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Shirley Retreat House

7 Maeven Ave, Kingston, Jamaica
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Shirley Retreat House
Ranked #15 of 23 hotels in Kingston
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George Town, null, Cayman Islands
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2012

Location wise, it was a good choice as it was quite close to the US Embassy and especially within walking distance to the Devon House and the Bob Marley Museum. The staff were polite and friendly and the rooms were clean. If you order food well in advance, they would prepare all three meals as per your liking. However, our... More

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Trinidad
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

Stayed 10 days, sheets never changed for that whole period...maids just made the beds everyday...the sheets were very dusty! Room had no iron, had to run up n down to the eating area to get hot water for tea or coffee. No water dispensers, I had drank water form the tap just to take pills by emergency and ended up... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

I have read all of the reviews and I just cannot relate the high ratings to the place where I stayed this week. Yes, the location is good: it is a very short walk from the Bob Marley museum and Devon House (in the opposite direction). It is along a main bus route and it is a very quiet side... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011

This is an awesome guest house!. Clean, safe, comfortable, excellent location, and ideal for lodgings. From the front desk, to housekeeping, to kitchen and security wonderful service. You are greeted daily with genuine smiles and willing attitudes to make your stay memorable. A special thanks to Ms, S. Burke, Ms. D. Blackwood, Mr. W. Robinson, Mr. G. Rowe and Mr.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011

Shirley Retreat House is a pleasant guesthouse. It's warm tangerine color is inviting. It is located in a quiet residential area, but less than a mile walk from Devon House in one direction and the Bob Marley Museum in the other. You can easily walk to those places or walk to Hope Road and take a bus. There is a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2011

We went to the Shirley Retreat Hotel on the recommendation of a taxi driver who picked us up from another hotel that was treating us quite rudely. What a great idea! Good price, nice, clean and comfy rooms with large beds. Breakfast was great for a good price-a lot more inexpensive than a room at the Pegasus-even with breakfast included.... More

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Devizes, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2011

Its plain and simple and brilliant value for money. Nice clean rooms with breakfast for 2/3 rds price of other budget hotels. Right in the center of Kingston.

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2010

An inexpensive, quiet, clean and comfortable hotel in the heart of Kingston in close proximity to the mall, the clubs, places of interest and food (TGIF is one block away). The foyer was a short trip into the culture of Jamaica with its display of national artifacts. The front desk personnel was very pleasant, accommodating and professional *my apologies can... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2009

Great location, Devon House, The Bob Marley Museum and the prime minister's home were within walking distance. Given that is located on a busy main road, you turn off onto a drive and thereafter you dont hear any traffic noise and it is very peaceful. Staff are always friendly and helpful. They serve three meals a day but you have... More

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A TripAdvisor Member
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2006

My husband & I spent our honeymoon there three days and two nigts. It's a very quiet place, calm and peaceful. The staff were very friendly and they address you by name - it's amazing how they remember your name. service was good and rooms - well let's say i was not disappointed. you were well relax. they would call... More

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Also Known As:
Shirley Retreat House Hotel Kingston
Shirley Retreat House Hotel
Shirley Retreat Hotel
Address: 7 Maeven Ave, Kingston, Jamaica
Region: Caribbean > Jamaica > Kingston Parish > Kingston
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Ranked #15 of 23 hotels in Kingston

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