Montego Bay Hotels
Mad Montego Bay
In the heart of Jamaica, the geographical King of Cool, lies its hip-and-happening offspring, Montego Bay. If the beaches laden with tanned beauties don’t seduce you, the ever-growing crowds of American college kids enjoying Spring Break on gaudy Gloucester Avenue (known, slightly embarrassingly, by the party crowd as ‘the hip strip’) will probably try to. ... Read more »
But don’t think drunken debauchery is the be all and end all of a Montego Bay holiday. More organic attractions include Doctor’s Cave Beach, Cornwall Beach and Walter Fletcher Beach, all boasting views you thought only existed on a postcard. Choose from diving, snorkelling, swimming or surfing, or just chill out on the sand with a drink and a pair of perve-enabling dark sunglasses.
MONTEGO BAY’S TOP 10
10. Museum of St James Exhibitions, relics and a 200-seat theatre are housed in this civic centre museum. |
5. Burchell Memorial Baptist Church Slave leader Sam Sharpe was a deacon at this church, which now houses his remains. |
9. Dead End Beach It’s not the most appealing of names, but the sunsets will blow your mind. |
4. Town House This quaint little house is currently a clothes store, providing the perfect excuse to shop in the name of sightseeing! |
8. Creek Dome This hexagonal building is known as the ‘keeper of the creek’, although it merely houses a spring rather than any sort of troll-like creature. |
3. Sam Sharpe Square Three statuesque admirers stare at the National Heroes in the centre of this cobbled square. |
7. Bellfield Great House See how people lived back in the very refined day. |
2. Greenwood Great House The court jester’s chair is an original from the 17th century. Resist the urge to sit on it… |
6. Barnett Estate Get some sweet lovin’ in the daylight hours by visiting this huge expanse of sugarcane. |
1. Rose Hall Great House A great house indeed – this massive mansion gives equally great views from the hilltop. |
MONTEGO BAY EVENTS
January cruises into town with the Jamaica Jazz Festival, where many well-known performers get together from around the world.
Jamaica’s favourite son is suitably celebrated in February’s Bob Marley Week, one of the biggest events of the year and the perfect excuse to get your reggae on.
Spring Break hits Montego Bay in March. Hordes of students fill the bars, clubs and streets with unapologetic rambunctiousness. Go and enjoy or avoid at all costs, depending on your point of view.
August celebrates the Emancipation and Independence Celebration with a music competition and other events to celebrate freedom from slavery.
Christmas Day is huge in Jamaica. Spice up the usual roast and gravy with traditional specialties like rum cake and gungo peas.
WHEN TO GO
- Jamaica is very popular due to its warm climate, and Montego Bay is no exception. Temperatures are a constant 30°C (86°F) year round and the water is just as lovely.
- Even during the rainy season, overcast weather only puts a dampener on part of the day.
- Montego Bay can be extremely busy from mid-December to mid-April, and prices increase accordingly.
GETTING AROUND
- Walkingis easy between Gloucester Avenue and Downtown. And let’s face it, you’re going to be having a few drinks…
- Busesdon’t run in town, but they can take you to the surrounding suburbs.
- Taxisare widely available but can be pretty pricey at around US$8 per ride.
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Gloucester Avenue Montego Bay
For a truly unforgettable Jamaican vacation, visit the intimate Doctors Cave Beach, an enchanting little resort hotel ... More hotel details
El Greco Resort Montego Bay
2 Stars$132
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11 Queens Drive James Street Montego Bay
Relax and enjoy Jamaica from El Greco Hotel Montego Bay as the property offers well-equipped accommodation that makes ... More hotel details
Relax Resort Montego Bay
2 Stars$138
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26 Hobbs Avenue White Sands Beach Montego Bay
Offering views of Caribbean Sea, Relax Resort Montego Bay presents quality accommodation and friendly services to its ... More hotel details
$268
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480 Rose Hall Montego Bay
Featuring an elegant decor and a warm hospitality, Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort welcomes you for an unforgettable vacat... More hotel details
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Sangster International Airport Cotton Street Montego Bay
Move closer to nature and experience relaxing comforts by booking a stay in the tranquil accommodations of Paradise Mo... More hotel details
$329
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Mahoe Bay Montego Bay
Riu Montego Bay Hotel All Inclusive resort has 681 guestrooms and suites. It offers extensive pools and tropical garde... More hotel details
$222
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2 Gloucester Avenue Montego Bay 0
Featuring convenient reach to Montego Bay hip strip, shopping and nightlife, Royal Decameron Montego Beach Resort offe... More hotel details
$159
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Montego Freeport Montego Bay
Sunset Beach Resort Spa Montego Bay is an all-inclusive resort with 430 rooms set among swaying palms, beautiful white... More hotel details
$256
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Mahoe Bay Iron Shore Montego Bay
Intimately packaged in a charming seaside retreat, Coyaba Beach Resort & Club Montego Bay is a quiet blend of understa... More hotel details
$463
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Road Lucea Montego Bay
The Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa Montego Bay in Montego Bay is a new 508-suite, Caribbean luxury resort.... More hotel details
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