Zyani Boutique Resort featured in the Sunday edition of the Gleaner under lifestyles Dream Homes Jamaica. Just 6 miles from Ocho Rios newest International Airport OJM. Your Ultimate Seaside Vacation Rental
Welcome to Zyani Boutique Resort, an exquisite destination nestled just 7 miles away from Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Prepare to be captivated by mesmerizing ocean views, pampered by our excellent service staff, and indulge in the most delectable cuisine. At Zyani, we guarantee a memorable experience curated to meet your every need.
Unparalleled Service and Amenities
We are a full-service Listing, you can expect nothing short of exceptional service. We proudly offer a team of dedicated staff, including a private chef when booking 5 days or more, ensuring that your every craving is satisfied. In addition to this, our resort provides top-notch security, high-speed Wifi for all your digital needs, and a stunning 8ft seaside swimming pool.
Relaxation and Comfort
Unwind and bask in the Jamaican sun as you lounge at our poolside, complete with floaters and beach towels for your convenience. With 4 bedrooms featuring ensuite baths and a guest 1/2 bath, we provide the utmost comfort and privacy to ensure a tranquil stay. Our exquisite on-site management team is always available to address any needs or concerns that may arise.
Unbeatable Location
Centrally located to local excursions, Zyani Boutique Resort offers the perfect base for exploring the enchanting surroundings. Venture out to discover the vibrant culture, stunning natural beauty, and thrilling activities that Ocho Rios and its surroundings have to offer.
Join us at Zyani Boutique Resort for an extraordinary seaside vacation rental experience that combines luxurious amenities with attentive service and unparalleled ocean views. Indulge yourself and create memories that will last a lifetime.
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
About the area
Boscobel
Located in Boscobel, this villa is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Dunn's River Falls and Coral Reef reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Prospect Plantation and Reggae Xplosion Museum. Shaw Park Botanical Gardens and Jamaican Bobsled Rollercoaster are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
Sugar Pot Ruins Beach Bar And Restaurant - 4 min drive
Linda's - 14 min drive
Couples Tower Isle Swim-up Bar - 5 min drive
Patio Restaurant - 5 min drive
Bamboo Bar - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does ZYANI Boutique Resort Breathtaking Seaside location Chef, Massage therapist, have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at ZYANI Boutique Resort Breathtaking Seaside location Chef, Massage therapist, ?
As of 7 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ZYANI Boutique Resort Breathtaking Seaside location Chef, Massage therapist, on 8 April 2026 start from NZ$1,226, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at ZYANI Boutique Resort Breathtaking Seaside location Chef, Massage therapist, ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at ZYANI Boutique Resort Breathtaking Seaside location Chef, Massage therapist, ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ZYANI Boutique Resort Breathtaking Seaside location Chef, Massage therapist, ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is ZYANI Boutique Resort Breathtaking Seaside location Chef, Massage therapist, located?
Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Rio Nuevo Battle Site and Harmony Hall. Coral Reef and Reggae Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Stephanie and her staff catered to all our family's needs. We had varied dietary needs that were very well met. All meals were delectable and served quite elegantly. The pool was well maintained and the view of the Caribbean Sea with brilliant sunrises and dreamy sunsets provided the ideal backdrop for a memorable family vacation. We highly recommend this resort!
Laurel T.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Amy D.
31 July 2015
Our Wedding in paradise....
When i went on HomeAway and saw Villa Bennmaya I knew it was the one for us. My fiance and i were planning our wedding and we were taking our kids. He has two and I have one. My conversations started with Stephanie about what kind of wedding we wanted and the details. She was amazing!!! I would send her ideas and she would be completely on the same page. I felt like we were best friends before we even arrived in Jamaica. We were picked up at the airport by the driver who had a cooler of Red Stripe and water and then arrived at the Villa. The pictures do not do it justice- magnificent and beautiful. We were greeted by Stephanie and Ray- they could not have been more welcoming.
The Villa was absolutely awesome. So clean and beautifully decorated. The views were breathtaking. Carol and Jolie always turned down our rooms at night and immaculately cleaned our rooms the next day.
Stephanie made sure that we never needed anything. She told us all the cool places to go. We went to the Blue Hole one . day and LOVED it. Not many tourist and so pretty. Ray took us to Dr. No beach and hooked us up with some great guys who took us snorkeling in a glass bottom boat! We visited the market with Ray and he told us about all the local fruits and veggies and each morning or night when he presented the dinners we got to see how they were prepared.
The wedding... Breathtaking and unbelievable. Stephanie took care of everything and never missed a beat. The beach was beautiful, the flowers, the cake, the steal drummer, the signature drink, everything was magical.
I felt so sad the day we leaving because we had been treated so nice and lovingly. Ocho Rios and The Bennmaya staff gave us memories that we will never forget as a family and we cannot wait to go back!!!!!! Yeh Mon.
Amy and John and family-USA , Virginia
Amy D.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you Amy & John for your beautifully detailed review of Villa Bennmaya and our Staff.
It was our pleasure to assist you with loving, lasting memories of your Wedding here in Jamaica. Can't wait to have you back next year. Huuumm maybe your Anniversary?
All the best and say hi to the kids for me.
Blessings
Stephanie
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Baptiste
1 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Superbe maison avec vue sur mer. Un très bon chef à la cuisine et jolies chambres
We had a wonderful 21days at Villa Bennmaya. The house is right above the Caribbean Sea, so you hear the waves crashing on the rocks below. Stephanie, the House Manager, is very helpful with reservations and suggestions on day trips. We loved the Chef’s meals, especially the whole fresh snapper and jerk chicken. The staff keeps the house very clean and will do your laundry if needed. The house is perfect for 4 couples because all the bedrooms are identical with en-suite baths. We loved it!
Voyage de rêve en famille, la villa est encore mieux qu'en photo, l’accueil est excellent et la vue a l'arrivé sur l'océan juste wow. Le personnel est chaleureux et discret, toujours la pour vous. Stéphanie est très aimable et sait bien conseiller ses invitées. Répond au communication rapidement et ce qui nous met en confiance rapidement. La nourriture est excellente merci a notre cuisinier smoke aussi chanteur a voir sur youtube Jasmine prépare une table ravissante toujours avec un sourire resplendissant une charmante dame. Merci a Lisa pour la propreté des chambres. L'espace est grand et convivial, les chambres spacieuse bien décoré et la vue sur l’océan pour deux d'entre elle rend les réveilles merveilleux sous le chant des oiseau. Facilement accessible par la route principale a deux quelques minutes en voiture de deux plages bien jolies, sugar pot & James bond beach. Plusieurs excursions possible a faire prêt de la villa le divertissement est grand dans la région et le paysage splendide. Ne pas hésiter a réserver vous ne serai pas déçu. Je suis dans le domaine du touriste depuis plus de 15 ans j'ai voyager a travers le monde la villa Bennmaya et Stéphanie feront de votre séjour du rêve a la réalité. Melanie www.lgas.ca pour plus d'informations je peux vous aider a planifier votre périple autour de la villa. Bonne Vacance
Stephanie was a pleasure to work with! She coordinated every detail and did not steer us wrong with our many outings to places such as Dunn’s River, Blue Hole and Sun Valley Plantation. The food at the villa was amazing and really gave us a taste of traditional Jamaican cuisine. The pool setting was gorgeous and all the staff was very attentive to our needs. I would recommend a trip and a stay at Bennmaya Villa.
maureen h.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tyrone W.
24 October 2015
Great Experience
5 stars stay for the weekend with my family. The place was very clean and the staff were extremely polite. The chef made some of the best food I've tasted in a long time... The rooms were clean and spacious. Overall, my family loved it and we would definitely look into going back again next year. Its worth checking out.
Tyrone W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2015
Archival
8/10 Good
Toni J.
1 February 2014
Sun-trap Villa Over Looking the Ocean
As the villa was booked by the bride for her wedding guests I had no preconceived ideas, nor any input into the selection process - other than the bride knowing I only do FABULOUS! Villa Bennmaya absolutely met my demanding needs. Our bedrooms opened out onto the pool area. The bedrooms were spacious with comfortable double beds and pillows, high ceilings, overhead fan and free standing fan plus a mosquito net over the bed which wasn't really needed as the villa is located right on the edge of the ocean (no beach) where there were hardly any mosquitoes and a lovely cooling breeze. The communal area was beautifully decorated, the meals prepared on site by staff were delicious and what was on offer was over and above our simple food preference requests, the garden was green and well manicured, the pool cleaned every day and well stocked with inflatables, sun loungers were cushioned and comfortable and most importantly the staff, who worked on shifts so there was someone on site 24hours a day, were friendly and made us feel at home. I preferred to stay by the pool in the villa then venture out on excursions! Our house manager Stephanie was extremely knowlegable with regard to the local area and the island in general. Also the lounge was well stocked with excursion leaflets and strong wifi signal.
The only reason I've not given my stay a full 5 star rating is because I would of loved to have been able to walk from the villa to the beach and the road to the Villa was potholed and super bumpy - but these things are just location issues. The Villa its self was lovely and perfect in every way.
PS
I didn't have any problems with the floor of the wet room but my roommate did slip on the wet floor, perhaps the floor tiles in the ensuite bathrooms could be painted with a clear coat of nonslip/ rough surface paint which you find in some swimming pools.
Toni J.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you, for the super review. When planning your return visit to Jamaica, please plan on staying here with us at Villa Bennmaya. It was a pleasure having such a fun, lively and carefree group.
Thank you for the comment for the bathroom floor tiles. Great suggestion, and I'm on it.
All the best,
Stephanie
Archival
10/10 Excellent
6 April 2013
Trip to Villa Bennmaya
We spent our spring break at Villa Bennmaya along with another couple and their two daughters. The property has enough space for (4) adults and (4) teenagers to sleep comfortably. Each room has (2) full size beds, walk in closets and spacious showers setup with beach towels and straw hats to protect you from the sunny days during your stay. When the weather does not allow you to be by the pool, you can relax in the living room and dining room with space for 8 people.
Our driver for the week helped us coordinate additional excursions, took us shopping and site seeing on the island. We spend time on local beaches and had the opportunity to ride Jet Skis. Some took advantage of the opportunity to arrange massages.
The Bennmaya staff prepared breakfast and dinner during our stay. Most mornings we had eggs that were tastefully prepared. The staff prepared salt fish with local spices. We also had fried chicken with jerk dipping sauce, fish, ox tail stew and goat.
The staff also guided us on our first walk to the beach very close to the villa and pointed out some of local trees that grow ackee.
We went tubing down the Dunns River, climbed the falls and went horseback riding. We also went on a private glass bottom boat where we had the chance to snorkel.
The staff helped us to coordinate dinner at the Ruins restaurant which has a falls running through the center of the eatery.
If you want a true vacation filled with culture, friendly people and activities, Villa Bennmaya is the destination.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Anthony R.
12 January 2013
The most perfect place to relax
Vacations are meant to be relaxing escapes, during which time ticks away slowly and the real world seems a blessedly great distance away. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, fronting the Caribbean sea, Villa BennMaya offers all the amenities of a resort, with all the solitude of a private island.
This is not Sandals. This is a secluded, private villa where one can wend away the hours soaking sun on the pool deck, interrupted only by sumptuous local meals prepared by the villa staff. (Or, perhaps, an intensive in-room massage from a local practitioner.)
Yet only a few kilometers away are the beaches, attractions and shopping enjoyed by thousands of resorts and cruise ship visitors around the busy port of Ocho Rios. BennMaya offers the best of both worlds -- the Jamaica of Ian Fleming and Noel Coward (whose estates are nearby) and that of Carnival and Norwegian Cruises.
Stephanie, who runs Bennmaya, is a bigger-than-life personality whose zest for life is only surpassed by the intense flavor of her cuisine. Her strong local connections mean nothing is out of the question for BennMaya guests; if you have an idea, Stephanie has a way to make it happen.
I've been visiting BennMaya for many years. It's my favorite hideaway, and if you visit, I'm confident it will become yours as well.
Anthony R.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
labarella r.
29 December 2012
Hypnotic Views
The view from this property is more than stunning it is breath taking and entrancing. I sat for hours just taking in all of the beauty. And the best thing is this is only steps away from your room door.
The main living area is spacious, the rooms are clean and the grounds are beautifully landscaped. There is access to internet, a pool and a staff led by Stephanie who are more than happy to assist with your vacation needs.
labarella r.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Gordon D.
29 December 2012
Heaven On Earth
Bennmaya was quite relaxing. The view from the pool deck is breath taking. A wonderful staff with a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry makes the stay at the villa that more relaxing as you will feel right at home.
The villas are not located too far from the main city squares of Oracabesa or Ocho Rios so the chance to immerse oneself in the local culture will definitely present itself(as long as you are willing to explore and have the time to do so).
In a nutshell, Bennmaya offers a balanced package. A package which rivals those of any other villa without the unnecessary frills.
Gordon D.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Adrienne S.
19 December 2012
Rustic Luxury!!
I had the pleasure of first staying at Villa Bennmaya back in August of 2001 when I was young, single and free!! The stay change my life forever. At the time it was notably called Rose Manor, no doubt because of all the beautiful floral the property boasts. I remember arriving and being so overwhelmed by the flawless panoramic beauty of the Caribbean sea that I began to weep. When you step inside the main house of Bennmaya and are greeted with an endless sky and sea line it stirs something deep in the soul. I spent the next ten days in a true Nirvana. Since, I have returned several times and each experience has been no less than Paradise manifested. Now my visits are with my native Jamaican husband and my beautiful children, TOLDJA IT CHANGED MY LIFE!!! I respectfully envy the Owners and Villa Manager, for they get have it all the time!! I highly recommend Villa Bennmaya, it will truly offer peace, beauty, inspiration, and love!! I look forward to future stays... BEWARE it will be hard to leave!!
Adrienne S.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Shana C.
2 December 2012
Breathtaking
I LOVE LOVE staying at Bennmaya!!! Quality service, staff team, and the food is DELICIOUS!! I may sound cliche, but, once you stay here it so hard to say goodbye. The view is breathtaking, ocean sound is soothing, and seems like a home away home vibe. Another treat is the location, where many attractions (e.g. Dunn's River Fall, Dolphin Cove, and etc) less than 20 minutes away. I can go on and on about this place and you will not be disappointed once you arrive!
~ Shana C
The place was recently upgraded and my, what an upgrade! The rooms are very comfortable. The layout of the villa gives you utmost privacy, scenic views and easy access to the pool. The place is well maintained and the staff was very friendly. Met Stephanie and she was very warm and welcoming!
One of the better deals in town.
Grab a few friends or make it a couples wknd/wk and make this place your home away from home!
My family and I are thrilled with our recent stay at Villa Bennmaya. Our time here was filled with ease and grace. We love to dive into the cuisine of where ever we are visiting, and this house was equipped with all we could have needed to cook up some fabulous Jamaican dishes. Stephanie, the house manager, expertly guided us to the all of best restaurants, shops and grocery stores to pick up all our needs. The bustling town of Ocho Rios is close enough to feel a part of all that is happening. And we were always thankful to return to our sanctuary for more rest and relaxation.Thanks to Joe, the pool was always ready for a swim. Stephanie, a professional chef, served us an amazing traditional Jamaican dinner one evening. Truly divine! Many thanks to the gracious staff that was always one step ahead of us, predicting our next desire. I cannot say enough about how relaxed and rejuvenated I feel after a week at Villa Bennmaya.
Marta A.
About the host
Hosted by Stephanie Saulsberry
Hospitality has always been at the center of my life—not just great food, but how people feel when they’re welcomed into a space. My journey eventually led me to Jamaica, a place whose warmth, culture, and rhythm deeply resonated with me. Zyani Boutique Resort was created as an extension of my passion for elevated yet soulful experiences—where comfort, beauty, and thoughtful service come together effortlessly. As a chef and host, I pay close attention to detail. From the flow of the space to the quality of rest, cuisine, and care, Zyani was designed to feel like a refined private home rather than a traditional rental. Hosting is personal to me, and my goal is for every guest to feel relaxed, supported, and genuinely at ease—able to slow down and enjoy Jamaica in a more meaningful way. Zyani is a home I take great pride in, and I look forward to welcoming guests who value intention, privacy, and quiet luxury.
What makes this property unique
Zyani Boutique Resort is a privately owned luxury villa created to feel like a home—elevated, intentional, and deeply cared for. This is not a commercial resort. It is a lived-in, lovingly maintained space where guests are welcomed into a calm, refined environment with boutique-hotel service and the privacy of an exclusive retreat. What truly sets Zyani apart is the level of personal attention. From a dedicated on-site team and personal chef to massage services and thoughtfully curated excursions, every detail is designed to feel effortless and unhurried. Guests experience Jamaica at their own pace—without crowds, schedules, or compromises. A note about our pets Zyani is home to a small number of well-loved resident pets who live on the property. They are part of the home’s daily rhythm and add warmth and authenticity to the experience. They are well cared for, accustomed to guests, and respectfully managed to maintain the comfort, cleanliness, and elegance of the villa. For guests who appreciate a lived-in, soulful home rather than a sterile resort, this is often a meaningful and memorable touch. With four beautifully appointed bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a private saltwater pool, luxury linens, high-speed Wi-Fi, yoga mats, and serene indoor-outdoor living spaces, Zyani is ideal for families, friends, retreats, and celebrations seeking privacy with polish. Tucked away yet minutes from Jamaica’s most iconic North Coast attractions, Zyani Boutique Resort offers something rare: quiet luxury with heart—a place where guests don’t just stay, they settle in.