KINGSTON, Jamaica — Three of Jamaica’s premier motels have been ranked among the many high 10 motels in the Caribbean and Central America in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, reaffirming the island’s popularity as a frontrunner in world-class hospitality.
The Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios positioned #4, adopted by S Hotel Montego Bay at #5 and S Hotel Kingston at #7. These distinctions spotlight Jamaica’s rising range in tourism choices, from coastal luxurious to city sophistication.
Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett praised the popularity as “a testament to Jamaica’s unmatched hospitality, service excellence, and the continued diversification of our tourism product.” He added, “These three hotels represent the very best of Jamaica—from timeless luxury in Ocho Rios to a vibrant boutique all-inclusive in Montego Bay, and a sophisticated urban retreat in Kingston. Together, they embody the creativity and world-class standard of our tourism offerings.”
Kyle Mais, General Manager of Jamaica Inn, expressed gratitude to loyal friends and employees for sustaining the resort’s legacy of magnificence and heat.
“We are grateful to all who voted for us and to our team for their dedication. This award reaffirms our commitment to preserving timeless luxury and genuine Jamaican hospitality,” he mentioned.
Since opening in 1950, Jamaica Inn has grow to be one of many Caribbean’s most iconic boutique resorts, identified for its serene allure and well-known friends, together with Marilyn Monroe and Katharine Hepburn.
Christopher Issa, CEO of S Hotels Jamaica, celebrated the twin recognition of his properties, noting that S Hotel Kingston’s inclusion marked an necessary milestone.
“We are very happy that both our hotels have been recognised. We are especially proud that S Kingston has broken into the top 10. This signals the reemergence of Kingston as a tourist destination and the culture capital of the Caribbean,”Issa mentioned.
S Hotel Montego Bay continues to be a standout in the area, incomes a number of awards from Condé Nast Traveler, TripAdvisor, and USA Today over time.
The recognition of those three motels underscores Jamaica’s rising prominence as a multifaceted vacation spot—providing luxurious, innovation, and genuine cultural experiences for each traveler.