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RESERVE
Bessa’s beachfront residences where Jacks River meets the Caribbean Sea

ORACABESSA · JAMAICA

Bessa, between
river & sea.

A place to wake slowly. To stay a little longer.
Ocean suites, river retreats and pool villas on Jamaica’s north coast.

Find your stay
Choose from Bessa’s live availability. Full price and terms shown before you book. For multiple residences, speak with our team.
Explore your corner of the coast
RIVER · SEA · A SHORE SHARED WITH TURTLES

A DIFFERENT RHYTHM

Come discover.
Leave transformed.

Here, the Caribbean meets the gentle movement of Jacks River. Tropical gardens lead to the water. Light fills the rooms, and the day is yours to shape.

Make a home for a few nights, or settle into something longer. Bessa brings the privacy of a residence together with the thoughtful support of our guest team.

Let’s plan your stay
Space to settle in, between tropical gardens and Jacks River.
A Bessa pool villa with a shaded terrace and tropical garden

RETREATS & SHARED STAYS

Bring your people.
Find your rhythm.

A wellness community. A creative circle. A small team ready for a change of scene. Bring your retreat idea to Bessa and explore a shared stay where the river meets the Caribbean.

Choose from ocean suites, river residences and pool villas, with rooming and optional arrangements discussed around your group and dates. You bring the purpose; we help you explore the fit.

Wellness & renewalCreative & communitySmall-team escapes
Plan a retreat at Bessa

Accommodation, gathering spaces and optional services are confirmed for your dates. No programme or package inclusions are assumed.

FIND YOUR OWN PACE

Choose the view.
Make it yours.

Start with your dates above, or choose the setting and space you love. Go straight to available residences and book your stay.

Eight layouts to explore

Already know your dates?

See live availability Photos illustrate each accommodation style. Review your selected residence for its exact layout, amenities, capacity and price.

GET TO KNOW THE ESTATE

Find your bearings.
Then find your own rhythm.

Ocean suites, pool villas and river suites each offer a different setting. Take a moment to see how the estate fits together before choosing your stay.

Illustrated Bessa estate orientation: ocean suites along the beach, pool villas around the central pool and river suites beside the river. Historical layout, not live availability.
Between river & seaOpen the plan at full size to explore the layout.
Bessa’s river-facing residences beside Jacks River
The river side of the estate, beside Jacks River.

This illustrated orientation follows Bessa’s original development layout. It is a guide to the estate, not a surveyed plan or current availability. Confirm the location, amenities and access of your chosen residence in its live listing or with our guest team.

Explore villas & suites
Explore the original unit key

Historical development numbering: 24 ocean suites (63–86), 12 pool villas (51–62) and 50 river suites (1–50). These are original plan groups, not the number of stays currently managed or available to book. Individual unit positions and the river block letters are not marked on this illustration.

Ocean suites — ground floor
Studios: 64, 65, 68, 69. Two bedrooms: 63, 66, 67, 70.
Ocean suites — first floor
Studios: 72, 73, 76, 77. Two bedrooms: 71, 74, 75, 78.
Ocean suites — second floor
One bedroom with loft: 81, 84. Two bedrooms: 79, 86. Two bedrooms with loft and roof terrace: 80, 85. Three bedrooms with loft, sitting room and roof terrace: 82, 83.
Pool villas
Original unit group 51–62. The source plan does not provide a floor-by-floor key for these villas.
River suites — Block A, ground floor
Studios: 2, 3. Two bedrooms: 1, 4.
River suites — Block A, first floor
Studios: 6, 7. Two bedrooms: 5, 8.
River suites — Block A, second floor
Two bedrooms with loft and roof terrace: 10, 11. Two bedrooms: 9, 12.
River suites — Block B, ground floor
Studios: 13, 14, 15, 16.
River suites — Block B, first floor
Studios: 17, 18, 19, 20.
River suites — Block B, second floor
Studios: 21, 24. Two bedrooms with loft and roof terrace: 22, 23.
River suites — Block C, ground floor
Studios: 26, 27, 30, 31. One bedroom: 25, 28, 29, 32.
River suites — Block C, first floor
Studios: 34, 35, 38, 39. One bedroom: 33, 36, 37, 40.
River suites — Block C, second floor
Studios: 45, 46. One bedroom with loft: 43, 48. One bedroom with loft, sitting room and roof terrace: 44, 47. Two bedrooms: 41, 50. Two bedrooms with loft and roof terrace: 42, 49.

Your selected live listing and guest team confirm the current accommodation details and access.

THE DAY, YOUR WAY

Less on the itinerary.
More in the moment.

A palm-lined garden path toward the sea at Bessa
01 / THE COAST

Meet the water.

Take the path towards the sea. Let the shoreline become part of your day.

Two people practising yoga on the lawn beside the Caribbean Sea at Bessa
02 / BY THE SEA

Find your stillness.

A breath of sea air. A little time to be present.

A selected Bessa bedroom opening onto a furnished terrace with a sea view
03 / AT HOME

Make room for ease.

Stay in, settle onto the terrace, and enjoy the space around you.
Bessa’s tropical gardens and path beside the Caribbean shoreline
Bessa turtle emblem

THE SHORE WE SHARE

Some journeys
begin right here.

Along this stretch of Gibraltar Beach, sea turtles return to nest. In season, eggs hatch and a new generation begins its journey towards the Caribbean.

For guests here at the right moment, the chance to quietly witness that first journey can become a treasured part of the stay. It is a living conservation story, and a reminder to care for the shore that makes Bessa special.

Discover the turtle story Ask about your dates

Observation is seasonal and subject to natural activity, access and the conservation team’s guidance. Sightings and hatchings cannot be guaranteed; any organised visit needs separate confirmation.

BEYOND YOUR FRONT DOOR

Let the island unfold.

Begin close by in Oracabessa, make a day of Ocho Rios, or give another part of Jamaica a chapter of its own.

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

A little planning.
A more effortless stay.

Tell us what would make the difference. Our guest team can help you choose a residence and discuss arrangements before you arrive.

Speak with our team
Which part of Bessa is right for me?

Ocean suites face the Caribbean. River suites offer a greener riverside outlook. Pool villas are standalone residences within the estate. Browse the layouts above, then review the photos and details of the exact residence you are booking.

How do I check dates and the full price?

Choose “See live availability” and enter your dates and guest count. The booking flow shows available residences, applicable minimum stays and the price breakdown. Review the total and cancellation terms before confirming.

Can you help with transfers or something special?

Ask our guest team about transportation, grocery stocking, private-chef or wellness arrangements before arrival. We will confirm availability and any additional cost for your stay.

What should I know about access and layout?

Residences vary. Some suites and lofts have stairs and upper-floor terraces. Tell us about any access needs before booking so we can confirm the right fit. Always check your selected residence’s sleeping arrangements and guest capacity.

Where is Bessa?

Bessa is in Oracabessa, St. Mary, on Jamaica’s north coast, beside Jacks River and the Caribbean Sea. Share your arrival airport with our team for help planning the route and transfer.

Who can I contact before or during my stay?

Use any contact button to choose WhatsApp, U.S. call or text, Jamaica call, or email our reservations team. If you are asking about a particular residence, share its name or page link so we can help with the right stay.

YOUR CORNER OF JAMAICA

Stay for the view.
Leave with the feeling.

Find your stay Plan it with our team

Bessa, thoughtfully hosted by True North.
Hospitality that feels like home.

A glimpse of Bessa

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