Featuring garden views, Shades Cottage Guesthouse provides accommodation with patio, around 2.1 km from Bluefields Beach. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features full-day security, private check-in and check-out and currency exchange for guests. At the guest house, all units include a wardrobe. Each unit is equipped with a shared bathroom with a walk-in shower, while some rooms are equipped with a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge. At the guest house, units come with bed linen and towels. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which serves Caribbean cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. Guests can also relax in the garden. YS Falls is 38 km from the guest house. The nearest airport is Sangster International Airport, 57 km from Shades Cottage Guesthouse.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
10
High score for Blue Hole
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  • Scott-sinclair
    Jamaica Jamaica
    It was very clean and quiet. If you are looking somewhere to rest it’s the perfect spot and the beach is just five minutes away.
  • A
    Anne
    Jamaica Jamaica
    Location is close to the beach. Our room was in a traditional simple Jamican wooden bungalow. The host family where very welcoming. We felt ourselves very much at ease and relaxed staying in their compound.
  • Lenka
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Beautiful quiet place and great hosts. Very active and very cordial approach of the hosts. They will be happy and helpful in resolving your every request. He regularly cleans and tidy the room, including linen change. An ideal place for a private...

Managed by Newton Johnson pet name Bigger

Company review score: 9.4Based on 17 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

My name is Newton but everyone calls me "Bigga". I am the owner of Shades Cottage Guesthouse. I run this company with my wife Gwen and my two daughters and grand daughter. I am an irie rasta man who enjoys the company of others. I love dogs and birds and so here on property I have a couple dogs and some beautiful birds. I look forward to welcoming you to Shades Cottage. One love and Blessings...

Property information

Shades Cottage guesthouse is a family owned business situated in the heart of Belmont. Tucked away in a beautiful garden is a place said by guests to be paradise. We have on property two guesthouses. One has two double rooms ( one room with a full bed a one with two single beds), a bathroom, a dining room and a patio. The other guesthouse has two double room upstairs an two double rooms downstairs (all with full beds), two bathrooms, one shower and a patio upstairs and downstairs. We also have a restaurant on property that serves breakfast and dinner done to order and a bar that serves cold beverages (alcoholic and non alcoholic). We at Shades Cottage welcome all our guest with a bright smile and a desire to serve them to the best we can so that your stay with us can be the most memorable one. Welcome to Shades Cottage Guesthouse the IRIE garden for your utmost relaxation.

Neighbourhood information

Belmont is a wonderful community situated in Westmoreland. its a beautiful neighborhood to take a walk in or just to go to the beach. There are small snack shops that are just minutes away. Belmont is also the birthplace of the famous Peter Tosh, his memorial is just minutes away from Shades Cottage. The people in Belmont are extremely friendly, this is a amazing neighborhood, it is very peaceful and relaxing.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Shades Cottage Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Caribbean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

Facilities of Shades Cottage Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Currency exchange
    Entertainment and family services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning services
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
    Safety & security
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Mosquito net
    • Private entrance
    • Interconnected room(s) available
    • Fan
    • Barber/beauty shop
    • Airport shuttle
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Shades Cottage Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 07:00 to 22:00

    Check-out

    From 11:00 to 12:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash Shades Cottage Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Shades Cottage Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    A negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check-in to this property.

    FAQs about Shades Cottage Guesthouse

    • Room options at Shades Cottage Guesthouse include:

      • Twin
      • Double

    • Check-in at Shades Cottage Guesthouse is from 07:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • The nearest beach is just 0.6 miles from Shades Cottage Guesthouse. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Shades Cottage Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, Shades Cottage Guesthouse is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Shades Cottage Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Horse riding
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Beach
      • Walking tours
      • Cooking class

    • Shades Cottage Guesthouse is 450 yards from the centre of Blue Hole. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Shades Cottage Guesthouse has 2 restaurants:

      • Shades Cottage Restaurant
      • Restaurant