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When Round Hill was only an undeveloped knob of lush green hillside rising over the sea, one man had the good fortune to have his choice of lots, and the wisdom to choose that piece of land most favored by the sun and prevailing tradewinds ... which also happened to have one of the most spectacular views in all the Caribbean. Today, an extensive renovation of the original house was just completed by the same family who captured the site 60 years ago and named their first house Hillside Cottage.

For six decades, Round Hill has been the destination of choice for princesses, presidents and rock stars. Privately tucked into the east side of the hill, away and apart from all others, this extraordinary location is literally minutes from the amenities of the famous resort and less than half an hour from the international airport and Montego Bay.

A new Great Room opens wide to the piece-de-resistance, a broad furnished balcony verandah overlooking a breathtaking ten-mile stretch of sea all the way to the distant view of the town of Montego Bay. Each night the lights of Montego Bay dance across the water, forming magic at this prize location. Candlelight dinners and after-dinner drinks on the new balcony tempt guests to linger long to memorize the mesmerizing view and balmy trade winds before retiring to their individual suites.

All five bedrooms provide state-of-the-art remote-control quiet air-conditioning, ceiling fans, safes, cable televisions and en suite bathrooms with walk-in showers.

Four bedrooms open wide to spectacular views of the Bay and city lights of the town of Montego Bay across the water. The fifth bedroom opens to a small, private tropical garden.

This level is dedicated to two master suites which can connect at guests’ option. Both suites are private, each with a glorious 10-mile view over the sea. Each suite opens directly onto the lawn and pool terrace … and an even greater view of sky and sea. Truly breathtaking day and night.

Both of these rooms near the pool terrace offer traditional Jamaican kingsize beds. Both have identical glamorous en-suite bathrooms with double vanities in custom mahogany cabinets, deep tubs and large glass-walled walk-in showers. The pair of bathrooms connect to form a passageway between the two downstairs bedrooms, forming a convenient family suite if desired.