When you stay at Villa Sonate in Runaway Bay, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Runaway Bay Beach and Flavours Beach. .This beach guesthouse is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Cardiff Hall Beach and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Ocean View Beach.
Sir Donald Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ) - 72 min drive
Restaurants
Sharkie's - 7 min drive
Stush in the Bush - 26 min drive
KFC - 12 min drive
Ultimate Jerk Centre & Rest Stop - 8 min drive
Las Olas - Rodizio - 6 min drive
About this property
Villa Sonate
Villa Sonate offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. This Runaway Bay guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor pool. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). The shuttle (surcharge) will take you to the nearby beach or shopping center.
Enjoy international cuisine at Lantana Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Runaway Bay? This guesthouse has 300 square feet (28 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Lantana Restaurant - Overlooking the golf course and garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Lantana Restaurant
Things to do
18-hole adjacent golf course
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
2 meeting rooms
Conference center (300 square feet of space)
Outdoors
Direct access to a private beach
Garden
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Desk
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 per person
Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 (one-way)
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Property is also known as
Villa Sonate
Villa Sonate House
Villa Sonate House Runaway Bay
Villa Sonate Runaway Bay
Villa Sonate Jamaica/Runaway Bay
Villa Sonate Guesthouse Runaway Bay
Villa Sonate Guesthouse
Villa Sonate Guesthouse
Villa Sonate Runaway Bay
Villa Sonate Guesthouse Runaway Bay
Villa Sonate Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 157 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 157 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 157 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 157 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 157 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
SANDY
Jan 11, 2026
SANDY
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
2/10 Terrible
Cheryl
Traveled with family and small children
Jan 5, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
After rushing to catch my flight..i didnt get to bathe all day..when i reach the hotel about 11pm, no water not even to brush my teeth, i couldnt sleep so i was walking the whole property, i met this guy that offer me a bath to bathe in, and i have to get the water from a black tank about 5min. Walk from the room. I left so early the following day because there was no way i could survive another hour without bathing properly. After couple days of returning home i called to ask for a compensation.for the inconvenience. I was told they cant do anything for me..I WOULD NEVER GO BACK THERE..my initial stay was with another hotel but they wasnt open as yet because of the storm.thats the reason i end up there.
So they werent ready to open as yet all because of money they hurry to open and inconvenience me for my hard earn money...
The breakfast was good The staff was top class very very friendly The room was very clean and the air conditioning was good everything was fabulous ,every where was clean the grounds and the garden was beautiful the swimming pools was well maintained i will be recommending this place to family and friends
Calvin
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
David
Traveled with family
Jan 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was spotless and so spacious.
The grounds were beautiful, especially considering the establishment was recovering from Hurricane Melissa.
Breakfasts were amazing.
Staff were friendly and welcoming.
Villa Sonate is a lovely property with a very welcoming staff.
My room was clean and comfortable.
The bathroom was spacious and always had toiletries and clean, thick towels.
The Jamaican breakfast was delicious every morning.
Even after Hurricane Melissa, there was hot water in the shower and a beautifully manicured garden. The staff worked hard to cleanup and restore the grounds.
This was my third wonderful stay. I'm very comfortable at Villa Sonate.
Absolutely amazing stay and location❤️ was beautiful. Food was outstanding❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ We would highly recommend!! Thank You So Much to everyone including owner and management
We always enjoy our beautiful stay at my number 1 villa the rooms are very clean and comfortable!
The atmosphere is beautiful and the food is too delicious!
A special Thank you to all the chefs, security and the rest of the staff!
Villa Sonate is idealy located and has all the charms of home away from home. The service is excellent and the property is well maintained. They serve the best breakfast one can ever get on the island. This property is five stars.
Carl
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Anna c
Traveled with family
May 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Pool was out of service our entire stay!! Golf course was closed down! And those were the amenities we paid for. What's the point of Jamaica with no pool