Lucea

Travel Guide
Mayfield Falls showing rainforest and a river or creek
Lucea
Lucea
Lucea which includes a house and tranquil scenes
Lucea featuring forests and tropical scenes
Experience the historic and new worlds of Jamaica in this old colonial town and agricultural centre on the north coast.

Feel the buzz of modern Jamaican life as you wander through the sunny port town of Lucea. On the edge of a bay on the popular north coast, the town features luxury beach resorts alongside colonial homes. Sit on the white sandy beach and look out to an aquamarine sea.

Lucea, the capital of Hanover Parish, is halfway between the holiday town of NegrilOpens in a new window in the west and Jamaica’s second-largest city, Montego BayOpens in a new window. Find the amenities of luxury holiday accommodation alongside real Caribbean life. Enjoy this country’s natural beauty and its rich history, with many surviving buildings.

The town looks so appealing that it has served as a film set. Constructed around a natural harbour and backed by green hills, Lucea offers gorgeous beaches: the main beach, the public beach and Sunset Cove. Enjoy swimming, sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling or diving in the sparkling sea.

The town is a great shopping destination. Pick up unique souvenirs. Visit the Cleveland Stanhope Markets, particularly on Saturdays, to find local riches including seafood, produce and handiworks. Try local Lucea yams, which have smoother texture than other yams.

Established for the sugar trade, Lucea remained a busy port until the 1980s. Lucea’s Hanover Parish Church is one of the country’s oldest, built in the early 1700s. Legend says that the church has a tunnel leading to nearby antique Fort Charlotte on a peninsula jutting into the ocean. The fort is very well preserved as it was never used in combat. Check out the period architecture of the Old Lucea Courthouse.

Lucea’s old jail was turned into the Hanover Museum, with a workhouse on site, which tells Lucea’s story as a banana and sugar port. Drive less than 30 minutes from the town centre to several beautiful local waterfalls: Kempshot Falls, Paradise, Mayfield FallsOpens in a new window and Dry Hill. Take a daytrip to Dunn’s River Falls, a famous Jamaican piece of natural beauty. Visit Lucea, for now a hidden gem between other popular Jamaican destinations.

Where to stay in Lucea

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Lances Bay

Lances Bay might not have many top sights, but Sir Alexander Bustamante Square & Around and Hanover Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lances Bay
Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive
Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
The Point, Lucea, Hanover
The price is RM1,736 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
RM1,736
RM2,188 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Lucea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,182 reviews)
"Very big property but they had transport to the rooms which made things easier."

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2024

Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive
Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa All Inclusive
Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
The Point, Lucea, Hanover
The price is RM1,952 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
RM1,952
RM2,459 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Lucea. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,389 reviews)
"The food was great at all the outlet that we ate."

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2024

Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa All Inclusive
Blue Paloma Bed & Breakfast
Blue Paloma Bed & Breakfast
3.5 out of 5
East Ave, Lucea, Hanover Parish
The price is RM586 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
RM586
RM678 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star B&B in Lucea. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
"It is very safe with gates and cameras to ensure comfortability. Do not judge by the road when driving up, it feels a little sketchy if you’re not from Jamaica, but the bnb doesn’t feel unsafe at all. The hospitality was AMAZING. Angela waited up for us even though we had car issues and got there ..."

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2024

Blue Paloma Bed & Breakfast
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Wabi-Sabi Villa
Wabi-Sabi Villa
5 out of 5
Copperwood Drive, Lucea, Hanover Parish
Stay at this 5-star luxury villa in Lucea. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Sir Alexander Bustamante Square & Around and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Experience Tranquility: A Blissful Stay at Wabi
"I recently had the pleasure of staying at Wabi Sabi Villa in Lucea, Jamaica, and it was truly an exceptional experience. This villa offers everything you could ask for in a private retreat, including a stunning private pool and jacuzzi for guests to enjoy. The all-inclusive package with a personal ..."

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2024

Wabi-Sabi Villa
Villas Sur Mer
Villas Sur Mer
4 out of 5
West End Road, Negril, Westmoreland
Stay at this 4-star villa in Negril. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (136 reviews)
"The time spend was quite relaxing, the accommodations allowed my girlfriend and I to take a much needed reset. I highly recommend Villa Sur Mer to those who seek accommodations outside of normal hotel stays on the west end."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2024

Villas Sur Mer
Montego Bay Club Apartments
Montego Bay Club Apartments
4 out of 5
11 Queens Drive, Montego Bay, St. James Parish
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Montego Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Doctor's Cave Beach and Montego Bay ...
7/10 Good! (24 reviews)
"The building looks ruff but the inside of the apartment is very well kept and updated. The view is amazing and great location. I definitely recommend"

Reviewed on 30 Sep 2024

Montego Bay Club Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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