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Reggae Hostel Reviews

8 Burlington Ave, Kingston 10, St. Andrew, Kingston, Jamaica

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89%Overall Rating

From 46 ratings
  • 87%Character
  • 95%Security
  • 82%Location
  • 92%Staff
  • 90%Atmosphere
  • 90%Cleanliness

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83%

Reggae Hostel has everything you need for a stay in Kingston... It's spacious, the area is nice & its easy getting to places (supermarket, bus park etc.).. I was positively surprised by how clean the hostel is!! I was a little disappointed by the staff though since they seemed annoyed giving tipps or information about things in Kingston. Especially Max seemed as if he'd rather sit around doing nothing (except smoking) than helping guests or being friendly... that's the only thing missing I'd say

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


100%

Awesome staff, jamaican atmosphere, nice and clean. Best hostel i\'ve ever stayed at :) Camilla, Denmark.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


70%

We spent very few hours in the place but it looked very relaxed and safe, which is quite difficult in Kingston!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Portugal
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

a hidden gem in this city renowned for it`s dangers. wish l had found it earlier. well done Scotty and staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


83%

Scottie and staff were very friendly. Think the price vis-a-vis facilities is a bit high, but we enjoyed our two days.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


97%

Loved it! Great setup, totally secure and really nice atmosphere.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple 31-40
  • (1 review)


87%

Seems everyone travelling the island you bump into will recommend staying here, and when i arrived i found out why. The place has everything you need for a good night. Staff are friendly and the place is 100% safe, pretty much a fortress. The down side is it is a bit of a trek to the center of town but easy enough to get to in taxi of bus. The bar area is great for the those travellers going alone to meet other travellers.


90%

A bit out of town, but in a good area for eating and groceries, and has good security. The staff are very welcoming and the bar makes it a nice place to spend an evening if you don't fancy wandering into Kingston late at night...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


97%

My stay at this hostel was absolutely flawless. The place has great atmosphere and a very sociable character. If you are travelling alone you won't find it difficult to have a drink or two with fellow travellers and experience some of the great nightlife Kingston has to offer. Hostel is in a good place and you will find it easy to navigate yourself around the city. Zana, Tash and Max who work there are great hosts and will advice you on best parties and places to visit. Go there, you will enjoy!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

The hostel staff and atmosphere were excellent. They made my stay very enjoyable and fun. Special thanks to Max and Tasha!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Loved my stay at the reggae hostel, Zana and Max were great hosts. Very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be staying there again when i return.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Besides the clean rooms and common areas, the Reggae Hostel has a large outside area and even a bar! I had a great time there both on the nights I wanted to have a few and on the nights I just wanted to relax and take it easy. I highly recommend this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


60%

As everywhere on Jamaika you pay a lot of money for almost no service or quality. I guess for the money it´s still the best hostel in town. Talk to the owner...he seems to be very helpfull with an open ear.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • All Male Group 31-40
  • (1 review)


90%

it should be possible to hear something different than dancehall or reggae for just ten or twenty minutes if all people around would like to.... everything else was great :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Austria
  • All Male Group 31-40
  • (1 review)


87%

This was my first experience in Jamaica as well as a hostel. This was one of the best budget places Ive stayed in all my years traveling! Great wifi facilities and top notch security. There are also two computers availible for free use. No complaints!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


83%

Was nice, staff were very friendly and accomodating. Has everything you need, kitchen, good clean beds, reliable internet , and a bar.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Couple 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


90%

Worried about staying in a hostel for the first time, especially in Kingston. Staying at the Reggae Hostel was amazing! The hostel is really nice and the staff are all super friendly. I am definitely staying here every time I come to Kingston!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Very nice place!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


73%

People in the hostel was spectacular. Kind of dirty but to be a hostel is ok. Staff people is nice and friendly. Around is just ok, sometimes seems like dangerous. But my biggest concern is the wifi connection. Internet SUCKS. I had to work in something and was almost all the time with problems in the signal. I use to go to hostels and this is the only time I had problems with wifi. I am not gonna come back again.


93%

Very nice, clean and chill hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Female 31-40
  • (6 reviews)


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