WELCOME TO
VILLA SHANGRI-LA
Situated on approximately four (4) acres of manicured and gently sloping land adorned with a variety of tropical fruit trees and flowering plants, Shangri-La is a family villa that sits high in the majestic hills of Runaway Bay, Jamaica. The property offers unsurpassed views of the azure waters and coastline of the Caribbean Sea and boasts a full staff with a complimentary mix of amenities, including a salt water swimming pool, a gym w/ steam room, a tennis / basketball court, and access to the Cardiff Hall Beach Club (a private white sand beach).
Developed by George E. Johnson Sr. in 1967 as a private vacation home, Shangri-La initially served as a retreat and a sanctuary for his family from restrictive Jim Crow laws, which, at the time, significantly limited the travel and leisure options available to Black families in America.
Now in its 5th decade of ownership, Shangri-La’s stewardship has transitioned to the next generation of the Johnson family. Spearheaded by Eric G. Johnson, between 2019 and 2020, the property underwent significant renovation and modernization and Shangri-La is now ready for enjoyment by family and friends for the next 50 years.
LOCATION
10 Doubloon Hill, Runaway Bay, Jamaica
In 1494, Christopher Columbus landed on the north coast of Jamaica at St Ann’s Bay. He described the landscape to Queen Isabella of Spain as “the fairest island eyes have beheld, mountainous and the land seems to touch the sky”.
Villa Shangri-La is located in Runaway Bay, just sixteen miles west of Ocho Rios and 10 miles west of St. Ann’s Bay on the North Coast of Jamaica. Ocho Rios is a popular tourist destination and has many famous attractions such as Dunn’s River Falls, Dolphin Bay and Mystic Mountain.
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