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7 Maeven Ave, Kingston, Jamaica
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Ranked #10 of 22 hotels in Kingston
3.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
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italvegan
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Comfort in Kingston”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2011
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We went to the Shirley Retreat Hotel on the recommendation of a taxi driver who picked us up from another hotel that was treating us quite rudely. What a great idea! Good price, nice, clean and comfy rooms with large beds. Breakfast was great for a good price-a lot more inexpensive than a room at the Pegasus-even with breakfast included.
Close to so many different sights, but also easy to travel to halfway tree etc.
I would definitely recommend this place to other travellers.
The only problem was the loud FAST cars that sounded like they were racing from about 12 am-3 am.. Yuck.

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Devizes, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“great value”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2011
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Its plain and simple and brilliant value for money. Nice clean rooms with breakfast for 2/3 rds price of other budget hotels. Right in the center of Kingston.

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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New York City, New York
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“a hidden gem”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2010
2
people found this review helpful

An inexpensive, quiet, clean and comfortable hotel in the heart of Kingston in close proximity to the mall, the clubs, places of interest and food (TGIF is one block away).

The foyer was a short trip into the culture of Jamaica with its display of national artifacts. The front desk personnel was very pleasant, accommodating and professional *my apologies can not remember the young mans name*. The dining room was beautifully decorated and quite cozy but we ordered room service. The continental breakfast was timely, hot, tasty, nutritious and inexpensive. The room was very clean with a king size bed and space to move around. The bathroom is clean and supplied with fresh towels and soap however the hot water faucet supplied luke warm water in the shower so taking a shower was a bit of a hassle.

We left the hotel and forgot to tell the front desk personnel that we did not want any maid service because there were three suitcases filled with personal items and gifts including laptops and digital camera left in the room. Upon returning from exploring the city the room was thoroughly cleaned (bed remade with our personal sheets, fresh towels and replaced soap) with everything accounted for. Thank you for your honesty which is a true reflection of respect for your guest.

Recommendations:Security security security - The entry gate was left opened and unattended, the front door to the hotel was unlocked and there were no front desk personnel when we left to explore the city, Due to the location of the hotel (in the heart of Kingston right off of the main road) tighter security is needed, at least first line of defense in security is visible personnel and locked gates and doors. We just drove our car onto the compound and walked thru the unlocked front doors. Please take into consideration your guests feelings concerning a sense of security in an island which has been touted as unsafe or dangerous.
Commendations...the hotel has many plaques displayed thanking it for being a part of charity service in Jamaica. Cudos to you and your staff.

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Brilliant staff, child friendly, quiet and peaceful - loved it.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2009
1
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Great location, Devon House, The Bob Marley Museum and the prime minister's home were within walking distance. Given that is located on a busy main road, you turn off onto a drive and thereafter you dont hear any traffic noise and it is very peaceful. Staff are always friendly and helpful. They serve three meals a day but you have to book in advance, unfortunately the young man on reception forgot to give us this vital bit of information, however we were a lot so it didnt really matter, but would have been nice to know.

The price was reasonable and checkout and checkin was quick and simple and the staff remain helpful and polite throughout.

I would definitely stay there again with my family. The only downside, round the bathroom could do with some redecoration as it was a bit on the rusty side, but asides from that great.

  • Stayed February 2009, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Kingston, Jamaica
1 review
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Honeymooners 2003”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2006
1
person found this review helpful

My husband & I spent our honeymoon there three days and two nigts. It's a very quiet place, calm and peaceful.

The staff were very friendly and they address you by name - it's amazing how they remember your name. service was good and rooms - well let's say i was not disappointed. you were well relax. they would call you just to find out if your in need of anything...

And room service was good, quick and food was always great.

this place is full of calmness and you will not regret going there for a week-end to just relax and be you.

We were well pleased.

  • Stayed December 2003
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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