Exclusive Interview With Rohan Marley
Rohan Marley’s Latest Business Venture- ‘RoMarley Beach House’ In Puerto Morelos, Mexico
by Nadia French | February 10, 2021
Photo: Rohan Marley at the RoMarley Beach House Opening on July 25, 2020 in Puerto Morelos, Mexico
Rohan Marley, like his legendary dad Bob Marley, is a savvy businessman and is closely associated with many of the Marley family brand ventures.
One of Rohan's latest business ventures is in the hospitality industry with the opening of RoMarley Beach House on July 25, 2020. Located in Puerto Morelos, Mexico, just 15 minutes away from Cancun International Airport, the beach house offers a relaxing and serene experience in a breathtaking tropical paradise.
Rohan says, “this is my first prototype, and I hope to do more like this. I’m still working on the aesthetics, but the project is going great, and I’m really excited about it.” His partners are The Fives Hotels & Residences on the Riviera Maya.
He says, “the area is protected because of the reefs and mangroves, and I’m so proud that we were able to work with the local community. For example, we asked the government to extend the sewage line so that the hotel can be connected to the mainline, so we protect the eco-system as well as make it possible for others to connect. Everything we do, we want to make sure we incorporate an environmentally friendly approach.”
Rohan Marley: “I want people to experience calm, quiet, good vibes, great food, and leave feeling like they want to come back. So we are a small quiet community if you want to experience an exclusive vibe. But if you want more action and to see other places, our location is perfect because we are only a short trip to other popular spots like Tulum, historic sites, downtown, nightclubs, etc. So you can plan day trips and really experience it all here.”
Photo: RoMarley Beach House in Puerto Morelos, Mexico
Rohan Marley: “My brother Ziggy Marley gave me the name RoMarley, so that’s how I came up with the name.”
He is currently working on expanding his brand into other areas, which is a perfect fit to continue the Marley family legacy, which is synonymous with their ventures in entrepreneurship, partnerships, philanthropy, and giving back to the community.
In 2009, he founded 'Marley Coffee,' which is an organic and sustainable farming business, that is sourced from Jamaica and Ethiopia. In 1999, he purchased 52 acres of land in Jamaica's Blue Mountains and asked the local community what the land was known for, and they said coffee. His response to that was: "well, we are now in the coffee business." This was a perfect fit because of his love of land and farming. As the former CEO of 'Marley Coffee,' he has scaled the business into a globally recognizable coffee brand.
In 2010, he founded 'Tuff Gong Clothing,' and in 2012, he co-founded the 'House of Marley' (which are eco-friendly headphones and stereo speakers sold at most major electronic stores around the world). He is also the founder of 'Lion Order' by Rohan Marley- a cannabis and CBD line of products. He continues to do a lot of work with charitable organizations, and has done extensive work with 'The Bob Marley Foundation.
The Jamaican native plans to continue expanding his brands globally, aiming to reach the level of other well-known international labels. “The goal is to grow into new areas—for example, I’m currently working on adding wine to my brand,” he says, noting that high quality and strong aesthetics are very important to him.
Born in Jamaica in 1972, Rohan moved to the United States at the age of twelve, bringing with him a drive and ambition that would define his path. He honed his athletic skills at the University of Miami, playing for the Miami Hurricanes alongside icons like football legend Ray Lewis and Hollywood star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Rohan's unique background, shaped by the Marley family’s legacy, his early success at the highest levels of professional sports, and his business ventures such as RoMarley Beach House and Marley Coffee, shows that his entrepreneurial approach is driven by innovation and a clear vision for growing his ventures into globally recognized brands.
For more info on RoMarley Beach House: www.romarleybeachhouse.com