Irish Town

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Irish Town showing tropical scenes, mountains and a luxury hotel or resort
Irish Town featuring views and a pool
Irish Town
Irish Town which includes mountains
Irish Town which includes a pool and a luxury hotel or resort

As you roam the Blue Mountains, stop off at this village. Between the misty hiking trails and the edge of the city is this little window into Jamaican life.

Explore the unique time capsule of Irish Town, a small Jamaican village unbothered by the world. Driving up in the hills of St. Andrew, you’ll discover this place that seems a universe away from the bustle of the city of Kingston.

Irish Town is a self-contained community with many lifelong residents. However, it is connected to Kingston in terms of movements of people, perhaps more like a suburb. The village is a common stop on the way to the national park attractions such as Holywell ParkOpens in a new window, the nearby coffee plantations and the famous Strawberry Hill Resort. Stop in Irish Town to mingle with local residents and soak up the atmosphere of a typical Jamaican town.

It’s a true delight to smell the coffee growing nearby, the aroma carried on the clear mountain breeze. To see how the beans for your morning drink are grown and harvested, make an appointment for a tour of the plantation at the Craighton Estate.

From Irish Town get a full sense of Jamaica’s natural beauty: lush vegetation, staggering mountain ranges, palm trees and pristine white shores down below. Go to the local bar and have a drink with the locals. Hear the stories of this area and how it’s been changing. You might run into some Rastafarians from the settlement nearby. St Mark’s Chapel is a charming little white clapboard place of worship. In its small cemetery are graves dating to the mid-19th century.

Hiking around this area’s waterfalls and forest trails is a wonderful way to spend a day. As you may have guessed from the name, a number of Irish settlers came to this site in the past. The locals here still grow potatoes as well as coffee. Drive carefully and pay attention to signs on the narrow roads leading to Irish Town, between KingstonOpens in a new window and the Blue and John Crow Mountains National ParkOpens in a new window.

Strawberry Hill

Strawberry Hill

3 out of 5
Island Outpost, Irish Town, Saint Andrew
The price is €270 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
€270
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star boutique hotel in Irish Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Bob Marley Museum and Hardwar Gap are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (133 reviews)
"Top Class all around"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Strawberry Hill
S Hotel Kingston

S Hotel Kingston

4.5 out of 5
1 St Lucia Avenue, Kingston, Saint Andrew
The price is €179 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
€179
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,437 reviews)
"Hotel staff were very friendly with wide range of buffet breakfast free and clean and spacious room ."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

S Hotel Kingston
R Hotel Kingston

R Hotel Kingston

4 out of 5
2 Renfrew Road , Kingston 10, Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica
The price is €175 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
€175
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,152 reviews)
"The sheets were uncomfortable and scratchy because they were clearly worn/older. Thin walls I could hear someone sneeze in one room and could hear the tv loudly in the adjoining room. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

R Hotel Kingston
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Gardens

The Gardens

3 out of 5
23 Liguanea Avenue, Kingston 6, Kingston, Saint Andrew
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kingston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Bob Marley Museum and Palace ...
7.2/10 Good! (50 reviews)
"This property is like an hidden gem afforded in heart of Kingston"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

The Gardens
Cattleya's New Kingston Guest Apartment

Cattleya's New Kingston Guest Apartment

3.5 out of 5
12A Kingsway, Apartment #3, Kingston, Kingston Parish
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Kingston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Bob Marley ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (61 reviews)
"Very quiet nd clean as well as safe. It’s comfortable."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Cattleya's New Kingston Guest Apartment
Very cozy, clean, close to Bob Marley Beach, Cane River Falls & close to airport

Very cozy, clean, close to Bob Marley Beach, Cane River Falls & close to airport

Bull Bay
Stay at this vacation home in Kingston. Enjoy free WiFi, air conditioning, and an indoor pool. Popular attractions Wickie Wackie Beach and Nelson Mandela Park ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
"Comfortable cozy rooms with spacoius bathrooms. Clean, beautiful with fresh free following air. Service was amazing. I got fast a quick response from management. Our host Vince was always a text or phone call away ,to make sure we experience a comfortable stay. The food made to order by chef and ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2025

Very cozy, clean, close to Bob Marley Beach, Cane River Falls & close to airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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