Best Hotel Rooms in Jamaica

After sleeping at 40 hotels (and counting) across the island of Jamaica, we can confidently say that these are the most comfortable, most beautiful, most distinctly relaxing rooms in the country.

Geejam

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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.

Round Hill Hotel & Villas

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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.

The Caves

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The Caves Rating: 4.5 Pearls

Location: Negril, Jamaica

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.

The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica

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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.

Sunset at the Palms

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Sunset at the Palms Rating: 3.5 Pearls

Location: Negril, Jamaica

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.

Sandals Royal Plantation

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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.

Jamaica Inn

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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.

Half Moon

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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.

Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort And Spa

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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.

Rose Hall Resort and Spa, a Hilton Resort

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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.

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