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Hotel Villa Bella
P.O Box 473 Christiana, Manchester,
Jamaica W.I.
Reservation Toll Free:
1-888-790-5264
Telephone: (876) 964-2243
Fax: (876) 964-2765
E-mail: villabella@cwjamaica.com
LOCATION
It is located in Christiana in the central mountains of the south coast, fifteen minutes from Mandeville, the nearest town. Here,temperatures range from the 70's in the daytime, to the 60's at nights.
Nearest major airport:
Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ-Sangster Intl.)
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Hotel Villa Bella - Christiana, Jamaica
A HERITAGE OF DESTINCTION
The original Villa Bella Hotel was located in the town of Christiana, Manchester, in the house which is now the home of Mr. Audley Shaw, sitting Member of Parliament for the area.
Villa Bella Hotel was opened in 1941 by Ida Steers - the 40-year-old daughter of John Foreman, the leading businessman in Christiana at the time. Mrs. Steers was a lady of impeccable taste and this was reflected in her selection of china and silverware pieces some of which still remain today. These were imported from England and bore the Hotel's Crest. A woman of great charm, she was the perfect hostess and was known to go to great lengths to make her guests comfortable.
Mrs. Steers was off to a running start and the business was so good in the first three years that her father donated six acres of land to build her own hotel.
Villa Bella Hotel, was established during a period popularly known as “old style tourism”. In fact, it is the only hotel in the parish that has survived to today, and ranked with almost any hotel in Jamaica .
It was a time when beaches held little, if any, charm. Unnecessary exposure to the sun was frowned on. The attraction of the hills lay in their cool, mild climate which was reminiscent of an English summer. New Castle, Moneague, Mandeville and Christiana were prime tourist spots.
The demeanor and tradition of Hotel Villa Bella was British. Overseas guests stayed for two to three months. It was for many a winter destination. In addition, the British who worked here, vacationed in the hills to escape the heat of the city and to enjoy some of the traditional pleasures of the Colonial period - such as afternoon High Tea, which is still served to this day.
In May 2001, the business was sold to Colibri Resorts and Properties Ltd. It was renamed Hotel Villa Bella . The main directors are Donald McDowell a Civil Engineer and Businessman, and Sherryl White-McDowell, Hotelier, Tourism Consultant and Project Co-ordinator. For the first two years, the company has concentrated on upgrading the property and has met all the required national standards for licensing.
The hotel offers an authentic Jamaican experience and targets nature lovers, adventurers such as cavers, hikers, bird watchers and those interested in exploring the Jamaican culture. It is the perfect venue for individuals and groups undertaking activities for church, family re-unions, weddings, research, retreats and most indoor or outdoor functions. Our doors are open to all - every guest is a VIP and a special welcome awaits resident Jamaicans and those visiting from abroad.
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