Mobay Kotch

Excellent place to stay for a true experience of Montego Bay. It truly is a single minute walk to the centre of town. A 10 minute walk to a free beach and a 20 minute walk to Doctors Cave (paid for beach). There are PLENTY of options for food, be it vegetarian (Millenium Victory), KFC, many takeaways, or a supermarket that’s quite literally opposite. You can cook on the premises or choose from the many obvious and not so obvious places to eat. Street vendors aplenty with traditional food, fresh fruits and vegetables that Jamaica is famous for. Mobay Kotch is very welcoming with a melting pot of people from all corners of the world. The proprietor, Vanessa, is of course very knowledgeable and approachable, as is Mel the housekeeper. Perfect place to base yourself and explore or just relax and enjoy. The listed building adds to the history that many don’t appreciate Jamaica has to offer. Picka, the very playful dog on the premises will keep you and herself entertained for countless hours. Jerky, the premises cat is equally mischievous. Believe me, EVERYTHING you need is within reach of this location and it is a great choice as a base in Montego Bay. I would obviously recommend.

Very basic accomodation. The triple room doesn't have the bathroom ensuite but it's outside. There's not A/C, Tv or fridge. The parking is limited. The wifi works only in one place where all the people stay and talk loudly until late so you can't sleep until 3-4 am.

I've just finished my stay at Mobay Kotch. My stay was absolutely first class! The hostel really has everything you need for your trip to Jamaica/Montego Bay. It's walking distance to the beach, the shops, street food and public transport. Vanessa is a cracking host and will do anything she can to help you enjoy your stay. It's also a great place to meet other travellers of all ages, this was a personal highlight. If you're looking for somewhere to stay in Montego Bay, this is the place!

My name is MITKA THIS PLACE IS A MUST GO BECAUSE YOU CAN COOK YOUR OWN FOOD ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE VEGETARIAN BECAUSE YOU FIND EVERYTHING AT YOUR FINGER PRINT , WATER , OCEAN , TRANSPORTATION , THE DOG IS A BEAUTIFUL ONE AND THE OWNER TAKE VERY GREAT CARE OF HER , I FELT LIKE HOME AND YOU MEET VERY EDUCATED TRAVELLERS IN THAT PLACE , THIS IS JUST LIKE A BIG FAMILY AND EVERYONE WAS GREAT . THE PRICE VERY AFFORDABLE AND THIS PLACE IS VERY FAMOUS , MY SON ENJOYED HIS STAY AND HE IS ONLY 16 AND VERY PICKY . KUDO FOR SKINNY AS WELL BECAUSE HE IS DOING A GREAT JOB WITH THE TRAVELLERS.

Spacious grounds, perfectly located, and includes complimentary useful tips from hostel owner/host(Vanessa)👌

Lovely host, nice rooms, great community in the backyard. I give only 4 stars because my friend had a severe reaction to mosquitos biting at night and Kotch does not provide mosquito protection. Bring your own as the rooms have slats instead of windows for cooling. The location is amazing in the real downtown. Lots of good deals to be had

Returned yesterday (4/2/2024) after staying at Mobay Kotch for 6 nights with my 14 year old son. We had an amazing time! The people were great - Vanessa (your host) and others there were extremely helpful in helping us to get the most out of our time in Jamaica. Everything was as advertised and better. Make sure to pay close attention as there is no AC and the rooms can get warm at night - but if you are alright with that, this was a great experience at a great price and they kept the beer fridge stocked! We will definitely be back to see more of Jamaica at some point! They set us up with a great driver at a good price for day trips. And you are staying super close to a lot of great things to do such as Doctors Cave, Kelly's Watersports and good food options if you are so inclined. One of the best parts was hanging out with the crowd of travelers in the evening and sharing stories. You will hear about things to do you did not know about - pay attention and your trip will be amazing, safe and relatively easy!

The hostel is centrally located, close to the beach, good environment, and a cute dog to top it off. Rooms and facilities are kept very clean. The sitting area is nice and the hammock is good but a little small. The area can be a little loud and sound really travels through the building so I’d recommend earplugs & sleep mask.