If you love: boutique hotels, small luxury hotels, unforgettable food,
experiencing a destination through its people and culture, then you will love
The Blue House Boutique Bed and Breakfast
in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Celebrating 16 Years of Excellence as TripAdvisor’s #1 Jamaica Bed & Breakfast
Small, personally hosted and deliciously intimate, The Blue House offers a different way to experience Jamaica. Days unfold at your own pace and the Jamaica you discover extends far beyond the typical resort experience.
It is a place to slow down, unwind, connect, explore, eat extraordinarily well and feel a wonderful sense of belonging.
Come as paying guests. Leave feeling like family.
Imagine arriving somewhere new and almost immediately feeling that you belong. Where the welcome is genuine, the conversation comes easily and the people you meet become as memorable as the places you explore.
At The Blue House, that sense of belonging opens the door to something even more special: experiencing Jamaica through its people and culture. And what a culture it is! An extraordinary mix of people, histories, traditions and, of course, food. Divine food!
Daryl is our chef extraordinaire, with a roaring laugh and a gift for storytelling almost as impressive as his cooking. Elise is your host, passionate about Jamaican culture and history, head storyteller, and enthusiastic instigator of adventures beyond the usual tourist trail.
Food is the heart of life at The Blue House
We Don't Do Menus. We Do Memories.
Every meal is a culinary adventure, blending authentic Jamaican flavors, our Chinese-Jamaican heritage, and imaginative international twists inspired by years of global travel.
From fragrant Jamaican curries and fresh local seafood to inventive vegan and vegetarian creations, expect food that wouldn’t be out of place in a fine-dining restaurant, but without all the fuss and starch!
And then there’s the company! Over breakfast and dinner, your hosts Elise and Daryl share stories of Jamaican life, culture, and history. Laughter flows, conversations wander, and guests who arrived as strangers often leave the table as friends.
Come Hungry. Leave with Stories Worth Telling
Slow down. You're in Jamaica, man.
There is something deeply restful about life at The Blue House.
Hummingbirdsjoin you at breakfast, orchids spill through the gardens and the breeze driftsacross the dining balcony. Linger over breakfast. Lounge by the pool. Read under the bouganvillea arbours, Take a nap simply because you can.
There is something healing about slowing down, reconnecting with yourself and having nowhere you need to be.
The Blue House is also home to Bread Basket Ministries Jamaica, the non-profit I founded over 20 years ago. Our guests help us build homes and restore dignity and hope to families in desperate need. Hospitality and community are melded together at The Blue House.
Come experience Jamaica at its most personal .
FOR THE CURIOUS TRAVELER
Questions people ask when planning a Jamaica vacation.
WHAT ARE THE BEST SMALL BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN JAMAICA?
Travelers looking for small boutique hotels in Jamaica are often searching for something more personal than a large resort. The Blue House is actually a boutique bed & breakfast rather than a hotel, but offers many of the things boutique-hotel travelers value: individually styled rooms, personal service, exceptional food, peaceful surroundings and an intimate atmosphere in Ocho Rios.
WHAT ARE SOME FAMILY-FRIENDLY PLACES TO STAY IN JAMAICA?
The Blue House welcomes families who value space, comfort and time together. Families can choose individual rooms or our two-bedroom cottage, while larger and multi-generational families can reserve the entire property. With a pool, gardens, home-cooked meals and plenty to explore around Ocho Rios, both children and adults can experience Jamaica together.
WHERE CAN I STAY IN JAMAICA FOR A PRIVATE GROUP OR MULTI-GENERATIONAL VACATION?
The Blue House can be reserved privately for groups of up to 14 guests, with four rooms in the main house and a separate two-bedroom cottage. It gives families and groups the privacy of a villa together with the meals, personal service and hospitality of a professionally run boutique bed & breakfast.
WHAT CAN I DO IN OCHO RIOS BESIDES DUNN’S RIVER FALLS?
Plenty. Explore the Blue Hole, visit a plantation or botanical garden, go river tubing, spend the day at a local beach, visit a market, eat at a roadside cookshop or fish shack, or venture farther afield to places such as Nine Mile. We can help you combine Ocho Rios favourites with experiences many visitors never discover.
ARE THERE ECO-FRIENDLY OR SUSTAINABLE PLACES TO STAY IN JAMAICA?
Sustainability is part of everyday life at The Blue House. We use solar power, collect rainwater, conserve energy and source locally whenever possible. Supporting local people and businesses is equally important to us, so sustainability here is as much about community as it is about the environment.
ARE THERE PLACES TO STAY IN JAMAICA THAT GIVE BACK TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY?
Yes. The Blue House is also home to Bread Basket Ministries Jamaica, the non-profit founded by innkeeper Elise Yap. Bread Basket builds homes for families in desperate need and works to restore hope and human dignity in communities near Ocho Rios.
I’M PLANNING A MISSION TRIP TO JAMAICA. WHERE IS A GOOD PLACE TO STAY?
The Blue House welcomes adult mission teams and volunteer groups visiting Jamaica. Through Bread Basket Ministries Jamaica, we can also help connect teams with meaningful opportunities to serve families and communities in need near Ocho Rios. Comfortable accommodation, hearty meals and personal support make The Blue House an ideal base for a mission trip to Jamaica.
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