Port Antonio – Jamaica’s Secret Eden
Port Antonio: Jamaica’s enchanting, untouched, island hideaway.
Hotel Mockingbird Hill is nestled in 7½ acres of lush, tropical gardens 200 metres above sea level just outside Port Antonio on Jamaica’s north eastern coast, the island’s lush, untouched and enchanting island hideaway that provides a perfect combination of relaxation, romance, discovery, adventure and eco-tourism.
The timeless tranquil charm of Jamaica’s Port Antonio or ‘Porty’ has made it a favourite holiday spot for celebs since Errol Flynn first washed up off the nearby Navy Island in a storm. He said “Port Antonio is more beautiful than any woman I’ve ever known”. In the 1960s Port Antonio attracted the jet set and today stars including Shakira, Tom Cruise, Harrison Ford and Katy Perry still flock to Port Antonio, Jamaica’s secret Eden.
Hotel Mockingbird Hill’s hilltop location affords stunning panoramic vistas of Jamaica’s Blue Mountains, whilst overlooking the quaint town of Port Antonio and her beautiful natural double harbour, described as being ‘the most exquisite port on earth’, spectacular by day and romantic by night, and the Caribbean Sea. The hotel’s elevated location ensures that you can enjoy gentle cooling breezes, a welcome alternative to resort air-conditioning and the peace and quiet that being a few kilometres outside of the main town brings. This casual, eco-chic hideaway, is just a 5 minute drive away from Jamaica’s most beautiful and romantic beach, Frenchman’s Cove and we offer you a complimentary shuttle there and back.
Best Place for Bird Watching in Port Antonio
Hotel Mockingbird Hill’s bio-diverse gardens attract 22 of Jamaica’s 28 endemic birds along with many other West Indian and North American species and is listed in ‘Birds of the West Indies’ as one of the best places for bird-watching in Jamaica.
Beaches, Waterfalls & Coffee Plantations in Jamaica’s North East
The hotel offers a free 5-minute shuttle down to the close-by white sandy beaches of Frenchman’s Cove, one of Jamaica’s prettiest coves, where you can you can enjoy the luxury of secluded dips in both a fresh water stream and the Caribbean Sea.
A short drive away is the rainforest clad ‘Reich Falls’ a series of limestone cascades with jade pools deep enough for diving, one of Jamaica’s most beautiful waterfalls. Hiking is recommended in the nearby Blue Mountains through coffee plantations and friendly rural hamlets all offering the experience & tastes of real Jamaica.
A Holiday to Escape and Unwind
Relaxation is the order of the day and the untouched beauty that surrounds you provides the perfect background to escape and unwind. Come to this natural paradise for an unique vacation experience and revel in Jamaica’s captivating and diverse landscapes and scenery and discover the island’s exceptional biodiversity. There are a range of activities for you to enjoy: bird watching, hiking, cycling, snorkelling, diving or you can just laze in your hammock and watch emerald green hummingbirds dart from flower to flower.
