My wife and I had the opportunity to spend five stellar nights in this paradise recently. If you are looking for a getaway from your busy and fast paced life, here is the place to sit back, relax, rest and renew yourself. It has beautiful views, beautiful gardens, beautiful birds and a warm and welcoming staff who provide a very special personal touch. On top of that they serve five star meals in the Mille Fleurs Restaurant daily! We can't wait to go back

We spent 4 nights at this lovely hotel that unfolded its charms more and more each day. Our first moments we were welcomed and offered a drink in the lovely bar overlooking the sea. How delightful! All the staff were courteous and friendly and there for any and all questions and needs. Everything in the hotel and room was carefully and lovingly put together and we could feel the touch of the owners immediately. But what I loved was an essence there that allowed for us to discover its many offerings at our own pace, invoking a sense of peace and relaxation. I was inspired by the eco-consciousness of the hotel at every turn. The views from many spots are lovely, especially the upper deck at sunset, where if you ask and the weather is good you can eat up there with a clear sweeping view of the water and lights of town. We loved the birds--sighting and hearing them all around us. It felt like a garden of Eden! Bring binoculars if possible!
Some special things: sitting in our spacious room drinking coffee in the comfy robes provided before starting our adventures; towels and passes provided daily for Frenchman's Cove beach; the bed, pillows, and pretty netting in case of mosquitos (which we had none of) are beautiful, spacious, super comfortable!! We did have a car which made traveling around the area easy but I suspect a taxi is easily gotten, or maybe the hotel provides some transport--we don't know. But they do offer package day trips to many of the attractions, just ask! From Mockingbird it is an easy drive to the exquisite Reach Falls, the Rio Grande for a float down on a banana raft, or to the very beautiful Frenchman's Cove and the Blue Lagoon nearby to swim. We ate in both the lovely hotel restaurant and in a couple nice spots that were very reasonable in town. The hotel restaurant serves delicious locally sourced food which may have meant slightly higher prices, but honestly, I thought they were in line with any nice hotel and the service and setting is awesome. We especially loved the morning house made breads and jams, the soups and lovely wine list. There is beautiful art all around and just a great vibe. If you haven't tried this side of the island, do so, and make Mockingbird part of your journey!

All the wonderful things in previous reviews are well earned and so are the criticisms. We were fortunate to have a car and a Jamacian Tourist Board "Meet the People" host while in Port Antonio, so we were not forced to spend our time at the hotel. But we did have a couple of meals at the hotel, and they were very good. The view from the room and dining was beautiful, so I have only praise for the hotel, its staff and the grounds. But I would not return and would not reccommend it to friends based on room and meal price. This judgement is based on extensive world travel - the price to value ratio is not good for me. But I recognise that everyone has a difference judgement on this, so if the prices do not bother you, do go because you will enjoy the facility.

I stayed at HMH last week, and I had a fantastic time. Such pretty grounds, gorgeous rooms, really friendly, kind staff and a beautiful location. I’ve travelled extensively and can confidently say this is one of the best places I’ve ever stayed. I can only think of good things. Any negative reviews must surely be from bitter, twisted people!

The Rooms: Spotless, lovely and huge. The beds were very comfy, and massive – I didn’t expect a King Size bed in Jamaica, that’s for sure. But it seemed that everything was thoughtfully arranged and considered. Hot (eco-friendly!) showers, all the coffee and tea and other things you’d expect, including an iron, board and hairdryer. But one of the many things I wasn’t expecting was the box of yummy organic bathroom amenities (peppermint / lavender foot scrub anyone? Organic shea butter soap?) OMG I was in heaven. THEN I discovered the “gift box” left in my room. Apparently the owners support their community by buying everything locally if possible. So in addition to the bathroom amenities, they give you a traditional Jamaican handmade box (a local woman makes them), and every day (!) they put another local “treasure” in it for you to discover… orange marmalade, chocolate tea, spices….more, but I don’t want to ruin the surprise!

Anyway, if you’re trying to figure out which room is best, you should probably just ask the lovely owners, but they all have balconies so the biggest difference between them is the view. Some looked out to the ocean, but all of them were nicely private and my room felt really secluded. Some have hammocks!!

The Restaurant: OK, so I admit I am a very skeptical person. And when I hear claims of “award winning” or “creative food” I’m usually the first to run in the other direction. Am I ever glad I didn’t! The food was exceptional – it was almost entirely local and organic, but most of all, it was delicious. Highlights were perfectly cooked, flaky jerk-spiced fish, outrageously good banana pancakes (made by one of the owners, no less!), a gorgeous lobster bisque and a traditional Jamaican breakfast which I will remember probably forever. It was all that good. And I’m picky. They even had a really decent wine list! I was impressed!

The location and grounds: I was very surprised at how big the property was. When I wandered through the gardens, I almost got lost. There were loads of places to sit in seclusion, it was green and lush and really pretty. Apparently the hotel is known for birdwatching, but I don’t have a clue so I was happy to read my book instead. The owners pointed out places where people hold wedding receptions etc., and I could imagine it being the perfect place to get married. And they do yoga, too! I didn’t bring a mat, but I would have loved to do yoga in such a peaceful setting.

The staff: As a solo traveller I usually find myself feeling a bit out of place in a hotel, it can be uncomfortable and awkward. But, I couldn’t have felt more welcomed. The owner/ managers (Shireen & Barbara) are an absolute delight. You can tell that their staff just love them, and I can see why. They made sure my stay was as happy and as enjoyable as possible. Whether it was their offers to take me to town (where they were universally greeted with hugs and kind words) or the way they checked in on me to make sure I was having a good time, or just the fact that they made sure I wasn’t sat alone in the middle of the restaurant (something single travelers can’t stand!) the whole experience was wonderful.

I think Hotel Mockingbird Hill would be perfect for almost any traveller (unless they’re seeking a plastic kids-club or an all-inclusive boozy holiday). I can’t recommend it highly enough.