Jamaica Hostels

Negril Yoga Centre in Negril … I stayed there for eight days in January 2007 in their cheapest accommodation. I found the center to be very unique and fun, the other guests who were there when I was there were great, the staff and management were most helpful and caring about their guests, security was fine, and location was great. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the yoga centre to anybody contemplating staying there.

Homerscove Bungalow in Negril … We Spent ten wonderful days at Homers Cove in November 2007 (off season). We ate fun new foods and laughed, laughed, and laughed with Dillo and his soon to be wife in his yard. Dillo was everything the website said he was, but more. He watched over us at all times, I felt so safe. If you want to be treated like a king and queen, go stay at Homers Cove.

Leighton House in Kingston … Personnel look after guests who don't make demands on them, cultivate regular clients and the hotel is dirt damn cheap so expect to help out around the place every so often. If you're used to four star luxury and staff who you can harass don't bother, because Jamaicans don't like that. Kingston is a beautiful city but not for the faint hearted. Leighton House was brilliant, the employees took me to karaoke, their parents houses for dinner on Sunday nights, and domino playing sessions in traditional yards. Nobody expected a tip, I bought them an expensive bottle of sparkling wine on my last day and they were almost too embarassed to accept it. got very good advice on what to do and what not to do in Jamaica, had to lock myself in my room because they were screaming for me to visit an ultra hip nightclub and I couldn't accept any more hospitality because they were too good as it was. (one other guest was from Haiti, literally ten minutes after I finished an evening meal from KFC she…

Errols Sunset Cafe & Guesthouse on the Beach in Negril … this is a very nice place right on the ocean. andre is very accommodating.

Leighton House in Kingston … For the price it is quite a good deal. However be aware that it is a decent distance from the centre of kingston. There is a bus a short walk from the hostel, and the bus service is pretty regular and takes about half an hour to get you into kingston. The hostel offered a shuttle service which was around $10 per person. My major issue with the place was the nickel and diming going on by management. After a two-week stay at the hostel, they refused to refund my friend and I a couple of nights we paid for in advance as our trip plans had changed. Their excuse was they had to cancel other inquiries, however, the place was relatively empty and obviously Mr. Hobson (the owner) was just being a d*ck. My advice with regards to bookings would be to book the minimum of a couple of nights, and then ask for more if you want. Other features, has a great view. Staff are friendly. There is a computer for internet access, however the cost is variable depending on who you ask. You should get an hour…

Seascape Hostel by the Sea in Priory … I visited this hostel a couple of years ago. It is nice and private and a little secluded. It's great for a family with a car on tour of the North Coast. I would like to visit again, maybe with a small group. I like the fact that guests can do their own cooking. Laundry I am not sure about. I do not remember seeing any washing machines. The Super Clubs are close by, so I could always visit them. The price is reasonable. The grounds were well kept. I think Priory Gardens is one of the North Coast's best-kept secrets. I want to visit again, only this time I want to stay for more than two days.

Leighton House in Kingston … Personnel like to harass guests -- ten dollars for internet, when calling a taxi give you higher price than you call it by yourself (twenty dollars to go there from the airport, thirty dollars to go to the airport). If you pay some deposit during booking they say that they don't get it and ask for full price (so you pay more than you expected). It is easy to get a bus and go wherever you want, but there are big jams after eleven so don't expect to be at the Bob Marley museum in thirty minuts. Problems with water (I confirmed with other guests) I had water in shower (lucky one) but didn't have in a sink, other persons didn't have at all. But this hostel was the only thing I didn't like on Jamaica. Reply from the Hostel: Staff are very welcoming for a start, they don't harass anybody, and the hotel charges are well listed throughout the building with room tariffs roughly less than a third of those for others in Kingston and both times I stayed there, the deposit was noted and taken…

Mount Edge Guest House in Kingston … This hostel is beautiful and pristine, just as it appears in the photos. The staff is fun and obliging. The food was excellent and authentic. Some rooms were phenomenal, I suggest booking the roost, but even the room I stayed in with two bunk beds and no bathroom was cheap and comfortable. The shared bathroom was outdoors but very nice and clean. If you are looking for a quiet relaxing time, this may not be the place for you, but if you want to meet interesting travelers and locals and have a good time, while enjoying some of the most spectacular vistas around Mount Edge is the place.

Tamarind Great House in St. Mary … While living in Jamaica, I spent many a weekend at Tamarind House - it was my favourite place on the Island!

Villa Mora in Negril … Villa Mora is a fantastic place to stay to get a taste of real Jamaica! You can experience real traditional Jamaican food, and live amongst a real family atmosphere. It is in the perfect location to enjoy the Wednesday and Sunday reggae nights at Roots Bamboo and only a 30-second walk from the beach. We been to Negril three times and always stayed at Villa Mora. We are booked to go again in April.

Villa Mora in Negril … It should be made known that this is an estate/hotel, not a hostel. They have wonderful accommodations and chefs on site. Yes, it is affordable due to the kind nature of the few family-owned properties left in Negril. I have stayed in youth hostels in Europe and Villa Mora is the Taj Mahal compared to them.

4 Sunrise Apartments Jamaica in Port Maria … I stayed at the Sunrise whilst carrying out some personal business in Jamaica. A stay at the Sunrise is a must if you want to see the "Real Jamaica." It's not a large, faceless, over-sanitized hotel like the ones you find in Negril or Ochi Rios, it's Jamaica for someone who likes to travel and likes to partake in local culture. Fidel looks after the place and nothing is too much trouble for him. For those worried about safety, the gates are very secure, and the locals respect the fact that you're staying at Sunrise and nobody hassles you. Two mins from the bus terminus, three mins from the beach and the same to the shops and cafes. The appartment is well equipped, a real home from home. A perfect base for touring as there is secure parking with your vehicle visible from your room at all times. A trip to Firefly in the late afternoon is must -- seeing Port Maria as the sun is setting is priceless and a memory that will stay with you forever.