You can expect a hot breakfast made fresh for you each morning and a fan to keep cool in the evenings.  We will help you coordinate safe travel to our many local interests.  We strive to provide a comfortable, discreet atmosphere to launch your Jamaican adventure!
 

Beaches

Blue Heaven guests can use the private natural beach.  This unique small coral rock cove inlet natural beach is protected by a naturally formed wave break wall and coral island. The island is ideal for snorkeling and sea life.

In addition to in-room restroom facilities we also have a public facility for quick rinses between dips in the ocean.  You do not have to drag the sand into your room!  We do not supply beach towels, so please remember to bring your own beach towels.

Eats and Libations

Blue Heaven maintains a Restaurant and Bar that serves breakfast daily and other meals on request.  We serve cold Red Stripe beer and other refreshing items all day long.  If you have needs or special food requirements, please contact us in advance of your stay so we may be prepared for it.

 
Our main Sunrise Cottage has it's own kitchen.  The other rooms can utilize our private kitchen if you wish to prepare your own food.  A quick taxi ride into Port Antonio for food and drink and you can cook yourself if you wish!

There are a number of restaurants from informal to up-scale around the area.  We have listed many of them in our Local To-Dos: Dining Page.

Island Travel

You can expect that travel around Jamaica can be an expensive part of a Jamaican holiday.  You can prearrange for a rental car at the airport and travel yourself (British style). Or you can prearrange for us to send a driver to pick you up at the airport.  Our Airlines & Travel page has many more resources and information for booking your trip.

I wish I could tell you it's cheaper to rent or to hire drivers, but that depends on how many and which trips you choose to take during your stay.  If you decide to stay for 2 weeks and spend half of it on the beach, then it would be cheaper to be picked-up and have us arrange your travel as needed.  If you will be out and about seeing sites (and you can handle 3rd world British driving), then renting is for you.  Definitely opt-in for insurance if you rent.

Renting starts at about $50 US per day plus insurance.  We have most of the individual travel costs listed on the Local To-Dos pages, so check there for planning.

When hiring a driver in Jamaica it is customary to tip good drivers as it is in most places.  You need to decide what that means to you and let him know.  If you want to know everything about everything you pass, let him know.  If you want a quiet peaceful ride, let him know.  If you make many impromptu stops then you should bump up the tip if he obliges politely.  At the end of the ride, you decide how well he did.

Tipping is not required, but is customarily 10-20% of the services rendered.  It is always a good idea to confirm the exact price of the trip ahead of departure.

Paying for Things Abroad

The official currency is the Jamaican dollar, commonly referred to as the "J".  U.S. money (currency only, no coins) is accepted at most establishments, although you'll often be given change in Jamaican money.

The most prevalent bank on the Island is the Bank of Nova Scotia (Sam Sharpe Sq., Montego Bay, Jamaica. phone: 876-952-4440; 35 King St., Kingston, phone: 876-922-1420).  Banks in Port Antonio are generally open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but some may close at 2 p.m.  There are three ATMs in Port Antonio.  These are: RBTT Bank, Harbour Street; Scotia Bank, Harbour Street; First Caribbean Bank, corner West and Harbour Street.

Travelers Checks and Currency can be exchanged at airport bank counters, exchange bureaus, or commercial banks.

Credit cards are accepted in most up-scale restaurants, hotels and resorts.  Most other places in Long Bay do not accept Credit Cards.

Paying for Things at Blue Heaven

Blue Heaven accepts cash and travelers checks on-site.  Like most merchants in Long Bay, we do not accept credit cards on-site.  Although Blue Heaven accepts all major credit cards through PayPal, we don't always have a computer on-site.  Payments for additional items and services may be arranged via PayPal at the Long Bay or Port Antonio Post Office and Library computers during your stay if needed.  If you plan to use PayPal as a backup during your stay, please setup an account well in advance of your stay and understand how to use it.

Reservations should be made in advance.  A deposit of 50% of the total rental is required to reserve your dates. Reservation deposits are accepted through Cashier's (Bank) Check, Money Orders, or PayPal with any valid credit card.  We cannot guarantee your dates until we receive your deposit in full.  Blue Heaven, Long Bay frequently gets walk-in guests so this reservation policy is an absolute must.  All reservation payments are non-refundable.