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Contact:
Karen Sharpe
Environmental Officer
P.O Box 98
Ocho Rios, St Ann
Tel: +876/973-6671
Fax: +876/973-4572
runaway.heart@cwjamaica.com
sharpekaren@yahoo.com
www.runawayheart.com.jm
Certified by:
Green Globe
Green Globe 21 represented in the Caribbean by Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST) (November 2006)
Type of accommodation:
Hotel, resort
Features:
Air conditioning
Conference rooms
Hot water
Laundry facilities
Pool
Private bathroom
Restaurant
Telephone
Television
Wheelchair accessible
Year founded: 1986
Number of employees: 70
Percent of employees who are local residents: 90%
Type of destination:
Indigenous community
Able to accommodate:
Families
Gay/lesbian
Handicapped
Seniors
Singles
Singles with children
Description of the area:
The Runaway Bay HEART Hotel and Training Institute is located in Runaway Bay, Jamaica. The 56 room hotel boasts a swimming pool, two conference rooms, a gym, piano bar and a pool bar. It is an ideal location for business persons, groups, and tourists alike seeking a relaxing atmosphere. Nearby attractions include the Green Grotto cave, Cranbrook farm, Dolphin Cove and Dunn’s River Fall.
A wide variety of recreational activities are provided to guest through our associations with Chukka Caribbean Adventures. Among the activities offered are hiking, canopy tours, jungle river tubing, jeep safaris, horseback riding, swimming, and river kayaking. Guests can also utilize beach and golf facilities which are made available through partnerships with the hotel and other community groups.
The hotel is in close proximity to Ocho Rios, a popular tourist destination in Jamaica, which features a wide variety of restaurants, beaches, historical sites, and shopping areas.
Available activities:
Tours
How to get there:
Making a difference:
Located within the residential area of Cardiff Hall, in St Ann, Jamaica, the Runaway Bay HEART Hotel and Training Institute has an important role to play in fostering good community relationships and making a positive contribution to the development of the community.
With a robust environmental management system in place, efforts to protect the environment are at the forefront of all operations. These include the use of environmentally friendly chemicals, recycling activities, tree planting, proper management of waste through composting, and implementation of measures to minimize water and energy consumption. Activities such as beach cleanup and community clean up (“trashathons”) are carried out by staff and students at the organization to maintain a clean and safe environment.
Additionally, the organization provides support to the community by employing a significant number of staff residing locally. Furthermore, preference is given to local performers for special events and the purchasing of local food items when possible. The relationship established with the community since the establishment of the hotel in 1986 is one that is mutually beneficial.
General rates:
$$$$ ($100-$150)
Date this information was provided: February 2008
