High Hope Estate is classy but not stuffy, laid-back but sophisticated and a unique hill top experience in Jamaica. The breezes off the ocean caress and cool you. The view into St. Ann's Bay and the surrounding area are stunning. But the real beauty lies in the well-manicured gardens, the lovely flowers by the pool, the wonderfully designed main-house overlooking... more

My wife and I were looking for a vacation location that provided beauty,escape from the hustle-bustle world, and pampering. High Hope provided all that and more. The splendid staff made us feel so comfortable as well as attending to our requests. The food was truely remarkable. Virtually anything you might want would be provided. The grounds were so serene and... more

A friend of ours based in Jamaica highly recommended High Hopes to my husband and i, and the reality was even better than we were led to believe. From the moment of our arrival, we were made to feel very welcome by the owner, Ludo, and immediately at home courtesy of the the four legged welcoming team. (Girlfriend got most... more

High Hope was built in the 1960's by a somewhat eccentric American heiress in the style of a grand Italian villa, and is surrounded by acres of lush botanical gardens with panoramic views of St Ann's Bay. Errol Flynn, Ian Fleming and Noel Coward were regular visitors, and the estate exudes the elegance, glamour and style of that period. The... more

A terrific experience! We were looking for a quiet place to decompress after spending a hectic week in Kingston. The web site looked very good, but as good as it was, it did not do justice to the place. We were astonished by the quality of accommodations, the beautiful buildings and grounds, and the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff.... more

We stayed at High Hope Estate for one night only, but in retrospect, we wish we stayed longer. We actually got upgraded to a nicer room. The property is absolutely gorgeous with wonderful views and the owners & staff are incredibly welcoming and helpful. Richie surprised us with a very secluded and romantic candle lit dinner for us. We're already... more

High Hope Estate has it all - wonderful views, great food, comfortable rooms, lovely gardens, a nice pool, superb service and friendly, gracious hosts. Ludo and Dennis make you feel like an old friend of the family come to stay at their fine country home. It's a welcome antithesis to the beachfront mega-resorts. I highly recommend dining at High Hope... more

During a recent trip to Ocho Rios we stayed at High Hope during our last days in Jamaica. We stayed at another hotel for the first part of our visit and decided to try something new during our stay. We booked High Hope based on the reviews at Trip Advisor, so we were at the mercy of previous reviewers opinions.... more

during my 11 days trip along the north-east coast of the island, and kingston, i spent 2 full days here in st-ann's bay, although i was only planning to stay over night. the town is small and has little to offer, but the people are all genuine, and that is a relief coming from montego bay, via falmouth. and there... more