Our Neighborhood: Treasure Beach

Katamah
Our Neighborhood: Treasure Beach

Transportation Options

Best ways to get to Treasure Beach are by private car or by public bus and taxi! Feel free to let us know how we can be of help with our transportation here.
Nearest Bus Station Major to Katamah Treasure Beach
Knutsford Express (Luana)
Nearest Bus Station Major to Katamah Treasure Beach
This major connecting Bus station is just 1 hour drive from Katamah. Just let us know if you would like for one of our favorite local drivers to drive you from the bus station.
7 locals recommend
Mandeville Bus Park station
7 locals recommend
This major connecting Bus station is just 1 hour drive from Katamah. Just let us know if you would like for one of our favorite local drivers to drive you from the bus station.
Montego Bay airport is our closest international airport and is a 2.5 hours drive directly to Treasure Beach and Katamah. Let us know if you would like for one of our favorite local drivers to meet you at the airport and transport you here.
32 locals recommend
Sangster International Airport
32 locals recommend
Montego Bay airport is our closest international airport and is a 2.5 hours drive directly to Treasure Beach and Katamah. Let us know if you would like for one of our favorite local drivers to meet you at the airport and transport you here.
Our capitols international airport can is a 3.5-4 hours drive from Treasure Beach. By private taxi or bus to Mandeville is the best way to come from the Kingston Airport!
20 locals recommend
Norman Manley International Airport
20 locals recommend
Our capitols international airport can is a 3.5-4 hours drive from Treasure Beach. By private taxi or bus to Mandeville is the best way to come from the Kingston Airport!

The Food Scene

At Katamah Guesthouse you are surrounded by delicious restaurants from cook shops to fine dining! All are in walking distance or less than 15 minutes drive from our property. Browse some of your options here and let us know any questions.
Great vibes and great menu! Offering music and movie nights, this place is a large family style dining, good for groups with a large well stocked bar, Jack Sprats is great for everything from the pizza to the conch soup!
55 locals recommend
Jack Sprat Bar & Restaurant
55 locals recommend
Great vibes and great menu! Offering music and movie nights, this place is a large family style dining, good for groups with a large well stocked bar, Jack Sprats is great for everything from the pizza to the conch soup!
Just next door to us at Katamah is Frenchman's Reef beachfront restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with great variety of choices!
16 locals recommend
Frenchman's Reef
16 locals recommend
Just next door to us at Katamah is Frenchman's Reef beachfront restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with great variety of choices!
Eggy's Beach Bar and Restaurant is wonderful. Eggy is a great cook and his is a great place for fresh fish, warm vibes and great conversation! We recommend going for sunset views and getting the curry lobster!
13 locals recommend
Eggy's Bar
13 locals recommend
Eggy's Beach Bar and Restaurant is wonderful. Eggy is a great cook and his is a great place for fresh fish, warm vibes and great conversation! We recommend going for sunset views and getting the curry lobster!
The name says it all! Take a morning or afternoon to go to our neighboring village in Great Bay, lounge at the large beautiful beach and eat at the Lobster Pot!
Lobster Pot Restuarant
Great Bay Road
The name says it all! Take a morning or afternoon to go to our neighboring village in Great Bay, lounge at the large beautiful beach and eat at the Lobster Pot!
Delicious authentic ital food! Fresh vegan, pescatarian and vegetarian meals. Stop by and find out what’s cooking today!
Gee Wiz
Delicious authentic ital food! Fresh vegan, pescatarian and vegetarian meals. Stop by and find out what’s cooking today!
The To-Go Spot! Steps from Katamah gate... Fresh Delicious Classic Jamaican Dishes. Recommendation: See what’s ready!
11 locals recommend
Diner's Delight
11 locals recommend
The To-Go Spot! Steps from Katamah gate... Fresh Delicious Classic Jamaican Dishes. Recommendation: See what’s ready!
Hold A Vibez Cafe is a neighborhood staple, for health foods, fresh juices and smoothies and a few rare treats. The owner and chef Gabbi perfects her dishes and takes requests. Many Katamah guests take the 5 minute walk up the hill with a book or notebook and end up chatting over a fresh smoothie with our neighbors and other travelers for the whole morning!
10 locals recommend
Hold A Vibz Cafe
main road
10 locals recommend
Hold A Vibez Cafe is a neighborhood staple, for health foods, fresh juices and smoothies and a few rare treats. The owner and chef Gabbi perfects her dishes and takes requests. Many Katamah guests take the 5 minute walk up the hill with a book or notebook and end up chatting over a fresh smoothie with our neighbors and other travelers for the whole morning!

Tours & Activities

Explore the beauty of the natural South Coast!
Ride from our beach at Katamah with our boat tour captains up the Black River for an incredible tour of the sights, eco life and swimming in the fresh water of one of Jamaica's largest rivers!
42 locals recommend
Black River
42 locals recommend
Ride from our beach at Katamah with our boat tour captains up the Black River for an incredible tour of the sights, eco life and swimming in the fresh water of one of Jamaica's largest rivers!
The YS Waterfalls is a 5 tier breathtaking jungle and powerful fresh water! This private owned estate is beautifully and tastefully designed with beautiful decks, lawn chairs and picnic tables to dry after the falls and places to get food, as well as swimming pools to lounge in. Still somewhat unknown beauty of the falls of Jamaica, YS is good to arrive early and relax in the quiet morning hours.
181 locals recommend
YS Falls
181 locals recommend
The YS Waterfalls is a 5 tier breathtaking jungle and powerful fresh water! This private owned estate is beautifully and tastefully designed with beautiful decks, lawn chairs and picnic tables to dry after the falls and places to get food, as well as swimming pools to lounge in. Still somewhat unknown beauty of the falls of Jamaica, YS is good to arrive early and relax in the quiet morning hours.
Breathtaking views and great vibes always at the bar in the middle of the sea! Our captains are ready to take our guests any day and go right from our shores at Katamah!
103 locals recommend
Floyd's Pelican Bar
103 locals recommend
Breathtaking views and great vibes always at the bar in the middle of the sea! Our captains are ready to take our guests any day and go right from our shores at Katamah!
Lover's Leap Look Out Point! Romantic tragedy history. Beautiful views and now has a bar and restaurant at the peak.
Lovers' Leap Road
Lovers' Leap Road
Lover's Leap Look Out Point! Romantic tragedy history. Beautiful views and now has a bar and restaurant at the peak.

Arts & Culture

Discover the rich unique history of Treasure Beach! Connect with local guides during your stay at Katamah!
The Treasure Beach Womens Group is a great community centre of resources, performances, gatherings and more! Please stop by while visiting!
Treasure Beach Womens Group
Old Wharf Road
The Treasure Beach Womens Group is a great community centre of resources, performances, gatherings and more! Please stop by while visiting!
Take a Tour of the historic Appleton Rum factory here in Saint Elizabeth, About 1 hr drive from Katamah! Have our Katamah driver take you to enjoy all the rum tastings and offerings!
79 locals recommend
Appleton Estate
B 6
79 locals recommend
Take a Tour of the historic Appleton Rum factory here in Saint Elizabeth, About 1 hr drive from Katamah! Have our Katamah driver take you to enjoy all the rum tastings and offerings!

The Neighborhood

Learn about our little country town Treasure Beach, a collection of tiny, friendly fishing bays that make up our strong community.
Relaxed and natural, safe and welcoming Treasure Beach is The perfect place for off the beaten track travelers, those seeking authentic experiences and nature tours!
43 locals recommend
Treasure Beach
43 locals recommend
Relaxed and natural, safe and welcoming Treasure Beach is The perfect place for off the beaten track travelers, those seeking authentic experiences and nature tours!

Sightseeing

Treasure Beach offers a gorgeous natural landscape, a friendly, caring and fun community, several beaches, delicious food and a peaceful environment! It is an ideal destination for off the beaten path experiences, artists, writers, environmentally conscious travelers and anyone looking to slow down and forget the time. From Treasure Beach, you are able to explore the best of the South Coast countryside. From seafood, safari, waterfalls, landmarks, culture and history lessons, boat rides, all thanks to the welcoming community tourism and beauty of this quiet village of fishermen and farmers. We are happy to recommend as well as organize tours for your discovery of the South Coast by land or sea. Katamah Management arranges tours upon request with our recommended captains and guides to the breathtaking Floyd's Pelican Bar in the middle of the Caribbean sea, to the Black River Safari, Jamaica's longest river with unique wild life and mirror-like waters and more. Tours are also available inland like the heavenly YS Estate, with 4 tier Waterfalls surrounded by lush landscapes, pools, restaurants and guest facilities. We can arrange for our favorite local driver take you to the falls as well as to the nearby historic Appleton Rum Factory. At Katamah, we look forward to assisting you in creating your ideal balance of adventure and sight-seeing during your restful days by the sea.
43 locals recommend
Treasure Beach
43 locals recommend
Treasure Beach offers a gorgeous natural landscape, a friendly, caring and fun community, several beaches, delicious food and a peaceful environment! It is an ideal destination for off the beaten path experiences, artists, writers, environmentally conscious travelers and anyone looking to slow down and forget the time. From Treasure Beach, you are able to explore the best of the South Coast countryside. From seafood, safari, waterfalls, landmarks, culture and history lessons, boat rides, all thanks to the welcoming community tourism and beauty of this quiet village of fishermen and farmers. We are happy to recommend as well as organize tours for your discovery of the South Coast by land or sea. Katamah Management arranges tours upon request with our recommended captains and guides to the breathtaking Floyd's Pelican Bar in the middle of the Caribbean sea, to the Black River Safari, Jamaica's longest river with unique wild life and mirror-like waters and more. Tours are also available inland like the heavenly YS Estate, with 4 tier Waterfalls surrounded by lush landscapes, pools, restaurants and guest facilities. We can arrange for our favorite local driver take you to the falls as well as to the nearby historic Appleton Rum Factory. At Katamah, we look forward to assisting you in creating your ideal balance of adventure and sight-seeing during your restful days by the sea.

City advice

Customs and culture

Friendly Vibes!

Ours is a small community! Like many countryside destinations we have a wonderful community who is warm and welcoming. Many travelers enjoy chatting with locals at our bars and restaurants, planning tours and asking for tips right from the families who have lived here for generations.