Bluefields Bay Villas

It was everything we expected and more! Great stay, service, and excellent food! Words can’t describe how much we enjoyed our stay. The service was amazing! They intentionally made us feel welcome in every way possible. Everything was clean and kept immaculately for our entire stay. I have a good allergy and the chef and staff made sure to accommodate me.

We rented the Hermitage House over Thanksgiving 2024 and were impressed from the moment we got there right up until we left. The staff was exceptional, making sure all needs are taken care of even before you realize you have a need. The grounds are impeccable. Leaves are raked several times a day and the pool is kept after just as much. The resort is very safe and very clean, all the paths are raked daily as well. I really want to emphasize how impressive the staff was. The nanny was great with our kids who were 3 and 8, our butler was very friendly and took extra care with our kids making sure they were having fun, the night butler was great, the chef was excellent and made us some authentic Jamaican dishes. We even spent some time with the owners who were fantastic, interesting people. We travel quite often and there are rarely places we want to return to and I can honestly say that Bluefields Bay is a place we will return to.

Upon arrival I knew I was about to experience something special. The winding path led us through a beautifully blooming jungle to our private suite, equipped with all the amenities needed to fully decompress. Special touches like fresh flowers throughout, magazines, drinks already in the fridge and aloe just in case. For me the it wasn’t the unbelievable view of the ocean from atop of our jungle Hideaway, it was the staff. Every morning, I woke to my coffee waiting just outside the door. Every meal was curated just for us, the chef greeted us with the most mouth watering creations, breakfast lunch and dinner all were amazing. We had the most attentive-butler who made sure our every need was met. Each excursion was planned without any effort on our part, right down to a linen tablecloth picnic at the YS waterfall. This place is truly what dreams are made of! This place truly blends beauty, relaxation and luxury all in one incredible place!

What a wonderful, relaxing, luxurious vacation. We had 3 generations pampered in our elegant house by a staff like no other! The attention to detail and personal touches made our stay comfortable and easy. The cook was wonderful, housekeeping and nanny all became part of our family - so sad we had to leave them behind! Hope to be going back again soon.

This was definitely a trip my family will always remember at the Providence House. Overall, we had a very relaxing time and felt pampered. The three family meals (sitting at a beautifully decorated table) is something we almost never get to do at home with our busy schedules, so it was a great treat. The beds were comfortable and the home was a perfect size for my family of 6. Make sure you research fully before booking this place- as you need to make sure you know what you are getting. Is is good service, really nice staff, delicious food, and an amazing view- yes, 100%. However there are some small negatives which could ruin an otherwise amazing time. The main issue would be the lack of AC in the main areas which are always open to the air, which also invites a good amount of bugs and mosquitos into the living spaces. If you are used to being one with nature, you probably wont be bothered, but for someone who is used to a 5 star resort resort experience, you might be frustrated at times with this. In the evenings after dinner we wanted to spend time as a family, but once the sun goes down its very hard to be in the main living areas as the bugs flock to any light that is on, and playing a family game became almost impossible as we were swarmed with bugs and were getting eaten alive by mosquitos. The good news is that forced us to go to bed early on most nights (the bedrooms have screens and AC units) and wake early in the mornings. We adjusted to this as the week went on and it became less of an issue, but something to consider. The staff generally tries hard to make your experience memorable. The first night we arrived was fathers day and my daughters birthday and they decorated the table and made her a birthday cake which was wonderful. Here are some other pros and cons: Pros: - AMAZING view from our Villa (Providence House) - Super friendly and kind staff (we loved our butler Jovanie) - Delicious and fresh food and drinks (planning meal options can be tricky) - Good overall service (not five star in my experience- had to ask for most things like clean pool towels, more toiletries when we were out, search for staff when we needed something, etc) - Very relaxing, as there isn't much to do there but RELAX - Amazing table settings (by our butler) and forced family meals- this was a real treat - Snorkeling offshore on the reef is beautiful and full of ocean life. The boat captain and staff was great. - Kayaks always available, and beautiful place to do that Cons: - Drive from Montego Bay airport. LONG (about 90 min) and windy and very bumpy. My youngest got very carsick both directions. - No AC in main areas of the house (heat and bugs can be an issue for some, but we got used to it an adapted) - Some furnishings inside the home need a real refresh (couch was broken, AC was leaking, games were old and missing pieces, etc). - Advertised equipment at beach was broken or missing. We were looking forward to trying the elliptical and it wasn't there and one hydrobike wasn't working. - Not great communication with the nanny/childcare help. We have three older kids and one younger, so it's a little tricky to engage them. Very sweet and kind, though. Overall we loved our trip, adapted to the things we needed to, and enjoyed the property. I am still reflecting on it all, but think I would stay there again.