Saint James Parish, Jamaica
Hotels in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Montego Bay is a town in Saint James Parish, Jamaica with about 83,000 residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sangster International Airport (MBJ), about 4 km away. The most comfortable months are usually January, February and March, with average highs around 28–29°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- MBJ · 4 km
- Sangster International Airport
- Best months
- January and February
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Montego Bay
Sandals Montego Bay All Inclusive - Couples Only
★★★★★Resorts4.5 km from centre
8.8
Excellent
Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall - All Inclusive
★★★★★Resorts11 km from centre
9.0
Exceptional
Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall Adults Only - All Inclusive
★★★★★Resorts11 km from centre
8.8
Excellent
Villa on the Bay By The Vacation Casa
★★★★Villas3.4 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Lovely 1-Bed in Montego Bay-Rose View Apartment
★★★Apartments7.2 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Milbrooks Villa and Retreat
★★★Villas9.5 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Comfy Haven
★★★Apartments7.7 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Villa Sweet Villa - Montego Bay
Villas7.9 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Your Home In Jamaica
Apartments21 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Hospitality Expert BTS 5 - Pool Beach & Bar
Inns13 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Montego Bay?
| 5-star | 12 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 23 |
| 3-star | 70 |
| 2.5-star | 2 |
| 2-star | 22 |
| Apartments | 78 |
|---|---|
| Villas | 38 |
| Hotels | 22 |
| Resorts | 17 |
| Aparthotels | 11 |
| Inns | 7 |
When to go
Weather in Montego Bay by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| Low °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Rain mm | 44 | 34 | 47 | 57 | 150 | 150 | 109 | 146 | 190 | 217 | 131 | 50 |
Getting there
Airports near Montego Bay
- MBJ · Sangster International Airport4 km
- OCJ · Ian Fleming International Airport100 km
- KTP · Tinson Pen Airport127 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Montego Bay at a glance
- Country
- Jamaica
- Region
- Saint James Parish
- Population
- 82,867 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 12 m
- Time zone
- America/Jamaica
- Coordinates
- 18.471, -77.919
About
About Montego Bay
Montego Bay is the capital of the parish of St. James in Jamaica.
From the Wikipedia article “Montego Bay”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Nearby
Destinations near Montego Bay
FAQ
Montego Bay hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Montego Bay?
Search Montego Bay on book.maqami.co and sign in with a free MAQAMI account before you book. Signed-in members see member prices, which are up to 10% below the guest price shown to visitors who are not signed in. Prices are live and change with dates and availability.
How many hotels can I book in Montego Bay?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Montego Bay (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Montego Bay?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, January, February and March usually offer the most comfortable weather in Montego Bay. August is the warmest month (average high 31°C) and October is the wettest (217 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Montego Bay?
Sangster International Airport (MBJ) is about 4 km from the centre of Montego Bay. Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ) is 100 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Montego Bay?
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