Surrey County, Jamaica hotel rooms at the Independent

"Parking area could be better and the slope needs to be fixed because our vehicle was low and something fell off "

"The views at the property are exceptional. It’s gives a cabin vibe. It’s a great choice if you want to unplug and relax. I went alone and I felt very peaceful. It’s a small property and the only thing to do onsite is really eat, relax and take in the views. I definitely also recommend that you only select this property if you’re driving. There’s nothing in walking distant. Frenchman cove, Reach Falls and blue lagoon is about a 25 mins drive. I did both Frenchman cove and Blue lagoon the same day as they’re 5 mins away from each other. I did Reach Fall separate as it’s the opposite direction. I would definitely stay here again. "

"My only hiccup was calling to confirm my reservation on the day before travelling up the hill - the first staff member was unable to confirm my reservation on the first attempt after I provided name but after calling the central office I was called back and informed that I was actually confirmed but was initially told I wasn't due to me saying I booked a suite vs a cottage, providing my name or confirmation number was not sufficient it seems. Upon arrival, everything about the property was excellent - great food, environment and service."

"Great scenery and powerful vibes. The staff was very helpful and supportive."

"The view from the property overlooking the sea was beautiful and phenomenal. The room space was sufficient and clean. What I didn’t like was the fact that to get there, the drive up to the house was very steep and if you don’t know how to handle the drive, it’s problematic. The second thing I didn’t like was that while the property boasted about having a pool, it was only when me and my family arrived we were informed that the pool wasn’t working due to not filtering properly. It would have been nice to know this beforehand to plan our entertainment properly. Up in the hills is very dark and the first night for us was a bit scary because there was no outside lights initially turned on, it was only after we contacted the owner that lights were turned on, which made me feel a lot safer. Thirdly, I understand the owner lives there and that’s fine, what I didn’t like was the fact that the clothes line was in almost direct view outside my door. It felt a little tacky to see clothing, including undergarments hanging there. While I do love the view from the property, I honestly wouldn’t stay there again. "

"The owners were attentive to our needs and provided us with authentic Jamaican meals, referrals to local sights, and history and current events of Jamaica. We felt like we were visiting relatives."

"My dad and I went to sky's villa for an event and we were wonderfully surprised by the beauty and amenities of the property. The design of the common areas was lively and the rooms' decor were lovely. We were also pleasantly surprised when the "continental" breakfast turned out to be a full jamaican breakfast. Big up Sky's!! I would definitely book again if I'm going to be in the area. "

"To stay in this traditional boardhouse evoked memories of childhood growing up in Jamaica. Jay’s team of people couldn’t have been more pleasant and went out of their way to look after us. A short but very sweet visit to the Blue Mountains!"

"Everything matched the photos that are shown on the website, the property was just a little bit too antiquated for my liking/for the pricing. "