Hotel Mocking Bird Hill gives you a chance to enjoy all of Jamaica?s ethereal pleasures on 6.5 acres. The hotel?s eco-friendly philosophy compliments the natural surroundings.

The secluded nature of the area is the attraction. The hotel-on-a-hilltop is just ten minutes away from Port Antonio?s coast. You will keep coming back to Port Antonio just to soak in all its beauty?an area known for its stunning, unspoiled vistas and verdant landscape. Ease into the everyday life of the local village while taking part in all the activities available.

It is so easy to make a great start to the day with guided hiking trips to secluded waterfalls and lagoons. Wind through the Blue Mountains on a bike. Every now and again, stop along the way to view birds and breathe in the fresh mountain air. Then, drift back towards the aqua blue sea for an afternoon of bamboo rafting down the Rio Grande River. If you would rather be in the water, scuba diving or snorkeling are the way to go.

Absorb the insights and historical information on Jamaican arts and culture shared by the hotel?s staff. Port Antonio?s lush landscapes yield fruits and other edible vegetation that are incorporated into the local cuisine. You will savor all Jamaica has to offer you.

Large and airy, Hotel Mocking Bird Hill?s rooms remain cool because of the white tiles and ocean winds in the summer. In the winter months, snuggle underneath the blankets provided to keep you warm from those chilly nights. All rooms have a private bath. Melt into the crafted, bamboo furniture or rock away your cares in the hammock. The traditional Caribbean style rooms have either a balcony or a patio with great vistas to loose yourself in imagination.

In this region of Jamaica, local color is like an artist's palette: secluded blue lagoons and streaming waterfalls, golden sunsets, green palm trees and sandy shores. You will paint your own canvas of things to do each and every day. Learn about local artists displayed along the halls of the hotel. Visit villages nearby and be a part of everyday local life.

Port Antonio with its lush landscapes, gives the outdoor enthusiast all the heart desires. Take your time. There is birdwatching in the mountains or guided trail hikes that will keep your journal full of fascinating entries. For those who can not keep out of the water, bamboo rafting, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming and sport fishing are all options.

Explore beyond the hotel. Moving out and about is a part of the journey. Take a drive to Frenchman?s Cove, a secluded beach that is just a few minutes away. Or horseback ride on the beaches. The horses are brought right to the hotel entrance! Ready to ride into the sunset!

The hotel?s restaurant, Mille Fleurs, was featured in Gourmet magazine. The terrace view of Port Antonio harbor will take you away?almost to the point of no return. But when your food is brought out, you are quickly snapped back into reality with the first, delectable bite. The restaurant is known for its nouvelle tropical Caribbean culinary preparations. The fresh and innovative menus offer choice over choice including vegetarian dishes. All items such as jams, pasta and all the breads are homemade.

Creativity is in the air. One of the owners, Barbara Walker is an artist. Her paintings and sculptures along with art from other local artists decorate the hallways of Hotel Mockingbird Hill. Wandering around the hotel makes you feel like you are in an art gallery at times.

- Co-owner Barbara Walker is an artist. Many of her sculptures are on exhibit in Gallery Carriacou right on Hotel Mocking Bird Hill?s premises. She offers drawing (pastels/charcoal/ink)and sculpture courses for interested guests wanting to expose their inner Picasso.
- Hotel Mocking Bird Hill supports the local schools with several programs. In fact, some of the local school children have swimming lessons at the hotel.
- Hotel Mocking Bird Hill gives their used office paper to a local company, Nature?s Handmade Paper, who recycles it into beautiful stationary.

--Proximity to nearest major city: The lodge is a 10 minute drive from Port Antonio.

-- How do I get there? You can fly into either Kingston or Montego Bay airports. Kingston, the nearest international airport is about a three hour drive (90 kilometers) along the East Coast Road or through the mountains along the Wag Water River (Junction Rd). You can rent a car, take a taxi or arrange a ride with Hotel Mocking Bird Hill for an additional charge. Montego Bay, located in the northwest of Jamaica is about a five hour drive.

--Fixed departure dates? There are no fixed departure dates.