Villa Sonate

The breakfast menu is among the best on the island. The staff are friendly and make the mealso enjoyable.

The staff was great especially when preparing the meals, local, natural and authentic Jamaican style food. Overall the experience was good

Staff was very helpful

It is quiet and safe. The staff are friendly and polite.

Place was really comfortable and i would recommend this place anytime

Quiet relaxing environment. Staff friendly courteous, pleasant and helpful. Tasty and enjoyable meals.

Absolutely amazing stay and location❤️ was beautiful. Food was outstanding❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ We would highly recommend!! Thank You So Much to everyone including owner and management

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!

Place was quiet n safe nice soorounding friendly staff

I like the property location, the breakfast and the staff is friendly.

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.

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

I must admit, I enjoyed my stay at VillaSonate. Excellent staff. I’ll definitely repeat.

It is a well maintained, clean and comfortable establishment.

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!!!

Overall, very good. But no BBC on the TV

They had excellent customer 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.

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.

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!!

Love the staff there receptionist, waiters, waitress, bartender chef everyone was so warm and welcoming

The staff was great. The food at the Villa was phenomenal and I appreciate the service and hospitality.

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!

Felt like a Home away from home, beautiful property, safe good food, nice friendly staff i would highly recommend and would definitely visit again.

It was reasonably priced, had a clean pool, and clean surroundings. It is about 6 minutes from popular eating spots and beaches. I had only one dislike which was the jet tub. When the jet was turned on, alot of black sediments came out, seems it is needs cleaning.

Quiet, homely, friendly and attentive staff. Breakfast was delicious. Andre and team did a great job.

We enjoyed our stay the room was comfortable and clean and we will definitely be coming back again. Amazing breakfast aswell by the chef and staff

The hotel staff are very friendly and pleasant. The grounds are beautiful. The room is comfortable and spacious with a furnished veranda. The bathroom is large and supplied with toiletries and a sewing kit. I had everything I needed for a relaxing stay. The chefs prepared vegetarian meals for me each day of my 5-night stay. I had a wonderful experience and will definitely return.

It was great

Staff are courteous and property is clean

Great stay awesome staff. Love the new car port keeps vehicle cool in the morning.

Property is very clean and the staffs makes you feel very welcoming the are very friendly and helpful

Great environment and friendly staff. Breakfast is great

Tight parking area. Everything else was great

Really enjoyed my time there.

Amazing place to stay clean and spacious rooms delicious food very quiet and relaxing environment. Best of all the staff are very friendly, helpful and welcoming people.

Felt like you were in someone’s home in Jamaica Food was excellent and staff couldn’t do enough to make you have a wonderful experience

I love everything the staff ever very friendly, big up to the staff

The Property when it appeared on the booking site, resembled a little fairytale castle with its unique setting, size, and color. I was only convinced that the place was real from the pictures I saw as I looked through them all on the site and scanned through the reviews. When I arrived there, I indeed saw that it was real and just as the pictures showed... Charming, cozy, clean, picturesque in a well maintained, manicured, and breathtaking setting. The food is most excellently prepared, hearty, substantial, refine and delicious all at once... The staff is courteous, friendly and responsive to your every need... My only suggestion, is that Villa Sonate screens off the area where breakfast is served on the dining room porch and the door leading to the pool area to keep the little flying critters out - when you are dining...But even with that it's just such a perfect fairytale place to stay!!! Villa Sonate is a little jewel in Runaway Bay...

Friendly staff and quiet environment

Enjoyed the peace and the convenient location to Dover raceway. Only issue I had was the non-functioning safely deposit box as they couldn't locate the key.

This is my 3rd stay and it was excellent. The Jamaican breakfast each morning was a outstanding. I would like to give a big thanks to the following staff members Shance at front desk. Andre and Dalwayne who to took car of my my needs . And Mr Edwards for security . Great job I will be back.

Excellent and friendly service from waiters/bartenders. The chef prepared delicious meals, and the Blue Mountain coffee was a great start yo the day. The pool was out of services throughout our five day stay, and our second floor bathroom did not have a window or fan. More attention to details and finishes and this would be 5-star.

Loved the cleanliness. The breakfast was also good. The staff were friendly. Work was being done on the garden. It was pleasant enough that I would return if I needed to be in the area again.

First of all the security guard was cool he knows how to welcome guest and that gives you confident that professionals work there I felt welcome the place was clean and comfy definitely going back there and I would recommend it to anyone no doubt thanks again and see you soon

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This property is such a gem. It exceeded expectations in every way. There was nothing to co plain about!!! Food, service, customer service, staff interaction was superb. Already planning my next trip back!!

My experience at the property was excellent.no complain

The room had a funny smell. And the lady at the front fest was not so nice at all ….very argumentative when she couldn’t find our reservation even tho I had it on my email 🤔

The area is very quite and the grounds is lovely. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was enjoyable very morning…Would recommend this place to anyone who is on a budget!!!

The room i got had roaches crawling in it abd bed bugs was on yhe bed i tried to bring it to the attention of a staff member but i was treated like a nobody. The bed was tough and uncomfortable to sleep on the shower and refrigerator made loud noises when in use. The food was very good could have came out a little hotter but was very tasty. Area was clean for the most part. I would not stay here again because i wasnt valued by management.

If you’ve ever considered traveling to Jamaica by yourself and was nervous or hesitant let me tell you this is the place. My first solo trip by myself and i loved it. I felt safe & secured the whole time and the staff was extremely welcoming and helpful.

The most attentive and pleasant experience, the staff were great

The property is well kept and clean, except for the garbage at the front in the parking area. The rooms were comfy & clean. The food was great. The staff very friendly. Our experience was great and we will definitely be back for another stay.

The food taste very good and was very professional

The staffs were very friendly from the security at the gate, to the young lady at the front office to the ground staff and chef. My keys were ready and waiting for me when in went to check. It felt like we were staying with family. We got a call that breakfast was ending and that they did not see any of us for breakfast( which was complimentary). Breakfast was delicious; ackee and salt fish, fried dumpling, boiled yam and banana, with veggie, orange juice and tea/coffee. I will definitely stay there again once I am visiting that area. Highly recommended.

I like the fact that breakfast was authentic.

I had an amazing experience here at this Villa. Friendly staff, beautiful private gated property. Delicious breakfast included with my stay. I would definitely return.

This is a budget friendly place to stay with friendly staff and clean roms. My only recommendation would be to replace the antique looking lights with fans in the dining area to cool down the room on hot days.

Check in was easy an fast from the security...groundsmen...kitchen staff an housekeeper everyone was polite an mannersable...food was superb big thumbs up to the chef.......overall the place is quiet an one with nature...i will be carrying my mom there for her birthday....home away from home

Good

I like the location.

The honeymoon suite was comfortable the jacuzzi was a plus. There was not a selection for food ... only one option for dinner n two options for breakfast.

Great place to stay family friendly. Great staff overall a very friendly atmosphere very quiet would govthere again

The room itself was nice and majority of the staff. The problem that we had was it was poop on the ground by stairs where my room was and it to over an hour for staff to clean. Also the pool was beyond dirty. Last but not least. If you are not a cat lover this is most certainly not the place for you to stay. When we were let in the gate there were about 7 to ten cats right there at and by my car. Wow!!

Facilities were reasonable for the cost but there was a level of maintenance and repair taking place which meant service was below expected standard. Had to be moved from my room because the bathroom condition was in a poor state of repair. The male staff member on the gate was particularly welcoming and helpful. The setting was good and could potentially be a good place to stay depending on the result of the final level of repair.

Very nice staff! Awesome breakfast!! Very peaceful. Beautiful grounds.

This is a beautiful, quaint hotel in the foothills of the mountains. The entire staff was extremely friendly and helpful at every turn. My girlfriend broke her ankle and we had to go home after the first day. I would highly recommend this hotel.

How clean the room was and how friendly the staff was. .........................

nice well maintained rest stop. friendly staff. clean and quiet and great breakfast...

Breakfast was great. Room and facility were clean. Staff was pleasant and helpful

Enjoyed the property

We overnighted at the Villa and were very comfortable. A big thanks to Keesha P. and the wonderful staff. Breakfast was authentic and delicious 👍😊

very clean private front desk secretary was not fully aware of policies. my package included free breakfast. even though i showed it to her in writing she denied free breakfast. i was able to get free breakfast after talking to the chef overall place is beautiful

Love everything about this place, food was great, staff was second to none. Love it all,,,thanks much.

it is a good place for a short stay.. breakfast too minimal and not good quality...

Nice cosy homely feeling will definitely return here staff extremely friendly just love the place and the staff

Pros- the house and grounds are pretty. It is VERY quiet and if you are looking to get away then this is the place for you. The location is a bit of the beaten track but in a five minute drive you are at the beach or at the famous Sharkie’s restaurant. But you don’t even have to go that to far for great food. If the breakfast is anything to go by, the food is well done and delicious. And the staff is friendly and accommodating. Cons- the villa advertises beach access but the beach is a 20 min walk or a five minute drive away. The walls are a bit thin but if you have considerate neighbors it shouldn’t be problem. The rooms are outdated and could use some nicer furniture. Everything is functional, but this place is not living up to it potential. That being said, if you want a reasonable-priced getaway, a more “Jamaican” experience than an all-inclusive has to offer, then consider Villa Sonate...

Very much enjoyed 5 nights at this small hotel in the hills above Runaway Bay. We chose the half board plan and the meals were excellent. Convenient to the beach and Ocho Rios. Would stay again.

My husband and I wanted to get away from the busy city of Kingston. I was looking for somewhere quiet and found Villa Sonate. And saw its review. All I can say is that , it was all it said to be and much more. Breakfast was amazing and so was the staff especially Andre and the security. We will most definately be back. And would recommend this Villa to anyone. Our only set back which was truly minor , was that the hot water at times failed us. But other than that. FANTASTIC. FANTASTIC.

Staff were very friendly, polite and helpful. Great customer service. Food was very reasonable and great quality. Villa is close to everything.

After a long hot day all I wanted to do was to take a shower. NO SHOWER!! Looked for the guard for help ... NO GUARD ... I had to take the ice bucket and fill it with water and throw it over myself....not good.... then I got a PHONE CALL at 7:00 am OMG WHY DID THEY CALL ME SO EARLY ?? To tell me that the wifi password was on the key ... so no shower and no sleep and no wifi .... 8 hours of abuse I was outta there !!!!

Villa Sonate Is a nice Villa off the beaten track. The staff are very accommodating. The meals were exactly what we were looking for. All Jamaican. The private beach access is perfect. Not crowds. Thank you

The ladies at the front desk were great! The property is beautiful and the rooms are super clean

comfortable in a relaxed atmosphere

I like to location,it was off from the busy road...however the breakfast was not a full spread like it was made to seem on the site and the beach was a 2 minute drive from the Villa.Other than that my stay was great and I would not mind going back for another stay.

Reasonably priced boutique hotel in Runaway Bay. The stay was comfortable but the bathrooms could stand to get an upgrade. The staff was friendly but there were a few small issues with our rooms. Like the size and number of beds in the rooms, additional room items that were requested during booking but not there upon check in. Overall, I would stay there again as a cheaper alternative to an all inclusive resort. *Breakfast was delicious!!

Very nice Villa with friendly staff. Room was spotless and smelled fresh. The food and drinks are tasty and will leave you full. Pool was on the small side however it did serve it's purpose. The public beach is very close by, transportation is needed. Approximately $100.00USD for transportation to/from hotel.

The Villa has always provided great accommodations for a reasonable price. Food is very good and the rooms are clean - staff is very courteous!