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Zimbali Culinary Retreat

3.0 star property
Mountain B&B in Little London with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
Interior entrance
Aerial view
Mountain view
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is S$140
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 January 2025

Room options

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Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Sweet Blue)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
  • 306 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mountain Suite II)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
  • 306 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Single Bed

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Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room Single Use, 2 Bedrooms (Mountain Villa)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 371 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Mountain Suite I)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 306 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Cottage (Sweet Love)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 278 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Mountain Cottage)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 278.0 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Canaan Mountain, Westmoreland, Little London

What's nearby

  • Bloody Bay - 31 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Kool Runnings Water Park - 33 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Bloody Bay Beach - 43 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Seven Mile Beach - 48 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Hedonism II - 48 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.) - 93 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

About this property

Zimbali Culinary Retreat

When visiting Little London, Zimbali Culinary Retreat is a great choice to consider. You can indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps or manicures and pedicures, and grab a bite to eat at Zimbali Cooking Studio, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a children's pool are other features.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Musical instruments
  • Pool gate
  • Stair gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • 24-hour pool access

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Tempur-Pedic mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • High chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages and facials.

Dining

Zimbali Cooking Studio – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Reggae Bar – On-site bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JMD 1400 for adults and JMD 1000 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of JMD 14500 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 6)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool open 24 hours

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Zimbali Retreats B&B Negril
Zimbali Retreats B&B
Zimbali Retreats Negril
Zimbali Retreats B&B Little London
Zimbali Retreats Little London
Zimbali Culinary Retreat B&B Little London
Zimbali Culinary Retreat B&B
Zimbali Culinary Retreat Little London
Zimbali Culinary Retreat Litt
Zimbali Culinary Retreat Little London
Zimbali Culinary Retreat Bed & breakfast
Zimbali Culinary Retreat Bed & breakfast Little London

Frequently asked questions

Does Zimbali Culinary Retreat offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Zimbali Culinary Retreat does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Zimbali Culinary Retreat?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.
Are pets allowed at Zimbali Culinary Retreat?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Zimbali Culinary Retreat?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Zimbali Culinary Retreat?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is JMD 14500 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Zimbali Culinary Retreat?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Zimbali Culinary Retreat and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the bed & breakfast's other amenities, which include spa services and a picnic area. Zimbali Culinary Retreat also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Zimbali Culinary Retreat?
Yes, Zimbali Cooking Studio offers international cuisine.
Does Zimbali Culinary Retreat have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.
What's the area around Zimbali Culinary Retreat like?
Zimbali Culinary Retreat is located by the river. Popular attractions include Seven Mile Beach, which is 48 minutes away by car.

Zimbali Culinary Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent retreat outside Negril
We loved our stay at Zimbali! It was relaxing and fun - we did the dinner show and Rasta tour, both highlights of our trip. Very accommodating for our son's food allergies. Only drawbacks were that the air conditioner did not work well in our room and dinner was served very early when not doing the cooking show (like 4:45pm). But overall, absolutely fantastic and we are already dreaming of going back for another stay!
Suzanne, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An amazing experience! Serene escape to fully relax and enjoy the peacefulness in a safe and extremely beautiful location! I will definitely return and you’re really missing out if you’ve never gone for a culinary experience or brief stay!
Debbie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Kathryn, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An amazing experience
I had an amazing stay. I did not know what to expected considering that the road to the hotel was a little bumpy but at the end of that road was a delightful oasis nestled in lush green forested landscape with various fruit trees. The staff were welcoming and tended to our every need and food preference.
Errol, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Shannon, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

We booked Zimbali because we love nature, and wanted to do the retreat experience they offer. The property is beautiful, and filled with nature. We had researched the property for quite some time so knew alot about it, but not from the owners personally. We did the farm to table 5 course meal, and the rasta tour. Both were amazing. Natalie (a staff member there) was wonderful as well as the other staff members. The issue we had was with the owners. Mark for the most part was welcoming and assisted us with getting a cab into town. His wife/co owner Alesia was rude. She never acknowledged us when we got there. Anytime we asked her a question she was dismissive, had a rude tone and made it seem like we were intruding on her space by talking. The first night, she shut all the lights off around us while we were sitting there (it was 8pm). The second night, she told us we were being too loud and would wake her kids with the gate (that is at the retreat) and by playing music/talking. We were not loud AT ALL, but you can hear the neighbors sneeze at this place it’s so quiet. Lastly, we asked for the 420 package from her and she said “no, stores closed.” although the items were in her room and there’s no store hours. After that, we chose not to engage with her. Had to shorten due to Expedia's character limits. Blessings.
April, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely welcoming property, the healthy breakfasts are the best! I highly recommend!
Katrine, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tranquil Culinary Paradise in the Mountains Great food. Beautiful happy people that seem more like long-term friends. It’s a comfortable peaceful environment encouraging relaxation. We were impressed with the attention to details. The hammock on our room’s porch was my favorite spot. No TVs (WiFi is available) ZIMBALI'S CULINARY RETREAT offers the opportunity to disconnect as much or as little as needed. One of the unexpected benefits was the quality of sleep we experienced—undoubtedly the best in months, as verified by my sleep app. My advice: Don’t miss The Culinary Cooking show. The farm fresh food is authentic. It is delicious. The five course meal is uniquely prepared and presented in a way that pleases all senses. We also gained some valuable knowledge of plant based farm to fork eating and the African drummers added a wonderful rhythm to the whole experience. We are already looking forward to future visits. This one checked all the boxes for us.
Peggy, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Zimbali is an oasis for peace and calm. We opted to take our infant on his first trip here instead of the original idea of an all-inclusive resort. We made the right decision since we were able to relax and soak in the nature around us. The family who runs the property are warm and welcoming and they engaged with us family-to-family. I would recommend this place to anyone for the food and local beauty.
Benjamin, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice stay. We vacationed here for 2 nights to try something different from the constant all inclusives. And it was definitely worth it. Located up it the hills of little London, definitely not an easy drive, but a very rewarding experience. There is wifi available, no TV, a pool and private site/villas for each room. We stayed in the mountain cottage and there was enough space for more than 2 people. Ample closet space and, kitchenette located in room. Patio was large and you are able to pick starfruit from the deck. The true high light of this stay is the 5-course dinner cooking show. Chef Alessia really outdid herself. Breakfast in the morning and lunch in the evening was also great. The food is farm grown and it tastes amazing. They use no added salts or flavors, just natural tastes and it was delicious. She makes it all from scratch. Overall, a really enjoyable stay if you want something more authentic! Would definitely visit again.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a long overdue review. This was our second time at Zimbali. The first time we went for the cooking show, this time we stayed for three nights. Its hard to put into words the beauty of this place. As someone who is normally go go go, this is just what I needed. Marks daily meals were amazing and the long days just relaxing at the pool were just what we needed to unwind and rejuvenate. I have never slept so good in my life. The sounds of the mountains were a welcome change for the sounds of the city than I am use to. We can't wait to come back in April and introduce this amazing experience to two more friends that will be visiting Jamaica for the first time. See you in April.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

If you need to get away and be with nature. Even if you dont stay. You have to book the Zimbali Culinary Show.
Kamala, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was an amazing retreat! Not for everyone but is needed by all! Peaceful and Restful! Great healthy fresh food! Loved every moment
Michael, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Cherose, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Budget, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Joelle, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Aneta, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

If you want to feel the Jamaican hospitality, relaxation and the best food you have ever had.You have to go!If you love ,respect nature and animals,You have to go!Mark has the answers for your escapes,his wife that is the Chef with her kitchen team cooks the most delicious food with products straight from there farm.The housekeeping ladies so kind and caring.The kitchen boys also.And my special friends Bruna, Peppers,whity and there gang.I stayed 11 days with my husband and maybe i forget someone.Guys thanks a lot for everything!!!!!! Bless and Love Liza & Bill from Greece
Anna Eliza, 11-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

There are not enough stars to give Zimbali. More than just hotel or retreat...Zimbali is an OASIS. Family run by a group of beautiful individuals who live on the gorgeous property with their children. The retreat is on expansive land that is full of marvelous fruit trees, plants and various crops. The head chef boss lady in charge Alicia and her husband Mark are the best hosts ever. Alicia and her chefs make you 3 meals a day with ingredients from their expansive garden. You must book the cooking show, the most affordable 5 course meal I've ever seen...and incredibly delicious. I stayed for a few nights and found myself nearly teary eyed when I had to go. I'm still in Jamaica and will be returning to Zimbali next week to bring a friend for dinner and a farm tour. Anything you need...transportation, snacks, a drink, herbal refreshments, nature lessons and suggestions...Zimbali has you covered. Their beautiful location is in the middle of the jungle and waking up every morning there felt like such a gift. The hammock on the balcony is perfect...you'll spend many hours there. The pool is also a perfect likkle vibe. The entire staff at Zimbali are so incredibly funny and kind, and it's so beautiful to see them all working together...more than just "employees" they are family. And after staying there for a few days...they made me feel like family too. I will be making Zimbali a mandatory stop on all my Jamaican vacations!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Charming Jamaican retreat
Charming place to stay for a night or two off the beaten track. Part of the fun was driving there. Mark and Lisa were excellent hosts along with all their team. Food was fantastic!
Kerry, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Tina, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a place in which a person goes to relax and recharge, while being surrounded by nature. The owners live on the property, which is a farm to table, eco-friendly resort. The grounds are amazingly beautiful, it is safe, and the staff are incredible. The food is clean and makes your body feel good. The fresh fruit juices are especially delicious.
Gary Ashley Hodson, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

All my boxes, both big and small, were checked by Zimbala. The hospitality was way beyond expected from the moment we stepped out of the car. The food was to die for - the flavors made all my tastebuds dance. Amazing and entertaining chefs for Food Show. Room was rustic, clean and comfortable. The small stuff that is extremely important to me good A/C, excellent hot water and water pressure in shower, excellent reluable wifi cover on property, good coffee in room. The 1.5 mile to property after getting off the main was take a little maneuvering, but will be apart of the adventure. A day trip to Negril's 7 miles is about 30 minutes. My experience was awesome. This is a must do.
Deseria, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Anna, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Starting poing
Great start to our wonderful trip in Jamaica, a great place to truly unwind.
Crystal, 3-night family trip
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