I think for the money, this place can’t be beat. Centrally located and only 5 mins from the airport (if you haggle over the price with the unlicensed taxi drivers at the airport, you can get the ride for about $5-$10.) Although in some ways Caribic House is sort of motel style, I felt that it was much cuter and more charming than a standard motel. It is very quaint and does not have the cheesiness or cheapness of most motels. If you don’t mind climbing, I recommend that you ask for one of the rooms on the top floor, they have the best views. I loved all of the stairs and the way the property is nestled into a beautiful mountain, I actually found it quite lovely. The room was very clean. The furniture wasn’t exactly luxury, but it was fine. The bathroom was clean and much nicer than I expected. The real star was the balcony; it was large, freshly remodeled with beautiful new tiles, and it had a lovely table and chairs and a killer million dollar ocean view. It is actually quite shocking that we only paid $60 considering the gorgeousness of the view. The absolute only drawback was the fact that the rooms have 2 twin beds rather than a king, so my boyfriend and I couldn’t share a bed. The staff was very friendly and the location was outstanding, right across from the beach and in the middle of the Hip Strip. We always felt safe and there were plenty of restaurants and shops and things to do within easy walking distance. Check out the Twisted Kilt across the street for dinner and drinks inside the Sports Bar or out on the water, lots of fun, and contrary to the name, very authentic Jamaican food. I got my hair braided on the Hip Strip, we bought some souvenirs, and all in all had a fantastic time. I felt like we had a very non-commercial, true Jamaican experience at the Caribic House, and I recommend it.
Room Tip: Ask for a room on the top floor!
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