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Zimbali Culinary Retreat

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Consider a stay at Zimbali Culinary Retreat and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the ecotours and hiking/biking at this bed & breakfast. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a body wrap. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Zimbali Cooking Studio, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a hair salon and a library.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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  • Mountain view
  • 278 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Mountain Suite I)

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  • Mountain view
  • 306 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mountain Suite II)

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  • Mountain view
  • 306 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Sweet Blue) | Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Sweet Blue)

  • Mountain view
  • 306 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

Cottage (Sweet Love)

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Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 278 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room Single Use, 2 Bedrooms (Mountain Villa) | Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

Double Room Single Use, 2 Bedrooms (Mountain Villa)

  • Mountain view
  • 371 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Little London, Zimbali Culinary Retreat is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seven Mile Beach and Negril Cliffs. Traveling with kids? Consider Hope Botanical Garden and Zoo and Barney's Botanical Garden Jamaica. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, fishing, and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Little London travel guide
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Canaan Mountain, Westmoreland, Little London

What's nearby

  • A beach with a horse ride service, palm trees, and beachside buildings.
    Seven Mile Beach
    39 min drive - 25.6 km
  • A colorful boat on calm water near a sandy beach with a distant cityscape.
    Bloody Bay Beach
    45 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Jamaica Giants Sculpture Park & Art Gallery
    10 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Negril Hills Golf Club
    33 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Negril Cliffs
    43 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

  • Sir Donald Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ)
    93 min drive

About this property

Zimbali Culinary Retreat

  • Family-friendly bed & breakfast by the river
  • Take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at Zimbali Culinary Retreat. Adventurous travelers may like the ecotours and hiking/biking at this bed & breakfast. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a body wrap. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Zimbali Cooking Studio, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a hair salon and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a porter/bellhop
    • Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Zimbali Culinary Retreat feature perks such as furnished balconies, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Highchairs, children's books, and musical instruments
    • Reusable coffee/tea filters and LED light bulbs
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Art supplies, free extra beds, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: JMD 1,500 for adults and JMD 1,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for a fee of JMD 15,001; reservation required

Restaurants on site

  • Reggae Bar
  • Zimbali Cooking Studio

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Children's pool
  • Cooking classes
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Fenced pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Musical instrument
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JMD 1500 for adults and JMD 1000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: JMD 15000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Hosted evening meal: JMD 15001

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access

Frequently asked questions

Does Zimbali Culinary Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Zimbali Culinary Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zimbali Culinary Retreat?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Zimbali Culinary Retreat?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Zimbali Culinary Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of JMD 15000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Zimbali Culinary Retreat located?

This family-friendly Little London bed & breakfast is located on a river, 3 mi (4.9 km) from Jamaica Giants Sculpture Park & Art Gallery, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Hope Botanical Garden and Zoo and Half Moon Beach. Royal Palm Reserve and Blue Hole Mineral Springs are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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