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Reviews of Altamont West Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

33 Gloucester Avenue, Jamaica Montego Bay, Jamaica

#16 of 30 hotels in Montego Bay

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 568 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    7.0
    I was close to the centre and the Airport. Parking was a pain some nights.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was only 1 option. Not good

    The location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I did not like the property was right next to a club of some sorts. I think it was a karaoke club. At 9pm the music would begin and would not stop until the wee hours on the morning. Very very loud. If you need a quiet place to sleep I do not recommend. But I brought earplugs so the noise didn’t bother me too much.

    The property was no to far from the private beach I enjoy, Dr’s Cave. Just a 15 minute walk. I enjoyed being just right her across the street from Harmony park so I had a good view of the oceanfront. The rooms were clean, put together, well lit, and all the utilities ( AC, fridge, microwave, etc…) worked very well. The breakfast was a good size and very enjoyable. The staff were just so friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed my stay and will definitely recommend.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not much to dislike just an older hotel that did its best with cleanliness. Maybe an update with some of the furniture. The rooms did not have any water and when we tried to ask at the front desk we were not able to get.

    I was appreciative they were able to accommodate me so late in the night when I was basically stranded in Montego Bay because the resort I originally booked messed up my reservation. The authentic Jamaican breakfast was great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Need a bit of upgrade...painting internally perhaps

    The staff was super helpful and pleasant. The.location was very covenient, and enjoyable and relaxing..getting up to the view of the beautiful ocean. Nice bathroom..comfortable beds, spacious rooms

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    8.0
    Nice quiet hotel for a relaxing getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not that important, but only small windows with no view, but HVAC was great. So like I said not a big deal.

    Great location right on the Hip Strip across from the beach.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too near edge of road

    Comfortable and homely

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very affordable for the location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The door didn’t hit flush against the wall so the gap left allowed sound into room

    It was clean and close to everything

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    6.0
    Rundown and noisy, but well located for beach access
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The hotel is a bit rundown. The room had no window to speak of. Noise travels easily to the room, including VERY loud music from the next-door bar. Do not stay here if you can’t sleep through noise. The car traffic on the street in front is heavy and fast, with no pedestrian crossings and no sidewalks in some places, so I would think twice before staying here with children.

    The pool and outdoor area are nice. The hotel is well located as it is in easy walking distance to restaurants, bars and shops on the Hip Strip as well as these three beaches: 1) Harmony beach park, 2) The free public beach right in front (One Man Beach), and 3) Doctor’s Cave. The Old Fort Craft Market is also close. The breakfast was simple, but sufficient. Service was okay, but nothing to talk highly of.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff not very friendly Old fashioned rooms

    Great location Cheap Breakfast included

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    8.0
    Great for a night or two
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could do with a refurb as looking a little run down. Although the tablecloths at breakfast were clean, they were tatty and crumpled. One even had a big hole in it.

    Location to airport, lovely little pool to have a dip in if you don't want to trek to the beach, staff extremely helpful especially as we were travelling with a child. Fridge, kettle and microwave in the room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    7.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ground floor small room, no window.

    Very good location, room was clean, breakfast was good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    7.0
    Cramped but satisfactory
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was cramped, no chairs or desks, and the beds seemed smaller than double beds. Good thing it was for just one night. No natural lighting, or view of anything outdoors from room 104.

    The location is close to the airport, beaches, dining and shopping areas. They made remarkable use of the very small room we stayed in. They also had a balcony with comfy chairs which allowed for a beautiful beach/sunset view. Several stars of yesteryear stayed there too. Breakfast was excellent, both in taste and service!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    8.0
    Had a good stay. Location and staff would bring me back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My room was very basic, not a picture on the wall. But that's small tings. However I think it will be much better with some kind of ambiance in the rooms. There is none.

    The staff was very nice. Everyone at the front desk I encounter was helpful and friendly. The location was great, close to everything. The beach across the street or Doctors Cave not too far from the hotel. Nightlife was easy to get to. I didn't really like the breakfast but was still grateful it was provided. It was still a good solid meal. Small and quaint hotel. Very clean. You do hear the music everyone talks about. I didn't find it too bad. Put on the air conditioner to drown out the noise or listen to rain sounds is what I did.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    8.0
    Great place
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I like the fact that the pool was 24/7. Breakfast was included and good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    8.0
    All good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The first room assigned was smelly we had to request a change

    Close to the beach

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    7.0
    It was an overnight stay for a work related activity the following day. Accommodation satisfactory
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room location was at the back, no views

    Breakfast was served promptly, parking was good and location was near to work office.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable, clean and affordable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had a noisy first night because of a beach party near to the hotel.

    The staff were very helpful and it was a good location too. Breakfast was delicious and fresh - highly recommend the Jamaican 🇯🇲 breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    7.0
    Okay. Maybe because only stayed one night and it was raining.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast did the job but could of been a bit better but I’m no expert.

    It’s well situated

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable for short stays, staff very friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not enough loungers to accommodate the number of people. Need to publicise difficulty accessing facilities for less abled visitors due to the lack of lifts. Food options limited. Small portions . Only International breakfast offered on the first day other visitors were offered Jamaican breakfast.

    Booked accommodation for 3 adults on ground floor, we ended up with a small room with 2 double beds. Our neighbour a single traveller had 3 double beds to themself. I gave a month’s notice so was disappointed that my request was acknowledged but not actioned successfully. Property well situated. Plenty of ice available.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location to shop Strip, clean facility, good breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is a bit noisy, but to be expected, I suppose being on the strip. Reception is up 3 flights of stairs, but they do have staff to carry your bags up and down. I would have preferred it if the window in the room wasn't opaque and the blind actually worked in order to let some natural light into the room.

    Staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was surprisingly good, and my sister and I thought that the portion size was decent, albeit the juice came in a miniature glass. The room was spacious. Good location for shopping.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    little parking tight fit

    location and room

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2024

    8.0
    A good choice if you
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cost of water bottles is excessive. I think the cost of the hotel is high but it is a better quality hotel. Of course, the city could do a much better job cleaning up the beach and park. The hotel is directly on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard main road so it is noisy during the day.

    We stayed because we needed to be in Montego Bay for 2 nights. We would ordinarily avoid staying in Montego Bay entirely. However, this is a classic hotel that dates back to the sixties with nice architectural design flourishes, beautiful wood and art. We stayed in a suite room which was nice but we could easily hear the tv in an adjacent room connected with a door. The swimming pool is small but nice and the little garden area is beautifully kept by Ronaldo and others. The breakfast is fine. Water is way overpriced but you get 2 free small bottles a day. The shower is great. The rooms are very clean with fans and a/c units. The fridge is clean and works. The front desk people are helpful and charming. The large veranda for sitting has very nice chairs and is lovely. A very nice touch is the outside security guards who will lead you across the busy street. The guard during the day is named patrick and he is very nice. I didn’t catch the name of the younger night security but he is also great. The Montego Bay Beach across the street has some decent snorkeling among the rocks but the few actual corals are dying - like everywhere in Jamaica and indeed in the world due to rising water temperatures. Montego Bay Beach public beach is ok but unfortunately has the fairly ubiquitous higglers (like Ochos Rios and Negril etc.). This hotel is only a few buildings away from the iconic The pork pit - a fantastic jerk pit staffed by really friendly and proud of their cuisine folk. Ask the older man chef and he will delightfully describe the cooking technique. Among the best jerk chicken and pork in Jamaica and I would rate it substantially better in taste and atmosphere than the touristy and famous Boston Bay pits (origin of jerk) in NE Jamaica. If you have to be in Montego Bay, this hotel is a good choice.

    Stayed in January 2024

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