El Greco ResortvsGeejam
El Greco Resort and Geejam are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Geejam ranks significantly better than El Greco Resort. Geejam has a TripExpert Score of 87 with endorsements from 8 publications including Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and Concierge.
El Greco Resort
11 Queens Dr, Montego Bay, Jamaica
From $138/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Complex of self-contained apartments perched high above the Strip (access via a lift from opposite Doctor’s Cave Beach), an excellent choice if you want some independence."
DK Eyewitness
"High above the Hip Strip overlooking Doctor's Cave, but with access to the beach via an elevator down the cliffside."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 96-room El Greco Resort is comprised entirely of one- and two-bedroom suites with private patios and full kitchens." Full review
Frommer's
"This three-story, cream-and-pale-green hotel sits at the top of a rocky bluff, across the seafronting boulevard from the sea." Full review
Lonely Planet
"At first glance, the El Greco may seem a tad dated, but happily it turns out to be an impeccable, well-run establishment." Full review
Geejam
San San Po Box 7312 Drapers, West Indies, Port Antonio, Jamaica
From $350/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"The structures blend right into the dense foliage, but their white-on-white interiors and Philippe Starck fixtures are a nice balance to the area's raw, jungle appeal."
Oyster
Luxury
"The Geejam is made up of only five private, high-tech cottages on the lush (rainy) foothills of Port Antonio." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The seven-room retreat is now open to anyone looking to channel their inner Lenny Kravitz—which is easy enough to do thanks to the hotel’s rock-star–cool design." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A 10-minute drive from Port Antonio, this luxury hotel has a state-of-the art recording studio where international artistes such as Gwen Stefani and the Gorillaz have written and recorded."
The Telegraph
8.0
"Hovering above the coast in Port Antonio, Geejam has a magical air — an off-beat Jamaican style set against the overwhelming tropical forest." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"If old-school celebrities once stayed in gingerbread Victorian guest houses, today rock stars and hip-hop moguls come to Gee Jam for ultra-modern design, cuisine and a high bar of exclusivity." Full review
Frommer's
"Consists of just a trio of isolated cabins plus a suite and a three-bedroom villa set on six acres of rainforest spilling from the foothills of the Blue Mountains to a private Caribbean beach" Full review