Katamah Guesthouse

Katamah is PERFECTION. I split my time between the Yana cottage and the Marika Suite. Both were lovely, with comfortable beds and beautiful decor. The grounds are stunning, the vibe is so relaxing, and the staff is accommodating. The recently added pool and workout room are welcome touches, as well as the addition of Hold a Vibz Cafe. I love the outdoor hangout spaces and the beach access direct from the property. Can’t wait to return next March, if not before! Thank you, Moni, Maya and Simon!

We were initially going to stay in a villa for this second visit to Treasure Beach because we were going for a month and had friends and family rotating in. Boy, are we glad we went back to Katamah instead! The guests rooms are set in a lush garden that owner and master gardener, Simon, has curated with loving care. The rooms and lounging spaces, and there are many, have also been thoughtfully and tastefully designed by owner, Moni, who has created spaces that allow for both quiet contemplation as well as collective socializing all with comfort and ocean and garden views. The outside spaces are incredibly flexible as we alternatively drank coffee and cocktails with friends, read and did remote working, and swam with our nieces and nephews in the new pool! Maya was unbelievably insightful about our guest room needs, suggesting great fits for all of our party. Want classic beach suite? Go Maya. Want to cook a bit more? Go Yana. Want to keep the family together? Go Laila and Saida and Habibi. We even had a bit of a medical concern and Moni and Simon were so helpful, offering the resources they had on hand as well as connecting us to the local on-call doctor. The guest house is centrally located to all of the amenities, and this allowed us to really get a sense of the community. Yoga, health foods, smoothies, ice cold beers, cute boutiques, small grocerers, and excellent traditional Jamaican fare are all a stone’s throw from your stay. If you want to get a sense of community and unspoiled Jamaica, while also having options for tranquil solitude, look no further than Katamah!

Katamah is the perfect blend of quiet guest houses for sleeping and relaxing and community spaces for hanging out and getting to know the other guests. The rooms are well appointed with comfortable beds and quality linens. Each room has at least a mini fridge, while most have a kitchenette of some sort. All guest houses and rooms have a unique charm of their own with Moroccan decor. The icing on top is that this all exists just steps away from a beautiful beach on Frenchman's Bay. Katamah truly is a treasure!