Great River House

Overview

• 5-bedroom, 5 full en-suite baths, 2 half baths, 7,500-square-foot private villa on 5 acres
• Excellent gated neighborhood of other upscale villas
• Badminton, croquet and bocce ball
• 30 x 60-foot pool (option to heat for a fee of $750)
• Full staff: chef, butler, housekeepers/laundress, gardener
• Farm-to-table fruit, herbs, and avocados are all grown on the property
• Air-conditioned family room with an entertainment center
• Bar and ice maker
• Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access (bring your laptop)
• Cable TV and DVD player in the Club Room on the terrace level
• Outdoor projector for movie nights by the pool
• Sonos wireless audio system
• Netflix, Pandora, and Spotify 
• Child-friendly:  large lawn, swing, books, games, DVDs, kiddie pool area
• 2 cribs, 1 high chair, pack & play, 3 car seats, 2 modern strollers
• Jamaican fire pit for bonfires, story-telling, smores, and marshmallow roasts
• Prepaid gratuities are accepted
• Introducing the NEW Tryall Membership beginning November 01, 2024.
• Complimentary Driver - As part of your minimum 5-night stay, we're pleased to offer complimentary transportation services facilitated by our trusted drivers, Goofy and Michael from Great River House. This includes airport transfers, transportation to The Tryall Club, excursions to both the west and east areas of Montego Bay (covering Tryall in the west and Rose Hall in the east), as well as one full-day excursion beyond these regions (excluding Kingston or Port Antonio).

Great River House is located in a private gated neighborhood of other upscale villas, the entire property is fenced and entered through wrought iron gates, ensuring complete privacy. Grounds include a spacious grassy lawn with badminton and croquet. Fruit trees enhance the manicured lawns. Royal Palms, citrus, and pimento trees are lit each evening.

Locally-crafted mahogany furniture reflects an old Jamaica ambiance, complemented by designer fabrics. Interiors are distinguished by artwork by famous illustrators Arthur Taylor, and George Rodrique, and original botanical and Jamaican watercolors and oils. The large serpentine pool features an infinity waterfall edge, fountain, expansive stone terrace, and divided shallow children's pool.

Candlelight dinners are served in an interior air-conditioned dining room where guests may enjoy a view over the pool and its infinity edge to the sea beyond. Meals may also be served al fresco on the 2,400-square-foot pool terrace. The chef treats guests to fresh fish and grilled lobster, and everyone's favorite, jerk pork and chicken prepared on our jerk drum. Also, farm-to-table fruit, herbs, and avocados are grown on the property.

Accommodations

All five bedrooms have mahogany floors, fine linens, pillow menus, quiet remote control air conditioning, ceiling fans, a wireless audio system, and an Internet signal. Bathrooms feature Kohler fixtures, wall sprays, and rain tile showers. 

East Wing-

Master Bedroom - 400 sq ft
Antique Jamaican 4-poster king-size bed and sliding doors to a private balcony with a Caribbean Sea view. Cable television. 200-square-foot en suite bathroom with walk-in shower, side and overhead water tiles, and marble vanity with his and hers sink basins. Opens to the pool terrace.

West Wing-

Sea View Bedroom
King-size bed; en-suite bathroom with walk-in Turkish tiled shower, rain tiles, and his and hers sink basins. Cable television. Private balcony with a view of the Caribbean Sea and garden. Connecting door to Garden View Bedroom for a parent-child suite. Safe for valuables

Garden View Bedroom
Optional king-size or twin beds; also twin bed sleeper sofa for a child. En suite bathroom with tub/shower combination. Connecting door to Sea View Bedroom for a parent-child suite. Garden view.

Garden View Bedroom
King-size bed; en suite bath with walk-in shower and rain tiles. Writing desk and over-stuffed reading chair. Overlooks garden.

West Wing Lower Level-

Patio Bedroom
Optional king-size or twin beds in a very private bedroom. En-suite bathroom with large walk-in shower with ceiling and wall rain tiles, marble counter with his & hers double sink basins. Writing desk. Opens to a private patio and seating area with a garden view.

Tryall Membership

All guests of Great River House must pay a resort entry fee of US$32 per person per day plus a 15% tax to have access to the resort amenities at the Tryall Club.  Children 13-15 years of age pay a discounted rate of 50% off plus 15% tax and children 12 & under are complimentary.

After paying the Temporary Membership Fee, members may use most Club facilities at no charge with the exception of the tennis shop, ball boys, bar & restaurant, spa, grocery, motorized water sports, nanny services, and golf.  Complimentary amenities include the beach, non-motorized water sports, tennis, the excellent gym, the Hummingbird Kids Club, Great House afternoon tea, the Manager's Cocktail Party, and various special events.

Please note: Tryall Club membership is guaranteed for guests traveling through November 30, 2024.  There may be occasions when some or all the facilities of the hotel may be closed for membership guest services due to a private hotel event. The Tryall Club reserves the right to change or alter its membership packages with no advance notice.