Hotel Riu Ocho RiosvsGeejam
Both Hotel Riu Ocho Rios and Geejam are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Geejam ranks significantly better than Hotel Riu Ocho Rios. Geejam comes in at 87 with endorsements from 8 reviewers such as Fodor's, Oyster and DK Eyewitness.
Hotel Riu Ocho Rios
Mammee Bay, St Ann, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
From $541/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Towering above the turquoise coastline like an oversized white serpent, this vast S-shape property soaks up hordes of American and European tourists like a wet sponge." Full review
Fodor's
"This sprawling resort, built in two U-shape wings each overlooking a pool, is one of the largest in Jamaica." Full review
Frommer's
"A long horseshoe of white towers rings a vast pool with a swim-up bar, and beyond is a perfect white sand crescent of a beach" 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