Geejam

Geejam is a wonderful place -- the rooms are beautiful and well-appointed with fantastic local art and thoughtful touches. The bed is one of the most comfortable I've ever had in a hotel, and everything is meticulously clean. Despite being in the middle of the rain forest, I never saw bugs or lizards in my room. The system of texting guest services works well and the staff is warm and kind. The views are ridiculous, loved the pool and the vibe. It was great to come back from a day of exploring and just relax in the Bushbar with a drink (the rum punch is delicious). There are some great parties and the owner Steve was kind enough to invite us. He also greeted us several times and checked to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. I would note that there isn't a true "sandy beach" but there is a nice area by the water where you can lay out or take free kayaks to explore. The only downside is how long it takes to get food. In the restaurant for breakfast, lunch, or dinner we typically had to wait 1-1.5 hours for our meal to be delivered to the table. For one group lunch, we pre-ordered the meals a week in advance and it still took one hour for drinks and two hours for everyone to be served food. Even room service took over an hour for breakfast and I ended up having to cancel the order because I had plans and couldn't wait any longer. I really wanted to give Geejam five stars but I just couldn't because of this issue. The food was delicious so no complaints there at all. That said, there were some real stars. Ian is the hardest-working man in the restaurant! You can tell he gives his all to make sure guests are having a great time. Shane and Brian at the bar/restaurant are fantastic as well. Newton in guest services handled all of our requests quickly and was always pleasant and friendly. He helped coordinate transport to the local attractions and any random things that came up. He was definitely the MVP!

This was my second time staying at Geejam. I returned because my first stay was memorable and exceptional. I stayed in a Rumba room with an expansive view of the Caribbean Sea, surrounded by lush tropical rainforest. The room was beautiful and spacious with a large shower and lux soaker tub. The room had a large balcony where I admired the vibrant colours of the sky at sunset and enjoyed the hummingbirds zipping by. The staff were kind, attentive and friendly, greeting them was a highlight, everyday. The food was delicious with diverse options to choose from, and they catered to my dietary restrictions which I appreciated. The fried dumplings and Blue Mountain coffee are a must. There are an abundance of beaches near by, including the Geejam beach where I spent some time, it was peaceful and relaxing. The team helped to coordinate spa services for me as well as excursions and transportation which provided me with an opportunity to experience some of Jamaica’s most beautiful locations. On this trip, I chose to do the Rio Grande rafting and during the previous visit I went to Frenchman’s Cove, Boston beach and I did a hike to Nanny Falls. I also visited Reach falls, located in a Montane Forest in the John Crow Mountain range, to hike, swim in the natural pools and to learn about the biodiversity of the area. All of these excursions were within a reasonable distance. Travelling through many small villages and cities on the way, I took in the scenery, peace and periodic resonance of booming bass. One of the highlights of my stay was participating in a behind the scenes tour of the studio, with other guests, facilitated by Steve. Steve was great and he shared about their creative process, history and story. My wish was for a quiet getaway to relax and enjoy Jamaica- Geejam did not disappoint. Happy travels.

We loved our stay at Geejam and just wish we had more time there! We stayed in a Rumba Room which was really spacious and had amazing artwork on the walls. There was a very relaxed vibe at the hotel, and the team were super friendly. It is a short walk down to the beach which is perfect for swimming in the bay or paddle boarding with sea turtles! We also did a tour of the recording studio with owner Steve which was a real highlight. In general the surrounding area felt a lot less touristy than other parts of the island which was very refreshing. Can't wait to go back!