- 4 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
- 13
- Reviews
Enjoyable Stay
- July 28, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Before going on the trip, I read the reviews from others. So I really didn't know what to expect. I am so happy we stayed at this hotel. This was the first time for us. We have family in Jamaica so we normally stay with them or at other hotels. This year for the Reggae Sumfest we booked late so the hotels we normally frequent were booked. We had teenagers with us and you know they like to walk the strip. Luckly Doctor's Cave had an opening for us in late April. We are so happy because the experience was great. From the time we checked in, to the bar and breakfast everything was great. I had read that your family members couldn't come in to see you, that wasn't true. They had to check in at the front desk which was fine with us. The housekeeping staff was great too. We will stay there again.
Dr. 's Cave Beach Hotel Review
- July 25, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Good reception at front desk. Good breakfast/dinner. We loved the room but bed was not comfortable. Room was clean. Good customer service. Need new shower mat for bathroom.
Wouldn't Stay Again
- March 6, 2008
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
This hotel is in a very convenient location on the "Hip Strip" in MoBay, so we thought it would be nice to stay here, especially considering the price.
THE PROS: 1) STAFF 2) LOCATION
The staff was very friendly and we were able to walk to everything we wanted to see on the strip. The "superior" room was a nice size and was clean.
THE CONS: 1) OLD FURNITURE/WEIGHT ROOM/GENERAL APPEARANCE 2) DIRTY HOT TUB 3) SMALL POOL 4) STREET NOISE
The furniture was very old, chipped, and ugly. The beds were comfortable but very squeaky. The hot tub water was murky and dirty - I wouldn't even get in - and the pool was very small. The location on the "Hip Strip" isn't all that it is cracked up to be..... Jamaican drivers LOVE to use their horns and we had a chorus of honking all night long.
The bar did offer free rum punch from 6-7pm on Tues and Sat that was pretty darn good. I think part of my problem with this hotel is that I didn't like Montego Bay in general - there were too many drug peddlers/general hagglers on the street and the town was dirty. However, if I ever went again I would definitely spend the extra money to stay in a nice all-inclusive resort such as the Breezes at Runaway Bay or something similar. This hotel definitely did nothing to enhance our stay in MoBay.
Doctor's Cave - Good location for beach and party goers
- December 6, 2007
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Doctor's Cave Hotel is across the street from the famous Doctor's Cave beach. The deluxe room was smaller than expected and needed a little work, but very clean. I had to borrow a blow dryer and there was not an electrical outlet in the bath for drying or curling hair . The service desk did have a dryer for me to use. There was not a clock or radio, either. You were pretty much on your own time, and I am sure if I needed a wake up call, I could have gotten one. My room was cozy and had a balcony overlooking the gardens. Not too bad. It was peaceful at night. There was a spa tub that wasn't large, but quite relaxing. There's a 5$ entrance fee for the beach, but that's small potatoes for what you get. It was a one minute walk to the gates. The beach is beautiful and the water is wonderful without a lot of rocks or seagrass. You pay for beach chairs and umbrellas, if you need one and there is shade around the palms if you desire. Several bars line the beach and wait staff are at your service and are plentiful. Some of the bars have parties well into the night and are open to all. I don't know how often the parties occur. My only complaint was not enough local music on the dance floor. The hotel is on the strip down from Margarittavile and easy access to anything. All in all, I would do it again for a weekend getaway to the beach.
Doctors Cave Beach Hotel
- November 22, 2007
- Rated 4 of 5 by
Travel_Guy from Miami, Florida
A friend of mine recommended that I stay at Doctors Cave Beach Hotel as he had stayed their before and enjoyed it tremendously. I too enjoyed the hotel as it is in a great location for me as I like being within walking distance to activity. The staff were very friendly and willing to assist in anyway to make my trip enjoyable. I found the rooms to be very clean and spacious. This hotel is not an all inclusive, which for me works, as it’s more affordable and I spent most of my time off property doing excursions or at the beach. If you are looking for a good value hotel, then you’ll be pleased with Doctors Cave.
From journal Montego Bay on a Budget