Last Minute Holidays to Jamaica

Hot food, hot weather, good music, great rum - Jamaica is for you

In a little over nine hours you could be sipping rum punch, listening to some Bob Marley and taking in the surroundings of your temporary island home.

Wherever you choose to make your home on the island, the incredible scenery, beautiful beaches and the welcome, inclusive atmosphere will make sure you feel right at home.

For nature lovers, the town of Falmouth is close to nature reserves and heritage walks, as well as bringing the beauty of Georgian architecture to the island. If long sandy beaches are more your style, the famous Seven Mile Beach of Negril – actually a little over six kilometres – is one of the most famous and highly regarded beaches on the planet. For the party animals among you, the renowned Montego Bay has every style of bar your heart desires.

The best time of year to book your last minute holiday

Jamaica’s climate stays around the 30 to 40°C mark year round. Booking a maximum of eight weeks in advance will give you the best deal possible, so if you’re planning your visit in summer it would be advised to start looking in April to May. If your flexibility is year round, try to book in term time to save yourself some pocket money, as these are often the quieter periods for last minute bargain hunters.

Other popular holidays in the Caribbean

If you’re still looking at other options for your last minute holiday, the Caribbean islands have plenty of varied things to offer. The tiny island of Antigua crams a lot of sun, fun and adventure in to its pint-sized frame. Dutch-influenced Aruba brings a European feel to this beautiful cluster of islands, while St Lucia‘s twin mountains will lure you to its shores for rainforest trails, banana plantations and volcanic black sand beaches.

However, Jamaica could just be the place for you. To find out read our in-depth travel guide and check out the top last minute hotels below.

Clubhotel Riu Ocho Rios

Holding platinum status means Clubhotel Riu Ocho Rios is one of the top hotels on offer for last minute package holidays, providing queue jumping at the airport. Offering gourmet dining and a location to match it, it’s no wonder this hotel has scored so highly with guests. Hidden away in tropical gardens, the Clubhotel Riu Ocho Rios has multiple whirlpool swimming pools surrounded by poolside bars and restaurants, while the terrace solarium will lift you to the stars each evening.

Gran Bahia Principe Jamaica

The Gran Bahia Principe Jamaica is a mammoth-sized hotel with an equally large heart, where you’ll feel like a treasured guest. Boasting its own private stretch of beach and three humongous pools, there are so many dining choices you won’t know which to go for next. The spa and gym will see you stay in tiptop condition during your visit, while visits to the Pueblo Principe, the resort’s own entertainment area, will keep you culturally up to date and curious.

Gran Bahia Principe Jamaica

The Gran Bahia Principe Jamaica is a mammoth-sized hotel with an equally large heart, where you’ll feel like a treasured guest. Boasting its own private stretch of beach and three humongous pools, there are so many dining choices you won’t know which to go for next. The spa and gym will see you stay in tiptop condition during your visit, while visits to the Pueblo Principe, the resort’s own entertainment area, will keep you culturally up to date and curious.

Royal Decameron Cornwall Beach

You’ll get an ocean view no matter which room you stay in at Royal Decameron Cornwall Beach. With their poolside bar serving the hotel on one side, and the beach on the other, the meaning of beachside is taken to a whole new level. Offering cuisines from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, multiple bars and social events to take in, the Royal Decameron Cornwall Beach guarantees a planning-free, last minute holiday you’ll never forget.

Riu Montego Bay

Riu Montego Bay will see that you are fed, watered and kept happy in glorious sunshine. The hotel has two large pools, one with sunloungers built in to the water. You can take an introductory scuba lesson in the pool while the other half joins in or watches from one of the swim-up bars. With daytime, evening and kids’ entertainment there’s always plenty to fill your days, while the multitude of bars, a nightclub and games room mean you’ll see the night out in fashion.