Welcome to Wah Gwaan

Luxury oceanfront living in St Ann, Jamaica

Tucked between the mountains and the Caribbean Sea, Wah Gwaan is a boutique two-bedroom-plus villa. It’s one of just six secluded villas on the ocean side of the Chukka Cove polo field, between Runaway Bay and Ocho Rios.

On your doorstep

  • The cliffs: Dramatic oceanfront cliffs, made for exploring or simply listening to the waves.

  • The cove: A small, sandy hidden gem, perfect for lazy days in the sun.

  • The gardens: Beautifully kept grounds for an unhurried stroll.

  • The deepwater cove: A few minutes away, sheltered by a natural headland. It’s ideal for a calm early-morning swim, snorkelling or diving.

Why “Wah Gwaan”?

“Wah gwaan” is how Jamaicans say hello, a warm, easy “what’s going on?” That’s the spirit of the villa. It’s relaxed, welcoming and unmistakably Jamaican. Here, you live life a little differently, and you’ll leave with stories you’ll be telling for years.

At Wah Gwaan, better never stops.

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  • Expansive living area

    Space to breathe

    Light-filled, open-plan living with high-end finishes and authentic Jamaican touches. It’s designed for slow mornings, long lunches and doing absolutely nothing at all.

  • View from the verandah

    Sunset by the pool

    Spend your days by the infinity pool, then head up to the deck, where panoramic views stretch across the gardens to the Caribbean Sea. As the sun goes down, it’s cocktails by the fire pit.

All you need to know

    • 2,500 sq ft of open-plan oceanfront living

    • Bi-fold doors open onto the ground-floor patio, just steps from the infinity pool and cove

    • Two large en-suite bedrooms upstairs, both opening onto a spacious deck. From there, you’ll have panoramic views over the gardens, the cove and the sea.

    • Two private bedroom nooks downstairs, each with a double sofa bed, available when needed and sharing a full bathroom

    • Air conditioning and ceiling fans in every sleeping area

    • Super-fast Wi-Fi throughout, and international cable TV in every room

    • Your private housekeeper-cook is with you from 8.30am to 5.30pm daily

    • They’ll help plan menus and prepare meals on request, with plenty of authentic Jamaican dishes on offer

    • There’s a dedicated barbecue area and pizza oven, so you can cook for yourselves or leave the grilling to us

    • Our villa manager can arrange for the villa to be stocked before you arrive. Delivery from our preferred supplier is complimentary.

    • Prefer to shop yourselves? We’re happy to point you to the best local supermarkets and markets.

    • Guests cover the cost of all food and drink

  • Approximate distance and travel time.

    1) Salem Beach: 3.4 miles (9 min)

    2) Runaway Bay Beach: 5.1 miles (12 min)

    3) Puerto Sec Beach Park: 10 miles (18 min)

    4) River Rapids Jamaica: 17 miles (26 min)

    5) Green Grotto Caves: 9 miles (15 min)

    6) Dunns River Falls & Beach: 9 miles (15 min)

    7) Mystic Mountain: 9 miles (15 min)

    8) Dolphin Cove, Ocho Rios: 8.5 miles (14 min)

    A VIP rate of 25% discount for all Chukka Caribbean Adventure Tours is available to our guests. Our Villa manager will be happy to assist you.

  • Available for our villa guests from Clarence of Western Jewels Transport our preferred, vetted and authorised provider.

    Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay to Chukka Cove. Travel time 90 minutes.

    • Fare 1-4 persons US$100; US$25 per addition guest.

    • Maximum six guests. One way.

    Norman Manley Airport, Kingston to Chukka Cove. Travel time 105 minutes.

    • Fare 1-4 persons US$150; US$30 per additional guest.

    • Maximum six guests. One way.

    We have partnered with Avis Rental Car Jamaica. The vehicle hire will come with a discount rate if you are a registered villa guest.

  • • Ocho Rios: return 1-4 people US$40, additional person US$10

    • Dunn’s River: Shaw Park, Dolphin Cove, 1-4 people US$40, additional person US$10

    • Green Grotto: 1-4 persons US$40, additional person US$10

    • Bamboo Rafting: White River, 1-4 persons US$60, additional person US$15

    • River Tubing: White River, 1-4 persons US$60, additional person US$15

    • Blue Hole: White River, 1-4 persons US$80, additional person US$20

    • Bamboo Blu Beachfront: 1-4 persons US$40, additional person US$10

    • Luminous Lagoon: 1-4 persons US$60, additional person US$15

    • Bob Marley’s House (Birthplace and Last Resting place): 1-4 persons US$120, additional person US$30

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