I stayed at Jam Villa in October 2016 for 3 nights, along with my wedding party consisting of my newly-wed wife and 13 friends and family members. I did a ton of research on Jam Villa, even visiting for an onsite tour weeks prior to my actual stay. I wanted a villa with charm, beauty, and locale that was up to par with nearby RIU Ocho Rios and Jewel Dunn's River resorts, without having the all-inclusive prices and craziness that came along with it. Jam Villa is definitely that place.
First and foremost, the villa is beautiful. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner during my stay, and I have to say that the man takes pride in his craft. My entire wedding party gave rave reviews on the looks of the place. The housing layout was perfect for us - it provided a "homey" feel without feeling crammed, and the rooms were spacious. The villa grounds were just as impressive. There is a pool which was perfect for hot days, a jerk grill that the staff used to make jerk pork and chicken for our welcome dinner, and a tennis/basketball court for any active folks. There's also a fairly-sized lawn and gazebo in the far ground that we took advantage of for our First Look pictures. Our wedding was held at a separate venue, but in hindsight, could have been done at Jam Villa. That's how beautiful it is.
Most importantly, the professionalism of the staff was what sold me the most on Jam Villa. The entire staff was gracious and accomodating in attending to all of our needs. Ms. Green and Tamara in particular are shining stars - they both went above and beyond to make sure that our stay went well without a hitch. Lastly, I provided the staff a list of meals for the cooks to prepare during our stay. I'm a Jamaican national, so I wanted to ensure that those guests in Jamaica for the first time got the authentic meals :) Special kudos to the cooks!! They delivered on all facets.
Thank you, Jam Villa, for making our stay such a memorable one. Cheers.