Tamarind Great House is a Bed and Breakfast nestled in the hills above Oracabessa, amid 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 5 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.5
Free Wifi
5.0
High score for Oracabessa
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Roberta
    United States of America United States of America
    The Tamarind great house is just beautiful! The house is amazing, the room is very spacious and the owner is so sweet, definitely felt at home and safe! Breakfast is great!
  • Christopher
    United States of America United States of America
    Learned lot about the history of the house and the breakfast in the morning was awesome. The host was very kind and helpful.
  • Franz
    Austria Austria
    The nature, the hosts, the pool and the doggies, all was amazing. The breakfast was delicious and the talks with Gilian were so interesting and nice.
  • Linzi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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...
  • Cunliffe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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.
  • Tracey
    Switzerland Switzerland
    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...
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous house in a beautiful peaceful location overlooking the Jamaican countryside. Welcoming owners. Superb breakfasts. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily return.
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really enjoyed staying in this peace haven in the country
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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...
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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...

Hotel area info

Amenities of Tamarind Great House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Suit press
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
Free

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Credit cards are not accepted until further notice, cash upon arrival is possible for payment.

FAQs about Tamarind Great House

  • Tamarind Great House is 3.1 miles from the center of Oracabessa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Tamarind Great House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Tamarind Great House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Swimming pool
  • Yes, Tamarind Great House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Tamarind Great House include:

    • Double
  • The prices at Tamarind Great House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.