Budget Accommodation Bed & Breakfasts Central America Jamaica
Negril, Jamaica
You get what you pay for and this is great value for the low cost. Very basic and dated but great location across from beach w sister property Sea Winds having an awesome beachfront and restaurant. Clean for its age and great staff!
Kingston, Jamaica
It is more like a Bed & Breakfast than a Hostel - owner Courtney provided breakfast which was lovely. Could use computer and kitchen - great! I was the only one staying at the time. It is a 10 minute route taxi ride up a winding road in the hills behind Kingston. Road & driving a little scary at first and they cram you into the taxis at times (I guess you could hire them for yourself if you don't want to share)? It has a lovely view to Kingston below, surrounded by forest and fruit trees and there is a little shop across the road.
Courtney is also a tour guide, he is very informative, friendly and will take you anywhere. I think his website is Jamaica Tour Guide. His airport transfer is much cheaper than a taxi. He is soon to renovate apartment below, which will give more privacy (the hostel is his family home). Got to meet locals. Want to swim - I paid for one at the Sandhurst Hotel, 15 minute walk from route taxi stop. There is also a pool at YMC in Kingston and at other hotels.
It is rustic from the outside but fine inside. Almost a home away from home!
It was the best price for accommodation I found in the Caribbean.
I should have done & seen more in Jamaica but was trying to get over a cold - so spent a day reading 1 of Courtneys books (about a son of Bob Marley) and 2 other days sight seeing in Kingston (I only had 3 days in Jamaica).
Had a nice time, thanks Courtney.