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Villa Sonate

Property class: 3
3-star beach guest house with beach shuttle

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A balcony with a green railing overlooking a garden with red-roofed buildings and lush greenery.
A living room with wicker furniture, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, a green door, and a view of the outside.
A garden pathway with a stone pavement, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A swimming pool with a balcony and railing.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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18 MarySunley Crescent, Clifford Hall, Runaway Bay, Saint Ann
  • Place, Runaway Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Flavours Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocean View Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with green bedding, a small bedside table, a lamp, and a refrigerator in a room with patterned curtains.

Junior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Suite

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a door leading to another room.

Honeymoon Suite

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

Two twin beds with green bedspreads and white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted phone.

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Runaway Bay

Steps from the beach.You'll find Runaway Bay Beach and Flavours Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this guesthouse. Ocean View Beach and Cardiff Hall Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Runaway Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Flavours Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Ocean View Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Cardiff Hall Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Dunn's River Falls - 51 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ultimate Jerk Centre & Rest Stop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Don Pablo Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪picasso - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coconut Tree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Villa Sonate

3-star beach guest house with beach shuttle
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 guesthouse'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 guesthouse 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 guesthouse.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 300 sq ft of conference space
  • 28 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • 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 safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. This Runaway Bay guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

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

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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: 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 guestroom 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 each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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

How close is Villa Sonate to the airport?

Villa Sonate is 26.8 mi (50-min drive) away from the Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Sonate?

As of Oct 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Sonate on Oct 26, 2026 start from CA $129, excluding 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.

Does Villa Sonate have an airport shuttle?

Villa Sonate offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 100 one-way.

How close is Villa Sonate to the beach?

This guesthouse is 16.6 mi (38-min drive) from Turtle Beach and 1.1 mi (3-min drive) from Runaway Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Villa Sonate offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Villa Sonate, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 10 per person. It's available every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Villa Sonate?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Villa Sonate?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Villa Sonate?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Villa Sonate have a pool?

Villa Sonate features an outdoor pool.

Does Villa Sonate have a restaurant?

Villa Sonate is home to Lantana Restaurant, which features international cuisine and golf course views.

Does Villa Sonate have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Villa Sonate to downtown Runaway Bay?

Villa Sonate is 1.7 mi away from Runaway Bay.

Villa Sonate Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 200 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel for a reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was great..food was well prepared and on time..just a minor wifi issue but was resolved..staff was very pleasant made you feel very safe and welcomed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room spelt old and looked outdated but was very clean and the staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night. The room was clean and spacious and the staff were courteous and helpful. Breakfast was sumptuous. An excellent experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience! Good vibes!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden Gem in Jamaica one of the best day breakfast was excellent. The staff was helpful. Everything was great. It felt very safe. Close to a lot of places will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice! Breakfast very good (Jamaican). The staff friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place in itself is beautiful but rooms need to be more updated,bathroom was old. Staff very pleasant and helpful, breakfast was excellent. Area quiet and peaceful,close to beach restaurants and shopping areas.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and quiet vibes. Lovely Mountain Views
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fresh. And breakfast was presented very well
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everthing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely,ctasty breakfast, clean and spacious room, air conditioning
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My husband said all the staff were very friendly and polite. The food was
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
The entire front staff was very helpful and made me feel like family. Breakfast was great even though i had it to go.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff/ family style lay back accommodations/ super clean and safe location / tight security / great price / yard style breakfast enough to keep you full for an entire day and finger licking good too. My overall experience was amazing. My second time here and plan to bring my family here in July for a little retreat in the country side. No entertainment but great for me as I like quiet environment
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are professional, friendly and make you feel comfortable; rooms are spacious and clean. Complimentary parking, pool and beach are available. Food is tasty and good; breakfast is served as well as dinner package is available. Andre the server is friendly and efficient. Great experience from start to finish, this exceeded my expectations. I would recommend this resort to anyone who is seeking to be in a safe and friendly environment.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything stood out - clean room, staff, amenities and the surrounding.
Pool was too inviting not to enjoy one of my favorite activities.
Absolutely enjoyed a well prepared authentic Jamaican breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent a few days and was very pleased with the service.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the property location, the breakfast and the staff is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just to sum up my stay 💯 satisfied. I will stay again. Thank to the chef's and waiters very helpful selection of foods excellent. Front desk staffs their HOSPITALITY 💯. Thank you again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
EXCELLENT
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast menu is among the best on the island. The staff are friendly and make the mealso enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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