Strawberry Hill: A Luxury Retreat in Jamaica’s Blue Mountains
Strawberry Hill is a luxury mountain retreat in Jamaica’s Blue Mountains, above Kingston, owned by Chris Blackwell and run by his Island Outpost company. It is a small cottage hotel with a spa, a restaurant and bar, and views from the mountains down to the sea.
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | New Castle Road, St. Andrew, in the Blue Mountains above Kingston |
| Owner | Chris Blackwell, who founded Island Records, Palm Pictures and Island Outpost |
| Style | Georgian-style cottages, studio suites and a larger hillside house |
| Facilities | Restaurant and bar, the Field Spa, infinity pool, gardens |
| Rates | Not published as a base rate; the hotel runs seasonal offers, with a 10% service charge and 10% tax extra |
Where is Strawberry Hill?
The property sits high in the Blue Mountains, above Kingston. It is a peaceful, stylish mountainside retreat for anyone with a busy life who needs to recharge. The infinity pool offers views across the mountains toward the sea.
What is the history of the property?
The property was named by its former owner Horace Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford, who was granted the Blue Mountain land in 1780 and found its elevation ideal for growing strawberries. Chris Blackwell bought it from the Muffett family in 1972. Reportedly he first used it as a salon for friends, and it became the first Island Outpost hotel in 1994. Bob Marley and Admiral Lord Nelson are among the famous names linked to the property.
What are the rooms like?
The hotel is intimate and private, reportedly with just 12 cottages across more than 26 acres. Reportedly, the Georgian style cottages range from studio suites with canopied four-poster beds to a four-bedroom, two-story house built into the hillside. The look is relaxed rather than corporate, a trait shared by Island Outpost properties. The hotel also has a spa, a breezy restaurant and bar, lush gardens and plenty of places to relax.
What does it cost?
The hotel’s website does not show a base nightly rate. Its current offers include 30% off accommodation on a Mountain Retreat package and a stay-three-pay-for-two deal with daily breakfast, valid for travel through December 19, 2026 and from January 3 to December 19, 2027. A 10% service charge, 10% government tax and $1 per room per night accommodation tax come on top. Book through the hotel for exact prices.
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FAQ
Where is Strawberry Hill?
It is in Jamaica’s Blue Mountains, on New Castle Road in St. Andrew, above Kingston.
Who owns Strawberry Hill?
Chris Blackwell owns it. He founded Island Records, Palm Pictures and Island Outpost, which runs his boutique hotels.
How did Strawberry Hill get its name?
Its former owner Horace Walpole found the elevation ideal for growing strawberries and named the property Strawberry Hill.
Does Strawberry Hill have a spa?
Yes, the hotel has the Field Spa, as well as a restaurant and bar.
How much does it cost to stay?
The hotel does not publish a base rate. It runs seasonal offers, with a 10% service charge and 10% tax added.
Last updated: October 2026.
