Title: The Essence Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000001560&destination=Spanish+Town%2C+Saint+Catherine%2C+Jamaica&selected=66445651&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Essence Resort ## Photo gallery for The Essence Resort ![Interior - The Essence Resort (Spanish Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66450000/66445700/66445651/1a37dd2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Essence Resort (Spanish Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66450000/66445700/66445651/afd3b3b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Essence Resort (Spanish Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66450000/66445700/66445651/94fee640.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Essence Resort (Spanish Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66450000/66445700/66445651/6a3d2aa1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bathroom - The Essence Resort (Spanish Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66450000/66445700/66445651/ed4b8b8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In a quiet, gated community near the highway to Kingston and Ocho Rios, experience luxury at this secluded property. Enjoy private parking and 24-hour security for a sense of serenity. The nearby Knutsford Express Depot makes traveling easy. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Essence Resort Luxurious property with 24 hours security and own private parking. Located in a gated and quiet community and 5 mins away from the highway to Kingston and Ocho Rios as well as Knutsford Express Depot. Established restaurants, supermarket and pharmacy are also 2 mins away. Attractions such as DaCasta Farms is 7 mins away. 30 mins away from Helshire Beach. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71560000/71554900/71554883/db3c79f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Kingston - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 12:00 PM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as The Essence Spanish Town The Essence Resort Spanish Town The Essence Resort Private vacation home The Essence Resort Private vacation home Spanish Town ## About the area Spanish Town is home to this holiday home. Caymanas Golf and Country Club and Constant Spring Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Sovereign Village Mall and Tropical Plaza. Wynter's Park & Farm and Trench Town Culture Yard are also worth visiting. [Visit our Spanish Town travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Spanish-Town.dx3000001560) [View more Holiday homes in Spanish Town](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Spanish-Town-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000001560-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=18.017946,-76.97141&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:g__mBhnxtM%3FO%3FQ%3FM%40Q%40O%3FO%40Q%40M%40QBO%40OBO%40OBOBOBODOBOBODODMDODMDODODMFMFODMFMFMFMFMHMFMHKFMHKHMHKHMHKJMHIJKHKJIJKJKHILKJGJIJILIJILIJELILGJGLGLGLGLGNELELELENELENCLELCNCNCLENANCLANCNANANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FLAN%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBLBNBLDNBLDNDLDLDLDLDLFNFJFLFLFLFLHJDLHJHLHJHJHJHJHJHJJJJJHHJJJHHHLJJHLHJHLFJHLHJFLHLFLFLFLFLDLFNDLFLDNDNDLDNDLBNDNBNBNDNBN%40NBNBN%40N%40NBP%40L%40P%3FN%40N%3FP%40L%3FP%3FN%3FP%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FPANANCNAPALCPCLAPCLEPCLCNENCNENELENELENGNELGLELGNGLGJGLILGLILILGJILIJIJKLIJIHKJIJKJKHKJKJKFKJKHKFMJKFMHKFMFMHMFMFKDOFMFMDMDMDMDODMDODMDOBM%40ODMBOBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%40MAO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOCOAMCOAOCMCOEOAMCMEOEMEOEMEMEMEOEMGMGMEMGKGMIMGKGMIKGMKKGKIKIMIIKKKKIKKIKKKIIKKIMIKIKIMIKGMIMGMIMGMGKGMGOEMGMGMEOEOEMEOEMEOEOCOCOEMCQCMCQAMCQAMCQAOAOAO%3FQAOAO%3FO%3FO%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kH6z4ZFg6hGL6nTXsCXAPyPp0yw=) Spanish Town, St. Catherine Parish ### What's nearby - Rodney Memorial 4 min drive \- 1.8 miles - Emancipation Square 4 min drive \- 1.8 miles - Courthouse Ruins 4 min drive \- 1.8 miles - St Jago de la Vega Cathedral 5 min drive \- 2.2 miles - St Catherine District Prison 6 min drive \- 2.4 miles ### Getting around - Kingston (KIN-Norman Manley Intl.) 53 min drive ### Restaurants - Juici Patties 5 min drive - Kfc/Pizza hut 4 min drive - Irie Jerk 4 min drive - Burger King 6 min drive - KFC 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Essence Resort pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Essence Resort? ### What time is check-in at The Essence Resort? ### What time is check-out at The Essence Resort? ### Where is The Essence Resort located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Essence Resort Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shamona 12 Oct 2022 ##### Shamona Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [5 BDR LUX MODERN BEACHFRONT VILLA PRIVATE INFINITY POOL & OCEAN VIEWS STAFF](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Luxury-5-BDR-Beachfront-Villa-Pool-BAY-Views-Chef-Butler.h22865447.Hotel-Information) > - [New Harbour Village Detached House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Old-Harbour-Hotels-New-Harbour-Village-Detached-House.h45274384.Hotel-Information) > - [Grand Lido Negril Au-Naturel, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Negril-Hotels-Grand-Lido-Negril-Au-Naturel-All-Suite-Resort-Spa-Adults-Only-All-Inclusive.h17422486.Hotel-Information) > - [Secrets St. James Montego Bay - Luxury - Adults Only - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Secrets-St-James-Montego-Bay-Luxury-Adults-Only.h3197063.Hotel-Information) > - [Sandcastles Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Sandcastles-Beach-Resort.h15833563.Hotel-Information) > - [Eshae Living - Modern Island Living + Perfectly Located In Ocho Rios](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Eshae-Living-Modern-Island-Living-Perfectly-Located-In-Ocho-Rios.h19488505.Hotel-Information) > - [Royalton Hideaway Negril, An Autograph Collection® All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Negril-Hotels-Hideaway-At-Royalton-Negril-Resort-Spa-Adults-Only-All-Inclusive.h15920957.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel Riu Ocho Rios - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ocho-Rios-Hotels-RIU-Ocho-Rios-All-Inclusive.h1279854.Hotel-Information) > - [Stonebrook Manor, Florence Hall, Trelawny](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Stonebrook-Manor.h34528518.Hotel-Information) > - [Moon Palace Jamaica – All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ocho-Rios-Hotels-Moon-Palace-Jamaica-All-Inclusive.h9022224.Hotel-Information) > - [Negril Jamaica Beachfront house in Little Bay County Club , Pool , Free wifi A/C](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Negril-Hotels-The-Beach-Is-Your-Backyard-In-Little-Bay-Country-Club-Negril-Jamaica-Carribean.h46235062.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel Riu Palace Aquarelle - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Falmouth-Hotels-Riu-Palace-Aquarelle.h99455860.Hotel-Information) > - [Couples Sans Souci All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Couples-Sans-Souci-All-Inclusive.h581060.Hotel-Information) > - [Rooms on the Beach Negril](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Negril-Hotels-Rooms-On-The-Beach-Negril.h2201226.Hotel-Information) > - [Ocean Eden Bay - Adults Only - All inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Ocean-Eden-Bay-Adults-Only.h44266101.Hotel-Information) > - [Couples Negril All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Negril-Hotels-Couples-Negril-All-Inclusive.h200634.Hotel-Information) > - [Richmond Estate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Richmond-Estate.h20248246.Hotel-Information) > - [Rooms on the Beach Ocho Rios](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Rooms-On-The-Beach-Ocho-Rios.h1142673.Hotel-Information) > - [Columbus Heights Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Columbus-Heights-Apartments.h61427596.Hotel-Information) > - [Drax Hall Manor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ocho-Rios-Hotels-Drax-Hall-Manor.h45588538.Hotel-Information) > - [Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Grand-Palladium-Jamaica-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h2057712.Hotel-Information) > - [Shaw Park Beach Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Shaw-Park-Beach-Hotel-Spa.h24684.Hotel-Information) > - [ Sand And Tan Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ocho-Rios-Hotels-Luxury-Apartments-And-Rooms-The-Lagoons.h88313772.Hotel-Information) > - [GoldenEye](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montego-Bay-Hotels-GoldenEye.h54004628.Hotel-Information) > - [Princess Grand Jamaica Resort - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Green-Island-Hotels-Princess-Grand-Jamaica.h96229077.Hotel-Information) > - [Beautiful Beachfront Villa With Private Pool and Bar Fully Staffed](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Negril-Hotels-Beautiful-Beachfront-Villa-With-Private-Pool-And-Bar-Fully-Staffed.h32626896.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel Riu Montego Bay - Adults Only - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Riu-Montego-Bay-Adults-Only-All-Inclusive.h2062016.Hotel-Information) > - [Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Grand-Palladium-Lady-Hamilton-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h2057715.Hotel-Information) > - [Catalonia Montego Bay - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Catalonia-Montego-Bay-All-Inclusive.h25000.Hotel-Information) ---