If you’ve seen the recently released Bob Marley biopic “Bob Marley: One Love,” then you may recall the lush hotel the reggae icon recuperated at following the assassination attempt on his life in December 1976.
Now, the real hotel is reportedly up for sale but still as gorgeous as ever: Strawberry Hill Hotel in St. Andrews is a luxury resort in Jamaica’s Blue Mountains.
Due to the elevation and greenery, Horace Walpole — 4th Earl of Orford, the son of Prime Minister Robert Walpole — would give the property its fun name due to its prime location for growing both strawberries and coffee beans. Ownership of the location would change hands only a few times over the years, beginning in the 18th century and continuing on until 1974, when Island Records founder Chris Blackwell would purchase the property.
It was at that point that the Strawberry Hill Hotel would garner its reputation to being the resort and safe haven for rock stars and music icons alike. Naturally, it rose in popularity after it was discovered that the aforementioned Marley stayed there for his recovery in ‘76. But outside of that, Marley was also a frequent visitor of the establishment for personal and creative pursuits, as were fellow artists like Rolling Stones, Willie Nelson and more.
Despite it’s legendary status, the establishment is now up for sale, per the New York Post on Friday. While the amount is undisclosed, the sprawling 47-acre hotel boasts 13 private cottages, traditional and modern Jamaican architectural details, renowned restaurant aptly titled Strawberry Hill, hiking trails, lush gardens and landscaping and more.
“Bob Marley: One Love,” starring Kingsley Ben-Adir and Lashana Lynch is in theaters everywhere.