Discovery Bay · Jamaica
Happy Hour
- Listed as beachfront
- Infinity pool
- Hot tub
- Sleeps
- 15
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Baths
- 7.5
Staff on site
$42,514$6,073 / night
7 nights, May 8 to 15, 2027, fees and taxes included
Luxury Jamaica villas
About 146 miles (235 km) end to end, with three international airports. Half of the island’s villa guests stayed around Montego Bay in 2024.
47 homesfrom $6,634 · 7 nights, May 8 to 15, 2027, fees and taxes included
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Ocho Rios · Jamaica
Promiseas
- Listed as beachfront
- Infinity pool
- Sea view
- Sleeps
- 16
- Bedrooms
- 8
- Baths
- 8
Staff on site
$40,726$5,818 / night
7 nights, Feb 6 to 13, 2027, fees and taxes included
Discovery Bay · Jamaica
Fortlands Point on the Beach
- Listed as beachfront
- Infinity pool
- Hot tub
- Sleeps
- 18
- Bedrooms
- 9
- Baths
- 8
Staff on site
$32,765$4,681 / night
7 nights, May 8 to 15, 2027, fees and taxes included
Ocho Rios · Jamaica
Sea Salt at Old Fort Bay
- Listed as beachfront
- Private pool
- Gym
- Sleeps
- 18
- Bedrooms
- 9
- Baths
- 9.5
Staff on site
$54,405$7,772 / night
7 nights, Mar 13 to 20, 2027, fees and taxes included
Ocho Rios · Jamaica
Malatai on the Beach
- Listed as beachfront
- Private pool
- Hot tub
- Sleeps
- 16
- Bedrooms
- 8
- Baths
- 8.5
Staff on site
See price on Top Villas
Discovery Bay · Jamaica
Makana on the Beach
- Listed as beachfront
- Infinity pool
- Hot tub
- Sleeps
- 14
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Baths
- 7
Staff on site
$31,682$4,526 / night
7 nights, Feb 6 to 13, 2027, fees and taxes included
Ocho Rios · Jamaica
Aquamarina
- Listed as beachfront
- Infinity pool
- Sea view
- Sleeps
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Baths
- 5.5
Staff on site
$36,553$5,222 / night
7 nights, Feb 6 to 13, 2027, fees and taxes included
Ocho Rios · Jamaica
Canoe Cove on the Beach
- Listed as beachfront
- Private pool
- Hot tub
- Sleeps
- 14
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Baths
- 8
Chef on the listing
See price on Top Villas
Runaway Bay · Jamaica
Sweet Spot on the Beach
- Listed as beachfront
- Private pool
- Gym
- Sleeps
- 12
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Baths
- 6
Staff on site
$28,122$4,017 / night
7 nights, Mar 13 to 20, 2027, fees and taxes included
Discovery Bay · Jamaica
A Summer Place on the Beach
- Listed as beachfront
- Private pool
- Gym
- Sleeps
- 14
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Baths
- 9
Butler · housekeeper · chef on the listing
$24,063$3,438 / night
7 nights, Feb 6 to 13, 2027, fees and taxes included
Ocho Rios · Jamaica
Villa Paradiso Ocho Rios
- Listed as beachfront
- Private pool
- Hot tub
- Sleeps
- 18
- Bedrooms
- 8
- Baths
- 8
Staff on site
$29,348$4,193 / night
7 nights, Mar 13 to 20, 2027, fees and taxes included
Discovery Bay · Jamaica
Whispering Waters on the Beach
- Listed as beachfront
- Private pool
- Sea view
- Sleeps
- 14
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Baths
- 7
Staff on site
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Jamaica at a glance
- Size
- About 4,240 square miles (10,991 km²), and 146 miles (235 km) end to end
- Status
- Independent country in the Commonwealth
- Airports
- Sangster (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Norman Manley (KIN) in Kingston, Ian Fleming (OCJ) near Ocho Rios
- Getting around
- Driving is on the left. Rental companies set a minimum age of 25
- Currency
- Jamaican dollar. US dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas
- Language
- English, with Patois in everyday speech
- Seasons
- Dry from December to April, wetter from May to November
- Room tax
- US$1 per occupied room, per night, in properties of up to 51 rooms
- GCT
- 10% on tourism services. GCT on short-term rentals is due to start on April 1, 2027
- Price
- Up to 3 bedrooms from $10,998 · 7 nights, Feb 6 to 13, 20274 to 5 bedrooms from $6,634 · 7 nights, May 8 to 15, 20276 bedrooms or more from $14,890 · 7 nights, Jun 12 to 19, 2027
- Homes on Gladori
- 47 homes, 3 to 10 bedrooms, from 1 company
Jamaica villas by area
Jamaica is large enough for the airport to matter, so pick the coast first and then check the drive.
Montego Bay: the shortest transfer
Half of the island’s villa guests stayed in this area in 2024. Rose Hall and Ironshore lie east of town, 10 to 15 minutes from Sangster.
Repairs continue after Hurricane Melissa: 25 of the 38 properties on the tourist board’s list were open on October 30, 2026, and 10 more have dates.
Homes here: Tranquillity and others
Hanover: Round Hill and Tryall
Two villa communities west of the airport, 21 and 26 minutes away. The tourist board lists both as open.
Ocho Rios and the north coast
Waterfalls and rivers around Ocho Rios, with quieter bays to the west at Discovery Bay and Runaway Bay. Ian Fleming International is 21 minutes from Ocho Rios.
Homes here: Happy Hour and others
Negril: seven miles of sand
The island’s westernmost town, with a beach of about 7 miles and cliffs at the West End. Sangster is about 90 minutes away.
South Coast: Treasure Beach and Bluefields
Treasure Beach has about 6 miles of coral-colored and dark sand. Hurricane Melissa hit this coast hard, and recovery has been slower here: 10 of 13 listed properties were open on October 30, 2026.
Homes here: Out of the Blue on the Beach
Port Antonio: coves under the mountains
Quiet coves on the northeast coast, where about 7% of visitors stay in a villa, the highest share on the island. Ian Fleming is just under 2 hours away.
Kingston and the Blue Mountains
A city and cool hills, with few villas: the tourist board counted 44 villa guests in 2024. It works best as a second base.
Compare the areas
| Area | Water | From the airport | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montego Bay | Marine park, sandy coves | 4 to 15 min from MBJ | 15 |
| Hanover | Resort beaches at Round Hill and Tryall | 21 to 26 min from MBJ | 0 |
| Ocho Rios and north coast | Bays and river mouths | 21 min from OCJ to Ocho Rios; 67 to 78 min from MBJ to Discovery Bay and Runaway Bay | 29 |
| Negril | Long beach; cliffs at the West End | 84 to 92 min from MBJ | 0 |
| South Coast | Dark sand and coves | 64 to 119 min from MBJ | 1 |
| Port Antonio | Coves | 111 min from OCJ; 146 min from KIN | 0 |
| Kingston and Blue Mountains | City and hills; beach by car | 29 to 47 min from KIN | 0 |
Road times calculated by Gladori. © OpenStreetMap contributors. Villa guests: Jamaica Tourist Board, Annual Travel Statistics 2024.
Why Jamaica
Short transfers
Rose Hall is about 11 minutes from Sangster by road, and Tryall about 26. The northwest coast has the shortest rides on the island.
Mountains behind the coast
Blue Mountain Peak reaches 7,402 ft (2,256 m), the highest point on the island, and the hills above Kingston stay cooler than the coast.
A week in one house
Villa guests stayed 7.9 nights on average in 2024, against 6.0 for hotel guests, according to the Jamaica Tourist Board.
Services in Jamaica
Arranged by the company named on your listing or by independent providers on the island.
- Concierge in JamaicaRestaurant tables and a driver waiting at the airport.Quotes per request
- Household staff in JamaicaButlers and nannies.Quotes per night
- Private chef in JamaicaSome dinners or every meal.Quotes per request
- Yacht charter in JamaicaBoats by the day or the week.Quotes per request
- Charter flights in JamaicaSmall planes link the international airports with aerodromes at Negril and Port Antonio.Quotes per flight
- Private jet charter to JamaicaPrivate aircraft can land at Sangster or at Ian Fleming, near Ocho Rios.Quotes per route
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Local tips for Jamaica
- Fill in the C5 form before you fly. It’s free, every traveler needs one, children included, and you can send it up to 30 days ahead. Skip any site that asks for a fee.
- Choose the airport by the house. Port Antonio is about 4 hours by road from Montego Bay, and just under 2 from Ian Fleming.
- Ask the company about the road to the house. Some roads used by visitors still need repairs after Hurricane Melissa, according to the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association.
- Bring your US license. It works for up to three months per visit, so you don’t need an international permit.
- Ask what the rate leaves out. Ask whether groceries, cooking and staff tips come on top of the rent.
What to know before your trip to Jamaica
Getting to Jamaica
Sangster International in Montego Bay is the main gateway, and the tourist board calls it the most convenient for Ocho Rios and Negril. Kingston suits the east of the island, and Ian Fleming, near Ocho Rios, handles private and commercial flights.
| Coming from | Fly to | Airlines | Last leg |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Montego Bay (MBJ) | American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, United | By road: Negril 84 min, Ocho Rios 112 min |
| United States | Kingston (KIN) | American, Delta, JetBlue | By road: Port Antonio 146 min |
| Canada | Montego Bay (MBJ) | Air Canada, Air Transat, WestJet | By road |
| United Kingdom | Montego Bay (MBJ) | TUI, Virgin Atlantic | By road |
| United Kingdom | Kingston (KIN) | British Airways | By road |
Airlines as listed by Sangster International and Norman Manley International airports. Schedules change by season. Domestic flights: International Airlink and TimAir connect Sangster with four aerodromes on the island, including Negril and Ken Jones at Port Antonio.
Entry requirements
US citizens need a passport valid on entry and exit, plus a return or onward ticket. No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days. Every traveler also completes the online C5 form.
Getting around
Traffic drives on the left. The limit is 30 mph (50 km/h) in built-up areas and 50 mph (80 km/h) on highways, and you need to be 25 to rent a car.
Money and tax
The Jamaican dollar is the currency, and most ATMs take international cards. Villas charge a room tax of US$1 per occupied room per night. GCT on tourism services is 10%. GCT on short-term rentals is due to start on April 1, 2027.
Power and water
The island runs on 110 volts at 50 Hz with flat two-pin plugs, the same shape as in the US. The tourist board says tap water is safe to drink.
Hurricane Melissa
Melissa came ashore in Westmoreland on October 28, 2025, and the worst damage ran across the western parishes, up to St. James and Hanover. All three international airports are running, and on October 30, 2026 the tourist board listed 143 of 165 properties as open.
Recovery varies by house, so confirm with the company named on the listing that the house is back in service.
When to go
| Season | Months | Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Dry | December to April | 66 to 90 °F (19 to 32 °C) across the year |
| Wetter | May to November | Rain peaks in May and June, then September to November. Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 |
| Christmas and New Year | Late December to early January | Dry |
Days out in Jamaica
1 of 5
Day out
Climb Dunn’s River Falls
A walk up the cascades near Ocho Rios, one of the island’s best-known outings.
Snorkeling
Snorkel at Doctor’s Cave
A Montego Bay beach inside the marine park, open to the public and to members of its bathing club.
Day out
Swim at Frenchman’s Cove
A cool river runs into the sea at this cove near Port Antonio.
On foot
Walk in the Blue Mountains
Coffee farms and trails above Kingston, in cooler air.
Day out
Watch the sun go down at Negril
The West End cliffs face the sunset over open water.
Jamaica villas: questions
Short answers here; each house lists its own rules and minimum stays.
What does a stay in a Jamaica villa cost?
On this site, stays start from $6,634 for 7 nights, May 8 to 15, 2027, fees and taxes included. Totals on this page are each company’s quote, with its fees and taxes. Optional extras are on top, and each listing shows them.
Are the beaches in Jamaica private?
In part. The strip between high and low water belongs to the Crown, and the land behind it can be private. Guests at a rented house use that strip under a license held by the landlord, so ask the company named on the listing.
Is staff included with a Jamaica villa?
Often, though it depends on the house. Each listing separates what’s included from what you can request.
Does a Jamaica villa need a license?
Yes. A house let to guests needs a Jamaica Tourist Board license, which TPDCo processes. Ask the company named on the listing for it.
Should I rent a car in Jamaica?
It depends on the house. Rose Hall is a short ride from the airport, while Port Antonio is hours away by road. If you’d rather not drive on the left, ask the company about a driver.
Are villas open after Hurricane Melissa?
Many are, and recovery varies by area. Check with the company named on the listing before you book.
What happens during hurricane season?
The Atlantic season runs from June 1 to November 30. Cancellation terms belong to the company you book with, and each listing shows them before you book.
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