Rose Hall, Montego Bay

Rose Hall is an 18th-century mansion on a former sugarcane estate near the Jamaican coast, known for its symmetrical stone base and plastered upper stories. Interior spaces feature mahogany floors and European antiques in several rooms overlooking the surrounding land.

John Palmer commissioned the building in 1770 as the center of a large sugarcane plantation where thousands of enslaved people labored. After falling into ruin during the 19th century, the property was rebuilt in the 1960s and opened to visitors.

The name recalls Annie Palmer, whose legend is told throughout the property as visitors walk through parlors with polished wooden ceilings and colonial furniture. The ballrooms and dining spaces show how wealthy planters lived during the 18th century.

Tours run during the day and in the evening, with night visits accompanied by ghost stories connected to the property. A pub in the basement and a gift shop selling local goods are open for visitors.

Local tales tell of Annie Palmer, who reportedly practiced voodoo and died within the walls in 1827. Her grave sits on the grounds, keeping alive the stories that accompany night tours.

Location: Montego Bay

Inception: 1770

Email: greathouse@rosehall.com

Website: http://rosehall.com

GPS coordinates: 18.51671,-77.81926

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:22