Montego Bay, JamaicaHip Strip
S Hotel Montego Bay
Coral-stone beachside resort
Hip Strip   Montego Bay, Jamaica
Opened
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
S HotelsCoral-stone beachside resort
Modern Jamaican culture sets the rhythm here, taking guests from upbeat pool decks straight onto Doctor's Cave Beach.
What it’s good at
Notable
Three subterranean plunge pools at varied temperatures anchor the Roman-style bathhouse.
What they say
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If that isn’t enough sand for your liking, the hotel also offers private access to idyllic Doctor’s Cave Beach and its gentle surf.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Doctor's Cave Beach sits directly behind the hotel, while the Hip Strip along Jimmy Cliff Boulevard buzzes with shops and nightlife.
The rooms
Rooms pair a monochrome palette with wicker-caned bathtubs and prints by Jamaican artist Michael Thompson.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Red cabanas line the beachfront swimming pool. On the fifth floor, a glass-walled infinity plunge pool overlooks the Caribbean.
The spa and gym
Subterranean thermal plunge pools sit surrounded by candlelit coral stone, and a mirrored gym is open around the clock.
At the table
Open terraces and mural-lined dining rooms serve Jamaican dishes, from morning ackee and saltfish to evening jerk chicken.
How it began
The building stood shuttered for a decade after Breezes closed, until Jamaican hotelier Christopher Issa bought and rebuilt the property.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.