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Zimbali Culinary Retreat

3.0 star property
Comfortable bed & breakfast with spa services and children's pool

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Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Double Room Single Use, 2 Bedrooms (Mountain Villa) | Mountain view
Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mountain Suite II)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Double Room Single Use, 2 Bedrooms (Mountain Villa) | Bathroom
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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Explore the area

Map
Canaan Mountain, Westmoreland, Little London
  • Popular LocationKool Runnings Water Park33 min drive
  • Popular LocationSeven Mile Beach44 min drive
  • Popular LocationHedonism II48 min drive
  • AirportMontego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.)93 min drive

Room options

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Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Sweet Blue)

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Sweet Blue)

Highlights

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

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Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mountain Suite II)

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mountain Suite II)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Double Room Single Use, 2 Bedrooms (Mountain Villa)

Double Room Single Use, 2 Bedrooms (Mountain Villa)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Mountain Suite I)

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Mountain Suite I)

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Mountain Suite I)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Tempur-Pedic bed
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)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Mountain Cottage)

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Mountain Cottage)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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About the area

Little London

A family-friendly stay in Little London awaits you at Zimbali Culinary Retreat. You'll be 24.4 km (15.1 mi) from Seven Mile Beach. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Zimbali Cooking Studio, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reggae Bar is the bed & breakfast's own bar. Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions in proximity to this 3-property class Little London B&B include Hedonism II and Negril Cliffs.
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What's nearby

  • Bloody Bay - 31 min drive
  • Kool Runnings Water Park - 33 min drive
  • Bloody Bay Beach - 43 min drive
  • Seven Mile Beach - 44 min drive
  • Hedonism II - 48 min drive

Getting around

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

About this property

Zimbali Culinary Retreat

Comfortable bed & breakfast with spa services and children's pool
Zimbali Culinary Retreat offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Zimbali Culinary Retreat. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Little London bed & breakfast.

  • 1 floor
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Zimbali Culinary Retreat offers 7 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature Tempur-Pedic mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Little London bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: JMD 1,400 for adults and JMD 1,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Reggae Bar
  • Zimbali Cooking Studio

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Fenced pool
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Musical instrument
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Floor

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately JMD 1400 for adults and from JMD 1000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: JMD 14500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Zimbali Culinary Retreat?

Zimbali Culinary Retreat offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Zimbali Culinary Retreat?

Yep, Zimbali Culinary Retreat has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Zimbali Culinary Retreat?

The closest beach to Zimbali Culinary Retreat is Seven Mile Beach (11.6 km).

Is there a spa on site at Zimbali Culinary Retreat?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Zimbali Culinary Retreat have a pool?

Zimbali Culinary Retreat has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 24 hours.

What makes Zimbali Culinary Retreat a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Zimbali Culinary Retreat.

Is Zimbali Culinary Retreat family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Zimbali Culinary Retreat is a hit with families.

Does Zimbali Culinary Retreat serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Zimbali Culinary Retreat?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Zimbali Culinary Retreat?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Zimbali Culinary Retreat?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Zimbali Culinary Retreat?

No, pets are not allowed.

Zimbali Culinary Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Katrine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcoming property, the healthy breakfasts are the best! I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Kamala, PEMBROKE PINES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you need to get away and be with nature. Even if you dont stay. You have to book the Zimbali Culinary Show.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing retreat! Not for everyone but is needed by all! Peaceful and Restful! Great healthy fresh food! Loved every moment
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Cherose

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Budget

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023