Shirley Retreat Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Bob Marley Museum

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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Room amenity
Banquet hall
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
7 Maeven Ave, Kingston 10, Kingston, 0000

What's nearby

  • Jamaica House - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bob Marley Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Devon House - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • United States of America Embassy - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • National Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Norman Manley Intl. Airport (KIN) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪TacBar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Barbican Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Coconut Shop - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Press Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪TGI Fridays - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Shirley Retreat Hotel

Hotel near Bob Marley Museum
Located close to Jamaica House, Shirley Retreat Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A vending machine and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Shirley Retreat Hotel have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and soap
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels

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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from June 16 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shirley Retreat Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shirley Retreat Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shirley Retreat Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Shirley Retreat Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Shirley Retreat Hotel located?

Located in New Kingston, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bob Marley Museum and Jamaica House. Devon House and Peter Tosh Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Shirley Retreat Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 434 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 434 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 434 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 434 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 434 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

It is in a quiet area, staff friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

we liked it so much we came back and ended our Jamaica journey where we started at Shirly's retreat we had a different room and also super clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Simple check-in process. The property is quiet, very clean and offers all the necessities for a comfortable short stay. A good option for local and international visitors to Kingston.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

I had an amazing stay here! It was safe, clean, great breakfast and the staff was amazing. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

this felt like home away from home. super clean!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The property it self is well kept and my room was very clean. I can tell the staff takes pride in their work and it shows. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

I like clean, white sheets, security. This place delivered what i sought.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Quiet peace of mind .great staff who knows their job. Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Fantastic!! Great staff and breakfast!!! Will return for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

I didn’t like too many people outdoors smoking marihuana
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Simple. Clean. Well run. Pleasant. Convenient. Great breakfasts. Great staff. Great security.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The staff is courteous and the location is great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

The property is well located to my areas of interest, easy access and affordable price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

The Dahlia room was very good.Hot water during the entire stay and good drainage in the tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Clean, nice property, great location, very friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Quiet and comfortable. Someone is always there to assist.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The Shirley retreat was one of the most amazing hotels I have ever been to. If you’re looking for a quiet . This is the place if you’re not looking for a place with a pool I just want something quiet and easy. I would recommend sure retreat because it was so easy to get there and so easy to check in and the staff was just extra extraordinary. I would recommend it to anybody else.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Exceptional staff great traditional breakfast food option and amazing local museum opportunities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

This is my second stay at the hotel. The staff was helpful, property quiet and I felt safe. The room was also very clean and there was more than adequate parking for guests' vehicles. I recommend this hotel to anyone considering making a booking at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

We came to Kingston on a quick turnaround trip on business. The property is closest to Kingston 10, Halfway Tree, Marley museum and all things Kingston. Room was quiet, clean and air conditioned. Only one channel on TV but WiFi throughout
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Loved my stay here. Will visit again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10

Pull up your luggage to the second floor by yourself. Not the most cofortable, but ok. Clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025