Each of the beaches in Jamaica have their own tempting features; these variations can make the difference between a relaxing time on the sand, and an unprepared visit. The beaches in the following table are those found nearest to the Jamaica Palace. Click the name of a beach to see more information about it:
| Beach | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Navy Island | 0.7 | N |
| Folly Ruins Beach | 0.9 | NE |
| Crusoe's Beach | 1.1 | NW |
| Orange Bay | 2.9 | NW |
| Frenchmen's Cove Beach | 3.4 | E |
| San San Beach | 3.7 | E |
| Fairy Hill Beach | 4.7 | E |
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Since Navy Island is north of the hotel, you won't have far to go if you're looking to enjoy a beautiful stretch of beach. Navy Island's beaches, a short boat ride away from Port Antonio, are closed to the public temporarily. Yet, this beach is a great haven for visitors who wish the remain somewhat secluded yet have convenient amenities at hand for added comfort. The boat shuttle runs all night and day, beautiful beaches and prime snorkeling line the shores, and a few restaurants and hotels are available for guests of the island.
Also, consider Crusoe's Beach, which provides a fun, colorful scene of crowds and water activities. Crusoe's Beach lies on its own private island in the Navy Islands off Jamaica's coast. It takes about ten minutes from the Navy Island Dock to reach its shores by boat. Because of the extreme isolation of the beaches, clothing is often optional and snorkeling should not be missed. You can find this beach about mile north west of the hotel.
Vacationers who aren't ready to secure their hotel rooms before learning about the surrounding area's offerings, may want to know how far the adjacent town or city is from their hotel. Jamaica Palace is found within the Port Antonio area, enabling guests to enjoy the town.
Interested explorers will have their pick of several nearby towns, which are named in the table below.
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Port Antonio | 0.2 | N |
| Bryans Bay | 1.6 | NW |
| Orange Bay | 2.8 | NW |
| Drapers | 2.8 | E |
| Berridale | 3.2 | SW |
| Darley | 4.0 | W |
| Charlotteville | 4.5 | W |
| Mt Pleasant | 4.5 | W |
| Fairy Hill | 5.6 | E |
| Durham | 5.9 | SW |
Considering that both the land and sea in Jamaica have so much to offer, you are bound to enjoy the multiple attractions found throughout the island. You might, in fact, enjoy the convenience of those attractions that are very close by the hotel, for instance, Lighthouse in Port Antonio and Rio Grande Rafting.
These are just a few of your many options, more of which are named in the following chart:
| Attraction | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse in Port Antonio | -- | 0.9 | NE |
| Rio Grande Rafting | -- | 2.9 | SW |
| Athenry Gardens | -- | 3.5 | SE |
| Blue Mountain-John Crow National Park | -- | 12.4 | SW |
| Royal Botanic Gardens | -- | 22.0 | SW |
| Bob Marley Museum | -- | 24.4 | SW |
| Devon House | -- | 24.9 | SW |
| Tourist Board | -- | 25.3 | SW |
| National Gallery of Art | -- | 27.0 | SW |
| Fort Charles | -- | 30.5 | SW |
| Firefly | -- | 31.4 | NW |
| James Bond Beach | Tourist Attractions- General | 36.1 | NW |
| Georgian Antique Square | -- | 37.0 | W |
| Jamaican People's Museum of Crafts & Technology | -- | 37.1 | W |
If you would like to find out more about this region of Jamaica, learning about nearby accommodations can help you decide if you even like the area. Whether you're hoping to find a place far from the crowds, or just seek an interesting area for a couple's getaway, learning about other nearby hotels (listed in the table below) can help you determine if this area will provide everything you're hoping for.
| Hotel | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Dream Villas | 1.0 | W |
| San San Tropez | 1.0 | W |
| Geejam | 1.0 | W |
| Hill Seaview Villa | 1.6 | E |
| Mocking Bird Hill | 2.8 | E |
| Frenchman's Cove Resort | 3.4 | E |
| Goblin Hill Villas at San San | 4.0 | E |
| Tropical Lagoon | 4.5 | E |
| Great Huts | 8.3 | E |
| Strawberry Hill | 19.5 | W |
The Jamaica Palace is only one of many places to stay in this area, so finding the right place to stay during your trip should be no problem. Although, this hotel may not have all of the seclusion that some travelers want.
Prices and availability at the Jamaica Palace can vary widely with variations in the tourist season. You can obtain up-to-the-minute rate and availability data for your specific travel dates by clicking here.
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