Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews of Hotel 39 Jamaica

4.5 out of 5
Hotel 39 Jamaica
39 Jimmy Cliff Boulevard, Montego Bay

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 37 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bruce

Staff was outstanding! Food service needed besides breakfast. TV issues & water issues.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from Donahue on 25 May 2024
It was indeed our pleasure having you Bruce. Thanks for taking the time to do a review. Thanks for the positive words and for the honest observations..TV and water issues are being sorted out this week (special remotes have been ordered). We look forward to having you again on your next visit.

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff really accommodating- water issues-overpriced water & beer
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alromeo, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed here for one night, so I'm not sure if that's enough to give a proper review. Hotel 39 is beautiful, in a convenient location on the Hip Strip of Montego Bay, freshly renovated, and the rooms are spacious and modern. I find that the toilet area is very small, so if you're a bigger person, it would be difficult to sit on it, and there was a foul odour coming from the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Ejani

Travelled with partner
Overall the property is not bad. However checking in on Monday April 22th, I was told the room was is ready to check in. When I arrived upstairs to the room, it was dirty and not cleaned. So they put us in a different room. The property only serves breakfast, nothing else. Yesterday my room was skipped to be cleaned, so I had to go to the front desk to get it cleaned. Also I was in the room with my dude and one of the staff came into the room without knocking or introducing herself. You can still tell that the property is new & getting themselves together. The staff was very friend and very helpful. So not too bad of a stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk supervisor Britney was amazing. The stay was good and the breakfast was tasty.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Morales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is newly renovated, in a prime location and is clean. The staff are polite and friendly. The only issue is the hotel has water and sewer problems. I went for an entire day without taking a shower because there was no running water in the pipes. When your pay $203 per night, you should be able to take a shower. There is also a bad smell coming from the bathroom, which seems to be a sewer issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Donahue on 14 Apr 2024
Hi Morales - The plumbing team (who you may have seen last night or this morning) have now resolved the issue. They will be doing some further tests this morning but so far everything seems ot be working. We would love to invite you back now that we have solved that issue.

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel39 is centrally located near beaches, restaurants, night life and very near to downtown. The stars of hotel 39 is the staff like maya in house keeping and Donavan from security etc🙏🙏🙏💯
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Donahue on 14 Apr 2024
Hi Derrick - Hope all is well. Thanks for the review. Ive shown your review to Moya and Donavan who both say thanks and it was their pleasure serving you. We look forward to having you again soon

2/10 Terrible

Alicia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Donahue on 14 Apr 2024
Hi Alicia - Thanks for the feedback. We are aware of the issues you encountered and assure you that they have now been sorted out. Unhelpful, since you have now left, but perhaps for a future visit you could consider this fact. Wishing you all the best

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel even though it is Still under construction
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Donahue on 14 Apr 2024
Thanks for the review and the understanding Rhonda - We hope to complete the other sections by October or so...

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here with our young family and it was a fantastic experience! The reception and restaurant staff is kind, hospitable and provide excellent service to all customers. The food- fish, fruits, coffee and juices- were so delicious and freshly cooked that it gave us a complete Jamaican cultural immersion! There is access to a local beach just a few feet away from the hotel. We will definitely return for a longer stay and a few more memories.
Response from Donahue on 14 Apr 2024
Hi Amit - Thanks so much for the great review. You and were family were so pleasant throughout the stay. We certainly hope to see you again. Fully enjoyed playing chess with Avi..Take care.

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Donahue on 14 Apr 2024
Hi Eddie - We are happy that you , like others have recognized the professionalism of our staff. They are truly the best. We look forward to having you again soon!

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parts of the hotel were still under construction. Like the pool
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Donahue on 1 Apr 2024
Hi Donald - Thanks for the review. Indeed, parts of the hotel are still "under construction", but the pool actually opened while you were still here. Sorry you didnt get to enjoy it...For context, the parts under construction are not visible to guests, nor is there any heavy equipment, loud noises or drilling taking place, as the only things left to be completed are the interior of the Spa, and some other minor finishes around the property...But thanks again Donald for having chosen us and for taking the time to write a review. We truly look forward to having you again once EVERYTHING is in order...

8/10 Good

sassi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This is a very nice hotel. The staff and food is great. Excellent service from the workers especially the ones in dining area.. what makes it not get a 5 star from me was because the pool and other areas was still renovating. There wasnt much to do.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Donahue on 1 Apr 2024
Hi Sassi - You barely missed the opening of the pool. However, guests were being told from the 29th March that the pool was now open...Again, sorry you missed it. As I have stated in other responses, the closure of the pool and other amenities (some of which have now opened , namely the pool and the restaurant - Bar to open this week) were posted on Expedia as well as all other platforms. Apparently the notice isnt large or prominent enough - we have no say in how or where its placed- and some have complained they didnt see it...But its there. Not that any of that is a consolation to you at this time, but we do look forward to having you again. Spa should be open in two months. Thanks for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. All the best..

8/10 Good

Zhaoqing

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No pool as shown on the hotel details during reservation. There was a nigh club right next to the hotel that started loud music around 9:00pm and ends around 3-5am the next morning. Breakfast was good though. Hotel stuffs were nice and polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Donahue on 1 Apr 2024
Hi Zhaoquing - We actually opened the pool on the 30th...Sorry you didnt get a chance to enjoy it, but we actually had stated on Expedia (it has been there for some time) that the pool, Spa, and restaurant (restaurant and pool are now open), were temporarily closed...We give thanks that our balcony doors are double glazed and helped to soften the full force of the music from next door. We appreciate the compliments regarding the staff and the breakfast and look forward to having you again when we can put you in a room not close to the front...

8/10 Good

Keith

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s new, but the stay was ok. I would stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Donahue on 14 Apr 2024
Hi Keith - Thanks for being one of the first ..We have made several improvements since your stay. Look forward to having you again.

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Donahue on 14 Apr 2024
Hi Eric - We really appreciate the positive feedback. Looking forward to seeing you again

10/10 Excellent

Kelicia, Bridgeport

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room conditions. AC didn't work initially. however, maintenance came and worked on it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Donahue on 14 Apr 2024
Thanks Kelecia - We appreciate the positive feedback. Looking forward to having you again .All the best

6/10 Okay

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is average and the few people they have working are excellent. The biggest issue is that the pool and restaurant are closed, there is no bell assistance, and it is just average. The location is worth a premium but it is still an average hotel charging full service prices without offering full service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Donahue on 14 Apr 2024
Hi Blair - Thanks for the candid review. As we were in soft opening mode, we didn't have all services. Thanks for the compliment on the staff. They are our pride and joy. An update: Pool and restaurant are now open. Bell hop starting in one week. Spa opening in one month or so. Covered Parking garage now open. We would be happy to have you again under what Im sure will be better circumstances.

6/10 Okay

Shayla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was new and clean in a great area close to clubs, bars, the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Donahue on 14 Apr 2024
Thanks for the feedback Shayla...Thanks for the kind words...Our location is definitely ideal...Just an update that some more facilities are now open including the restaurant, the bar, pool, and the spa should be open in another month or so...Water issues have also been sorted out. We look forward to having you again soon.

6/10 Okay

Tiana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Donahue on 14 Apr 2024
Hi Tiana - Thanks for the feedback. You might want to know that we have now opened our restaurant and pool. Spa will be ready in another month or so. Thanks for having chosen us and we look forward to having you again soon.

4/10 Poor

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel's restaurants and pool were closed, and they provided no blankets. When asked if they could at least provide extra sheets, they said no. So we slept with just a top sheet and no blanket. Additionally, there was no way to turn the balcony light off so we slept with light beaming through the window and the drain in the shower made a continuous noise all night long. The hotel was clean, and the staff was frenziedly, and the ac was great, but this will be the last time we stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Donahue on 14 Apr 2024
Hi Tom - Thanks for the review. Sorry that you experienced the teething pains we were going through having recently opened. Blankets only arrived from middle east two weeks ago. By the way, the switch for the balcony light is beside the full length mirror. The plumbing issues have dogged us for the entire time that we have been open until a few days ago when we finally figured out the issue that caused the noise in the shower drain (which was also associated with the intermittent odour) and its now been permanently fixed. Pool and restaurant are now open.We hope you will reconsider your decision to not revisit. We will make it up to you

2/10 Terrible

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Collinique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Donahue on 11 Mar 2024
Hi Collinique - Many thanks for the positive feedback...We look forward to welcoming you again.All the best

8/10 Good

Howard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Soft opening being handled very well. Rooms are well appointed and the ocean views are great. Place is going to be really nice once the renovations are done.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Donahue on 4 Mar 2024
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review Howard. Was great meeting and talking with you this morning. We appreciate your understanding of the circumstances and are truly inspired by your kind words. Looking forward to having you and the little man who refused to allow me !he ride in his stroller again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel, friendly and professional staff. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Donahue on 2 Mar 2024
Hi Nadia - Thanks so much for choosing us, for taking the time to write a review, and for the positive words. You were one of our first guests so we appreciate the feedback. We look forward to having you again when we are fully operational in all departments...All the very best

10/10 Excellent

Katisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great experience and staff were very friendly & very helpful!!!! Thank you Hotel 39 staff for everything!!! They took care of us and we very so my appreciation everything day shift staff & night shift!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Donahue on 2 Mar 2024
Hi Katisha - It was indeed our pleasure having you. Happy to hear that the staff were on top of their game...They are hard workers. Great team. We truly enjoyed our interaction and look forward to having you again some time soon!

6/10 Okay

Lesley

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property is not finished. No dining on property
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Donahue on 2 Mar 2024
Hi Lesley - The property is indeed in the process of being fully operational...We appreciate that you chose to stay with us despite the incompletion - We appreciate your candor. As we would have told you, the onsite restaurant will be ready within less than two weeks, In the meanwhile we have been sending our guests and in requested cases bringing the guests breakfast from Altamont West, our sister property just a very short distance from Hotel 39...Again, we apologize for the status, but look forward to having you once we open the restaurant, bar and cafe...The pool should be ready within the same period (of less than 2 weeks). Other problems we have encountered have been addressed.We thank you for your visit. See you on the next.

10/10 Excellent

Asif

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great. The hotel is newly renovated. The breakfast was good and only a short walk to the hotel around the corner until this hotel gets their own dining space. Ample parking. My only request is for AC in the main lobby. The staff feel the heat all day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Donahue on 21 Feb 2024
Hi Asif - Many thanks for taking the time to do the review and for the kind words....Thanks for your understanding of the current circumstances. An A/C is planned for the lobby area as you suggested, and will be installed before Summer. Having been open for a little over a week, we expect everything (else) will be in place by 5th March...Thanks again.

10/10 Excellent

Jodi-Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Donahue on 21 Feb 2024
Many thanks for the review Jodi-Kaye. Looking forward o having you again when everything is in place.ALl the best!

2/10 Terrible

Edmar

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Não se hospedem neste hotel
Não sou de fazer avaliações, principalmente pro negativo, mas esse foi o pior hotel que já fiquei na vida. Hotel super sujo, limpeza extremamente mal feita (ainda tinha resto de obra, pois o hotel foi reformado recentemente) em nosso quarto. O ralo do nosso banheiro estava entupido (meu esposo q teve q desentupir), e com um mal cheiro de esgoto insuportável (quarto 204). Eles removem as toalhas sujas e não repõem (tivemos q solicitar várias vezes na recepção). A cama é relativamente confortável, mas só tem um lençol fininho, solicitamos um edredom ou manta, e não fomos atendidos. Ainda não funciona café da manhã (o café está sendo oferecido em outro hotel), café servido a la carte é super escasso (vc só tem direito de 1 suco servido em um copo minúsculo, acredito q de uns 120ml), no nosso último dia pegamos chuva ao retornar do café da manhã com meu bebê de 1 ano. As recepcionistas são bem prestativas e tentam ajudar, mas infelizmente o problema está no hotel com um todo. Estava com minha família em nossa passagem pela Jamaica, havia pegado esse hotel sem avaliações por achar q por ser um “hotel novo” seria interessante, porém, foi uma decepção. Não se hospedem, e se hospedarem não fiquem no quarto 204, o mal cheiro é terrível.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Donahue on 21 Feb 2024
Hi Edmar - Firstly, my deepest condolences on your loss. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for the inconveniences you experienced during your recent stay at our newly refurbished hotel.We are truly sorry to hear about the issues you encountered in your room, especially the unpleasant smell coming from the shower drain in room 204. We had promptly addressed this concern by engaging a plumber to fix the problem; however, it is disappointing to learn that the issue recurred after the initial resolution. Rest assured, we are actively working on a permanent solution to ensure that all our guest rooms are in pristine condition.Regarding the cleanliness and maintenance concerns you raised, we acknowledge that the final touches of the renovation were still ongoing during your visit. We are expecting the final shipment of towels, duvets, blankets, and other essential items from overseas on the 29th, which will significantly enhance the comfort and quality of our accommodations.In the meantime, we appreciate your understanding as we make arrangements to improve our services. We have been temporarily borrowing supplies from our nearby sister property to meet our guests' needs and have been redirecting guests to enjoy breakfast at the sister property's restaurant until ours is fully operational. We are truly sorry that the front Desk didnt offer to have the breakfast brought to you as had been offered to other guests on the morning it was raining. That you infant had to be exposed is also very unfortunate. This arrangement (sending guesst to Altamont West) is temporary until we get the ok from the Ministry of Health here in Jamaica to open the restaurant/s on site. This is expected to be on 5th MarchWe value your feedback as it helps us identify areas for improvement, and we are committed to addressing these issues promptly. We hope that you will consider giving us another opportunity to exceed your expectations in the near future.Should you decide to return, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at Hotel 39. We would love the chance to make amends and provide you with a more enjoyable (complimentary) stay.Thank you once again for your valuable feedback and all the best.