Must-see hotels in Jamaica

  • Goldeneye

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    One of Jamaica's most exclusive properties, Ian Fleming's old villa has been expanded into a stylish resort, with a selection of gorgeous beach huts and…

  • Strawberry Hill

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    Record mogul Chris Blackwell’s pet, Strawberry Hill is a luxury retreat just north of Irish Town. Gaze at Kingston and the harbor 950m below from a deck…

  • Germaican Hostel

    Port Antonio

    This superb hilltop German-run hostel outside Port Antonio has astounding views over the coast. The dorm is spacious and the doubles are well presented,…

  • Te Moana Cottages

    Ocho Rios

    With its small clifftop garden overhanging a reef, this exquisite property with two delightful cottages is an intimate alternative to the resort…

  • Gee Jam

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    The hotel home of Gee Jam recording studios sets the standard for ultra-modern design, cuisine and exclusivity. Fabulous cottages are connected by jungle…

  • Itopia

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    A historical-home-cum-luxury-retreat, this beautiful 17th century colonial house belongs to the Henzel family, of The Harder They Come fame. The four…

  • Lime Tree Farm

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    This combination of a small working coffee farm with exclusive all-inclusive lodging is hugely appealing. It offers three large, luxurious cottages with…

  • Cliff Hotel

    Negril

    This secluded 5-star offering in the West End is both tasteful and intimate, with only 22 rooms and villas, each decked out in calming pastels and dark…

  • Mountambrin

    Negril & West Coast

    Up in the hills, inland from Sav-la-Mar (the former estate of Alex Haley, author of Roots), is a unique boutique guesthouse, surrounded by 800 acres of…

  • Mobay Kotch

    Montego Bay

    Montego Bay's best hostel resides inside the 1765 Town House, its handsome redbrick frontage buried under a cascade of bougainvillea and laburnum. High…

  • Bluefields Villas

    Jamaica

    Exquisite is an understatement for these six private villas scattered around the Bluefields Bay waterfront that offer all-inclusive services (chef,…

  • Hotel Mocking Bird Hill

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    The Mocking Bird is one of the most vigorous proponents of ecotourism in Portland and supporter of local environmental causes. The property is a lovely…

  • Great Huts

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    A green 'ecovillage' meets sculpture park overlooking Boston Bay; this is a distinctive and imaginative collection of African-style huts and tree houses…

  • Jake’s Hotel

    Treasure Beach

    If you haven’t been to Jake’s, you haven’t really been to Treasure Beach. This romance-drenched boutique hotel is the nexus of pretty much everything in…

  • Jamaica Inn

    Ocho Rios

    Jamaica Inn has been hosting guests since way before cruise ships ever thought of stopping at Ocho Rios – Churchill stayed here in the 1950s. Tucked into…

  • R Hotel

    Kingston

    This is a new concept for Kingston, an 'extended stay' hotel where even the simplest rooms have their own kitchenette and washing machine. Rooms are…

  • AC Hotel

    Kingston

    This stylish new Marriott-operated hotel opened its doors in mid-2019 and immediately raised the game for Kingston's top-end accommodations scene. There…

  • Jah B’s Guest House

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    This friendly place, run by a family of Bobo Rastas and particularly popular with shoestring travelers, has a basic but cozy guesthouse with bunks and…

  • Jamnesia Surf Camp

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    This surf club with accommodation and a chilled vibe is a great place to catch the swell. There are plenty of boards to rent, decent basic rooms with…

  • Reggae Hostel

    Kingston

    Close to Half Way Tree, this consistently great hostel has a relaxed, friendly vibe. Dorms are simple, with fans, while private rooms (one with its own…

  • Spa Retreat Boutique Hotel

    Negril

    One of Jamaica's finest hotels comprises 18 wonderfully appealing, handcrafted stone cottages, nestled amid lush vegetation and overlooking the cliffside…

  • Coach House

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    Just below the great house is the 1780s former coach house, which has been transformed into a luxurious seven-room villa. Cooled by mountain breezes, the…

  • Dancehall Hostel

    Kingston

    Popular hillside hostel with two well-sized dorms sleeping six and eight, plus a handful of simple doubles, some of which have air-con. Music is the big…

  • Rockhouse

    Negril

    One of the West End’s most beautiful and well-run hotels, with luxury thatched rondavels (African huts) built of pine and stone, plus studio apartments…

  • Breathless Montego Bay

    Montego Bay

    If you have to choose one resort in Montego Bay, go for the one that leaves you Breathless. This luxurious place sits on a semi-private peninsula, with…

  • Polkerris B&B

    Montego Bay

    The best B&B in Montego Bay? No question. Hanging above the Hip Strip, Polkerris, run by a British expat and his Jamaican wife, is sublime in every detail…

  • Reggae Hostel

    Ocho Rios

    This ever-popular hostel is perfectly located in the center of Ocho Rios. There's a good mix of simple, private rooms with air-con (and some with mini…

  • Neita's Nest

    Kingston

    A truly delightful art-filled B&B tucked up high in Stony Hill, with great views from the terrace of Kingston and the mountains. Cozy rooms, huge…

  • 77 West

    Treasure Beach

    Run by knowledgeable local Annabelle and her partner, this delightful boutique hotel comprises five breezy cottages, all with excellent beds and sea views…

  • Caves

    Negril

    One of the finest boutique hotels in Jamaica, and one beloved of the Hollywood elite (some of whom are helicoptered in), the Caves offers handcrafted,…

  • S Hotel Jamaica

    Montego Bay

    This terrific new hotel is a winner. The entrance leads you into a splendid, airy atrium that looks out on the vast pool and Doctor's Cave Beach beyond…

  • Shi Shed! Africa Village

    Treasure Beach

    Decorated with original artwork by owner/artist/musician/writer/diva Sharon Martini, these three rooms were all individually designed and executed by the…

  • Round Hill Hotel & Villas

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    The preferred hotel of Queen Elizabeth II, JFK and Clark Gable is out of the financial reach of many, but great if money is no object. The plantation-chic…

  • Lashings Boutique Hotel

    Treasure Beach

    With a killer view of the coastline from its lofty location, Lashings comprises a clutch of sleek, contemporary rooms with hanging lanterns and quirky…

  • Coral Cottage

    Negril & West Coast

    Drowning in rampant bougainvillea, this secluded six-room property consists of a house with a shaded roof terrace and pool, a ladder plunging right into…

  • Waterfield Retreat

    Montego Bay

    On a hilltop a 10-minute drive south of Montego Bay, this villa is the ultimate in romantic seclusion. There are unparalleled views of the city and the…

  • Pura Vida

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    In the tranquil Hague community a 10-minute drive east and across the A1 from Falmouth, gregarious owner Richard welcomes guests to his cheerful yellow…

  • Culloden Cove Villa

    Jamaica

    This wonderful three-bedroom house and two-bedroom cottage, 1.5km northwest of Whitehouse, look over the sea and infinity pool. Enjoy excellent meals…

  • Judy House Cottages & Rooms

    Negril

    This lush tropical garden on a hill above the West End guards two tiny, self-contained cottages with kitchen, plus three singles and two dorms, all with…

  • Katamah Beachfront Resort

    Treasure Beach

    There's something for everyone at this adorable beachside place – from the three sensual, Moroccan-style rooms and the Berry Suite in the main house to…