Accommodations | S Hotel Montego Bay (2024)

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How many days should you spend in Montego Bay, Jamaica? ›

Curated by Margot Bigga journalist who has lived in the UK, the US, France, and India. With three days in Montego Bay, not only can you experience many of the area's natural highlights and historical sites, but you'll also have time to immerse yourself in local culture and take an excursion or two.

The Jamaica Gleaner reports that Playa Hotels and Resorts, the new owner of what was the The Ritz-Carlton, Rose Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica, will reflag the property as a Park Hyatt, the first Hyatt hotel in Jamaica. Hyatt will step in the day The Ritz-Carlton closes on May 20, after 13 years in Jamaica.

Hip Strip is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Doctor's Cave Beach and Jamaica Beaches, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Montego Bay.

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. The average daily cost (per person) in Ocho Rios is $76, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is $202. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment.

It is recommended that you bring between $150 and $500 per person for spending depending on what you plan to do. Please have at least $200 in small bills ($1.00, $5.00 and $10.00) with the balance in twenties.

The best time to visit Jamaica is during the start of 'winter', November to mid-December, with temperatures averaging 80°F. Peak season begins mid-December and ends mid-April, which is a great time to vacation in Jamaica if you don't mind the crowds.

Rockhouse Hotel

Stars like Keri Russell, Jude Law, designer Nanette Lepore, and retired boxer Lennox Lewis come to this hotel seeking a serene hideout during the cold months. Mad Men star John Slattery makes annual trips to this hotel in order to snorkel in Pristine Cove.

Hotel from the Real Housewives of ATL - Moon Palace Jamaica.

The currency used in Montego Bay is the Jamaican dollar. You're most likely to get the best deal if you exchange your holiday money before you go. You can exchange your pounds for Jamaican dollars in resort too, where there are also ATMs if you'd prefer to withdraw cash straight from your account.

Can you walk about in Montego Bay? ›

In fact, walking around MoBay is easier and safer than it has been in many years. That said, as you would do in any major city, use your head. There are a few areas to avoid as with any city, in MoBay avoid Flankers, Canterbury, Norwood, Rose Heights, Clavers Street, and Hart Street.

While Jamaica has some amazing tropical beaches, like those in Montego bay, Ocho Rios and Negril, the Bahamas comes out on top. The beaches in The Bahamas are so plentiful, and so diverse, that you can find a breathtaking white sand beach on dozens, if not hundreds of the 700 islands across the Bahamian archipelago.

If short airport transfers and a buzzing nightlife are important to you, Montego Bay is your pick. Looking for a more quaint and laid back destination, with some of Jamaica's best beaches? Negril is the vacation destination of your choice. You really can't go wrong with either of these dream destinations.

If you're looking for a cheap hotel in Jamaica, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Jamaica in August and October. Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you'll most likely find the best hotel deals in Jamaica if you stay on a Sunday.

Jamaica is an amazing destination with warm-hearted people, breathtaking natural beauty and vibrant culture. You can relax at luxurious all-inclusive resorts, then enjoy Jamaica's gorgeous, powdery sand beaches and chase waterfalls or ride ATVs near Jamaica's many rivers.

Ten days is a good length for a trip to Jamaica and provides enough time to relax on the beach while also venturing beyond the sun and sand for a mix of adventure and culture.

In all exclusives, after 1 week you have enough but if you really want to visit Jamaica, go 2-3 (or more) in Negril, and 2-3 in Kingston and 2-3 in Ocho Rios, and 2-3 days in Blue Mountain, and 2-3 days in Montego Bay, etc. stay with the people, talk with them and have fun!

While this Jamaican spring break favorite is great for party animals, it can also be surprisingly low-key. Montego Bay has excellent duty-free shopping, high-energy nightlife, and stunning beaches with clear, calm waters and bright white sand.