TWO BEDROOM VILLA-this room offers a king sized bed with an ensuite bathroom, A/C and TV.

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Hotel Tim Bamboo

★★★½☆3.7 out of 5 · 114 reviews

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Hotel Tim Bamboo is a 3.5-star resort in Port Antonio with 100 rooms rated 3.7/5 by 114 TripAdvisor reviewers; typical rates from about $110 a night.

About

Hotel Tim Bamboo is a modest 100-room property in Port Antonio, tucked up Eveleigh Park Road off the main drag. It runs on a shuttle to the beach rather than direct access, which keeps the nightly rate around $200 and the vibe quiet. The 4.4 cleanliness rating and 4.1 sleep quality score are higher than the overall 3.7 suggests — rooms are simple but maintained, and people sleep fine. Port Antonio sits on Jamaica's northeast coast, which means moderate seasonal sargassum risk May through October, though it's less consistent here than the south-facing beaches. The walkability score of 4 out of 5 reflects decent access to local spots on foot once you're back from the beach. This isn't a resort where you stay on property all day; it's a base if you're moving around Portland Parish and want something straightforward without the all-inclusive markup.

At a glance

Area: Port Antonio
Star rating: ★★★½☆
Typical nightly: $110
Beach access: shuttle
Kid-friendly: ●●●○○
Party score: ●●●○○
Walkability: ●●●●○
Rooms: 100
Casino: –
Swim-up: –
Kids' club: –
All inclusive: –
Vibe: budget
quiet
modest

Sargassum: seasonal (May–Oct)

north-east coast Caribbean exposure; seasonal May-Oct arrivals possible

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DELUXE ROOM offers two double beds, A/C, TV. Maximum four persons in this category room

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Restaurants nearby

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Bushbar

Bushbar is tucked into the Geejam Hotel up in the Port Antonio hills, and it's as serious about food as it is about not being a resort dining room. The kitchen runs international with a Caribbean backbone, and the 4.8 food rating across 547 reviews backs that up. The 4.9 atmosphere score is worth noting — open-air, elevated, the kind of spot where the jungle soundtrack competes with the playlist. The price tier is high, but the 4.6 value rating suggests people aren't walking out angry. Service matches the food at 4.8, which is rare enough in Jamaica to call out. This isn't a casual stop; the upscale vibe is intentional, and kids won't be comfortable here. Geejam's famously tied to the music scene, so don't be surprised if the crowd skews creative or if the wine list runs deeper than you'd expect this far east. Port Antonio doesn't overflow with fine dining — Bushbar is one of the few doing it at this level.

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Soldier Camp Bar & Grill

Soldier Camp sits inland from Port Antonio proper, on the road that cuts toward the Blue Mountains. It's the kind of place locals point you to when you ask where they actually eat — casual setup, Caribbean and international plates, and a 4.7 food rating that holds up across nearly 200 reviews. The grill turns out jerk and curry alongside burgers and pasta, so groups with mixed appetites don't argue. Pricing sits squarely mid-range, and the value score matches the food score, which means portions show up honest and the bill doesn't sting. Service runs smooth enough to earn the same 4.7, and the vibe stays relaxed — families fit in fine. It's not on the tourist strip, so you'll need a car or taxi, but that's also why it works. If you're staying in Port Antonio and want a night off from hotel dining without making it precious, this is the move.

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