Lucea

Travel Guide

Mayfield Falls which includes a river or creek and rainforest
Lucea
Lucea
Lucea featuring a house and tranquil scenes
Lucea featuring tropical scenes and forest scenes

Experience the historic and new worlds of Jamaica in this old colonial town and agricultural center on the north coast.

Feel the buzz of modern Jamaican life as you wander through the sunny port town of Lucea. On the edge of a bay on the popular north coast, the town features luxury beach resorts alongside colonial homes. Sit on the white sandy beach and look out to an aquamarine sea.

Lucea, the capital of Hanover Parish, is halfway between the vacation town of NegrilOpens in a new window in the west and Jamaica’s second-largest city, Montego BayOpens in a new window. Find the amenities of luxury vacation accommodations alongside real Caribbean life. Enjoy this country’s natural beauty and its rich history, with many surviving buildings.

The town looks so appealing that it has served as a film set. Constructed around a natural harbor and backed by green hills, Lucea offers gorgeous beaches: the main beach, the public beach and Sunset Cove. Enjoy swimming, sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling or diving in the sparkling sea.

The town is a great shopping destination. Pick up unique souvenirs. Visit the Cleveland Stanhope Markets, particularly on Saturdays, to find local riches including seafood, produce and handiworks. Try local Lucea yams, which have smoother texture than other yams.

Established for the sugar trade, Lucea remained a busy port until the 1980s. Lucea’s Hanover Parish Church is one of the country’s oldest, built in the early 1700s. Legend says that the church has a tunnel leading to nearby antique Fort Charlotte on a peninsula jutting into the ocean. The fort is very well preserved as it was never used in combat. Check out the period architecture of the Old Lucea Courthouse.

Lucea’s old jail was turned into the Hanover Museum, with a workhouse on site, which tells Lucea’s story as a banana and sugar port. Drive less than 30 minutes from the town center to several beautiful local waterfalls: Kempshot Falls, Paradise, Mayfield FallsOpens in a new window and Dry Hill. Take a daytrip to Dunn’s River Falls, a famous Jamaican piece of natural beauty. Visit Lucea, for now a hidden gem between other popular Jamaican destinations.

Where to stay in Lucea

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Lances Bay

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lances Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Hanover Museum and Headland.

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Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive

Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive

5 out of 5
The Point, Lucea, Hanover
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lucea. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,437 reviews)
"Loved the staff Khadija. Loved the room & food. Trolly ride took over an hour 1 night to get to room. Overall 5 stars"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive
Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa All Inclusive

Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
The Point, Lucea, Hanover
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Lucea. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,442 reviews)
"I love how big the property was, but it still walkable. I saw carts going by with guest being transported to their desired destinations. The staff I encountered were friendly. Shoutout Anaya and Ortega. The A La Carte restaurants were my favorite, but the buffets for breakfast had tons of options. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa All Inclusive
The Signature Level At Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa

The Signature Level At Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Point Lucea, Lucea
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Lucea. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Headland and Sir Alexander Bustamante Square ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (88 reviews)
"The resort was absolutely beautiful. It is very big and spacious which was both a good and bad thing. There is a lot of walking involved which wasn’t that pleasant in the heat. They do have golf carts that will take you around the resort but they are hard to get and normally full. Otherwise a great ..."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

The Signature Level At Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sunny-shore Hideaway

Sunny-shore Hideaway

2 out of 5
Lucea
Stay at this vacation home in Lucea. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Headland and Hanover Museum are located nearby.
Sunny-shore Hideaway
Dalley's Cozy Apartments

Dalley's Cozy Apartments

3 out of 5
46 Gloucester Avenue, Montego Bay, St. James Parish
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Montego Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and concierge services. Popular attractions Doctor's Cave Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
"Nice spot. Check in could have been better but everything else was good."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Dalley's Cozy Apartments
Sand and Blue Seas

Sand and Blue Seas

3 out of 5
Norman Manley Blvd, Negril, Westmoreland Parish
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Negril. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (124 reviews)
"Beautiful clean property the chef cooks very good.. pool needs some paint .. otherwise this place is amazingly beautiful and on the beach just don’t expect anything fancy.. it’s simple and easy .. definitely a vibe I’ll be back!"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2025

Sand and Blue Seas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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