Must-see hotels in Jamaica

  • Shafston Estate Great House

    Jamaica

    Poised on a hilltop with exquisite coastal views stretching as far as Savanna-la-Mar, this creaky great house is a rustic and charmingly decaying 'all…

  • 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…

  • Blue Harbour

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    Once owned by Noël Coward, this is a slightly ramshackle retreat with a laid-back atmosphere, consisting of three separate villas by a tiny rocky beach…

  • Hedonism II

    Negril

    Famous for its risqué attitude and weekly lingerie parties (and notorious for its sheer tackiness), this adults-only resort has 280 rooms and suites and a…

  • Jamaica Palace

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    A white neoclassical wedding cake of a property overlooking Turtle Cove, Jamaica Palace almost feels more art gallery than hotel, perhaps like one of the…

  • Whitfield Hall

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    Nestled amid pine trees, this former plantation dating from 1776 is an atmospheric but simple option with shared bathrooms and a kitchen. The property is…

  • Bath Fountain Hotel & Spa

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    Bath's only hotel is this pink colonial building, which contains the spa baths on the ground floor. The clinically white bedrooms are modestly furnished;…

  • Starlight Chalet

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    This plantation-style retreat is set amid a flower-filled hillside garden with wonderfully dramatic alpine vistas. It's a great base for birding and…

  • Goblin Hill Villas

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    This family-friendly 5-hectare hilltop estate above San San Beach has a cluster of two-bedroom and one-bedroom villas, fully equipped, frankly huge and…

  • Charela Inn

    Negril

    Creating an individual style amid the ubiquitous beach resorts, Charela has the feel of a Spanish hacienda with large comfortable rooms (some with king…

  • Courtyard by Marriott

    Kingston

    With a location facing Emancipation Park, the Courtyard could hardly be better placed for New Kingston access. The views (including from the roof top pool…

  • Sunset at the Palms

    Negril

    This ecoconscious resort drips jungle atmosphere with its all-hardwood, Thai-style cabins raised on stilts amid lush grounds full of croaking tree frogs…

  • 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…

  • Little Savoy Guest House

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    This guesthouse with marble floors, faux-Grecian columns and the odd burst of color (in the shape of fresh flowers livening up the austere black-and-white…

  • Holiday Home

    Port Antonio

    This charming gingerbread-style home on Titchfield Hill is a great, quiet retreat. Rooms vary widely in size, from compact to positively spacious, but…

  • 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…

  • Beaches Negril

    Negril

    A Sandals all-inclusive resort, this one is primarily aimed at families. It loosely resembles a castle, with thick limestone walls, wrought-iron furniture…

  • Grand Lido Negril

    Negril

    Boasting Mediterranean flair, the spacious, tastefully furnished suites and split-level junior suites (some with whirlpool) are spread through lush…

  • 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,…

  • Catcha Falling Star

    Negril

    In inimitable West End style, these pleasant fan-cooled cottages – including several with two bedrooms – sit on the cliffs. Each is named for an…

  • Kuyaba

    Negril

    With considerable style, this tasteful, family-run hotel offers six quaint, rustic wooden cabins with filigree trim, each done up in bright Caribbean…

  • Shades Cottage

    Jamaica

    Run by the hospitable Rasta Bigga (when you meet him, you’ll understand the nickname), at Shades Cottage you’ll be staying in a ‘yard’ – a compound of…

  • 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…

  • Polish Princess

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    This charming eight-bedroom guesthouse is tucked away down a blissfully quiet lane conveniently located between Blue Lagoon and Winnifred Beach. Rooms are…

  • Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa

    Negril

    At this couples-only resort there is a huge pool with swim-up bar abuzz with happy guests. Rooms come in six categories, including honeymoon suites in…

  • 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,…

  • Banana Shout

    Negril

    Occupying a particularly choice bit of clifftop turf, these cheerful green and orange cabins are perched over the sea in offbeat and homey seclusion…

  • Jackie’s on the Reef

    Negril

    This tranquil option is 4km south of the lighthouse. Run by hospitable Jackie, it operates as a wellness haven focusing on spiritual renewal. A natural…

  • 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…

  • Little Bay Cabins

    Negril & West Coast

    If you want total detachment from Negril-esque clamor, track down the coast to this haven of blissfulness, on the east end of little bay. There are two…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

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