Located 10 miles west of Montego Bay, this former plantation sprawls over 2,200 lush, hilly acres. Its focal point is an 18th-century Georgian Great House, whose ridgetop perch affords a sweeping panorama of the island’s north coast and Tryall’s 18-hole golf course. Thirteen one- and two-bedroom Great House villas, each optionally staffed with a house-keeper/cook, cling to the top of that same ridge, while another 73 larger villas—some with as many as eight bedrooms, most with swimming pools and all fully staffed with housekeeper, butler and cook—dot the hillsides or hunker together along the coast.
I arrived at my Great House villa to find Patricia waiting to greet me. After introducing herself, she said, “I’m here from 8 o’clock in the morning until 5 p.m. unless you need me to stay later, Mr. Cox. I’ll do your laundry and prepare any meals you’d like me to.” She then handed me the keys to a golf cart so I’d have the means to get around.
That villa was just steps from a viewful restaurant in the historic Great House and 100 yards from a ridgetop complex of nine courts, four of them an artificial soft surface called Classic Clay and brick-red in color. Tennis director Richard Ferdinand, a former junior champion in his native Trinidad, had set up some doubles with Pierre Lapeyre, whose wife’s family owns one of the villas, and a staff pro. We also had a ball boy to clear balls in the net and chase down strays—though it took some time before I remembered to let him rather than trying to do it myself.
In season, there are weekly clinics and social round robins, but given that so many of the players are villa owners and members, who prefer to take private or hitting lessons and, I suspected, play among themselves, I worried that the average vacationer might feel like an outsider. Lapeyre, who invited me back to his villa for dinner on the terrace with him and his wife Laurie, assured me that that was not the case. “Anyone who spends much time at the courts soon meets many of the players,” he told me.”And when we’re here, we get calls all the time about guests looking for games.”
So many players know each other and the staff that Tryall feels more like a private club than a resort, a sense enhanced by the requirement to wear predominantly white. Yet it isn’t stuffy. A little bar and covered terrace on the 10th hole of the golf course is just steps from the courts and thus provides a convenient gathering place for tennis players as well. It’s all very low key.
Tennis is a way of life at The Tryall Club, offering luxury Caribbean tennis facilities since 1959. With nine top-ranked courts, experienced pros, and exceptional training facilities, this property attracts world champions and hosts world championships.
Jamaica’s year-round perfect conditions make it ideal for tennis. Their Four Agile Turf courts and five Nova Cushion hard courts offer pro-grade surfaces, complemented by a stunning hilltop setting with refreshing breezes and scenic views. Experienced and internationally acclaimed pros provide tuition for all skill levels. Renowned players like Serena and Venus Williams, Jim Courier, and Boris Becker have enjoyed the facilities.
Professional tennis instruction is available for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players. Two complimentary Tennis Clinics are included per week. One-on-one lessons, specialist clinics, and activities for children available. Organized social play opportunities, including round-robin tournaments and team competitions.
Guests are required to wear predominantly white apparel and tennis shoes. Complimentary access to courts for guests. Equipment rental services, including rackets and balls, for guests who prefer not to bring their own. Racquet stringing and regripping are available, for guests who may break their strings. Wimbledon Ballboy service is available.
Additionally, they have four Pickleball courts suitable for all ages and skill levels.
Off Court
The Tryall Club resort in Montego Bay is set within 2,200 acres of natural beauty, where rolling hills and valleys tumble down to one and a half miles of private shoreline and beach club. Escape to a private Montego Bay villa where staff indulge your every whim.
The experience of staying in a villa at the Tryall Club is as unique as the destination itself. Whether on the oceanfront or high in the hills with commanding sea views, the Tryall Club lifestyle is one that allows you to determine what you and your family wish to do and when.
Accommodations
The Tryall Club offers a unique portfolio of fully staffed, private villas in Montego Bay, Jamaica, ranging from one-bedroom condominiums to 10-bedroom estate villas. Each villa is fully staffed with a delightful and professional team to look after you throughout your stay. Services include breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day where applicable, housekeeping, laundry, and, of course, knowledgeable insight to help you make the most of your stay.
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47 Reviews on “The Tryall Club”
Excellent
4.8
47 reviews
TH
I love coming to the Tryall Club every November to play tennis with professional tennis players like Jan Micheal Gambil, Irina Falconi, Mike Russell and CoCo Vandeweghe every year. This is my fifth year coming and I don’t plan on missing it this year. Not only is the Tryall club beautiful, you get the best possible training from the pros there. They are so interactive and work with all skill levels, from beginner to experienced. The pros are so nice and kind. I love following them on tv throughout the year, knowing that they personal help me every year. The tennis at the Tryall resort is the best around..
DB
great resort…very warm tennis pros and staff….easy to arrange a hit with the pros in a matter of minutes
RC
Very accommodating staff with all levels of play. Great customer service.
AR
Great facilites and staff. Avoid the heat in the middle of the day !
PA
Fabulous tennis facilities… excellent pros and hitting partners… great kids programs… AND ball boys!!
JF
I am a 4-4.5 USTA rated player. My wife is a 4.5. We are always looking for good winter tennis opportunities. We have been to several tennis resorts…Sugarbush, Inn at Essex, Longboat Key, Duck Key…and all of them were good…but Tryall was heads and shoulders above the other places we have visited. Perfect weather/conditions, great staff, someone always available for quality hitting or games, pairing with guests is also available. No question…the best tennis vacation we have ever had.
BF
The tennis facilities are wonderful and the staff is simply amazing– talented, excellent teachers, and very welcoming. Our family of 12 goes each year and we all play– with great enthusiasm.
CW
I have been going to the Tryall Club annually for 6 years. The staff from the head pro to the ball boys are the best. The courts with the fake grass on them are really great to play on daily. They are easy on the knees and feel like you are playing on har true.
BG
Pro shop desk staff very good, especially Susan Z. who was excellent and went out of her way to ensure top notch customer service. Overall, the staff was excellent and very customer centric. Zo did a nice job of arranging matches.
BY
Tryall’s tennis program is spectacular. It’s perfect for beginners, intermediates or professionals. The Tryall Club’s tennis team are warm, friendly, knowledgable and respectful. Whether you go alone or with a group they design personalized tennis games to suit your desired, making the experience even more enjoyable and memorable. Richard Ferdinand is the tennis program director and he is never too busy for a personal consultation or ensuring that you needs are addressed.
NO
Very beautiful, relaxing. Outstanding costumer service. Very friendly and helpful staff. If you visited this place ones you will come back !!!! Highly recommend
SR
We loved our recent trip here. It was perfect for the whole family.
DZ
Tryall is the best. ProShop could use some up to date inventory.Tryall Shirts to wear and promote..
JP
I have stayed at Tryall each year for the last 20 years, and have to say it gets better each time. The tennis is superb, but it’s the entire “club” experience that makes it so great. Fantastic for families. You will not be disappointed.
EM
Tryall club has a fabulous facility, great instructors and wonderful hitting partner. Look forward to playing there every year!
GC
The tennis staff are attentive and possess great tennis skills. They have great rapport with the guests.
AK
Great instructors’ who are very patient with novice player’s. Richard Ferdinand runs a top notch program.
DT
Fantastic place for tennis and an amazing place for a family vacation.
NB
Fabulous resort ! Golf and tennis is wonderful , amazing views, friendly Jamaican service ! Perfect vacation spot for couples, families and individuals ! Also, beautiful beach!!! Try all has it all!!!
TR
There are three things you need to know about Tennis at Tryall: 1) The courts, facility and the pros are top-notch. 2) You are going to increase your love of the game. 3) You are going to improve your level of play whatever your current skill level. My annual visits to Tryall are high-points in my year. Richard Ferdinand, Ben, Adrian, and all the coaches love this game and are dedicated to the families and individuals that come each year. Their collective love and enthusiasm for tennis is with our entire family throughout the year.
PB
Excellent facility. Knowledgeable staff
JC
I highly recommend the Tryall Club ~ We have been going there for decades!!!
DJ
The Tryall Resort is most luxurious and elegant. It offers relaxation away from the urban centre, but at the same is close enough to the city for those who wish to go there for other entertainment.
SH
This is one of the most beautiful tennis clubs in the world. Overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the courts are in a perfect setting and staffed by friendly, exceptional pros who improve your game.
AB
The tennis courts are fantastic– especially the clay courts. They were easy on the feet and legs, and in very good shape. The teachers will play a game with you and help your game improve. They are friendly and fun. There is no downside to the program–except the heat in Jamaica usually drives folks to play early or late in the day. Excellent place for tennis!
ST
Great tennis facilities and instruction, plus always lots of clinics, often with some of the top competitive, touring tennis professionals in the world,
KL
Strengths Excellent facilities and great staff. Court time is priced extremely reasonably (with only being required to pay nominal amount for a ballboy). Mix of hard-tru and grass courts. Professional staff. Weakness Wish there was even more participation by guests in the hosted programs (i.e. mixers, group clinics).
MB
Excellent instructors and programs for the beginner to the expert.
DC
Our whole family loves tennis, and we have vacationed at the Tryall Club for 4 years now. The tennis program is the most top notch I have seen. They are super flexible and accommodating…great for both adults and kids. Plus, they regularly schedule events and encourage guest to come. Its a great way to meet other people at the club.
TV
The tennis is so great. All the pros make is so fun for kids and adults. Great experience and this was our second year in a row, love it!
FR
The place is truly amazing, the staff make you feel relaxed and comfortable and always willing to help….. The tennis courts are very well maintained and well lit!….. a BIT PRICEY??
KR
Seven courts — hard and soft — in a glorious setting with guaranteed good weather. Three excellent pros, ball boys on every court — also available just to hit balls. I can’t think of any weaknesses.
DO
Villa rentals with staff- including chef. Outstanding service. Great Courts. Lots of staff including hitting partners. Good clinics for all levels including juniors. Minor weakness would be the beach. Not very big. But most time is spent in villas.
RT
The best staff ever
AD
Richard and all the staff at the Tryall tennis work very hard to make sure you feel like family. They went beyond to make sure we were well cared for and the tennis was great fun.
LZ
Excellent surface variety, friendly ball boys and hitting partners and great facilities in an amazing setting.
SS
Tryall had beautifully kept courts, extremely friendly, skilled and accommodating pro’s, and the overall experience playing there was an A+!!
JW
We look forward to our week at Tryall every year with such enthusiasm. In addition to many other activities, everyone in our family plays tennis almost every day. They have great lessons and clinics for kids and adults. They offer tournaments, matches, one-on-one lessons and group lessons. They offer challenge but also keep it low key enough that the tennis is accessible to anyone. The pros are so much fun – friendly, outgoing, enjoyable to be around. The ball boys make it very easy! There is no week of tennis i enjoy more throughout the year!
JG
Tryall has beautiful courts to match the beautiful scenery of Jamaica. The pro staff, led by Tim Richardson, gave us incredibly insightful tips and are encouraging to players of all abilities and ages. We particularly enjoyed playing with Steve Nolan. I actually have 2 new serves thanks to the Tryall team – and best of all, when I prepare to hit those serves, I remember what a great time we had when I learned them. Tryall (and Tryall tennis in particular) made this our favorite vacation in recent memory. The day we came home we booked to go again. It’s that kind of place.
JK
Excellent, 1st class everything!
WW
Everything is great
MG
The Tryall Club is a wonderful resort in one of the most beautiful and hospitable Caribbean island:Jamaica. This warm hospitality also extends to the tennis courts and whether one likes to play on red clay or synthetic courts Tryall will make it a most enjoyable experience with its wonderful group of pros and teachers. The service on the court with he ball boys, the water, the towels all ready for action is one of the best ever. I love the Tryall Club but I would go back to this resort just for the tennis!
DC
Lots of courts. Good instructors and easy to find players. Great to play with ball boys.
JC
The tennis facilities and the staff are outstanding. The teaching pros are helpful and skilled. The ball boys and girls are a delight.
JN
Great tennis program. Very helpful team. Pros and staff really knows what they are doing – extremely professional.
BR
The Tryall Club is an amazing place to get a way and simply enjoy tennis, golf, the ocean, great food in an outstanding setting. The entire staff at Tryall make it their mission to make your stay the best ever. It is also a great place for tennis “teams” to go for a great team bonding and practice get a way.
PR
What a fantastic private home getaway… complete with a full staff including a superb butler! Drinks food beyond belief. The home itself presented great value a reasoanbel price and a home in tip top shape and an amazing pool deep and big… Tennis was superb – Private lessons helped my entire family including my two daughters 8 and 9. The only bad thing i can say is the food/drinks at the resort can be a little bid pricey but this is countered by the fact that while at your home you can buy the drinks from the supermarket! The golf was exceptional as well.
47 Reviews on “The Tryall Club”
I love coming to the Tryall Club every November to play tennis with professional tennis players like Jan Micheal Gambil, Irina Falconi, Mike Russell and CoCo Vandeweghe every year. This is my fifth year coming and I don’t plan on missing it this year. Not only is the Tryall club beautiful, you get the best possible training from the pros there. They are so interactive and work with all skill levels, from beginner to experienced. The pros are so nice and kind. I love following them on tv throughout the year, knowing that they personal help me every year. The tennis at the Tryall resort is the best around..
great resort…very warm tennis pros and staff….easy to arrange a hit with the pros in a matter of minutes
Very accommodating staff with all levels of play. Great customer service.
Great facilites and staff. Avoid the heat in the middle of the day !
Fabulous tennis facilities… excellent pros and hitting partners… great kids programs… AND ball boys!!
I am a 4-4.5 USTA rated player. My wife is a 4.5. We are always looking for good winter tennis opportunities. We have been to several tennis resorts…Sugarbush, Inn at Essex, Longboat Key, Duck Key…and all of them were good…but Tryall was heads and shoulders above the other places we have visited. Perfect weather/conditions, great staff, someone always available for quality hitting or games, pairing with guests is also available. No question…the best tennis vacation we have ever had.
The tennis facilities are wonderful and the staff is simply amazing– talented, excellent teachers, and very welcoming. Our family of 12 goes each year and we all play– with great enthusiasm.
I have been going to the Tryall Club annually for 6 years. The staff from the head pro to the ball boys are the best. The courts with the fake grass on them are really great to play on daily. They are easy on the knees and feel like you are playing on har true.
Pro shop desk staff very good, especially Susan Z. who was excellent and went out of her way to ensure top notch customer service. Overall, the staff was excellent and very customer centric. Zo did a nice job of arranging matches.
Tryall’s tennis program is spectacular. It’s perfect for beginners, intermediates or professionals. The Tryall Club’s tennis team are warm, friendly, knowledgable and respectful. Whether you go alone or with a group they design personalized tennis games to suit your desired, making the experience even more enjoyable and memorable. Richard Ferdinand is the tennis program director and he is never too busy for a personal consultation or ensuring that you needs are addressed.
Very beautiful, relaxing. Outstanding costumer service. Very friendly and helpful staff. If you visited this place ones you will come back !!!! Highly recommend
We loved our recent trip here. It was perfect for the whole family.
Tryall is the best. ProShop could use some up to date inventory.Tryall Shirts to wear and promote..
I have stayed at Tryall each year for the last 20 years, and have to say it gets better each time. The tennis is superb, but it’s the entire “club” experience that makes it so great. Fantastic for families. You will not be disappointed.
Tryall club has a fabulous facility, great instructors and wonderful hitting partner. Look forward to playing there every year!
The tennis staff are attentive and possess great tennis skills. They have great rapport with the guests.
Great instructors’ who are very patient with novice player’s. Richard Ferdinand runs a top notch program.
Fantastic place for tennis and an amazing place for a family vacation.
Fabulous resort ! Golf and tennis is wonderful , amazing views, friendly Jamaican service ! Perfect vacation spot for couples, families and individuals ! Also, beautiful beach!!! Try all has it all!!!
There are three things you need to know about Tennis at Tryall: 1) The courts, facility and the pros are top-notch. 2) You are going to increase your love of the game. 3) You are going to improve your level of play whatever your current skill level. My annual visits to Tryall are high-points in my year. Richard Ferdinand, Ben, Adrian, and all the coaches love this game and are dedicated to the families and individuals that come each year. Their collective love and enthusiasm for tennis is with our entire family throughout the year.
Excellent facility. Knowledgeable staff
I highly recommend the Tryall Club ~ We have been going there for decades!!!
The Tryall Resort is most luxurious and elegant. It offers relaxation away from the urban centre, but at the same is close enough to the city for those who wish to go there for other entertainment.
This is one of the most beautiful tennis clubs in the world. Overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the courts are in a perfect setting and staffed by friendly, exceptional pros who improve your game.
The tennis courts are fantastic– especially the clay courts. They were easy on the feet and legs, and in very good shape. The teachers will play a game with you and help your game improve. They are friendly and fun. There is no downside to the program–except the heat in Jamaica usually drives folks to play early or late in the day. Excellent place for tennis!
Great tennis facilities and instruction, plus always lots of clinics, often with some of the top competitive, touring tennis professionals in the world,
Strengths Excellent facilities and great staff. Court time is priced extremely reasonably (with only being required to pay nominal amount for a ballboy). Mix of hard-tru and grass courts. Professional staff. Weakness Wish there was even more participation by guests in the hosted programs (i.e. mixers, group clinics).
Excellent instructors and programs for the beginner to the expert.
Our whole family loves tennis, and we have vacationed at the Tryall Club for 4 years now. The tennis program is the most top notch I have seen. They are super flexible and accommodating…great for both adults and kids. Plus, they regularly schedule events and encourage guest to come. Its a great way to meet other people at the club.
The tennis is so great. All the pros make is so fun for kids and adults. Great experience and this was our second year in a row, love it!
The place is truly amazing, the staff make you feel relaxed and comfortable and always willing to help….. The tennis courts are very well maintained and well lit!….. a BIT PRICEY??
Seven courts — hard and soft — in a glorious setting with guaranteed good weather. Three excellent pros, ball boys on every court — also available just to hit balls. I can’t think of any weaknesses.
Villa rentals with staff- including chef. Outstanding service. Great Courts. Lots of staff including hitting partners. Good clinics for all levels including juniors. Minor weakness would be the beach. Not very big. But most time is spent in villas.
The best staff ever
Richard and all the staff at the Tryall tennis work very hard to make sure you feel like family. They went beyond to make sure we were well cared for and the tennis was great fun.
Excellent surface variety, friendly ball boys and hitting partners and great facilities in an amazing setting.
Tryall had beautifully kept courts, extremely friendly, skilled and accommodating pro’s, and the overall experience playing there was an A+!!
We look forward to our week at Tryall every year with such enthusiasm. In addition to many other activities, everyone in our family plays tennis almost every day. They have great lessons and clinics for kids and adults. They offer tournaments, matches, one-on-one lessons and group lessons. They offer challenge but also keep it low key enough that the tennis is accessible to anyone. The pros are so much fun – friendly, outgoing, enjoyable to be around. The ball boys make it very easy! There is no week of tennis i enjoy more throughout the year!
Tryall has beautiful courts to match the beautiful scenery of Jamaica. The pro staff, led by Tim Richardson, gave us incredibly insightful tips and are encouraging to players of all abilities and ages. We particularly enjoyed playing with Steve Nolan.
I actually have 2 new serves thanks to the Tryall team – and best of all, when I prepare to hit those serves, I remember what a great time we had when I learned them. Tryall (and Tryall tennis in particular) made this our favorite vacation in recent memory. The day we came home we booked to go again. It’s that kind of place.
Excellent, 1st class everything!
Everything is great
The Tryall Club is a wonderful resort in one of the most beautiful and hospitable Caribbean island:Jamaica. This warm hospitality also extends to the tennis courts and whether one likes to play on red clay or synthetic courts Tryall will make it a most enjoyable experience with its wonderful group of pros and teachers. The service on the court with he ball boys, the water, the towels all ready for action is one of the best ever. I love the Tryall Club but I would go back to this resort just for the tennis!
Lots of courts. Good instructors and easy to find players. Great to play with ball boys.
The tennis facilities and the staff are outstanding. The teaching pros are helpful and skilled. The ball boys and girls are a delight.
Great tennis program. Very helpful team. Pros and staff really knows what they are doing – extremely professional.
The Tryall Club is an amazing place to get a way and simply enjoy tennis, golf, the ocean, great food in an outstanding setting. The entire staff at Tryall make it their mission to make your stay the best ever. It is also a great place for tennis “teams” to go for a great team bonding and practice get a way.
What a fantastic private home getaway… complete with a full staff including a superb butler! Drinks food beyond belief.
The home itself presented great value a reasoanbel price and a home in tip top shape and an amazing pool deep and big… Tennis was superb – Private lessons helped my entire family including my two daughters 8 and 9. The only bad thing i can say is the food/drinks at the resort can be a little bid pricey but this is countered by the fact that while at your home you can buy the drinks from the supermarket! The golf was exceptional as well.