Jake's

An utterly funky hotel overlooking Treasure Beach on the secluded south coast, Jake’s lives and breathes eccentric, from the free-form swimming pool to the multiculti, hippie-chic décor. The 43 bungalows—many of them right on the beach or set atop rock outcrops that overlook the sea—were created by local theatrical designer Sally Henzell in the early 1990’s, and they’re still unlike anything else in Jamaica. Two notable restaurants serve gourmet Jamaican food like pumpkin and ginger soup, jerk chicken, and just-caught lobster from local fishing villages.

Tip: Don’t skip a boat trip to Pelican Bar, a hut erected on a watery shoal about 20 minutes from Jake’s; it’s the place for a Red Stripe.

Room to Book: With alfresco showers, shaded daybeds, rooftop patios, and bright yellow and blue stucco walls, the three Moroccan-style “Octopussy” cottages are the most unique.