I spent 3 days with a friend and my teenage son at this hotel back in January. I don't believe the price was value for money. The room was nice with a double and single bed. The TV channels wasn't working when we arrived, so we had to contact reception who sent someone over to look at it, in the end they managed to sort out the aerial. Even though 3 of us was booked in the room we only had two towels. The room was equipped with mosquito nets at the windows and the doors leading to the balcony, however we didn't realised they were big holes in the nets, so the mosquitos could still get in. By the time we noticed it was too late as I was bitten really bad on my legs and had to go chemist for treatment. The breadfast was a joke, we had a tiny tiny dumplin, muffin and eggs that looked like it was cooked in the microwave. We wasn't impressed with breakfast, but I guess thats what you get for complementary!

The two best things about this hotel is the amazing view and the great super attentive and friendly staff.

The rooms are comfortable but in sore need of renovating.

We had dinner which was good and breakfast which was also good. My main criticism though is that they served instant coffee with the Jamaican breakfast. Nowadays this just wont do. Buy a $20 coffee machine and it would be a lot better.

This hotel could easily charge double or even triple if the rooms were renovated.

I booked at this hotel for a weekend in October 17 to 19.
I called the hotel on October 11 and asked if I could cancel, I was told if no one booked the villa I would be liable for a charge of one night.
I called and spoke with a Ms. Holgate the owner/ manager and she said I would be notified if there no one had booked , I requested that I be contacted in the event that the villa was still available and would make the trip..
I called again and was told that they had a booking for the villa and that I would not be liable for the charge of one night by the reservation clerk Sonita. I noticed that my credit card was charged for the villa and a request was made to the hotel to have this refunded.
I was provided with a cancellation number by the clerk.
This was not done even with the villa being rented to someone else.

Be careful this hotel should not be given your credit card number.

Driving up the hill (1 mile) to Fern Hill feels like coming home. I last stayed here in 2003 and it is exactly as I remembered it then., The same breathtaking view, the same friendly service, the same large comfortable rooms.

We arrived just before sunset, in time to check in and change before drinks and dinner looking out over what must be one of the most beautiful views in Jamaica. This cannot be overstated - the view from the bar, restaurant, suites, regular rooms - any way you look you get eye candy. Mountains to one side, sea to another.

We had an upper level suite which was more than enough space - they have a large bedroom area open to a large living room area and big patio/balcony with (of course) amazing views. There are 3 swimming pools and the upper one has (again) an incredible view.

All meals we had were good and reasonably priced. Frenchmans Cove beach is across the main road and is the most beautiful beach I've been to in Jamaica - the river flowing itno the sea there seals the deal for me. San San and Boston Beaches are also close by, Long Bay not far, Port Antonio not far.

You do want a car here, I think. We used ours to go up and down that hill and around town a lot. Private taxis would work too, but walking that mile to the hotel, especially up, would be pretty hot, I think. But i wouldn't trade that walk for the view and breeze up there for anything.

Rooms are still a bit dated in decor but ours was spotless, no bugs, everything worked, good water pressure, comfy beds. Actually our AC remote had an issue but it was promptly fixed (while we ate dinner), so no complaints. Everyone from the front desk to the wait staff to the groundskeepers to the handyman were friendly and helpful.

For $100ish a night, this is a great deal in Portland. Even if you don't stay here, go up and have drinks or dinner and at least check out the view.

I'll definitely stay here again.