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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kingston

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Kingston

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If it's your first trip to Kingston, Jamaica for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Kingston. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Kingston. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Kingston for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Kingston beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Kingston for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $210 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
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Located at 81 Knutsford Boulevard, The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel has great rooms from $210 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.9 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love child care, laundry services, city views, a spa, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
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  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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AC Hotels by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $292 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Kingston
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is AC Hotels by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica which has nice rooms starting at $292. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 38 Lady Musgrave Rd. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, city views, free parking, a tour desk, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2 km from the city center. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
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Courtleigh Hotel & Suites

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $166 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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We found Courtleigh Hotel & Suites to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $166. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 85 Knutsford Boulevard. You'll also find a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and city views which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1 km from the center of town. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Courtyard by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $203 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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With terrific rooms from $203, Courtyard by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica, at 1 Park Close provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers golf, city views, free parking, evening entertainment, and laundry facilities. It's located just 0.9 km from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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S Hotel Kingston

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $210 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Kingston
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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S Hotel Kingston has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $210 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1 St. Lucia Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers child care, laundry services, a spa, free parking, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.6 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Terra Nova, BW Premier Collection

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $209 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
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The great guest rating of Terra Nova, BW Premier Collection is 8.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $209, and it's located at 17 Waterloo Road. We also love the a bar, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Orchid Cottage

Guest house with prices starting at $94 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Kingston
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A cool place is Orchid Cottage because it has great rooms that start at $94. It has an outdoor pool, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 12 Norbrook Drive. Only 6.7 km from the city center, travelers will especially love golf, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, a pool table, and laundry facilities at this convenient hotel. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Ocho Rios, Kingston, and Port Antonio.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Kingston, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kingston, Best Hotels for One Week in Kingston, Best Hotels for One Night in Kingston, or Best Business Hotels in Kingston.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Kingston?

Kingston Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$198

After analyzing 7 first time trip hotels in Kingston, Jamaica, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $198. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kingston.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $219
  • 3-star hotels: $207
  • 2-star hotels: $94


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