Mobay Kotch

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!

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

This was my first solo trip out of the country and at a hostel. Mobay Kotch made me feel as though I was not alone. From the time I was picked up from the airport, I felt good vibes. Arriving at the hostel was a bit scary because of the dogs (I am terrified of them). I knew to expect one from reading the reviews, but there were two. After the whole "sniff" thing I had no problems. I met some really cool ppl and we hang out and had tons of fun. Although there was a disgusting moment from one of the guests with cleanliness, overall the place is clean and a housekeeper comes daily. I was aware of there being no central air, so I packed a cooling towel. It is nice and breezy at night with the ceiling fans. The cold showers I could appreciate because it was sooo hottt!!! I ate from the street vendors, because I don't like cooking and EVERYTHING is walking distance. I would definitely stay again.

Great hostel right in downtown Montego Bay! 1 min walk to grocery store - 2 minutes to restaurants. Great kitchen to use. large room. Fabulous sitting area outside. Love that wifi only outside so folks need to go outside/mingle :) Price is awesome - close to airport, beaches, museum.

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.

Really enjoyed my stay here. The location is everything!! Pros: 15-30 min walk from Doc Cave’s Beach , M’garitaville, One Man Beach, and Harmony Beach Park ||I opted for the private room with dbl bed. Room was quite comfortable. Maria, one of the most friendly souls on the planet, checked me in and offered lots of suggestions on things to do and see in the area. Hi’Lo supermarket at corner of hostel for all your necessities. ||Just a Couple of suggestions to the manager: when the bathroom is shared, and when one of the 2 toilets aren’t in working order, that needs to be repaired as quickly as possible. Also couldn’t hurt to wipe down the walls and bathroom doors every now and then. Stains show badly on white paint.||Would definitely stay here again. Staying here, You will save tons of money to spend on nice restaurants and activities, which was the whole point of vacationing with a local flare. ||Thank you MoBay Kotch, hope to see you again soon 😊 |(Katrina)||

Good.location but a bit hard to find because you can't see it's a guesthouse hostel from the outside. Nonetheless amazing vibe. Really really nice people. One of the best stays I had so far.