Hotel at a Glance: Zimbali Retreats

Zimbali Culinary Retreat gives you the chance to live in to the mountains on a 7.5-acre organic farm and take part in a cultural and culinary journey where all meals are included. Hiking, napping in hammocks, and dining on local food are all part of the experience at this eco-friendly resort, located in a Jamaican farming village about 30 minutes from Negril.

• Farm to table: You’ll watch chefs prepare a multicourse meal using ingredients grown on the resort’s 7.5-acre organic farm at Zimbali’s “Farm to Table” Cooking Show. Vegan and vegetarian options abound.
• Award winner: The restaurant holds a 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and is the No. 1 restaurant in Jamaica on the site.
• Listen to reggae as you sip a Red Stripe lager or a dark and stormy cocktail made from ginger beer and Jamaican rum.
• Included tours take you around the farm, to the beach for a day, into the forest for a Rastafarian Ital Cooking Experience.
• Mountain suites and cottages are single structures, giving you lots of privacy and views of the farm.

Negril, Jamaica: Laid-Back Beach Town with Picturesque Sunsets, Snorkeling, and Cliff Diving

Located on Jamaica’s western coast, Negril is known for its white-sand beaches, dramatic rugged cliffs, and coral reefs lying just offshore in the Caribbean. Its underwater beauty makes the town a popular spot for scuba diving and snorkeling at Negril Marine Park, and anglers have found the sea filled with blue marlin, wahoo, and mahi-mahi. The city has a front-row seat to some of the world’s most beautiful sunsets, and people often climb to the top of waterfront cliffs just to watch. At Rick’s Cafe, which is listed in the book 1,000 Places To See Before You Die, groups congregate every night to watch the sun dip below the horizon; some brave adventurers even leap off the 35-foot cliffs into the water.

Often called “the capital of casual,” Negril is best defined by its laid-back vibe, from the slow and steady rhythm of the indigenous reggae music to its unofficial uniform—swimsuits and flip-flops. Running along the town is Seven Mile Beach, a stretch of powdery, white-sand coastline that earned a spot on Frommer’s Best Beaches in the Caribbean list. The town center comprises a shopping mall and a craft market where visitors can pick up locally produced goods.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? The best airport to fly in/out of Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay (airport code: MBJ) Travel time from the airport to the hotel is approximately 75 minutes one-way and costs $99 one-way for two passengers.

2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another voucher? The standard and maximum occupancy of the mountain cottage or suites is 2 adults.

3. Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Customers are never obligated to attend a sales presentation. If you are approached and decline a presentation, you will not lose the value of your voucher or have to pay additional fees.

4. Which activities and amenities are included in the resort credits? No additional resort credits are offered with this deal.

5. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? For information regarding your dining options, please click here or call (876) 252-3232