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42-Room Hotel for Sale, Runaway Bay, Jamaica

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The brief

The reason to consider it.

A 42-room hotel located moments from Cardiff Hall Private Beach in Runaway Bay, Saint Ann. This property offers a range of amenities and direct access to Cardiff Hall Private Beach across the road, perfect for buyers seeking a turnkey, income-generating investment.

Set on 65,340 square feet (1.5 acres), the hotel offers approximately 40,000 square feet of building space including 42 guest rooms.

Three Banquet Halls
The hotel includes three large banquet halls that regularly host functions and special occasions for both small and large groups, providing an established, consistent source of income alongside its room revenue.

Amenities
Hotel amenities include a swimming pool, a hot tub, garden and recreational areas, and ample on-site parking. In addition, the property runs on fully solar electricity and comes with back-up generators and air conditioning throughout.

A Well-Connected North Coast Location
The hotel’s location offers easy access to the North Coast Highway and nearby public transportation. It is approximately 25 minutes from Ocho Rios, 50 minutes from the airport in Montego Bay, and 80 minutes from Kingston, putting it in easy reach of Jamaica’s main tourist and business hubs.

An Established Hotel Investment in Runaway Bay
With its great location and multiple income streams, this is an excellent opportunity to own a well-established hotel property in one of Jamaica’s most popular north coast destinations.

Last confirmed

Type
Commercial
Land
65,283 ft²
Use
Hospitality
Lettable area
39,999 ft²
Year built
Available on request

What this listing includes

  • Pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Garden
  • Parking
  • Solar power
  • Backup generator
  • Air conditioning

What people say about Jamaica

Foreign buyers can own property in Jamaica without a general restriction, according to a law firm guide and an expat portal.

  • Positive Foreign buyers face no general ownership bar; a local attorney is still strongly advised
  • Concern Title risk: unsettled estates, adverse possession, wrong-lot or occupied-lot disputes
  • Mixed Closing is slow and lawyer-led (about 60 days cash, 120+ with a mortgage); restrictive covenants add delay
  • Concern Hurricane Melissa: heavy underinsurance, slow claims, regulator review of the average clause

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