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Reggae Hostel Ocho Rios is a branch of the big name in Jamaica backpacking; there are two other branches around the island. Although backpacking is just starting to get a foothold in Jamaica, Reggae Hostel is already at the head of the pack.
The Location
Reggae Hostel's location in Ocho Rios couldn't really be better. They are right in the center of the city with Ocho Rios Beach just a minute's walk away, too. There is a slight issue with a nightclub close by, and you can hear the music in the hostel, but it's not too loud.
Rooms and Bathrooms
Reggae Hostel has a little complex of twenty-one rooms. Most of these are private twins and doubles with a couple of three- and four-bed family rooms also. These are en suite, mostly fan cooled, though they do have air conditioned rooms, and they come with a small balcony. There are four dorms ranging from four to eight beds. The dorms are really spacious with small lockers for which guests need their own padlock. The beds are all bunks and are en suite with air conditioning. The mattresses are a mix, so try a couple before deciding. With so much space in the dorms, a few tables or shelves would be helpful for people to unpack onto rather than the floor. There are plenty of power points scattered around each room for charging. The bathrooms are clean and there is hot water in the showers twenty-four hours a day.
Common Spaces
The main common area is the rooftop bar -- there's plenty of room up there. There are wooden pallets with cushions for sitting and a few board games. There are a couple of hammocks dotted around the property and Reggae Hostel has a small common kitchen for guests. This has an electric cooker, kettle, microwave, and fridge. There are plenty of cupboards with pots, pans, cutlery, and crockery. There is free onsite parking and the free Wi-Fi extends throughout the property with good, fast speeds.
Summary
This is a very good, professionally run hostel. It's kept sparkling clean and the staff are friendly and helpful. They have plenty of information on the sights in and around Ocho Rios, and Ocho Rios Beach is literally just a one-minute walk away. Reggae Hostel is right in the center of town, so there are supermarkets, banks, and plenty of restaurants and cafes within a very short walk. This is a great choice, particularly if you want to meet up with other travelers. This is a very popular hostel and the only one at the time of writing in Ocho Rios itself. You can't really go wrong here.
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+4
LondonroadMa
Hostelz.com Staff Reviewer
Published on Dec 9, 2018
Location and Contact
Location
• From public bus station - Find head towards police station and turn right. Head to the town centre (Blue clock tower) - get on Main St., take a left and walk until you find Pier View complex (in front of Reno Gaming lounge - enter car park and look for the entrance on the left. • From Knutsford Express - Head east on • By Car - Enter western entrance of Main St. and walk 5 minutes look for Pier View complex on the left (directly across the street from Reno Gaming Lounge enter through car park and look for the sign on the left.