Looking for a Budget-Friendly Montego Bay Vacation? There’s a New Hotel for That

It’s home to one of the most famous streets in the Caribbean, named after one of Jamaica’s global music icons: Jimmy Cliff Boulevard.
While the heavily-trafficked street has seen its share of ups and downs in recent decades, that’s been changing: in fact, downtown Montego Bay has been experiencing something of a renaissance: first, there was the game-changing debut of the S Hotel; then, a revamped waterfront. (Montego Bay is even getting a major new residential real estate development).
The area continues to see new tourism energy, and that includes its latest addition: the Hotel 39, a dramatic transformation of the former Wexford hotel in the heart of Mobay.

The 81-room hotel, which is not all-inclusive, has a beautiful rooftop infinity pool, a colorful lobby bar and a spa, among other amenities.
The Hotel 39 has an on-site, all-day eatery called Alexander’s, a regular Sunday brunch out on the resort’s patio and a pool bar, too.

There is also a coffee shop called Cafe 39 (with both coffee and adult beverages).
But the biggest story might just be the price: the average nightly rate for a stay during President’s Day weekend starts at just $200 – far below most of its neighbors on the north coast of Jamaica. Those rates fall below $200 if you’re looking for stays in April and beyond.

It’s a cheap but authentic option for couples or families looking for a getaway in Jamaica’s most popular tourism destination. But it’s also another big step for the rebirth of downtown Mobay.
Of course, Montego Bay has a range of outstanding hotels and resorts to fit all budgets; whether you want an intimate, boutique-style all-inclusive experience at the fantastic S Hotel or a classic luxe getaway at the new Eclipse at Half Moon, the area has something for every kind of traveler.
For more, visit the Hotel 39.
Alexander Britell is the founder and editor-in-chief of Caribbean Journal and one of the top experts on Caribbean travel worldwide, with decades of on-the-ground travel to the region and comprehensive knowledge of the entire Caribbean Basin.





