Montego Bay
Closest to the main airport, with the Hip Strip, Rose Hall’s big resorts and quick beach transfers.
Where to stay in Jamaica
Where you stay in Jamaica shapes the whole trip. The north coast between Negril and Ocho Rios has most of the beaches and all-inclusive resorts. Kingston is the capital and the cultural side of the island, while Portland and the South Coast are quieter, greener and slower. Start with the area that fits how you want to spend your days, then pick a hotel within it.
By region
Negril
Seven Mile Beach on one side, the West End cliffs on the other, and the island’s best sunsets.
Ocho Rios
Dunn’s River Falls, rivers and gardens, with resorts stretching west to Runaway Bay.
Kingston
The capital: music, museums, food and the road up to the Blue Mountains.
Portland
Lush, quiet and green, around Port Antonio, the Blue Lagoon and Frenchman’s Cove.
South Coast
Treasure Beach, YS Falls and Black River: dry, quiet and far from the resort strips.
By trip type
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