
VoIP, video-conferencing, and partitioned WiFi.
Destination
Weddings
Round Hill Hotel and Villas has been the consummate location for intimate weddings for
decades. The resort’s timeless elegance and understated luxury combined with its
authentic tropical location makes it the perfect place to say “I do.” The property can host
as many as 120 people at a variety of locations throughout the property, from an intimate
poolside affair in one of the private villas to a laid-back Jamaican beach party. Round
Hill’s on-site wedding coordinator works closely with each bride and groom to create a
personalized, authentic experience for the couple as well as all of their wedding guests.
Managing Director
Josef Forstmayr
General Manager
Director, Sales &
Marketing
Executive Chef
Omar Robinson
Web site
www.roundhill.com (Re-launched July 2011)
Address
John Pringle Drive, P. O. Box 64,
Montego Bay, Jamaica, West Indies
(876) 956-7050
Reservations
(800) 972-2159 (US and Canada),876-956-7050 worldwide www.roundhill.com
Public Relations
John Bradway
Chef Martin Ian Maginley
The Brandman Agency
Kirsten Schaefer / Katie Clark / Sarah Uibel
(212) 683-2442
Kirsten@brandmanpr.com / Katie@brandmanpr.com / sarah@brandmanpr.com
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