Jay's Guest House

Stayed at Jays Guest House with my mom for the main goal of hiking blue mountain. Everything about the experience was amazing, shout out to Jay and his family + friends for being so accommodating for the journey. By going through them you can hire a guide, get a ride from Kingston, dinner, etc

We stayed at jay’s guest house 2, that has hot shower, that was a luxury after climbing the blue mountains peak. Jay’s mom welcomed us and she was great!!! Tasty food and comfortable bedrooms. The view of the mountains is amazing! The guest house is one of the closest to the peak, the trail is easy to find and you can go by yourself. We highly recommend to take the car ride to the beginning of the trail it will save precious energy and time! Also if you don’t have a 4x4 vehicle take the transfer that they offer, the roads are not good at all, and a normal car won’t do it!!!

Jay is very communicative and responsive via WhatsApp. He lets you know fees and activity options ahead of time, so you feel safe and clear of expectations. His family made us feel welcomed and appreciated. His mom Angela was so warm and always has a happy positive energy. Beautifully located with a great view of the blue mountain peak where guests can enjoy homemade breakfast on the big balcony facing the mountain. Highly recommend trying the homemade no sugar added sorrel and ginger juice with dinner, spiced oatmeal for breakfast and of course jay’s family’s own blue mountain coffee. A pleasure to stay and meet you all! :)

My stay at Jay’s Guesthouse in the Blue Mountains was the highlight of my trip to Jamaica. Jay is very responsive on WhatsApp and helps out with many things beyond just providing a bed. We met Jays family who are also very hospitable and make you feel at home there. The views are incredible and you can hike to the Blue Mountain Peak in about 3.5-4.5 hours from the guesthouse. I also want to address negative reviews that mention hidden costs/overpriced services. There were no hidden costs, you decide which services you will purchase. The $20 fee to enter the national park is not in the host’s control. The $15 dinner is very good and prepared fresh by the housekeeper, there is no chance you can buy a meal like this anywhere near the guesthouse in the mountains (but you can try if you want to avoid spending $15 on a great dinner). As I was traveling on a budget, I didn’t opt for other services such as a hiking guide or transportation from Kingston (took public transport to Mavis Bank and walked from there - takes half a day). The price of every service is stated before you buy it.

We love Jays! From the start we were flabbergasted at the beauty of this location but also by how friendly kind and caring The whole family was to us. Getting to the location is very difficult unless you have motorcycles like us so I suggest contacting jay to arrange transport. The food was fresh and cooked with love by the sweet Ms Sandra in the kitchen who not only cooked but also made fresh juices which was the highlight of the dinner. The coffee for breakfast was the absolute best coffee you’ll ever have and grown right outside the house and the beautiful coffee farm. Blue mountain coffee is the best in the world! Angela and her husband were very helpful, kind and patient we felt like they were our parents for our stay the way they cared for us. Truly amazing people and I can’t say enough good things about them. This is a great getaway for couples tamiles or even solo travelers. Safe and comfortable. The rooms are super clean and comfortable with cozy blankets and due to being located in the hills there’s no need for AC and yet it’s not too cold. Perfect climate and so peaceful at night. The veranda has an incredible view and seating to relax and maybe even enjoy some locally grown herbs as the sun sets. I recommend this because wow, it was such a vibe. WE WILL BE BACK. My boyfriend and I even discussed getting married here since it’s just such an amazing view and peaceful environment. This would be great for weddings or honeymoons especially for nature lovers and those who like to get a real country experience apart from the regular tourist attractions. 10/10 recommended:) Thank you Jay!

Great location with a terrace overlooking the hills with great views. Modern comfortable rooms and showers and Jay’s parents will look after you with lovely home cooked food. They offer guided tours to the Blue mountain peak which I highly recommend. If you drive up here make sure you have a 4x4 the roads are steep though they off transport for you.