Must-see hotels in Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Fantasy & Beachhut Villas

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    Overlooking the placid waters of the private, hammock-hung Bengal Beach, these two breezy villas each come with a pool, and a somewhat nautical color…

  • Windsor Great House

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    How often do you get to sleep in a colonial mansion that happens to be a biological research station? Decked out with no-frills cut-stone rooms with…

  • Silver Sands Villa Resort

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    This resort, 1km north of Duncans, has more than 100 upscale one- to five-bedroom villas and cottages along a gorgeous private beach. Each villa is…

  • Last Resort

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    The rustic house of archaeologist Ivor Connelly sits in a tranquil spot by the Martha Brae river. Stay in one of the basic dorms or rooms, camp by the…

  • Half Moon

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    The Half Moon is an exclusive colonial-style affair named for its private, 1.5km-long crescent beach, behind which are 160 hectares of beautifully…

  • Hilton Rose Hall

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    Fronted by a beautiful 300m-long beach just west of Rose Hall and dominated by two high-rise buildings with classic rooms, this is a giant property…

  • Sandals Montego Bay

    Montego Bay

    This is one of the great-granddaddies of all-inclusive resorts, with no less than five restaurants, four bars (including a swim-up, natch) and more…

  • Knightwick House

    Montego Bay

    Perched above the Hip Strip, this wonderful B&B is close to the action without being overwhelmed by it. Run by a charming couple, Jean and Stanley Magnus,…

  • Deja Resort

    Montego Bay

    A recent refurb and management change has added some modern boutique touches to the hotel – the faux-grand facade wouldn't look out of place in a British…

  • Riu Montego Bay

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    The Riu is enormous, as is the list of amenities: three restaurants, windsurfing, sailing, snorkeling, diving, catamarans, nightclub, golf course,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Tryall Club

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    Built atop the remains of a small fort, this self-contained world of luxury includes a hilltop great house and a cluster of villas and is by far one of…

  • Royalton White Sands

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    The rooms at this comfortable resort are spacious and livened up with splashes of tropical art. This place is good for kids on account of its huge…

  • Secrets St James

    Montego Bay

    Luxurious couples-only all-inclusive. All rooms are ocean-facing, spacious and stylish, and equipped with all mod cons. Plenty of pampering packages on…

  • Hotel Gloriana

    Montego Bay

    The Gloriana, run by a local lady whose struggle against adversity has been immortalized in the film Glory to Gloriana, is good value for money, within…

  • Altamont West

    Montego Bay

    Bright Caribbean colors lure hotel window-shoppers into one of the Hip Strip's better accommodations options. A baby grand piano furnishes the front…

  • Bethel Court

    Montego Bay

    Located in the peripheral, sometimes volatile, neighborhood of Mt Salem, Bethel Court is one of the few dedicated hostels in Jamaica. Run by the friendly…

  • Royal Decameron Montego Beach Resort

    Montego Bay

    The Hip Strip's only all-inclusive is low-key, where rooms with eye-catching orange or purple color schemes enjoy a private stretch of beach overlooked by…

  • Sober Robin Inn

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    This cheerfully run-down inn-cum-pub has an atmospheric lobby and lounge with framed photos of classic movie stars, a small bar with table tennis and a…

  • Cariblue Beach Resort

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    If Pixar made a movie about Ironshore hotels, the Cariblue would be the runty, spunky little hotel that doesn’t have the flash of all those big all…

  • Balfour Guest House

    Montego Bay

    On the southeast edge of town on the downslope of Mt Salem Rd is this family-run, extremely friendly option. Rooms are basic but clean and come with a lot…

  • Brandon Hill Guest House

    Montego Bay

    This smallish, family-run guesthouse comes with a homey feel, basic amenities and much love. It has attractive gardens and a nice view, plus modestly…

  • Verney’s Tropical Resort

    Montego Bay

    Popular with Jamaican families, this option feels secluded (there are nice views over sugarcane fields) but it is really only about a 10-minute walk from…

  • Ashanti Inn

    Montego Bay

    On the east side of town, this pleasant, small inn is well kept with tasteful albeit modest furnishings. It has 15 rooms with cable TV and phones, opening…

  • El Greco

    Montego Bay

    More like a condo-rental than a hotel, El Greco is a nice choice for those who value their comfort and independence. The apartments have cable TV and…