Tamarind Great House
Crescent Estate
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Why people book this hotel
“The breakfast and dinners were excellent”
“Mountains view, friendly host, natural breakfast”
“The house is decorated with such good taste, and the hosts are very welcoming, t…”
“Hostess was great”
“The breakfast was EXCEPTIONAL fully sourced from the farm near the house, we tri…”
“A memorable stay and location”
“The pool was glorious”
“Lovely large pool, where I enjoyed a great swim”
“It’s peaceful, comes with a pool, the owner makes a delicious breakfast, the roo…”
“Interesting hosts, with whom we enjoyed chatting Beautiful large house filled wi…”
“It’s also good value for money for what you get”
Overview
Tamarind Great House is a Bed and Breakfast nestled in the hills above Oracabessa, amidst tropical gardens with an outdoor swimming pool. The property also includes a farm, growing organic produce year round for the local market. Decorated with antiques and locally made furniture, each spacious room has a fan and a sofa. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower and include continental breakfast. BBQ facilities are also available on site. Tamarind Great House is a 30-minute drive from Ocho Rios, where you can find botanical gardens, a local craft market and various shops and restaurants. Ian Fleming International Airport is 8 km away.
Traveller reviews
Kateryna
couple
May 27, 2025
“Lovely guesthouse”
This is a true oasis surrounded by beautiful nature. The house is decorated with such good taste, and the hosts are very welcoming, they made us feel like we are visiting a family member. The breakfast was EXCEPTIONAL fully sourced from the farm near the house, we tried fruit we’ve never seen before.
Tim
family_with_children
April 7, 2025
“A genuine pleasure to be there and to experience the countryside of Jamaica.”
As per the above. Hostess was great. A memorable stay and location. The breakfast and dinners were excellent.
kestutis
extended_group
January 14, 2025
“To get to this place, it takes a car, but it's worth the effort”
Mountains view, friendly host, natural breakfast. Colonial style of the house. In the poverty we saw around us in Jamaica, this place is one of the clearest memories. Choose this place for a holiday and a different experience of the British, European spirit and colonial attitude.
Shazay
family_with_children
January 6, 2025
The location was beautiful and just what I needed to clear my head and just relax. Jilly was such a gracious host, and I enjoyed our little chats. It's definitely a location I'd love to spend more time relaxing in..
Kang
extended_group
January 5, 2025
The history, the natural beauty and the breakfast.
Linzi
couple
August 6, 2024
“Beautiful property but owners need to be honest with guests”
There’s no doubt that this is a beautiful property and it’s a short drive (10 mins) to the main road, that has lots of restaurants and tourist attractions. It’s peaceful, comes with a pool, the owner makes a delicious breakfast, the room is spacious with a fantastic terrace overlooking the rainforest, and it has heaps of character and charm. It’s also good value for money for what you get.
Cunliffe
couple
April 14, 2024
“We were made welcome straight away with a pot of tea and great conversation with our host. We enjoyed her company on oft”
We were amazed at how beautiful the location was. The house and grounds were stunning. The pool was glorious. We would highly recommend a visit.
Vaughan
family_with_children
March 31, 2024
Peaceful
TRACEY
solo_traveller
March 12, 2024
“Excellent”
The house is absolutely stunning, full of history, charm, charachter and peaceful after a day out-a true haven to come back too. Run and family owned, i was made to feel welcome and part of the family. Morning/afternoon coffee/tea with the hosts was super interesting. Thoroughly recomend this hidden gem on top of a hill🙂
Frauke
solo_traveller
April 22, 2023
“Only for people with cars. Very idyllic!”
The area and the house itself are beautiful. The dogs are very friendly and so cute! The owner made me dinner, which was just noodles and quite expensive, but since there are no restaurants or supermarkets close by, it was the only option.
COLIN
couple
April 9, 2023
“Outstanding, comfortable accommodation. Friendly owners. Great Breakfasts. Highly recommended.”
Fabulous house in a beautiful peaceful location overlooking the Jamaican countryside. Welcoming owners. Superb breakfasts. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily return.
Daniel
couple
March 30, 2023
Really enjoyed staying in this peace haven in the country
Catherine
couple
March 9, 2023
“Well worth getting off the beaten track to visit this beautiful B&B.”
The wonderful location in the middle of a vast area of topical forest, so we didn’t mind the journey which was over some really bad roads. Lovely large pool, where I enjoyed a great swim. Interesting hosts, with whom we enjoyed chatting Beautiful large house filled with fascinating pictures and antiques Lovely spacious room with windows on two sides and a balcony with a good view Delicious breakfast
Louise
couple
January 13, 2023
“Elegant and spacious accommodation in a tranquil and stunningly beautiful spot. Unique!”
The Tamarind is an absolute gem. A large, colonial-style house with wooden floors, a sweeping staircase and elegant, spacious bedrooms, its location is exceptional. You'll find yourself surrounded by lush vegetation, beautiful birdsong and a relaxing sense of space and tranquility. Our wonderful host, Gillian, kindly upgraded us to a larger room with a huge balcony from which we gazed at the morning sky, the stars at night and admired the wide-ranging canopy of trees below. A delicious breakfast was served on the balcony below, always including home-grown produce like plantain, breadfruit and bananas, and we often watched hummingbirds and even a woodpecker as we ate. There is also a beautiful swimming pool just across the lawn which we loved using. Gillian and her son Gary are kind and helpful hosts and we thoroughly enjoyed our four-night stay, which felt totally unique.
Ayre-Smith
family_with_children
August 31, 2022
“Fantastic !!!”
Wonderful breakfast - lovely garden and great pool which we enjoyed using to cool off at the end of the day
David
solo_traveller
February 22, 2022
“It felt like going home for a weekend.”
Lovely home, beautifully fixed up & maintained.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Massage, Hiking, Games room, Diving, Snorkelling, Temporary art galleries
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Bar, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Bicycle parking, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking, Free parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Swimming pool toys, Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Pool bar, Shallow end
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Pet bowls, Private check-in/check-out, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Luggage storage, Ironing service, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Packed lunches, Tour desk, Express check-in/check-out, Valet parking, Currency exchange
Double Room with Terrace
The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Two Double Beds
Decorated with antiques and locally made furniture, this spacious room has 2 double beds, a fan and a sofa. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower.
Queen Room
Decorated with antiques and locally made furniture, this spacious queen room has a balcony, a fan and a sofa. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower.
Queen Room with Balcony
The pool with a view is the standout feature of this double room. The spacious double room features a washing machine, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
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