Jamaica Palace

Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast


A white neoclassical wedding cake of a property overlooking Turtle Cove, Jamaica Palace almost feels more art gallery than hotel, perhaps like one of the original grande dames of the Jamaican Riviera. Cavernous, chintzy rooms and suites boast crystal chandeliers, antiques and Georgian bay windows. In the landscaped grounds is a 35m-long pool shaped like the island of Jamaica.

In 2019, the hotel was the base for the location filming for the 25th James Bond movie. Half-board options are available.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast attractions

1. Trident Castle

0.4 MILES

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2. Frenchman’s Cove

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3. San San Beach

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4. Folly

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5. Folly Point Lighthouse

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6. Blue Lagoon

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8. DeMontevin Lodge

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