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Visiting Montego Bay

Travelers to Montego Bay give high marks for the seaside, entertainment choices, and beautiful waterfalls. This relaxing city also attracts tourists with its live music and local tours. Top sights in the city include Dunn's River Falls, Rocklands Bird Sanctuary, and Green Grotto Caves.

• There are 520 hotels and other accommodations in Montego Bay
• The closest major airport is in Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.) 3 from the city center

Sightseeing and Staying in Montego Bay

Well known for its live music scene, the city's cultural venues include Museum of St. James, Hanover Museum, and Columbus Park. Attractions like Rocklands Bird Sanctuary, Dolphin Cove, and AquaSol Theme Park are fun for kids of all ages. The city's natural setting is picturesque, including the seaside and these places to visit: Dunn's River Falls, Green Grotto Caves, and Turtle Beach.

In Montego Bay, you'll find 520 hotels and other lodging accommodations so you'll have plenty of choices for a perfect holiday retreat. These are top ones based on our user reviews:

• Hermosa Cove Villa Resort and Suites - This 4.5-star resort features 3 outdoor pools, a private beach, and a restaurant. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its helpful staff.
• Polkerris Bed & Breakfast - Our customers like the breakfast and beach locale at this B&B. This 3.5-star bed & breakfast features 2 outdoor pools, free breakfast, and free WiFi.
• GoldenEye - With a stay at this 4-star resort, guests can enjoy access to 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa, along with free WiFi. Expedia customers like its pool and helpful staff.

Dressing for Montego Bay

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 87°F during the day and 67°F at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 89°F, while the average at night is 69°F
• July through September has daytime averages of 91°F with nighttime averages of 73°F
• In October-December, you can expect daytime averages of 88°F and nighttime averages of 68°F
• About 50.87 inches of rain falls on Montego Bay each year
• Usually August and September are the hottest months with an average of 90°F, whereas March and February are often coldest, averaging 67°F

A tropical neighbourhood, Montego Bay is known for being family-friendly and romantic, while offering convenient options for restaurants and bars. The neighbourhood has many charming qualities, its friendly people among the more noteworthy. Take in the natural beauty of the sea and beaches—or broaden your horizons with some local entertainment. Start by booking your hotel in Montego Bay, and then enjoy the sights in the greater Montego Bay area.

Places to see around Montego Bay

Browse the exhibits at Museum of St. James or Hanover Museum. Creek Dome, Burchell Memorial Baptist Church, and Saint James Parish Church are some of the notable landmarks. Create some family memories at AquaSol Theme Park and Rocklands Bird Sanctuary.

Shopping and snorkelling are a couple of popular activities in the area. Soak up some sun at Walter Fletcher Beach, Doctor's Cave Beach, and Cornwall Beach. You'll find the great outdoors at parks like Montego Bay Marine Park, Dump-Up Beach and Events Park, and Mayfield Falls. With a shopping trip to Westgate Shopping Centre, Harbour Street Craft Market, or Fort Montego Craft Market, you might find that perfect souvenir. Jarret Park, Montego Bay Cruise Ship Terminal, or Whitter Village will provide yet another welcomed diversion.

Don't pass up a chance to see Sam Sharpe Square, Bellefield Great House and Gardens, and Civic Centre. Church Street, Freeport Peninsula, and Indigenous Rastafarian Village are also favourite places to visit.

Getting around Montego Bay

At 4.2 km (2.6 miles), Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.) is the closest major airport to Montego Bay.