Places to stay in Portland

[butterfly]

I stayed at the Match Resort in August and was very pleased. I'm looking forward to staying there again, next year.

[Ohio_Buckeye_1]

Wow! Thanks guys - boardies come thru again.
Tim Bamboo and Ivanhoe, among others look to be perfectly fine - but I really need a pool or sea to take a dip in right on property.

Sooooo - After sammyb provided tip on Match Resort in the other thread - I started researching. I think it hits the nail on the head.
And the extra couple of recommendations in this thread for it seal the deal. Unless is no vacancy - you'll be hearing about my stay there.
Price is great - I wouldn't try to get him any lower per night. I might see if he has a weekly rate, though - I think that's fair to ask. And that's exactly how long we will be there.

As far as not so lively - no problem. As long as the bar is open, and a person to chat with - I'm happy.
Plus I'll be with my Jamaican fiance - after a couple months apart - so I think I'll find something to do.
Do you happen to remember how late the pool hours are - and the bars hours?
After dinner, or after a night at the rooftop bar in PA - it would be nice to take a late night dip to cool off before going to bed.

Thanks again, all.
OB1

[Ohio_Buckeye_1]

One last question. How long should I expect drive time from MoBay airport to PA, specifically the Match Resort?
I read posts and hotel info with anything from 2.5hrs to 5hrs.
I think the 2.5 hrs is from hotel sites who don't want to scare off business - and I think 5hrs is probably closer to truth.

I managed to get a flight arriving MoBay at 11am - so I think we should have no problem getting there before dark.
I've driven in JA several times, now - after waiting until about 4th trip to try it - and all is good EXCEPT driving at night, especially in unfamiliar area.
I've driven MoBay to Negril, Negril to Treasure Beach (horrible road) to Mandeville and back to Negril, Negril to YS Falls and even Accompong (beautiful scenery, horrible drive) so I know how bad it can get.

I figure clear customs by 12:30 worst case. Fiance's stepfather drives a taxi and is bringing her to airport to meet me - so no side trip to Negril to get her.
Then get rental car paperwork done and be on road by 1:30pm. I want to take it leisurely enough to see the coast and be able to stop for food, fruit stands, etc.
But I also want to make sure we get there before dark. I've been as far as Ochi on one trip, so know the road that far is fine - how about between Ochi and PA?

Thanks again all,
OB1

[Big Ship Tours]

Big Ship Tours and Transportation. B S T
I reserved rooms for 32 people this December and January. The Owner takes pride in his property. Great food and nice place.

Dudley Warren
owner/ Manager
B S T.