The south coast district of Treasure Beach is authentically laid back. The folks who live here either fish or farm. And the folks who come here like to chill. The chilliest of the chill spots is Jakes. Vogue calls it “the chicest shack in the Caribbean.” The Evening Standard calls it “officially the coolest place to stay in the world.” But we call it the home of the Calabash International Literary Festival — the greatest little festival in the greatest little district in the greatest little country in the world.

For flights to Jamaica (Montego Bay or Kingston) contact American Airlines. For ground transportation to the festival — and you’ll need it because Treasure Beach is a three-hour drive from either airport — call Jake’s at 876-965-3000. Your best resource for comprehensive information on Jamaica — including the south coast and Treasure Beach — is the 50 year-old Jamaica Tourist Board.



Sunset Resort
Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth
876-965-0143 (phone)
876-965-0555 (fax)
south@cwjamaica.com
www.sunsetresort.com
Seaside hotel, simply furnished; 12 rooms (ocean view; garden view; 2 bdrm suite, 3 bdrm cottage); restaurant, bar, pool, electric fans, telephone, cable TV, A/C; 3 minutes to Jake's; US$80 – 280 per night plus taxes

Treasure Beach Hotel
Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth
876-965-0110
876-965-2544 (fax)
treasurebhotel@cwjamaica.com
www.treasurebeachjamaica.com
Seaside hotel, simply furnished; 36 rooms (20 ocean view; 16 garden view); restaurant, bar, pool, electric fans, telephone, cable TV, A/C; 3 minutes to Jake's; US$77 – 143 per night plus taxes

Invercauld Hotel
Black River, St. Elizabeth
876-965-2750
876-965-2751 (fax)
invercauld@cwjamaica.com
Charming old hotel with modern facilities; 52 rooms (standard, executive, junior suites and deluxe suites); restaurant, bar, pool, electric fans, telephone, cable TV, A/C; 30 minutes to Jake's; US$45 – 70 per night

Waterloo Hotel
Black River, St. Elizabeth
876-965-2278
876-965-2095 (fax)
Historic hotel with a new wing; 22 rooms (16 deluxe and 6 standard); restaurant, bar, pool, electric fans, telephone, cable TV; A/C in deluxe rooms; 30 minutes to Jake's; US$30 – 40 per night

Ashton Hotel
Luana, St. Elizabeth
876-965-2036
Theashton@cwjamaica.com
Old hotel with a beautiful view; 24 rooms (singles, doubles and triples); restaurant, bar, pool, electric fans, telephone, cable TV; A/C in some rooms; 30 minutes to Jake's; US$36 – 56 per night

Golf View Hotel
Mandeville, Manchester
876-962-4471
876-962-4477
876-962-5640 (fax)
gviewrosi@hotmail.com
www.thegolfviewhotel.com
Modern hotel in a mid-size mountain town; 62 rooms (standard, moderate and deluxe; also 1 bdrm & 2 bdrm suites); restaurant, bar, pool, electric fans, telephone, cable, TV, A/C in some rooms; no beach, no radio; 60 minutes to Jake's; US$55 – 80 per night plus taxes

Hotel Commingle
Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland
876-918-1465
Modern hotel in a mid-size coastal town; 16 rooms; restaurant, bar, pool, electric fans, telephone, cable, TV; A/C; no beach, no radio; 60 minutes to Jake's; US$40 – 50 per night

Mandeville Hotel
Mandeville, Manchester
876-962-2138
876-962-0700 (fax)
manhotel@cwjamaica.com
An old hotel in a mid-size mountain town; partially renovated; 29 rooms (22 studios, 6 superior and 1 honeymoon suite); restaurant, bar, pool, electric fans, telephone, cable, TV, A/C in some rooms; no beach, no radio; 60 minutes to Jake's; US$88 – 137.50 per night plus taxes

Astra Hotel
Mandeville, Manchester
876-962-7758
876-962-0700 (fax)
countrystyle@mail.infochan.com
An old hotel in need of renovation in a mid-size mountain town; 15 rooms (5 basic, 4 standard, 5 moderate and 1 penthouse); no restaurant; no telephones; bar, pool, electric fans, and cable TV; 60 minutes to Jake's; US$50 – 110 per night plus taxes