Zimbali Culinary Retreat sijaitsee vuoristossa ja joenrannalla. Alueen luonnonkauneuteen voi tutustua kohteissa Seven Mile Beach ja Bloody Bay Beach. Oletko matkalla lasten kanssa? Hope Botanical Garden and Zoo ja Barney's Botanical Garden Jamaica ovat vierailun arvoisia. Tutustu alueen vesiaktiviteetteihin, joihin kuuluu purjelautailu, kalastus ja uinti, tai ulkoilma-aktiviteetteihin, joihin kuuluu hevosratsastus. Vieraile matkaoppaassamme kohteeseen Little London
Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangsterin kansainvälinen lentokenttä) – 93 minuutin ajomatka
Ravintoloita
Logwood
21 min ajomatka
Sol Cazeau
13 min ajomatka
Leroy's Bar
18 min ajomatka
Kendal Bar
22 min ajomatka
Sandpipers
14 min ajomatka
Tietoja majoituspaikasta
Zimbali Culinary Retreat
Perheystävällinen aamiaismajoitus joen rannalla
Zimbali Culinary Retreat tarjoaa asiakkaiden hyödynnettäväksi erilaisia palveluita/mukavuuksia, esimerkkeinä allasbaari, terassi ja puutarha. Kaipaatko seikkailua? Tämä aamiaismajoitus tarjoaa ekoretkiä ja vaellus-/pyöräilymahdollisuuden. Käy hemmottelemassa itseäsi kylpylähoidoilla. Nauti esimerkiksi urheiluhieronnasta, vartalohoidosta tai käsi-/jalkahoidoista. Paikan päällä sijaitseva ravintola Zimbali Cooking Studio (kansainvälinen keittiö) tarjoaa aamiaisen, lounaan ja illallisen. Kampaamon ja kirjasto lisäksi asiakkaiden käytössä on ilmainen Wi-Fi huoneessa.
Tämä aamiaismajoitus tarjoaa myös muita etuja, joita ovat:
Ulkouima-allas ja lastenallas sekä aurinkotuolit
Ilmainen omatoiminen pysäköinti
Täysi aamiainen (lisämaksusta), edestakaiset lentokenttäkuljetukset (lisämaksusta) ja juomavesiautomaatti
Portteri/kantaja, concierge-palvelut ja matkatavarasäilytys
Huoneiden varustelu
Majoituspaikan Zimbali Culinary Retreat kaikkien huoneiden palveluihin ja mukavuuksiin kuuluvat muun muassa kalustetut parvekkeet sekä ilmainen Wi-Fi ja tallelokerot.
Muihin huoneiden mukavuuksiin lukeutuvat:
Syöttötuolit, lastenkirjoja ja soittimia
Tempur Pedic -patjalliset sängyt ja ilmaiset lisä-/varavuoteet
Kylpyhuoneet, joista löytyy suihkut ja ilmaiset hygieniatuotteet
Taulutelevisio, josta löytyy satelliittikanavat
Uudelleenkäytettäviä kahvi-/teesuodattimia, taidetarvikkeita ja vedenkeittimet
Jamaica Giants Sculpture Park & Art Gallery on 4,9 kilometrin päässä tästä perheystävällisestä joen rannalla sijaitsevasta aamiaismajoituksesta. Hope Botanical Garden and Zoo ja Half Moon Beach sijaitsevat 20 kilometrin päässä. Royal Palm Reserve ja Blue Hole Mineral Springs ovat myös 20 kilometrin päässä.
Voinko peruuttaa varaukseni ilmaiseksi ja saada täyden hyvityksen?
Kyllä, tämä majoituspaikka tarjoaa ilmaisen peruutusmahdollisuuden tiettyjen huonehintojen kohdalla. Tarkista majoituspaikan peruutuskäytännöt sivustoltamme saadaksesi lisätietoja mahdollisista vaatimuksista ja poikkeuksista.
Arvostelut
Zimbali Culinary Retreat – arvostelut
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Kaikki näytetyt arvostelut ovat peräisin oikeilta asiakkailta. Vain meidän kauttamme majoituksen varanneet matkailijat voivat lähettää arvostelun. Tarkistamme arvostelut vaatimustemme mukaisesti ja julkaisemme kaikki arvostelut, niin positiiviset kuin negatiiviset.LisätietojaAvautuu uuteen ikkunaan
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Siisteys
9,4
Sijainti
9,2
Henkilökunta ja palvelu
9,2
Majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat
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Arvostelut
Tarkistettu arvostelu
10/10 Loistava
ANAYANSI
6.3.2025
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu ja majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat
Great food!
Yöpyi 2 yötä marraskuussa 2024
Tarkistettu arvostelu
10/10 Loistava
Katrine
19.2.2024
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu, palvelut/mukavuudet ja majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat
Lovely welcoming property, the healthy breakfasts are the best! I highly recommend!
Yöpyi 2 yötä helmikuussa 2024
Tarkistettu arvostelu
10/10 Loistava
Tricia
27.5.2025
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu, palvelut/mukavuudet ja majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat
A beautiful tropical paradise. Very peaceful and tranquil. Excellent food. A natural picturesque retreat . An amazing place to stay, visit , eat and relax. It also very safe! You’re in excellent hands at Zimbali. Not to mention the food is all organic..
Yöpyi 2 yötä toukokuussa 2025
Tarkistettu arvostelu
10/10 Loistava
roseanna
1.4.2025
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu, palvelut/mukavuudet ja majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat
Stayed for 1 night with my partner. We absolutely loved a night in the country, lush greenery everywhere, nice walks, friendly neighbours and a family atmosphere. The dinner experience was amazing we will definitely be returning.
Yöpyi 1 yön maaliskuussa 2025
Tarkistettu arvostelu
10/10 Loistava
Michael
30.1.2025
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu, palvelut/mukavuudet ja majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat
Wonderful stay and the farm to table culinary dinner was a special experience. The owners treat you like family and you get a real feel for the Jamaican culture. We hope to return in the future.
Yöpyi 3 yötä tammikuussa 2025
Tarkistettu arvostelu
10/10 Loistava
Kerry
31.12.2022
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu, majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat ja huoneen mukavuus
Charming Jamaican retreat
Charming place to stay for a night or two off the beaten track. Part of the fun was driving there. Mark and Lisa were excellent hosts along with all their team. Food was fantastic!
Yöpyi 1 yön joulukuussa 2022
Tarkistettu arvostelu
10/10 Loistava
Debbie
4.8.2024
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu, palvelut/mukavuudet ja majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat
An amazing experience! Serene escape to fully relax and enjoy the peacefulness in a safe and extremely beautiful location! I will definitely return and you’re really missing out if you’ve never gone for a culinary experience or brief stay!
Yöpyi 3 yötä heinäkuussa 2024
Tarkistettu arvostelu
10/10 Loistava
Michael
14.7.2023
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu, palvelut/mukavuudet ja majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat
This was an amazing retreat! Not for everyone but is needed by all! Peaceful and Restful!
Great healthy fresh food! Loved every moment
Yöpyi 2 yötä heinäkuussa 2023
Tarkistettu arvostelu
10/10 Loistava
Nichole
10.3.2025
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu, palvelut/mukavuudet ja majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat
I don’t know where to start. The food was amazing. The owners are warm and welcoming. The staff is never without a smile. It’s the most perfect place to unplug from the hustle and bustle of the world.
Yöpyi 2 yötä helmikuussa 2025
Tarkistettu arvostelu
10/10 Loistava
Gabriel
10.9.2025
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu, majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat ja huoneen mukavuus
Culinary retreat
We went in the off season. The owners and staff were very attentive. I highly recommend the food there for all meals just make sure to tell them in advance you'll be eating there. Travel from Negril to the retreat if you drive there. If dont you will drive through very hard to drive in mountains (at least for an American). It is very beautiful and remote. We do plan on coming back for the food and amazing veiws and recomending it to out friends and families.
Yöpyi 2 yötä syyskuussa 2025
Tarkistettu arvostelu
10/10 Loistava
Suzanne
19.12.2024
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu, majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat ja huoneen mukavuus
Excellent retreat outside Negril
We loved our stay at Zimbali! It was relaxing and fun - we did the dinner show and Rasta tour, both highlights of our trip. Very accommodating for our son's food allergies. Only drawbacks were that the air conditioner did not work well in our room and dinner was served very early when not doing the cooking show (like 4:45pm). But overall, absolutely fantastic and we are already dreaming of going back for another stay!
Yöpyi 2 yötä marraskuussa 2024
Tarkistettu arvostelu
10/10 Loistava
Kamala
9.10.2023
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu ja majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat
If you need to get away and be with nature. Even if you dont stay. You have to book the Zimbali Culinary Show.
Yöpyi 4 yötä lokakuussa 2023
Tarkistettu arvostelu
10/10 Loistava
Gary Ashley Hodson
11.6.2022
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu, palvelut/mukavuudet ja majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat
This is a place in which a person goes to relax and recharge, while being surrounded by nature. The owners live on the property, which is a farm to table, eco-friendly resort. The grounds are amazingly beautiful, it is safe, and the staff are incredible. The food is clean and makes your body feel good. The fresh fruit juices are especially delicious.
Yöpyi 5 yötä kesäkuussa 2022
Tarkistettu arvostelu
8/10 Hyvä
William
3.4.2022
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu, palvelut/mukavuudet ja majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat
Staff was wonderful friendly and thoughtful , unique setting a bit off beaten path. Don’t be in a hurry to get there the road is rough. The food was great the experience is worth the trip. if your looking to get out of Negril it is a good option .
Yöpyi 2 yötä maaliskuussa 2022
Tarkistettu arvostelu
10/10 Loistava
Benjamin
8.1.2024
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu, palvelut/mukavuudet ja majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat
Zimbali is an oasis for peace and calm. We opted to take our infant on his first trip here instead of the original idea of an all-inclusive resort. We made the right decision since we were able to relax and soak in the nature around us. The family who runs the property are warm and welcoming and they engaged with us family-to-family. I would recommend this place to anyone for the food and local beauty.
Yöpyi 4 yötä joulukuussa 2023
Tarkistettu arvostelu
10/10 Loistava
Deseria
1.6.2022
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu, palvelut/mukavuudet ja majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat
All my boxes, both big and small, were checked by Zimbala. The hospitality was way beyond expected from the moment we stepped out of the car. The food was to die for - the flavors made all my tastebuds dance. Amazing and entertaining chefs for Food Show. Room was rustic, clean and comfortable. The small stuff that is extremely important to me good A/C, excellent hot water and water pressure in shower, excellent reluable wifi cover on property, good coffee in room. The 1.5 mile to property after getting off the main was take a little maneuvering, but will be apart of the adventure. A day trip to Negril's 7 miles is about 30 minutes. My experience was awesome. This is a must do.
Yöpyi 2 yötä toukokuussa 2022
Tarkistettu arvostelu
10/10 Loistava
Peggy
10.2.2024
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu, palvelut/mukavuudet ja majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat
Tranquil Culinary Paradise in the Mountains
Great food. Beautiful happy people that seem more like long-term friends. It’s a comfortable peaceful environment encouraging relaxation.
We were impressed with the attention to details. The hammock on our room’s porch was my favorite spot.
No TVs (WiFi is available) ZIMBALI'S CULINARY RETREAT offers the opportunity to disconnect as much or as little as needed.
One of the unexpected benefits was the quality of sleep we experienced—undoubtedly the best in months, as verified by my sleep app.
My advice: Don’t miss The Culinary Cooking show. The farm fresh food is authentic. It is delicious. The five course meal is uniquely prepared and presented in a way that pleases all senses. We also gained some valuable knowledge of plant based farm to fork eating and the African drummers added a wonderful rhythm to the whole experience.
We are already looking forward to future visits. This one checked all the boxes for us.
Yöpyi 4 yötä helmikuussa 2024
Tarkistettu arvostelu
10/10 Loistava
Juliette
8.1.2025
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu, palvelut/mukavuudet ja majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat
I cannot overstate how wonderful Zimbali was. It’s a family-run eco retreat on an organic farm in the hills not far from Negril. Picture little cabins with balconies looking out at the jungle, open-air common space held up by trees, beautiful birds and plants everywhere, and a relaxed vibe—but with an excellent quality restaurant and beautiful pool. A highlight was the “Rasta tour” hike up Canaan Mountain, and the drummers before dinner (which was always excellent). They also do a “cooking show” multi course dinner with food from their farm that looked delicious. The road up to the hotel is terrible so either take a taxi or make sure you go during the day and have a spare tire. I would not plan to go in and out every day, it’s far from things, which is part of the appeal for us but could be an issue for some. We weren’t bothered, but there are bugs including mosquitoes, as well as lizards and dogs, so if that stresses you out it might not be a fit. We went out to YS falls and the crocodile safari one day (highly recommend), but otherwise mostly relaxed and hiked in the immediate area. It was one of the most perfect hotels we have ever stayed at—if you’re looking for rustic, rural, eco-conscious travel with a relaxed/quiet vibe, this is the spot!
Yöpyi 4 yötä joulukuussa 2024
Tarkistettu arvostelu
2/10 Hirveä
Jennifer
1.4.2025
Huonoa: Henkilökunta ja palvelu
I will start by saying that we visited the property a day before our scheduled reservation to see exactly where we would be staying and received a cold welcome from the owners, husband and wife. The property itself is very beautiful and the staff are friendly and helpful. However, because of the treatment of the owners, what we thought would be a peaceful stay, ended up not being nice at all. After our second night, there was a misunderstanding about how many nights we had booked and rather than calmly discussing with us to resolve, the wife (chef) became aggressive with me and began screaming at me. At that point, my husband and I promptly left the property. I hwe would be staying, the owners wife, who is also the chef, literally screamed at me instead of respectfully discussing the situation and seemed to have no control over her emotions. We guess that because we are black Jamaicans and are not perhaps the preferred European cooking show guests is why we received that treatment. I am certain European guests would not have experienced the treatment we received but would have been dealt with differently. The treatment of the owner ruined the entire experience.
Tarkistettu arvostelu
10/10 Loistava
Tarkistettu asiakas
17.3.2017
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu, majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat ja huoneen mukavuus
Fantastic Farm Owned by Great People
We've been traveling to Jamaica for years and the farm at Zimbali Retreats has been our favorite experience by far! This little slice of heaven if nestled up in the mountains and is perfect for those wanting to experience less ocean/touristy stuff and more farm/authentic Jamaican life. Mark and Alecia have created a great little hide-away and we will be regulars. All the food is from the farm or local area and is organic. If you hike up the mountain a little further you can share a vegan lunch with a Rastafarian named Fire. You can tour the farm and head in to dinner and watch Sharika and Rambo prepare a delicious meal before your eyes. You can walk to the nearby village and visit with the locals. There are 4 dogs, 4 cats, a donkey and plenty of goats to keep you entertained. The property is full of fruit trees, vegetable plants, and bamboo. There is a meditation hut with a fantastic view. There is no air conditioning, but we were fortunate to have a wonderful breeze each night. I loved spending time on our deck in the hammock. The water is brought in from a spring and tastes delicious! Rain water is collected for showers. The cabin we stayed in was of perfect size. There was a tv in the room (for my husband) and free wifi. Anything we encountered that cost extra (and that wasn't much) was very affordable. I highly recommend this "resort" for anyone wanting a spiritual (not to be confused with religious) get away. I came back a much better person for having stayed there.
Tarkistettu arvostelu
10/10 Loistava
Martine
10.3.2025
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu, palvelut/mukavuudet ja majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat
A 7-Day Stay at Zimbali:
More than a vacation, a cultural immersion. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We spent a week at Zimbali, with three days on the all-inclusive package and the rest free to explore and relax.
The Rasta Tour was incredible! A challenging mountain hike, but worth every step. We learned about jungle plants and trees, and Fya cooked a delicious meal at the top. Stunning views of lush mountains, jungle, and the ocean!
The farm-to-table meals were outstanding and refined. The Cooking Show with Alicia was a highlight. Her passion for food was inspiring, and she explained the health benefits of every ingredient. We felt satisfied, never heavy.
The water was a surprise! I drank straight from a jungle spring and felt amazing, even with my sensitive digestion. I never got sick.
We asked Mark for a beach day and sunset experience, and he arranged everything effortlessly. Just tell him what you need, and he’ll make it happen!
We loved the Paradise Pool with its jungle-view deck—no mosquitoes, just peaceful relaxation.
Sleeping in the jungle was bliss—crickets and frogs at night, and a comfy bed.
The staff felt like family—always warm and welcoming. The drivers were more than guides—they were caretakers, ensuring we were safe at every stop.
To each one of you: Thank you so much!!!
We can’t wait to return! 🇯🇲💛💚❤️
IMPORTANT TIP:
Book Zimbali’s shuttle! Expedia’s service didn’t reach the retreat. The roads are rough—Mark’s drivers know them well and make the trip stress-free.
Yöpyi 7 yötä maaliskuussa 2025
Tarkistettu arvostelu
6/10 Kohtalainen
April
9.4.2024
Hyvää: Siisteys
We booked Zimbali because we love nature, and wanted to do the retreat experience they offer. The property is beautiful, and filled with nature. We had researched the property for quite some time so knew alot about it, but not from the owners personally. We did the farm to table 5 course meal, and the rasta tour. Both were amazing. Natalie (a staff member there) was wonderful as well as the other staff members. The issue we had was with the owners. Mark for the most part was welcoming and assisted us with getting a cab into town. His wife/co owner Alesia was rude. She never acknowledged us when we got there. Anytime we asked her a question she was dismissive, had a rude tone and made it seem like we were intruding on her space by talking. The first night, she shut all the lights off around us while we were sitting there (it was 8pm). The second night, she told us we were being too loud and would wake her kids with the gate (that is at the retreat) and by playing music/talking. We were not loud AT ALL, but you can hear the neighbors sneeze at this place it’s so quiet. Lastly, we asked for the 420 package from her and she said “no, stores closed.” although the items were in her room and there’s no store hours. After that, we chose not to engage with her. Had to shorten due to Expedia's character limits. Blessings.
Yöpyi 4 yötä huhtikuussa 2024
Tarkistettu arvostelu
8/10 Hyvä
Richard
8.1.2025
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu ja majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat
The property was nice and quiet. The owners do have children that are adorable. Dogs are there but not clean.
We were looked at like we were at the wrong place upon arrival.
I would recommend staying at this location only if you seek solitude to reflect on life or need a place to hide for 2 to 3 days. Do not book for more than 2 days if you like to get out and enjoy a more active life.
Although we paid for 8 days, we left day 2 and got a hotel in Negril. We did speak to owner kindly about possibly refunded half the money since we literally stayed two nights. I will say this, he didnt even offer to give one day as a courtesy. He actually stated we were straight on his end to leave.
He gave no care!
Anyways.
Transportation could run $30 or more each rider EACH WAY. Most companies do not want to travel to this location due to bad potholes and far distance.
Come with the things you like...snacks and water!
They do offer coffee pot, glasses, coffee cups, used sugar, used coffee, spring water in pitcher,and spoons. Our coffee pot was dirty with old coffee in pot and spoons were dirty.
Bring towels and floor mat, if important. The towel had a smell and the floor mats for our private room were unclean.
Food...
We did not spend any money on eating at Zimbali culinary retreat daily. We did purchased dinner for 2. To understand it was a 3 course meal. Our shrimp were overcooked and for the price we deserve more than 6 small overcooked shrimp. Zimbali is breathtaking!
Yöpyi 8 yötä joulukuussa 2024
Tarkistettu arvostelu
10/10 Loistava
Errol
22.4.2024
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu, majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat ja huoneen mukavuus
An amazing experience
I had an amazing stay. I did not know what to expected considering that the road to the hotel was a little bumpy but at the end of that road was a delightful oasis nestled in lush green forested landscape with various fruit trees. The staff were welcoming and tended to our every need and food preference.
Yöpyi 2 yötä huhtikuussa 2024
Tarkistettu arvostelu
10/10 Loistava
Samantha
23.12.2023
Hyvää: Siisteys, henkilökunta ja palvelu, palvelut/mukavuudet ja majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat
Really nice stay. We vacationed here for 2 nights to try something different from the constant all inclusives. And it was definitely worth it. Located up it the hills of little London, definitely not an easy drive, but a very rewarding experience. There is wifi available, no TV, a pool and private site/villas for each room. We stayed in the mountain cottage and there was enough space for more than 2 people. Ample closet space and, kitchenette located in room. Patio was large and you are able to pick starfruit from the deck. The true high light of this stay is the 5-course dinner cooking show. Chef Alessia really outdid herself. Breakfast in the morning and lunch in the evening was also great. The food is farm grown and it tastes amazing. They use no added salts or flavors, just natural tastes and it was delicious. She makes it all from scratch. Overall, a really enjoyable stay if you want something more authentic! Would definitely visit again.