Astra Hotel

The Astra Hotel, 62 Ward Ave, Mandeville.

Opened 1970 with Diana McIntyre as managing director. The 18 bedroom hotel had an intimate cocktail lounge and a spacious dining room on 2-1/2 acres.
Events were announced in the Gleaner regularly.
In 1982, Gary Franklyn Pike married Miss McIntyre, and becomes co-managing director.
On January 1, 1993, Mr. Pike died suddenly of a heart attack at 45 years old.
In February 1993 Desmond Henry was appointed general manager. Mrs. Diana McIntyre-Pike became chairman.
In March 1993 the hotel was renamed Astra Country Inn to 'better position the property in relation to new emerging markets'. They also introduced a restaurant "Country Fresh," serving an assortment of Jamaican vegetables, juices and non-meat dishes. See clipping.
In July 1998, calling itself Astra Country Style Inn, the hotel was enjoying full occupancy, although it is undergoing refurbishing.
In early November 1998 ads in the Gleaner listed the hotel for sale. See clipping. But it was later retracted and replaced with the next entry.
In November 1998 the hotel is inviting investors to help it develop a new community tourism thrust. It became the Community Institute for Sustainable Tourism. See clippings.
In September 2002 Sandals adopted the inn. See clipping.
In September 2009 Diana McIntyre-Pike was rewarded for her dedication to the tourism industry. See clipping.
In November 2013 the hotel was listed for sale. The last Gleaner mention.
According to Google Maps it is becoming a cul-de-sac of residences.