Sahara Hostel

1.5 star property
Beachfront hostel near Montego Bay Cruise Ship Terminal

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Basic Double Room Single Use, Multiple Beds, Partial Ocean View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
Main St Unity Hall, Montego Bay
  • Montego Bay Cruise Ship Terminal
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Freeport Peninsula
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Sunset Beach Resort Au Natural Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Double Room Single Use, Multiple Beds, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Montego Bay

On the beach.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hostel, you'll find Jamaica Beaches and Fairview Shopping Center. Rocklands Bird Sanctuary and Westgate Shopping Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Montego Bay Cruise Ship Terminal - 10 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Montego Bay Marine Park - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Freeport Peninsula - 13 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Doctor's Cave Beach - 13 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Sunset Beach Resort Au Natural Beach - 13 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sir Donald Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪World Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jerky's Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coco Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Montego Bay Yacht Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Mocha - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Sahara Hostel

Beachfront hostel near Montego Bay Cruise Ship Terminal
A private beach is featured. Sahara Hostel offers its guests a terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Sahara Hostel also features a picnic area, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Montego Bay hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1986
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
Sahara Hostel offers 6 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

Sahara Hostel Montego Bay
Sahara Montego Bay
Sahara Hostel Montego Bay
Sahara Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Sahara Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Montego Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sahara Hostel to the airport?

Sahara Hostel is 8.3 mi (28-min drive) away from the Sir Donald Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sahara Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Sahara Hostel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 60.00 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is Sahara Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sahara Hostel offer free breakfast?

Sahara Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sahara Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Sahara Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Sahara Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Sahara Hostel have a pool?

Sahara Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Sahara Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Sahara Hostel to downtown Montego Bay?

Sahara Hostel is 3.9 mi away from Montego Bay.

Sahara Hostel Reviews

Reviews

2.0
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 9 reviews

2.6/10

Cleanliness

2.6/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

FERNANDO, SAINT PETERSBURG,FLORIDA

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NOTHING WAS THE WAY IT WAS BOOKED.NOT FIRST FLOOR AS I NEEDED,NO AC IN ROOM DID NOT WORK,.SLIDING DOOR TO OUTSIDE BROKEN,NO TOWELS OR TOILET PAPER IN ROOM PUT A REFRIGERATOR IN AT 10 P.M. HAD TO REQUEST IT.WE STAYED THERE ONE NIGHT ONLY NEXT DAY WE HAD TO GO TO ANOTHER HOTEL AND PAY $432.00 AGAIN AND WE WERE VERY SATISFIED THERE. WE FEEL WE SHOULD HAVE OUR ROOM RATE REFUNDED TO US THANKING YOU ,F.RIVERA
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to the beach

The hotel worker will harass the female guests and try to sleep with them the female will be very uncomfortable if they stay there.... there is one guy who will harass any female weather they are married or not was not a good stay.....
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Max, Portland, OR

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the worst hotels I’ve ever seen.

I’ve paid for two nights, but I’ve stayed only one. Besides what you see on the pictures I’ve posted, the staff (one young gentlemen in swim trunks) was unfriendly. Neighbors were disturbing and loud, it seemed like people live there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Urszula

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No Go!

the worst hotel i've ever been. Everywere is dirt. Are they even cleaning?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018