The beach is amazing! the food is even better, fried and steam fish with festival and some of the best lobster I have ever eaten! Nice friendly atmosphere and a great view of the Blue Mountains the day was just super! More

the title said it all waay too crowed bu the fish and fried festivals (fried dough) and bammy was delicious. and freshly prepared to order. i had coconut, red strip beer and grand ole time iwth my sisters and friends. a must do local Jamaican thing if you are ever in in kingston near by. More

We visited Hellshire this summer and spent the whole afternoon there with our two small children, father in law, and two family friends who are locals. I couldn't wait to visit the place my hubbie always talked about, where he and his siblings spent much of their time during their summers in Jamaica. We went on a somewhat iffy day.... More

No matter what posh hotel, I hangout in jamaica, i've got to head over to portmore beach, (Hellshire). Otherwise, it don't feel like, I've been to ja. As the people's character, tends to stand out a mile. What you see, is what you get, keeping it real, in other words. Love it, love it love it, each and every time.... More

If you're anything like me, you'll love Hellshire. Hellshire is a local's beach, one used by Kingstonians and Portmore residents throughout the year. On the weekdays, it's lively; on weekends, it can get downright crowded. On Sunday night, there's a big party on the beach that starts late. But people are always friendly and willing to interact with you if... More

I have been to Helshire many times in 2008,2009 ,2010 . It is bascially a public beach , I enjoyed it very much , but I am a very social person !!! if u want seclusion go elsewhere ! a bit of trash - but they do clean it up - water was super claen & clear . If u... More

had a fantastic time took my nephews they enjoyed it you can buy snapper,parrot, fish to eat with festival which is really nice which you choose which size you want from about 300jamaican dollas the locals will try to help for a small fee on where to park which u dont have to accept its very busy on a sunday... More

Plus side, it's a beach where locals hang out and go swimming and enjoy the fish. Minus side, it's not particularly tidy (lot's of bottles and cans and other plastic litter), the water is not suitable for snorkling or diving and if you try to sample some of the steamed or fried fish the locals will try to rip you... More

I went to Hellshire Beach on my fist trip to Jamaica around 1998 we went with friends who were from Jamaica we had a great time. It is not a secluded beach so if that is what you are looking for, do not go. It's more like a Jamaican beach blanket bingo; music, food, and filled with people to chill... More