Featuring a garden, African Symbol Guest House features accommodations in Montego Bay. This property offers access to table tennis, free private parking, and free Wifi. Featuring a private entrance, the guest house allows guests their privacy. Each unit includes a private bathroom and a shower, and some units at the guest house have a terrace. At the guest house, every unit has bed linen and towels. Half Moon Point Beach is a 12-minute walk from the guest house, while Luminous Lagoon is 17 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Sangster International Airport, 3.1 miles from African Symbol Guest House.

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Property highlights

Free private parking


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.0
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Value for money
8.0
Location
7.5
Free WiFi
7.3
Low score for Montego Bay
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Hosted by Symbol

8.5
8.5
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Symbol
We provide safe and inexpensive accommodation for overseas travelers. All rooms are private rooms with toilet and shower. Enjoy your stay in our guest house and relax. There are also large rooms that can accommodate groups and families. Although it is simple room, we try to make your stay comfortable. If you need anything, the host will help you, so please feel free to ask. For those coming by car. You can park on the side of the road in front of the gate, no problem.
Symbol is an 80's sound system, very famous throughout Montego Bay and Jamaica. The African Symbol Sound System was the champion sound of the mid 80's. Please see Youtube for African symbol sounds. And he owned the national football team African United and the netball team in the 1980s. Both teams won the Jamaica National League in 1987. He has helped many young people in sports and music. People simply call him a "symbol" and is respected in Jamaica. He is the owner of the African Symbol Recording Studio in downtown Montego Bay.
Safe environmental uptown district of peaceful area. Restaurants, bars, supermarkets and souvenir shops can be reached on foot in 5-10 minutes. You can also walk in 5-10 minutes to free small beach. We are a 12 minute drive from the Montego Bay airport. Known as the Uptown district of Montego Bay, Jamaica, Coral Gardens is a peaceful and quiet residential area. The main road on the north coast, a 5-minute walk away, is lined with Scotchie`s, a jerk restaurant, oceanfront restaurants with nnice ocean views, souvenir stores, craft markets, supermarkets, lunch shops, ice cream stores, bars, vegetarian cafes, gas stations, and more, Everything you need for your daily life is available. There is also a US dollar exchange store and a cell phone SIM card store within walking distance. The Coral Gardens Police Station is on the corner just off the coast road. It is a safe community with a police station nearby. The Coral Garden Community Beach with a small sandy beach is located in front of the police station road. Please wear rubber-soled sports sandals or water shoes to enter the water, as there is a lot of algae and stones. A car is required to reach Montego Bay's famous Doctor's Cave Beach or town center. Taxis are easy to catch,on the coastline main road near the police station.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of African Symbol Guest House

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Badminton equipment
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Ping-pong
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Baggage storage
Safety & security
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about African Symbol Guest House

  • African Symbol Guest House is 4.3 miles from the center of Montego Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • African Symbol Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Ping-pong
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Walking tours
    • Movie nights
    • Badminton equipment
    • Horseback riding
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Check-in at African Symbol Guest House is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at African Symbol Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at African Symbol Guest House include:

    • Twin
    • Single
    • Quad
    • Triple