Don’t Waste Time Looking for Hotels in Discovery Bay Jamaica

Are you looking for hotels in Discovery Bay Jamaica?

I’m guessing that if you are looking for hotels in Discovery Bay Jamaica, you are probably attending a wedding or family reunion in Discovery Bay and want to stay close by. Or maybe you have heard of the area and figure you will give it a try on your next trip to Jamaica. Good choice, by the way.

Why You Shouldn't Waste Your Time Looking for Hotels in Discovery Bay JamaicaWhy You Shouldn’t Waste Your Time Looking for Hotels in Discovery Bay Jamaica

Based on searches on Google or Trip Advisor, you would believe that there are lots of hotels in Discovery Bay Jamaica.

If you go to Hotels.com, Expedia, or even do a Google search specifically for “hotels in Discovery Bay Jamaica”, you will get misleading results. Many of the properties that come up are not even anywhere near Discovery Bay but for some reason, the search algorithm allows them to show up in searches for Discovery Bay.

 

So are there hotels in Discovery Bay Jamaica?

There is only one hotel in Discovery Bay, Lux Beach Resort, formerly Portside Resorts. It is small non-all-inclusive hotel offers one and two bedroom suites, a beachfront location, and a pool. There is a guesthouse conveniently located in the middle of town called Clock Tower.

Discovery Bay Jamaica is known for exclusive villas, not hotels.

The truth is large hotels, thankfully, never took hold in Discovery Bay Jamaica. This is really remarkable given the oversupply of hotels, all inclusives and non-all-inclusives alike, all over the North Coast of the island.

Tourist development in Discovery Bay took the form primarily of staffed vacation rentals or villas, as they are called in Jamaica.

Many wealthy Jamaicans have their weekend homes in this area. There is even an area called Millionaire’s Row, which is home to some high-demand, high priced, beachfront homes.

More recently, AirBnB has made it easier for many locals to jump into the tourism industry resulting in homestays and apartments popping up from time to time.

So pay close attention if you are looking for hotels in Discovery Bay Jamaica online. There is only one hotel and a guesthouse that is directly in Discovery Bay.

But, there are some nice hotels just outside of Discovery Bay.

Fortunately, Discovery Bay is a small town so these hotels are easily accessible within a few minutes drive.

Going west, Falmouth is about 20 minutes and Montego Bay is about an hour. Going east, Runaway Bay is about 10 minutes and Ocho Rios is about 35 minutes.

Hotel near Discovery Bay Jamaica - Grand Bahia Principe
Hotel near Discovery Bay Jamaica – Grand Bahia Principe

So, remember, when you think about Discovery Bay Jamaica, don’t think of hotels, think of villas and vacation rentals.

If you are traveling with a group of 8-16 people and want an experience that marries privacy, luxury, high-touch personalized service, unparalleled amenities, and sustainability, look no further than our 8-bedroom staffed villa, Mais Oui, the perfect choice for family vacations and celebrations.

If you love our house and want to stay with us, here is the link to our own website to book directly with us: https://MakeItJamaica.com

If for whatever reason you wish to book through an online agency, here are the links to our listings. We prefer for you to book through them than to not book at all.

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Til next time.

Think and dream Jamaica!

Sherry, Darrell, and Darrian

Considering a visit to Jamaica with a group? Contact us today for more information about, Mais Oui Tennis & Spa Villa, our boutique 8-BR ocean view Jamaica villa rental experience in beautiful Discovery Bay, Jamaica. Perfect for multi-generational families and groups, retreats, and intimate destination weddings and vow renewals.

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About the Author Sherry

Sherry & Darrell, owners of Mais Oui Tennis & Spa Villa in Discovery Bay, Jamaica, consider themselves unofficial ambassadors for Jamaica. They look forward to using their insider knowledge to help guests create priceless vacation memories. Feel free to say hi!

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About the Author Sherry

Sherry & Darrell, owners of Mais Oui Tennis & Spa Villa in Discovery Bay, Jamaica, consider themselves unofficial ambassadors for Jamaica. They look forward to using their insider knowledge to help guests create priceless vacation memories. Feel free to say hi!