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Altamont Court Hotel: what to know before you book

Researched by Michael RainfordFacts checked Sources
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  1. My local take
  2. At a glance
  3. Pros and cons
  4. Rooms
  5. Food & drink
  6. Pool & beach
  7. Location
  8. FAQ
  9. Sources

My local take

Altamont Court is a small, locally owned hotel on a side street in New Kingston, open since 1982 and run by the same group as Altamont West in Montego Bay. It has fewer than 60 rooms, a pool, the Mango Tree restaurant, and Emancipation Park a four-minute walk away. My take: it’s a sensible, central base for a short business trip or a small group on a budget, not a place to spend your holiday in.

Know the limits before you book. The restaurant’s posted hours end at 6 pm, the gym is out of service, and the front desk isn’t staffed overnight. The Junior Suite, with three double beds and a bathroom and a half, is a useful option for a group of four.

If you want more hotel for your money, the Courtleigh Hotel & Suites and S Hotel Kingston are close by, with 24-hour gyms and breakfast included. Also look at AC Hotel Kingston, or see where to stay in Kingston.

At a glance

Area
1-5 Altamont Terrace, New Kingston (Kingston 5)
Hotel type
Locally owned city hotel, open since 1982; sister to Altamont West in Montego Bay
Status
Open, according to the Jamaica Tourist Board
Size
Fewer than 60 rooms
Room types
Eight categories: Economy Room, Deluxe King and Double, Executive King and Double, Junior Suite (three double beds, 1.5 bathrooms, sleeps four), Superior Suite and Alexander Suite
In every room
Air conditioning, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, work space, safe, mini-fridge, coffee and tea; microwave on request
Breakfast
Included on breakfast-plan rates: full American, full Jamaican or continental
Restaurant and bar
The Mango Tree Restaurant (7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Sundays to 5:00 pm) and The Mango Tree Bar
Pool
Outdoor pool with palm trees
Gym
Out of service at the time of checking
Front desk
Staffed 8:00 am to 11:00 pm Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday
Check-in / check-out
3:00 pm / 11:00 am; main guest must be 18+
Children
Children 12 and under stay free sharing with a paying adult, using existing bedding
Airport
About 20 to 25 minutes from Norman Manley International (KIN); transfers can be arranged

Checked October 2026 against the sources below. See sources. Something changed? Tell me.

What stands out

  • Central: a four-minute walk to Emancipation Park, and about 2 km to the Bob Marley Museum.
  • Small, at fewer than 60 rooms, and locally owned since 1982.
  • Junior Suites with three double beds and 1.5 bathrooms sleep four, handy for small groups.
  • Outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
  • Cancellation is free up to 48 hours before arrival under the hotel's standard policy.

What to know before booking

  • The Mango Tree Restaurant's posted hours end at 6 pm (5 pm on Sundays), so plan to eat dinner out.
  • The gym is out of service.
  • The front desk is staffed 8 am to 11 pm (6 pm on Sundays), not around the clock.
  • Check-out is 11 am, earlier than most Kingston hotels.
  • Breakfast is included only on breakfast-plan rates, so check what you're booking.

Rooms

Altamont Court has fewer than 60 rooms across eight categories. The Economy Room is compact, with a double bed and a work space. Deluxe King and Deluxe Double rooms (two double beds) have a mini-balcony or balcony, and the Executive rooms add a bathtub and better toiletries. The Junior Suite has three double beds, a living room, a bathroom and a half and a balcony, and sleeps four. The Superior Suite and Alexander Suite have a separate bedroom and living room. Every room has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, a safe, a mini-fridge and coffee and tea, with a microwave on request. All rooms are non-smoking, and two accessible rooms can be booked in advance.

Food & drink

The Mango Tree Restaurant serves Jamaican, American and continental dishes, with vegan and vegetarian options, from 7 am to 6 pm (5 pm on Sundays). Breakfast comes three ways: full American, full Jamaican or continental, and it’s included on breakfast-plan rates. The Mango Tree Bar is a small lounge bar. My take: New Kingston has plenty of restaurants a short ride away, and Devon House is the easy first dinner.

Pool & beach

There’s no beach in New Kingston. Altamont Court has an outdoor pool surrounded by palm trees. Kingston’s usual beach trips, the boat to Lime Cay from Port Royal and the fish spots at Hellshire, haven’t had an official update since the hurricane, so ask at the front desk before you go.

Location

The hotel is at 1-5 Altamont Terrace, a side street off the New Kingston strip. By the hotel’s figures, Emancipation Park is a four-minute walk, Devon House about 1.4 km, the Bob Marley Museum about 2 km, Trench Town Culture Yard about 3 km, the National Gallery of Jamaica and Hope Gardens within a nine-minute drive, and Port Royal about 9 km. Norman Manley International Airport is about 20 to 25 minutes away, and the concierge can arrange a transfer; book ahead for late arrivals, since the front desk closes overnight. The UK Foreign Office advises visitors who don’t know Kingston not to drive in the city, and notes that most people use the South Camp Road (Humming Bird) route to and from the airport, so a hotel transfer or a registered taxi is the simple answer. See where to stay in Kingston for the wider city.

Questions people ask

Is breakfast included at Altamont Court?

It depends on the rate. Breakfast is free for registered guests on a breakfast plan (BP), with a choice of full American, full Jamaican or continental. Check your booking.

How far is Altamont Court from Kingston airport?

The hotel puts Norman Manley International Airport about 20 to 25 minutes away by road. Its concierge can arrange a transfer, which is worth doing for late arrivals.

Does Altamont Court have a pool?

Yes. There’s an outdoor pool with palm trees. The gym, however, is out of service at the time of writing.

Is Altamont Court close to Emancipation Park?

Yes. The hotel says Emancipation Park is a four-minute walk, and the Bob Marley Museum about 2 km away.

Is Altamont Court open after Hurricane Melissa?

Yes. The Jamaica Tourist Board lists Altamont Court Hotel as open as of October 2026.

Sources & updates

Update log

  • — New researched guide; facts checked against official sources.
  • — Moved source citations out of the text

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