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Geejam Rating: 4.5 Pearls
The Geejam's five, extremely private cabins all have astounding terraces sheltered by dense forest. On the queen-size bed, there's a feather duvet, pillow-top mattress, and 500-count linens. Bathrooms either have steam-showers, standing tubs, or a private, four-person outdoor Jacuzzi (and that comes with the cheapest room). Plus, all rooms include techy comforts like 42-inch flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, DVD players (with an extensive, free lending library), and Apple TVs pre-programmed with eclectic island tunes and cult movies.
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Round Hill Hotel & Villas Rating: 4.5 Pearls
The pristine-white rooms designed by Ralph Lauren are gorgeous -- there are four-poster beds swathed in snow-white linens, deep soaking tubs and stand-up shower stalls with stones neatly arranged at the drain, and a back wall that opens to a large, wood-planked balcony built into the cliff's edge and overlooking the ocean in all rooms. There are no in-room TVs or radios, so be sure to bring a book.
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The Caves Rating: 4.5 Pearls
The Caves' 11 unique, "shabby-chic" cottages -- each with either 1-or 2-bedroom suites -- are far larger and quirkier than your typical hotel rooms, many of which feature original handicrafts and outdoor showers. Stained-glass windows, colorful lanterns, and extremely comfortable pillow-top queen mattresses are standard -- TVs are not. Owned by music impresario Chris Blackwell, the rooms do come with an extensive, island-inspired music collection, and a CD player and iPod dock.
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The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica Rating: 4.5 Pearls
These sea-toned rooms have a powerful, hard-wired Internet connection, 42-inch flat-screen, satellite-equipped TVs, and a large, private balcony. The lavish marble bathroom has two sinks, a full tub, an enclosed shower stall and a separate toilet stall with an extra phone handy. As for the bed -- six pillows made of down, stuffed cotton, and hypoallergenic foam, a feather duvet, high-count sheets, and a firm, pillow-top mattress.
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Sunset at the Palms Rating: 3.5 Pearls
Most rooms are set in a series of stilted bungalows that rise above the lush property -- this is no ordinary all-inclusive hotel. King-size beds have quilted cotton bedspreads and silk throw pillows. Broad balconies have plush daybeds. Modern bathrooms feature slate showers, each with five different shower heads, and fantastic resort-made toiletries, like coconut and molasses soap, cucumber and aloe after-sun balm, citrus body wash and shampoo, and lager-and-lime conditioner.
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Sandals Royal Plantation Rating: 4.5 Pearls
All rooms come with an excellent, four-post canopy beds -- down comforters, down/cotton pillows, and thick mattress pads. Special "pillow menus" include upgrades like memory foam, five-foot body pillows, water-filled pillows. In the closet, there are Chadsworth and Haig bathrobes and slippers alongside an electronic safe (a rare find in Jamaica). All rooms have an extensive -- and free -- mini bar that includes full bottles of Appleton rum, Skyy vodka, and champagne.
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Jamaica Inn Rating: 4.0 Pearls
Guestrooms have three true walls, with a 4th wall made of screen-less, heavy wooden shutters opening onto either a broad, second-floor balcony, or an oversize ground-floor terrace furnished with desks, rocking chairs, plush canvas couches, and tables for in-room dining. Newly renovated bathrooms have marble countertops, dark cherry wood vanities and deep soaking tubs.
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Half Moon Rating: 4.5 Pearls
Comprised of elegant suites and private cottages, and the massive rooms at the Half Moon features tiled floors, ceiling fans, sitting areas, and comfortable king-size beds framed in mahogany. Spacious marble bathrooms often have slate showers, deep soaking tubs, his-and-hers sinks, and bidets.
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Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort And Spa Rating: 3.5 Pearls
Junior Suites -- the standard room -- are huge, with king-size mahogany bed frames and space for a sitting area with 2 chairs, a comfy daybed, and a coffee table. The marble-tiled bathroom has both a Jacuzzi tub and standing marble shower.
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Rose Hall Resort and Spa, a Hilton Resort Rating: 4.0 Pearls
Pristine, all-white rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows and a terrace overlooking the golf course. Top-quality beds with real down comforters, iPod docks, Zenith flat-screen TVs, multiple outlets for both American and British travelers, and exceptional Clear toiletries make these Hilton rooms a cut-above the rest.













