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Villa Sonate

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with private beach, outdoor pool

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Indoor wedding
Garden
Property grounds
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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18 MarySunley Crescent, Clifford Hall, Runaway Bay, Saint Ann
  • Place, Runaway Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cardiff Hall Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocean View Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Junior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Runaway Bay

A family-friendly stay in Runaway Bay awaits you at Villa Sonate. You'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Runaway Bay Beach and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Flavours Beach. Highlights at this beach guest house include a nearby private beach, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Lantana Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. 300 square feet (28 square metres) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and a conference centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 3-property class Runaway Bay guest house you'll find Jamaica Beaches.
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What's nearby

  • Runaway Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Flavours Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Cardiff Hall Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ocean View Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Dunn's River Falls - 30 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Orquídea Buffet - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Jasmin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Las Olas - Rodizio - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Garden Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Don Pablo - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Villa Sonate

Guesthouse with private beach, outdoor pool
Feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the private white sand beach, located just 1 mi away. You'll be playing in the surf in no time with a ride on the guest house's beach shuttle (surcharge).

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach guest house also offers an outdoor pool, a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Runaway Bay guest house.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 300 sq ft of conference space
  • 28 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Villa Sonate offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. This Runaway Bay guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Lantana Restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (300 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Villa Sonate
Villa Sonate House
Villa Sonate House Runaway Bay
Villa Sonate Runaway Bay
Villa Sonate Jamaica/Runaway Bay
Villa Sonate Guesthouse Runaway Bay
Villa Sonate Guesthouse
Villa Sonate Guesthouse
Villa Sonate Runaway Bay
Villa Sonate Guesthouse Runaway Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Villa Sonate?

Villa Sonate offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Villa Sonate?

Yep, Villa Sonate has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Villa Sonate?

The closest beach to Villa Sonate is Jamaica Beaches (36.8 km).

Does Villa Sonate have a pool?

Villa Sonate has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Villa Sonate a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Villa Sonate.

Is Villa Sonate family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare, laundry facilities and a deli, it's no surprise that Villa Sonate is a hit with families.

Does Villa Sonate serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Villa Sonate?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Villa Sonate?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Villa Sonate?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Villa Sonate?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Villa Sonate?

There is a golf course next to Villa Sonate.

Villa Sonate Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 143 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Delores

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is quiet and safe. The staff are friendly and polite.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was really comfortable and i would recommend this place anytime
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olive

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet relaxing environment. Staff friendly courteous, pleasant and helpful. Tasty and enjoyable meals.
Delicious breakfast
Dining room with beautiful (real) orchids
Clean environment
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tameko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing stay and location❤️ was beautiful. Food was outstanding❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ We would highly recommend!! Thank You So Much to everyone including owner and management
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy our beautiful stay at my number 1 villa the rooms are very clean and comfortable! The atmosphere is beautiful and the food is too delicious! A special Thank you to all the chefs, security and the rest of the staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was quiet n safe nice soorounding friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Manyon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the property location, the breakfast and the staff is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl, Kingston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Villa Sonate is idealy located and has all the charms of home away from home. The service is excellent and the property is well maintained. They serve the best breakfast one can ever get on the island. This property is five stars.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Anna c

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Pool was out of service our entire stay!! Golf course was closed down! And those were the amenities we paid for. What's the point of Jamaica with no pool
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I must admit, I enjoyed my stay at VillaSonate. Excellent staff. I’ll definitely repeat.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a well maintained, clean and comfortable establishment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived a day early to Jamaica for a wedding and needed a place to stay for the night. I’m always looking for a great deal but try to find something local and safe. I read reviews so I know how important they are. I was skeptical of the price because normally it means the place is dirty or unsafe. The Villa Sonate is neither! Upon arriving I immediately noticed that it was a gated property with a security guard that verified my reservation before escorting me to the front desk where I was welcomed by Jo and another lovely woman who checked me in. The check in process was simple and I was able to pay by credit card without any hassle. I was then given a welcome drink which I think was a mango smoothie which was delicious. I was shown to my room which had its own private covered balcony with a gate I was unaware that dinner Was an option when booking through Expedia and I did not want to explore the area because I was extremely tired. I was told dinner reservations needed to be booked in advance, however Jo reached out to the cook and were able to provide a beautiful dinner. I had the mixed chicken and fish plate with rice and vegetables. It was absolutely delicious and the vegetable were magnificent. My room was very clean spacious and had everything I needed. The TV had Netflix and the Wi-Fi was reliable across the property. There were not many people staying at the villa, so it did feel like I was being catered to as a special guest, which felt great. Great place! Thx!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

GARTH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall, very good. But no BBC on the TV
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delano

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had excellent customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheri

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

DALKEITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Didnt like that there was no easy access to take a shower in the jacuzzi. Found the access dangerous with no alternatives to taking a shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This my fourth time staying here and its my home away from home. Excellent staff and very clean accommodation. Staff very attentive to all my needs. I highly recommend . Great breakfast.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nashae

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visited for 4 days, 3 night and had an enjoyable stay at this hotel. The staff were very friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The Jamaican breakfast was delicious! We also ordered dinner one evening and it was wonderful as well. The food was flavorful and we can tell fresh ingredients were used. The rooms and bathrooms were clean. The room has a fan and an ac unit so the temperature is always comfortable. Its a very quiet environment. I wish I could have dipped in the pool but it kept raining on and off while we were there. Some minor things to make note of - the roads leading to the hotel are pretty bad so take caution when driving. The shower drain in the bathroom was pretty clogged the first couple nights we were there, but when we informed them of the issue, housekeeping and maintenance quickly fixed it. The cable on the TV didn’t work, but the tv has access to streaming apps which we watched instead. The beds are also on the harder side. We met one of the owners during our stay, and she is a very lovely lady!!! If you’re looking for a lowkey, homey, bed and breakfast with delicious food, this is the perfect stay!! It’s also a great opportunity to support a black business!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the staff there receptionist, waiters, waitress, bartender chef everyone was so warm and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. The food at the Villa was phenomenal and I appreciate the service and hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was my second stay at Villa Sonate. My first stay was so wonderful I was glad to return. The grounds are beautifully maintained. The rooms are clean, comfortable and have nice furnishings. Each room has its own veranda with 2 chairs and a table. I enjoyed sitting outside to read. The housekeeping staff is great. Everyone at Villa Sonate is welcoming and helpful. The cooks prepare delicious and satisfying Jamaican breakfasts and made sure to accommodate my meat and gluten-free diet. Another wonderful stay!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024