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A practical Kingston base with friendly staff, clean rooms and few frills.

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Axel’s rating: 7.9/10 · A simple, independent 3-star hotel near Hope Road

Shirley Retreat is a simple, independent 3-star on Maeven Avenue near Hope Road, best treated as a comfortable base rather than somewhere to spend the whole holiday. We'd pick it for straightforward value and proximity to the Bob Marley Museum and Devon House. Recent Expedia and Booking.com feedback strongly favors the cleanliness and helpful staff; Tripadvisor's newer reviews reinforce that picture despite its weaker historical rating. Free parking adds to the appeal for drivers.

The trade-off is an older property with basic rooms and limited leisure facilities. Wi-Fi earns weaker marks than the essentials, and some guests mention sound carrying between rooms or noise from events. Meals receive plenty of praise, but guests report advance ordering, so confirm arrangements and whether breakfast is included. There is no elevator. We'd skip it for a facilities-heavy holiday or if stairs are a problem.

Rooms
Basic, air-conditioned rooms; guests generally find them comfortable, though the property shows its age.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across recent reviews, with occasional bathroom-cleaning exceptions.
Service
Friendly, helpful reception, security and housekeeping staff draw repeated praise.
Amenities
Free parking, Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception; limited leisure facilities and meals that may require advance ordering.
Fees and surprises
Check breakfast inclusion rather than assuming it; credit-card preauthorization or an incidental deposit may apply.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · Google. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

The location

7 Maeven Ave, Kingston 10, Kingston

On Maeven Avenue near Hope Road, within walking distance of the Bob Marley Museum and Devon House.

Amenities and check-in

Free parking, Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception; limited leisure facilities and meals that may require advance ordering.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • Restaurant
  • Airport transportation
  • Parking
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Laundry (extra charge)
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Additional hotel policies
  • Charged by the hotel at the property: Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate; Breakfast; Internet access; Self parking; Parking; Housekeeping
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Shirley Retreat Hotel, Kingston: from $77 a night

From $77 a night at Shirley Retreat Hotel, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 17–18, 2026, 2 adults: $77 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $217 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $252 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Shirley Retreat Hotel is a simple, independent 3-star hotel near Hope Road in Kingston, Jamaica.

Address: 7 Maeven Ave, Kingston 10, Kingston. Property ID: 1447259.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/kingston/shirley-retreat-hotel-1447259

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$217$252 on Booking.com$35 less (14%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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Total price: $234 USD

2026-11-15 to 2026-11-18 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-07$90 for 1 night · 2 nights $179 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$89 for 1 night · 2 nights $170 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$81 for 1 night · 2 nights $160 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$79 for 1 night · 2 nights $163 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$84 for 1 night · 2 nights $167 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$83 for 1 night · 2 nights $169 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$86 for 1 night · 2 nights $171 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$85 for 1 night · 2 nights $163 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$78 for 1 night · 2 nights $157 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$79 for 1 night · 2 nights $156 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$77 for 1 night · 2 nights $158 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$81 for 1 night · 2 nights $168 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$87 for 1 night · 2 nights $175 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$88 for 1 night · 2 nights $169 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$81 for 1 night · 2 nights $162 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$81 for 1 night · 2 nights $162 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$81 for 1 night · 2 nights $160 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$79 for 1 night · 2 nights $168 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$89 for 1 night · 2 nights $175 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$86 for 1 night · 2 nights $175 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$89 for 1 night · 2 nights $170 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$81 for 1 night · 2 nights $169 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$88 for 1 night · 2 nights $169 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$81 for 1 night · 2 nights $172 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$91 for 1 night · 2 nights $205 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$114 for 1 night · 2 nights $227 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$113 for 1 night · 2 nights $222 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$109 for 1 night · 2 nights $217 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-05$108 for 1 night · 2 nights $217 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-06$109 for 1 night · 2 nights $217 · up to 14 nights priced

#2 of 3 hotels in Hope Road (Devon House to Liguanea) by Axel's take. Hope Road (Devon House to Liguanea) is #2 of 2 places to stay in Kingston. The best hotels in Hope Road (Devon House to Liguanea), ranked · Where to stay in Kingston

Axel's take: 7.9/10

A practical Kingston base with friendly staff, clean rooms and few frills. A simple, independent 3-star hotel near Hope Road, scored for what it is.

Shirley Retreat is a simple, independent 3-star on Maeven Avenue near Hope Road, best treated as a comfortable base rather than somewhere to spend the whole holiday. We'd pick it for straightforward value and proximity to the Bob Marley Museum and Devon House. Recent Expedia and Booking.com feedback strongly favors the cleanliness and helpful staff; Tripadvisor's newer reviews reinforce that picture despite its weaker historical rating. Free parking adds to the appeal for drivers.

The trade-off is an older property with basic rooms and limited leisure facilities. Wi-Fi earns weaker marks than the essentials, and some guests mention sound carrying between rooms or noise from events. Meals receive plenty of praise, but guests report advance ordering, so confirm arrangements and whether breakfast is included. There is no elevator. We'd skip it for a facilities-heavy holiday or if stairs are a problem.

  • Best for: Value-minded city visitors; Short sightseeing stays; Travelers with a rental car

  • Watch out for: No elevator; Variable Wi-Fi and occasional noise; Confirm meal ordering and breakfast inclusion

  • Location: On Maeven Avenue near Hope Road, within walking distance of the Bob Marley Museum and Devon House.

  • Rooms: Basic, air-conditioned rooms; guests generally find them comfortable, though the property shows its age.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent reviews, with occasional bathroom-cleaning exceptions.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful reception, security and housekeeping staff draw repeated praise.

  • Amenities: Free parking, Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception; limited leisure facilities and meals that may require advance ordering.

  • Fees and surprises: Check breakfast inclusion rather than assuming it; credit-card preauthorization or an incidental deposit may apply.

Axel's opinion of Shirley Retreat Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · Google. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Shirley Retreat Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 7 Maeven Ave, Kingston 10, Kingston
  • Guest rating: 3.7/5 on Google from 241 reviews (location 4.5/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Norman Manley International Airport: 28 min by taxi · Bob Marley Museum: 8 min walk
  • Charged by the hotel at the property: Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate; Breakfast; Internet access; Self parking; Parking; Housekeeping
  • Amenities: Restaurant, Airport transportation, Parking, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Kingston

Room types

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Economy room

Economy Single room (single bed)

  • Beds: single bed

Economy Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Economy Quintuple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Family room

1 Bedroom Standard Family room

Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Comfort room

Comfort Single room (single bed)

  • Beds: single bed

Comfort Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Deluxe room

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Quadruple room

Premier room

Premier Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Premium room

Premium Single room

Premium Triple room

Premium Quadruple room

Premium Single room (single bed)

Premium Double room (full double bed)

Premium Triple room

Premium Quadruple room

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