Geejam, A Private Hotel, Port Antonio, Jamaica

Geejam - originally founded by music producer Jon Baker as a recording hideaway that played host to No Doubt, Common, India.Arie, Björk and Gorillaz, among others, Baker has now joined forces with fellow music industry veteran Steve Beaver to metamorphosize Geejam into an insider escape.

The result? A stylish equilibrium between ultra modern technology and the intrinsic grace of Jamaica’s organic island vibe and sensibility.Unsurpassed digital amenities and contemporary feel redefine the traditional Caribbean accommodation. Here, Apple iTV comes standard, as does the lush jungle atmosphere.

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Located on six acres of the lush San San Estate, the property extends from the foothills of the John Crow and Blue Mountain chains to the Caribbean beachfront. A mix of self-contained deluxe cabins, suites and villas, Geejam’s sleek design is fused with a rootsy tropical attitude.

Within immediate proximity is Frenchman’s Cove -- voted by Condé Nast as one of the world’s top five beaches -- and the equally enchanting Blue Lagoon, Geejam sits tall amongst several other stunning beaches. The property borders Drapers, a little known village until Gwen Stefani of No Doubt gave it props at the 2003 Grammy Awards, as a result of the band recording their last album at Geejam.

A ten-minute drive west will find you in the historic town of Port Antonio, the capital town of the parish of Portland, located on the northeast coast of Jamaica and shrouded by the Blue Mountains.

Home to the Errol Flynn marina, it boasts a thriving hub of local culture, with a varied nightlife, including Ska bars, Reggae sound-systems and nightclubs. Also within easy reach are excursions to the cascading Scatter, Reich and Somerset waterfalls -- a day’s rafting being a must at one or more of these extraordinary natural wonders. Hiking and jet skiing are also popular sports in this part of the island.

Accommodations

Sprawling vistas, cloistered tropical niches, breathtaking beachfront and forest hideaways make Geejam a singular high-end resort experience. The sea air, the ocean sun and the balmy Caribbean breeze emote a twenty-four-seven atmosphere of organic elegance, capturing that mystical spirit of the natural high, while preserving the shabby chic vibe that is intrinsic to all Island Outpost properties.

A well-proportioned mix of upscale interiors matched with the intrinsic beauty of the natural environment enlivens the senses. The treated wood decks, palm tree-lined stone paths and groves of avocado, breadfruit, sour sop, cashew nut, plum apple and star fruit trees combine to create a Caribbean Garden of Eden in the womb of a tropical paradise. The centerpiece, which also serves as the foundational structure of the Bushbar, is composed of two three hundred year-old fig trees whose majestic sweep add a sublime scale to the already awesome indigenous landscape.

Amenities

The amenities at Geejam are upscale while maintaining organic standards. Subtle, streamlined patio furnishings, hidden speakers and low-lit walkways imbue an air of forward-thinking chic. The Day Dream canopy deck is the best spot from which to view the waterfall, featured at the center of the property. Fusing sleek design with a rootsy tropical attitude, it also offers one of the best places on the property for luxury lounging.

All rooms throughout the property are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, spa-quality steam rooms and showers, and flawless contemporary design. The Hans Grohe and Philippe Starck line of deluxe bathroom settings, integrated interior design and Barlow Tyrie outdoor furnishings perfectly balance the tropical architecture of the Bushbar, lounges, and outdoor verandas.

The following amenities can be found in each guest room on the property:

• 500 thread-count cotton sheets

• Hard wood floors and custom-made blackout blinds, all of which add to the finely orchestrated palette of ‘über-luxury’ ethos.

• Some of the bathrooms are highlighted by a spa-quality steam-room within the shower.

• A compact digital surround sound system exists in each room, going by the pseudonym of George, which allows you to view Apple iTV (offering an ever-expanding menu of movies to choose from), and play and charge an iPod, all in the comfort of your room.

• On arrival, a cell phone is provided to guests, for use throughout their stay, thereby enabling communication with all the hotel services, other guests and of course, with the outside world.

• Broadband Internet wireless connection is available throughout the property, both indoors and out.

Sanwood

• 3-bedroom private villa

• Private pool & Dining area

• Sun deck & Outdoor lounge

• Wireless Internet

• Lounge with Bose home theater

3 Bedrooms - SW1, SW2, SW3

• Apple iTV home theater

• Minibar

• 24-hour room service

• Ensuite shower

• Private outdoor veranda & lounge

• Ocean view

• Wireless Internet

• 500 thread count linen

Deluxe Cabins : Ska, Mento, Rocksteady

• Ensuite shower

• Steam room - excluding Ska

• Home theater

• Minibar

• 24-hour room service

• Private outdoor veranda & lounge

• Ocean & forest view

• Wireless Internet

• 500 thread count linen

• Private Jacuzzi (Ska only)

Studio Suite : Drum & Bass

• 1 bedroom

• Bath, shower & large steam room

• 1500 sq. ft. private deck & lounge area

• Home theater

• Minibar

• 24-hour room service

• Ocean view

• Wireless Internet

• 500 thread count linen

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• Goldeneye

• Jake's Treasure Beach

• Strawberry Hill

• The Caves, Negril

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