Mejores hoteles cerca del aeropuerto de Montego Bay (2026)

Are you landing late, flying out early, or just want to start your vacation without an hour on the road? Then it's worth sleeping near Sangster International Airport (MBJ). From there, it's easy to reach the Hip Strip, Rose Hall, and destinations like Negril and Ocho Rios, and you decide how far you want to go.

Find the best places to stay just minutes from Montego Bay Airport, from simple one-night hotels to all-inclusive resorts. Each one comes with sample rates, distances, and tips.

Keep in mind that rates can vary or even change completely depending on the season and the booking platform, so use them as a guide and confirm the final price when you book.

Transportation comparison from Montego Bay Airport to your hotel.

The Closest and Most Affordable Options

1. Airport Beach Hotel

This is a 3-star hotel at 9 Kent Avenue, about a 5-minute drive from the airport. It's right next to Dead End Beach and a few miles from the Hip Strip. Rates start between $107 and $122.

Tip: Ask about the taxi fare before you get in. If the hotel recommends a driver, get the price in writing; it's easy to get asked for $15 or $20 USD.

2. Toby's Resort

Located at the end of the Hip Strip, 1.2 miles from the airport (about a 4-minute drive). It's a 3-star hotel with 65 rooms, two pools, and a gym, and it's one of the most popular in the area. Rates start at $94.

Transfer: The shuttle runs 24 hours on request and costs $15 per vehicle, each way.

Good to know: It's a simple property and it isn't all-inclusive.

3. Palm View Guesthouse and Conference Centre

Just over 1 km from the airport, in the business district, and about a 5-minute drive from Doctor's Cave Beach. It has an outdoor pool and a garden, and offers a 24-hour round-trip shuttle for an additional fee. From $129. It works great if you only need a night or two in transit.

On the Hip Strip = vibe, restaurants, and beach

4. Deja Resort All Inclusive

It has about 92 rooms and sits on Gloucester Avenue, right in the heart of the Hip Strip, about 5 minutes from the airport. It's surrounded by shops, restaurants, nightlife, and Doctor's Cave Beach. It has a pool, a hot tub, a rooftop terrace, and a kids' club, and it was recently renovated. From $114.

Heads-up on transportation: It's not certain there's a shuttle or that it's free, so ask the hotel directly before you book.

5. Montego Bay Club Beach Resort

A beachfront apart-hotel near Doctor's Cave Beach. It has 25 apartments with kitchens, a restaurant and bar, a tennis court, Wi-Fi, free parking, and an airport shuttle. A sample rate is around $165, taxes included. It's ideal for families or groups who want to cook and have more space.

6. S Hotel Montego Bay

The most design-forward option: an all-inclusive boutique hotel, adults only (minimum age 16), just over a mile from the airport. It blends Jamaican art with local materials, with a rooftop pool, a spa, and access to a private section of Doctor's Cave Beach. Rates start at around $413, and it's reported to be fully operational after the hurricane.

It's perfect if you want restaurants, bars, and nightlife within walking distance. If you're after a big, private beach, take a look at the resorts in Rose Hall instead.

All-Inclusive and luxury resorts in Montego Bay

7. Sandals Montego Bay

One of the closest all-inclusive resorts to the airport, about 5 to 10 minutes by car, and for adult couples only. It includes round-trip transfers for guests. It's undergoing a major renovation, so if you're traveling before it reopens, choose another option. Because it's so close to the airport, you may hear planes.

8. Riu Montego Bay and Riu Reggae

Both are adults-only, all-inclusive resorts in the Ironshore area. The Riu hotels kept operating for much of the recovery. Check the distance and current rates on their website.

9. Iberostar Rose Hall

A complex of three hotels in Rose Hall that is now operating normally after the hurricane. It's a good option for families who don't need to be a few minutes from the airport.

10. Half Moon

A luxury resort in Rose Hall. It has reopened its Eclipse hotel, with 57 beachfront accommodations, plus its six- and seven-bedroom villas. It has a golf course and a spa. The traditional rooms are reopening in phases, so ask which ones are available for your dates.

11. Other Options a Little Farther Out

Royalton Blue Waters: About 30 minutes from the airport. Its reopening was scheduled for September 15, 2026.

SeaGarden Beach Resort: A 140-room family boutique resort, with a reopening planned for July 2026.

Excellence Oyster Bay: On a peninsula in Ironshore, with the sea on three sides.

Since reopening dates have kept changing, confirm the status and rates for these three before planning your trip.

Resorts not yet welcoming guests

So you don't get any surprises, these are still closed after the hurricane:

Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Rose Hall, Secrets St. James, Secrets Wild Orchid, Breathless, and Dreams Rose Hall: Hyatt expects to reopen these hotels in early 2027.

Jewel Grande: Aiming for February 2027.

Zoëtry Montego Bay: No confirmed date.

How to Get From the Airport to Your Hotel

What's most practical depends on where you stay. At a nearby hotel, the shuttle or an authorized taxi gets you there in minutes. Here are reference costs, always in US dollars:

Official JUTA taxi: Budget $35 USD to a hotel in Montego Bay. They accept cash in US dollars.

Prebooked private transfer: Some companies offer a flat fee of $15 for up to 4 passengers to Hip Strip hotels, with a meeting point at Counter 4 at the airport.

Hotel shuttle: Usually the simplest option at smaller hotels, like Toby's $15 shuttle.

To Negril: A private transfer costs between $70 and $120 USD, and a shared shuttle costs $50 USD per person.

Tips: The usual is 10% to 15% of the fare, or $5 to $10 USD on long rides.

Compare and book ahead, especially if you're landing at night. If you'd like to see all the options in more detail, including bus, rental car, and Uber, you can read our complete guide to getting to and from Montego Bay Airport here.

Published on Oct 01, 2026