A private stretch of white sand beach runs the full length of the property providing the perfect backdrop for tropical lounging. Service is presided over by long serving staff who take personal interest in your comfort. Three restaurants and bars on the property range from beach casual to eclectic New Caribbean Cuisine. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Jamaica/coyaba/hotel/530/17/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Sun, 7 Sep 2008 06:41:39 EST co-yah'bah n. From the native Arawaks; a place of ease and rest where time is spent feasting and dancing: a kind of heaven. Coyaba Beach Resort and Club is located 5 miles east of Montego Bay and 10 minutes drive from Sangster International Airport. Family owned and run, the intimate 50 room property is a quiet blend of understated elegance with a clubby, old-world feel. Whether it's barefoot on the beach or under a tent for one hundred, weddings at Coyaba are a splendid affair. Maybe it's the little extra attention we give to make your day ‘just so', or our charming atmosphere that's the perfect backdrop to a lifetime of memories. AMENITIES: Coyaba's rooms are furnished plantation-style with large french doors leading to private balconies. All four room categories vary in terms of view and size. Junior Suite rooms are larger than Deluxe rooms and have added sofa (sleeper) seating areas and mini-refrigerators. Connecting rooms are available in Junior Suite to Deluxe combinations. Rooms are situated on first, second and third floors--there are no elevators. All Rooms: - Private Balcony - Air Conditioning - Ceiling Fan - In-room Safe - Hair Dryer - Telephone - Satellite TV - Clock Radio - Coffeemaker - Iron and Ironing Board ACTIVITIES: Full service facilities on property include watersports, tennis court, gym and massage with golf, diving and horseback riding within 5 minutes drive. While Coyaba is perfect for lounging, there are lots of things to do for those who just can't sit still. This section details available activities: those at Coyaba, those nearby, and a sampling of those which can be booked via our Tour Desk. Tennis Coyaba's laykold court is available for guest use at no charge during the day (there is a nominal charge for lights at night). A free tennis clinic is held Mon - Sat (4-6 pm) by our visiting tennis pro. It's a great way to meet your fellow guests and work up a sweat at the same time. Fitness Room Our open-aired fitness room is located on the western edge of the property. Available to our guests are treadmills, stepper, weight machine, rower and stationary bikes. Watersports All on-property watersports are non-motorized to preserve the peaceful nature of our beach area. Available at no charge to our guests are: sunfish sailboat, pedalboat, kayaks, pool/beach floats, snorkeling equipment, and aqua-view kickboards. All other watersports activities are available nearby and can be accessed via the tour desk in our lobby. DINING/RESTARUANTS: Coyaba offers three restaurants and bars for our guests' enjoyment. The approach to our cuisine is simple: good food and great service. Locally, we have a solid reputation for some of the finest cuisine on the island--and often we are the destination for other guests from neighboring hotels. The Vineyard Open aired and trellised with flowering thumbergia vines, our main dining room is located on the east side of the lobby. This Provence-hued restaurant features freshly baked goods in the mornings accompanied by hearty breakfasts. Our more sophisticated side is shown off in the evening along with nightly entertainment to accompany an eclectic Caribbean dinner. For dinner, jackets are not required however, long slacks are requested. Dock's Bar and Grill Named after our signature jetty that skirts the property, Dock's is located next to the pool and overlooks the sea. This restaurant echoes the cobalt blues and greens of our Caribbean Sea with an open kitchen serving sandwiches and salads, along with more locally exotic daily specials. The Polo Grounds Home to equestrian memorabilia of the polo playing members of the family, this richly appointed lounge caters to those seeking country club familiarity with an Old World feel. Cool and dark, it serves a wide variety of unpretentious food and is a favorite hangout for both guests and the "in" local MoBay crowd. Located above the Lobby. Type: Resort Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Jamaica/coyaba/hotel/530/17/ Sun, 7 Sep 2008 06:41:39 EST