Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. Jamaica hotel reviews
  3. Kingston hotel reviews
  4. Reviews of Gordon Town Kotch

Reviews of Gordon Town Kotch

Gordon Town Kotch Jackfruit Tree Road, Gordon Town P.O. St. Andrew, Kingston, Jamaica

#1 of 16 hotels in Kingston

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 42 hostel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.5

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    9.0
    All around an incredible week long stay. This is one of the best places to stay for a hostel as a solo traveler in Kings
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Accessibility to more amenities closer by

    Clean and functional, incredible for the price point

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    8.0
    A safe and beautiful space with amazing rates!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved the style and decor of this property and having a river running next to the property really enhanced its serene vibes.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely place with lovely young owners. I really appriceate thé private access to the river and also all the nice waterfalls around.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    A great hostel surrounded by nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is 10 minutes walk from the taxi station, up a dirt track, which is unlit at night. You need to pay the shared taxi extra to drop you off outside the hostel (but during the day you can easily walk it, and it's a beautiful nature walk). The upper bunks felt a little bit too high and unsecured. There was no curtains etc around the beds for privacy. There were no lockers at all, but I was made to understand that these will be installed soon, so hopefully no longer a problem.

    The location is pretty interesting; accessible fairly easily from the centre of Kingston by public transport (one change of shared taxi, plus a 10 mins walk), you're in absolute nature, surrounded by a forest and literally on top of a river. The hostel is effectively a 2 bedroom house, with a dorm room and a private room, as well as 2 full shower toilets, a kitchen, lounge, and a balcony on top of the river. The house is brand new and very clean, the facilities are all in great working order, and at least when I was the weather was perfect in the mountains. WiFi worked well, the hot water pressure was excellent, and electricity stable. The atmosphere overall was very pleasant and sociable, but with no staff in the evening time I guess it was down to luck that all the other guests were respectful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The village of Gorden town is very small and there is not really a possibility to get food after 6 o clock...but then you can always cook yourself 😉

    Beautiful hostel with a big terrace, hot showers, very clean kitchen, great people, river view.. Mishka who runs the hostel is a great person. She helped me out in all needs and answered all my questions...the hostel is located in a great área to explore the blue mountains, the river and the Rasta Camp. I simply loved that place and the people and I highly recommend you to chill out there🧡

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was perfect.

    The customer service by the Jamaican owner is outstanding! This was my second stay with Kotch Gordon Town. It's a modern home that was recently renovated to accompany local and international guests. The property that parallels a river that will lull you to sleep no mater which room you chose for your stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    10
    Great place tucked away near Blue mountain
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nada

    The proximity to river and hiking! Lived the natural wood on doors and windows, and egg like hanging chairs.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    Peace and quiet on the outskirts of noisy Kingston
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There should be a key box of sorts so as to make check-ins and check-outs easier.

    It's beautiful and quiet with the sound of the river flowing. It is however on the outskirts of Kingston. Being on the outskirts is the reason for it being calm and quiet as well as cooler in temperature. The staff are nice but seem a little new to the job and they are still figuring stuff out. If you want a quiet stay within a short taxi ride of Kingston, this is a stunning place I would stay here again to get out of the bussel and noise of Kingston.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    10
    Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super clean and very comfortable, nice beds, very modern rooms and bathrooms with hot showers, listen to the river while you sleep and wake up and also sitting on the lovely veranda! The owner is very nice and so is the security at night

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Almost a Hotel, perfect to explore the blue mountains

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful guesthouse, not too far from Kingston and still completely surrounded by nature. All facilities are clean and feel luxurious. This the place to stay!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    9.0
    Great place to relax or explore the mountains
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very peaceful and cozy place right next to a river and a lot of nature around, nice host

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    10
    Great host, great location and comfortable beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Great property located just outside of Kingston. Really friendly staff, felt completely safe

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    9.0
    Quality stay with great outdoor space.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The property is much nicer than expected and seen in pictures. The river nearby is great addition to the surroundings!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    10
    Nice place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hard to find the place, but the owner was really helpfull! Thank you!

    A wonderfull room, with a nice shower. Waking up with the sound of the river, is great!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great kitchen, great showers, great beds, great everything

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is clean however can be a bit more clean and tidy, I know they will be able to improve on that.

    The near by river and shower was amazing, the staff and manager was also calm and friendly.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    10
    Amazing and peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a very pleasant stay in a wonderful place. The house was just amazing, very peaceful and beautiful :) Our host was very nice and gave us a lot of good advices ! The area is so nice with very good connections in taxi for Kingston (1/2 dollars) and a hiking until a rasta village ! We strongly recommand this place !

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    10
    A little paradise in Kingston
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beautiful property easily accessed by Uber. Friendly and staff.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The atmosphere was lovely.The host were accommodating and very friendly.The staff was nice and great company.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    hidden paradise to relax!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    10
    Best hostel in Kingston
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My girlfriend and I stayed in several hostels during our trip from Montego Bay to Kingston and this was among the top with some of the best amenities. The host is also great, we got slightly lost while driving to the hostel and he was kind enough to come find us. He also recommended a really great local food spot, which we loved. I'd recommend this place for anyone looking to stay in Kingston.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    10
    I highly recommend this property. You will thank me for the recommendation!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The property is tastefully decorated and peaceful. There are many sitting areas and the bed is super comfortable. In addition there is a full size kitchen available. This is the perfect spot to chill with the background sound of the river and crickets. Not sure it is the same owners as Mobay Kotch in Montego Bay but if it was I would not be surprised! Different set up but good vibes in both properties.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2023

    10
    A Place to Unwind
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can be tricky to find on maps, but a shared location helps you get there.

    As a regular returning guest at Gordon Town Kotch, I cannot recommend this place highly enough. If you are looking for an oasis of tranquility away from the bustle of Kingston then this is the place for you. The home is very clean and tidy, I always have a comfortable stay. Mishka and William go above and beyond to help you when they can and are very knowledgeable about Gordon Town and surrounding areas. The location is great; located off the tourist track, Gordon Town is a quieter town near Kingston. There are hikes and walks to do nearby, equally, is a great place if you want a few days to chill and relax.

    Stayed in May 2023

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!
gogless