Must-see hotels in Jamaica

  • Richmond Hill Inn

    Montego Bay

    Stay in a historic great house within Montego Bay's city limits. This spectacularly located gem atop a small hill once belonged to the Dewar's Scotch…

  • Sunscape Splash Montego Bay

    Montego Bay

    At the end of the Montego Freeport Peninsula is this high-rise, upscale, all-inclusive resort. Rooms have ocean or bay views, mahogany beds and private…

  • Rondel Village

    Negril

    Rondel is a charmer. Rooms encased in beautiful white chalets are set off with sharp purple accents and are surrounded by snaking swimming pools and…

  • Minerva

    Treasure Beach

    Just west of Billy's Bay, Minerva feels very much like a trendy Manhattan or Melbourne mansion with its cool white walls adorned with contemporary art,…

  • Toby's Resort

    Montego Bay

    Located just off the ‘top’ of the Hip Strip, Toby's provides an admirable local vibe with amenities geared towards international travelers. Staff make…

  • Judy House Backpacker Hostel

    Negril & West Coast

    At the western end of Little Bay, the Brighton offshoot of the Negril hostel is a bona fide backpacker haunt where you can camp out under the stars (tents…

  • Idlers’ Rest Beach Hotel

    Parottee

    A worthwhile non–Treasure Beach option a little way out of town, Idlers’ Rest redefines ‘Irie.’ Owned by a friendly lawyer, the hotel is a tasteful…

  • Idle Awhile: The Beach

    Negril

    Just what the therapist ordered! Idle Awhile is Negril in a nutshell: a simple but stylish 14-room beachside abode where a hearty breakfast, a hammock and…

  • Welcoming Vibes

    Treasure Beach

    The open-air terrace of this rambling house on the hill drinks in the full expanse of Frenchman's Bay and amazing sunsets, while the common area fills…

  • Xtabi

    Negril

    This chic and casual hotel bills itself as ‘the meeting place of the gods.’ Its clientele is decidedly human, but the setting is truly divine. You can…

  • Natural Mystic Guesthouse

    Jamaica

    Run by the friendly, German-speaking Lydia and perched on a hill in Belmont Village, these two pretty cottages (one with kitchenette) are set in a flower…

  • Negril Tree House

    Negril

    Tree House feels exactly how Negril ought to feel: relaxing, but not too plush; friendly but never over-zealous; welcoming and helpful, but in a very…

  • Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay

    Negril

    This 420-room behemoth offers good value. Room decor is tastefully contemporary, featuring Caribbean pastels. The rooms have satellite TV, in-room safe…

  • Altamont Court

    Kingston

    This externally plain business hotel is considerably livened up by the exuberant greenery in the grounds. The clean one-bedroom studios and suites have…

  • Nuestra Casa

    Treasure Beach

    Sitting amidst well-tended grounds, this revamped, airy villa is tastefully decorated with colorful local art, and can sleep up to 10 guests. There's also…

  • Ridgeway Guest House

    Montego Bay

    The rooms here surround a pretty garden and are as good a deal as any you’ll find in MoBay. They’re comparable to midrange digs: cozy beds, tiled floors,…

  • Reggae Hostel

    Montego Bay

    The location on the edge of downtown facilitates the exploration of the 'real' MoBay, as well as nights out at Pier 1, and the rooftop chill area (smoking…

  • San San Tropez

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    This friendly Italian-run hotel has gracious, well-lit rooms and suites and a European small-resort feel. The furnishings are modern and graced by bright…

  • My Father's Works

    Jamaica

    Personable, friendly Nicole makes her guests feel very welcome in her chilled-out house down a quiet street. Comfortable beds, fresh fruit for breakfast…

  • Horizon Cottages

    Jamaica

    This cozy spot right on the waterfront of Bluefields Bay features two sweet wooden cottages, the Sea Ranch and the Rasta Ranch, each tastefully appointed…

  • Alhambra Inn

    Kingston

    Across from the National Stadium in a quiet part of town, this is an attractive, two-story property with appealing rooms in an approximation of Spanish…

  • Ital Rest

    Treasure Beach

    In the right setting, a lack of electricity rockets a property right into the super-romantic category. Two exquisite all-wood thatched cabins (each with…

  • Lighthouse Inn 2

    Negril

    A small family resort that brings to mind the old-school charms of Negril’s heyday, this is the sort of budget place with a gentle vibe that you kind of…

  • Retreat Guest House

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    A 10km drive east of Falmouth, and located in a peaceful residential area, this rambling three-story house is run by a friendly family who'll cook up stew…

  • Hotel Timbamboo

    Port Antonio

    The Timbamboo has spacious, sunny rooms with modern furniture, carpeted floors and cable TV. Some rooms have balconies with views of the Blue Mountains,…

  • Galina Breeze

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    This cheery hotel with superb views of the coast has just 14 light, spacious rooms, all equipped with firm king-size beds, cable TV and a smattering of…

  • Irie Rest Guesthouse

    Treasure Beach

    An excellent budget choice, Irie consists of spacious rooms with tile floors outfitted in Rasta chic, arranged around open courtyards and lush gardens…

  • Sandals Royal Caribbean

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    The lobby of couples-only Sandals, done up in Georgian accents, really lays on the nostalgia for the British Empire. The rest of the hotel includes a Thai…

  • Rose Garden Villa

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    Perched above the main road and affording tremendous views of the beach, this self-contained cottage for two has a small bedroom–living area in fresh…

  • Moon San Villas

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    Sitting above Blue Lagoon, this is a tastefully decorated three-level house with a big-windowed lounge and bedrooms you could get lost in, all with wide…

  • Travellers Beach Resort

    Negril

    Although overrun during spring break, Travellers is a real bargain the rest of the year. The family-owned resort is a lovely midrange option,…

  • Hotel Prestige

    Kingston

    In a quiet residential neighborhood in Liguanea, this small hotel is a good, quiet option. The spotlessly kept rooms with their utility furniture and…

  • Mystic Ridge

    Ocho Rios

    This modern hilltop resort features spacious two-bedroom apartments, plus some regular double rooms – all decorated in a breezy modern style, and all very…

  • Luna Sea Inn

    Jamaica

    Overlooking cerulean waters right in the middle of Belmont, this sweet boutique hotel has named each of its nine individually styled rooms after a sea…

  • LTU Garden Villas

    Negril

    A bargain on the West End with 10 spacious, pleasant but rather dark rooms with fridge, ceiling fan and cable TV. Each is tastefully furnished with two…

  • Richies on the Beach

    Negril & West Coast

    This delightful two-room guesthouse is right across the road from the beach in Little Bay. The home cooking is excellent and there's a breezy little…

  • Frenchman’s Cove

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    Frenchman's Cove was once one of the most fashionable resorts in the region, and some of its stone cottages and modernist condos still reflect its '70s…

  • CastleVue B&B

    Montego Bay

    Just five minutes from the airport, on a hill overlooking the city and the sea, this welcoming B&B is all breezy pastel-colored rooms and old-school charm…

  • Milk River Mineral Bath Hotel

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    Milk River Hotel is a rambling white-porched hotel with shady verandas and 20 modestly furnished, pleasant rooms. Jamaican favorites are served in a cozy…

  • Porty Hostel

    Port Antonio

    This chilled out Italian hostel in a well-located and quiet residential area is close to the bay and has dorms with four and six beds, as well as one…