Polkerris Bed & Breakfast

The best hotel experience we’ve ever had anywhere in the world (we are a married couple who have been travelling together for 5 years). Peter and Elaine were incredibly attentive and welcoming hosts. The breakfast was absolutely phenomenal (we had delicious homemade pancakes and omelettes and fresh fruit, but there was also a full range of Jamaican breakfasts which were super tasty). To get down to the main road there are two paths - one is following the back street, which is a little dark at night but totally fine during the day. The other is a shortcut through the hotel grounds which Peter provides access to, which felt much safer at night. Location is perfect - within easy walking distance of Pork Pit, Doctor’s Cave Beach and the Hip Strip. The views from the hotel are amazing, and there’s a good sized outdoor swimming pool. Everything was super clean. The bathroom was enormous! The bed was incredibly comfy. Overall, we would give it a 20/10 if that was possible.

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I wish I could give Polkerris 20 stars! Peter and Elaine and their team went above and beyond in helping me, from my delayed arrival to my very early departure. I first stayed at Polkerris in 2012 and I'm delighted to say that it remains as excellent now as it was then (and I really hope I don't have to wait another 10 years before returning!). And that's before I have even mentioned the amazing breakfast, which to be honest, is worth the trip to Montego Bay alone! Polkerris has it all – great food, gorgeous views, convenient location, and fabulous hosts.

I have zero complaints!

We had an amazing stay and didnt want to leave! The beautiful view, the friendly staff, the delicious breakfasts, all the flowers, the pool, the cat, the shower, the list goes on and on. And on nights we wanted to stay in bed they had netflix which is always a bonus.

walking up from the main street wasnt too bad but it was kinda dark at night so might be smart to bring a flashlight, although we had no trouble at the end of the day. i honestly cant think of a bad thing to say about our stay!

The owners took such excellent care of myself and my son. They reached out to me prior to my arrival to ensure I had a taxi there. When I arrived I was pleasantly greeted by the owners who showed me around the premisses. The owners even spoke to the drivers of my excursions to ensure they knew where to meet us. There were multiple options for breakfast which consisted of local customary and American options. The food was plentiful and amazing everyday. The facility is in a gated area which made me feel super safe. I slept very well knowing I was safe. The facility is 5 minutes waking distance from Dr’s Cave beach and is walking distance from many food options. Lastly, I enjoyed the intimacy of this facility. I was good to stay at a location that wasn’t overran with other travelers which allowed me the ability to relax and use the pool (which is amazing as well and they provided towels for) as often as I liked.

My only suggestion is to put a microwave in the room or in the common area.

The property is very beautiful, situated on a slight hill so the views of MB are amazing. The rooms are really clean and spacious; ALL of the staff (Peter,Elaine, Mr &Mrs Bennett) were amazing and incredibly helpful with all needs and requests that we had. The breakfast was incredibly filling and delicious. the location cannot be beat. everything exceeded my expectations.

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The hotel is beautiful with stunning views. It’s small so it feels like a private home, and more intimate. The breakfast was delicious! Loved the fish and local fruits and dishes. Crystal was so attentive to our needs and the Lady of the home was always welcoming and eager to assist us navigate our times and activities.

We were a group of three women so at night we felt somewhere unsafe walking back and forth from property. Although it’s in the heart of the strip, it’s tucked away in a long dark alley. At night, part of the alley is pitch black which is a little scary when you can’t see. Wish there were more road lights. One night, one of the men who lives nearby called out to us with unwanted comments which made us girls feel uneasy and a little frightened. As a result, we didn’t venture out too much at night as we worried about walking back to hotel by ourselves in the pitch black.

Clarisa and Jeremy are wonderful hosts; Shirlette and the ladies are the best hostesses and our breakfasts each day were amazing. You can choose between a variety of American or Jamaican dishes, always a lovely fresh fruit platter to start. This is a fabulous quiet location and due to the property size, you are not sharing the pool(s) with hundreds, in fact we had the pool to ourselves each day. The view from the balcony is stunning and even when it rained it was so relaxing to sit on the balcony and watch it come down, perfectly sheltered but still with a view. The walk to the main road is about 5 minutes so easy access to restaurants.

Not the host's fault, but the road down to the main road could be better lit for night time. Just for security reasons, but this is Jamaica all over sadly, a little run down. Water and ice is provided in the rooms which is wonderful, but a kettle would just make it perfect so you can make your own tea or coffee.

Elaine and Peter are the best hosts! They take good care of their guests and make you feel right at home. They personally ask what you would like for breakfast and Peter takes good care to explain the options. The rooms are clean and have a beautiful view of Montego Bay. Polkerris is located in walking distance of the Hip Strip and Doctor’s Cave Beach. Also, there are many restaurants and places to eat nearby! if you need help with anything, Peter and Elaine are a great help! When I come back to Jamaica, I know to book Polkerris for a good stay!

The owners, an older and loving Jamaican couple who live on property, made me and the other guests feel right at home. The property was beautiful! I stepped out of my 2nd floor bedroom greeted by the nice oceanview and lovely pool. (They also own another property and restaurant located across the street with access to the beach). A hearty homemade and scrumptious breakfast is served each morning with choices offered the day prior. Ms. Krystal was such a wonderful, kind and welcoming hostess. Each day a trusted and fantastic driver, Michael Burgess, would stop by to offer tours and transportation to desired places for reasonable prices. He took me on a full-day trip to Kingston, Fairmount, and Ocho Rios and I had a blast! Airport shuttle is $20USD each way.

There was nothing about this property that I didn’t like. I would highly recommend this Bed & Breakfast home in Montego Bay. 10/10

great location, centrally located to Montego Bay - we walked everywhere; extremely nice host family and staff - we would stay again just because of them! the views and pool were an added bonus

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