Jakes

Overview

A bohemian hideaway in Treasure Beach, Jamaica, offering unique cottages and villas by the sea. Known for its artistic vibe, laid-back charm, and emphasis on community and sustainability.

  • Location
  • Jamaica, Caribbean + Central America
  • Rooms
  • 49
  • Periods of closure
  • Open year-round
  • Food + Drink
  • Beachfront restaurant serving local and international dishes, a casual bar, and sister eatery next door.
  • Vibes
  • Artistic Bohemian Escape

The Highs

  • Where bohemian dreams meet Caribbean reality
  • Mosaics that make minimalism feel inadequate
  • Ocean-fresh pool skips the chemical cocktail
  • Nearby Pelican Bar proves dreams can come true

Stuff You Should Know

Welcome to the anti-resort, where Instagram filters feel redundant and sustainability scores perfect 10s (that sea-fed pool might look cloudy, but so does authenticity). Each room plays its own game of design roulette - and wins. The beach may be petit, but it's a small price to pay for escaping cruise ship chaos, plus there’s an expansive beach 200 yards away.

Pro tip: Book that villa with the pool if you're feeling flush, but even the tiny cottages pack more personality than the entire Montego Bay hotel strip (low bar). And yes, there's really a bar on stilts in the sea - because why shouldn't there be?

  • Swimming Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Bicycles Available
  • Wi-Fi
    (10 Mbps)
  • Family Friendly
  • Pet Friendly
  • Electric Car Charging
  • Beach Access
  • Hiking Trails
  • Accessible
  • Sustainable
  • Adults Only
  • Age Restriction
  • Rewards/Points Programs
  • None

Swank Guide Extras

Swank Guide Extras

Fancy the VIP treatment? Book with us, and we’ll make it happen. Early check-in, late check-out? Sorted. Free breakfast? Of course. F+B voucher? We’ll work on it. Room upgrade? Probably.

It’s all about who you know, and with our FORA partnership, you’re always in the inner circle. We’ll confirm what perks we’ve arranged before you ever pay.

Location

  • Treasure Beach, Jamaica

Planes, Trains + TukTuks

Where fishing boats outnumber tourist boats and 'authentic' isn't just marketing speak - Jamaica's South Coast keeps it real.

  • Nearest international airport
  • Sangster International Airport (MBJ), and also a tiny local airport with bookable private-ish flights to MBJ
  • Distance from airport
  • 77 miles/124 km
  • Journey time
  • 2.5 to 3 hours by car, or splurge on a 20-minute flight that makes arrival part of the adventure, Jakes will set it all up for you and it’s not crazy expensive.

Room

Rate advice Approximate rates by room type and season

  Low Season High Season Shoulder Season
Most basic room
(Garden View Cottage)
$150/night $250/night $200/night
Mid-priced room
(Ocean View Cottage)
$200/night $300/night $250/night
Most expensive room
(Two-Bedroom Villa)
$400/night $600/night $500/night

Rates are approximate and for guidance only. To get prices for your trip dates, book with us.

Amenities In our room

  • Air Conditioning
  • Coffee Machine
  • Microwave
  • Mini-Bar
  • Room Service
  • TV
  • Top-Scoring Pillows*

*Top-scoring pillows are pillows we've rated 8 (or higher) out of 10 for comfort.

Food and drink

Food + Drink On-site surprises

From Farm Table to Ocean Bar

Two distinct flavors of dining: Jack Sprats, next door, serves pizza and jerk with a side of waves (literally - the deck hangs over them), while the main restaurant plays it farm-to-table fresh by the sea-fed pool. Food scores a respectable 6.5/10, but atmosphere gets full marks - especially those beachfront tables that make every meal feel like a movie scene. For peak Caribbean surreal, let them arrange a boat to Pelican Bar, where a fisherman's dream became the world's most improbable watering hole. Floating drink minimum: one Red Stripe.

 

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