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Very good
4.0/5
Based on 100 guest reviews
- Airport shuttle available
- 6 sleeping rooms in hotel
- 4 suites in property
- Check in: 2:00pm
- Check out: 1:00pm
- Hotel has a green policy
- Groups & Meetings rating of 9.0/10
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Local attractions
We feature great Hiking, lovley River swimming, Our Farm Tour, Rasta Farm tour and a Farm to Table cooking demonstration ranked #1 out of 125 restaurants in Negril :)
Map & Attractions for Zimbali Culinary Retreat
Property description
Zimbali Retreats is 7 acre fruit farm and 5* retreat, located 20 minutes outside Negril in the peaceful, tropical hills. Surrounded by rivers and springs this area has a long history of farming and natural living- this is the real Jamaica in its most natural and cultural setting. Zimbali is a family run, 5* Eco-tique- offering complete comfort and old world charm in a most natural setting. Here food is of the highest priority and Zimbali's Farm to table Cooking Tour is the #1 rated restaurant out of 125 in Negril ;) We have a complete Mountain Cooking Studio and our private chefs prepare all your meals with love and attention. With a 5* rating from Eco-hotels of the World, Zimbali is a fusion of modern technology with an ancient, natural way of life. At night our Reggae Bar comes alive with the sounds of laughter and talk, dominos and music- where can you have more fun than in a place where you are free to let go? ZImbali has a large outdoor deck for yoga and relaxing as well as a large indoor porch overlooking the farm, perfect for meetings and group gatherings. There is also an amazing natural Bamboo Cathedral with benches for up to 30 people- when underneath this canopy, every-one simply becomes one ;) Zimbali has hosted many meetings, parties, drum circles and gatherings and the peaceful setting can't help but increase people's attention and experience. It is here that your creative juices begin to stir anew and you can finally hear again that whisper of your heart. Artists, musicians, writers and deep thinkers can't help but be swept away on a carpet of natural inspiration.Zimbali was built naturally from the ground up to allow people to come and be inspired- please let us know how we can inspire you ?Blessed Love- Alicia
Green sustainability
Zimbali Retreats is one of the greenest facilities in the Caribbean. Boasting a 5* rating from Eco-Hotels of the World, Zimbali Features: solar power, solar hot water, rain water harvesting, spring water and our own 7 acre organic fruit & food Farm.
Details / Other expenses
| Check-in: | 2:00pm |
| Check-out: | 1:00pm |
| Year of last renovation: | 2013 |
| Floors: | 1 |
| Rooms: | 6 |
| Corridors: | All rooms have interior hallways |
| Non-smoking rooms: | 6 |
| Rooms with disabled access: | 1 |
| Suites: | 4 |
| Room windows: | Windows do open |
| Cleaning frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting rooms: | 1 View spaces |
| Meeting space: | 1080 sq. feet |
| Event space: | Holds 50 people |
| Dist. to food/bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: | On-site |
| Dist. to the nearest gym: | 10.0 Miles |
| Lounge/Bar hours: | 10am- 11pm |
| Pool Info: We have Lovely River Swimming | |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 50% refund outside of 30 days- 0% refund inside of 30 day, but full value retained for 1 year | |
| Nightly parking: | 0.00 |
| Typical group deposit: | 50% |
| Total taxes: | 0.00% |
| Total misc. fees: | £0.00 GBP (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| GST: General Sales Tax: | 16.50 GST % |
| Parking Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Additional Person Fee: | 129.00 Per Person |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
Amenities / Features
- Airport Shuttle
- All-inclusive resort
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Bus parking
- Concierge service
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- DVD Player
- Facilities for the disabled
- Free local calls
- Hairdryer available
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Jogging path
- Laundry valet service
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Private garden grounds
- Quiet location
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: HBO
- TV Channel: Showtime
- Terrace
- TV room
Airport & shuttle information
Montego Bay Airport- 75 minutes away
Local shuttle info: We offer private airport transport:$99 for 1-3$125 for 4-6$150 for 7 +
Breakfast information
All meals included. Retreat is #1 Restaurant on Island for 3 years on Tripadvisor ;)
Pet friendly?
Sorry but pets are not allowed.
Internet/Wi-Fi
Excellent WIFI and it is FREE-
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Meeting rooms and event rooms at Zimbali Culinary Retreat
Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Zimbali Culinary Retreat.
Feel free to use the Zimbali Culinary Retreat meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Negril event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting room name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sq ft) | Event 5'/6  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theatre | Reception | Regist. desk  |
| Villa Back Porch | 36 x 30 x 14 | 1080 | --/-- | -- | 45 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close this Villa Back PorchZimbali's Villa Porch is an amzing place to both relax and also have gatherings or meetings of any kind. The natural peace that surrounds you instantly relaxes the atmosphere allowing everyone to both concentrate and also maximize their creativity ;) Room type: Restaurant / Lounge Total size: 1080 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 36 x 30 x 14 Ft Floor level: Ground level Power outlets: 6 Columns: 6 Windows: 20 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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FAQs about Zimbali Culinary Retreat
What time is check in?
Check in time is 2:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 1:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Zimbali Culinary Retreat have?
There are 6 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Zimbali Culinary Retreat?
Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Zimbali Culinary Retreat?
All meals included. Retreat is #1 Restaurant on Island for 3 years on Tripadvisor ;)
How much does internet cost?
Excellent WIFI and it is FREE-
Can I get a AAA rate at Zimbali Culinary Retreat?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Zimbali Culinary Retreat?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Testimonials:
"I can't say enough about your event planning service. You have a client for life. We will definitely use you next year for our annual 46th reunion in 2010. We don't know where the destination will be as of this writing, but we know who will be our planner! Thank you so much again for your excellent and professional service. I would be happy to fill out any type of evaluation or recommendation of your service. Just let me know." D.S. - Orlando, FL
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