Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal

3.5 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Sun deck
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views
Exterior
Superior King Room | Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$687
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec

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1 Port Royal Street, Kingston, Saint Andrew
  • Place, Old Gaol House
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, St Peter’s Church
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Charles
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kingston (KIN-Norman Manley Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Connecting Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2014
Blackout curtains
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

Bond Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Connecting Superior King

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 47 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 24 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior King Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kingston

At Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal, you'll be 0.7 km (0.5 mi) from Fort Charles and 23 km (14.3 mi) from Jamaica Conference Center. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .The fine-dining restaurant, Red Jack, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Port Royal hotel include National Gallery of Jamaica and African-Caribbean Heritage Centre.

What's nearby

  • Old Gaol House - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Old Naval Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St Peter’s Church - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort Charles - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jamaica Conference Center - 27 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Kingston (KIN-Norman Manley Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jav-nick Restaurant - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Jolly's Seafood Restaurant - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Ken's Wildflower Bar and lounge - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Captains Bakery - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Acropolis Gaming & Entertainment Centre - ‬39 min drive

About this property

Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with free breakfast and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Kingston hotel is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1950
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Red Jack

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1950
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 11:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (return)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Grand Port Royal Hotel Marina
Grand Port Royal Hotel Marina Kingston
Grand Port Royal Marina
Grand Port Royal Marina Kingston
Grand Port Royal Hotel Marina Spa
Grand Excelsior Royal Kingston
Grand Port Royal Hotel Marina Spa
Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal Hotel
Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal Kingston
Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal Hotel Kingston

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal?

Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal?

As of 15 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal on 25 Dec 2025 start from AU$686.84, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal?

The closest beach to Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal is Jamaica Beaches (77.8 km).

Does Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal have a pool?

Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 24 hours.

Is Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal is a hit with families.

Does Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal?

No, pets are not allowed.

Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 898 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 898 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 898 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 898 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 149 out of 898 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jillian

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence, New Orleans

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a 1 nighter very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rashauna

Decent stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

stacey

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were very welcoming. Bar/restaurant staff could use a little work. Not attentive customer service lacking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence, New Orleans

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a 1 nighter that went well. No problems or issues.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ladislaus

Travelled with partner
Location and quiet but room could use some updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Keisha

Disliked: Cleanliness

Don't waste your time

Nothing to do at this hotel smh and the food was not that good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALISON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love my time at the hotel and Remi makes the best drinks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Graham

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay away from this place! I’ve stayed in backpackers to luxury hotels all over the world and I reckon this place is across the board the worst! Where to start…..on check in… TV didn’t work, safe didn’t work, no wi-fi. After numerous complaints to staff that couldn’t care less. They came to my room and fixed nothing! This place is falling apart. It’s like an abandoned resort. No one is here! They told me I’d have to wait till tomorrow to change rooms. The next morning I finally “lost it” and abused the staff in front of people checking in. Finally they started organising my new room but still had to wait till 3 pm! 24 hours to get a new room which wasn’t much better. The restaurant was terrible. The first three items on the menu I tried to order they didn’t have! Had to go with a horrible beef burger. Actually sitting outside on the waterfront was pretty nice. However after an hour and multiple requests to the waiter I finally got my change for the meal. I was assuming he was hoping I would forget. Every staff member in this place doesn’t care. Service apart from a couple of people was pathetic. Breakfast was supposed to be 7.30 am. About 8.20 they started getting organised. This place is so bad it’s actually funny! The aircon in the room was like a jet taking off every time it kicked in. The area around here is just a dump. There is nothing here apart from basically a shanty town. I could write pages about this “resort”. Stay away!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony, The Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option for early airport departure or late arrival. Simple accommodation recover for the next leg.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Donnett

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights to be close and convenient to the airport for departure. The "salt water" pool was very cloudy and unkept which was disappointing. Also there was construction on the property which was very noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hixford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The amenities need upgrading
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was average and needed some renovations. The room had rotted areas and no microwave, phone, iron and a remote tv. For a place in Jamaica they did not have local breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Latoya

It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Topez

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

JAMES

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was closest to airport for 1 night. Good price, fun restaurant. Hotel is showing its age. Would stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sobrina

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views from top floor. Easy on-site parking. Staff was helpful. First room i got upstairs had a beautiful view, was very clean but the toilet didnt work. So i was moved to a room downstairs. Very old tub, old toilet, tiles need changing, musty as if it wasnt cleaned recently. The a c was nowhere near the bed. The sheets were itchy and the rooms had mosquitoes. I didn't want to ask to be moved again, so i stayed. Came to unwind and get some work done. Didn’t work out. No desk and chair in the room. The lady at the front desk, Tashema, was helpful & brought up a chair for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Damion

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never ever ever stay here. What a terrible property. The TV didnt work No hot water No wifi Zero amenities at or near the property. Couldn't even buy a bottle of water in the property or nearby to drink when the restaurant closed at 10am. They did have a nasty water dispenser with paper cone cups. Distasteful is the best i could offer about this property. The staff said I had to wait until the bar opened later. No consideration for guests Do not stay here $25 US airoort to hotel $50 US for a Taxi into Town from hotel $35 US from Airport ti the city Better pay the extra $10 and get access to water, supermarkets, gas station convenience stores and of course BETTER Hotels. Do NOT Stay here. They dont care about your comforts or your happiness.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Gwendolyn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
This is the second time my husband and I have stayed here. Unfortunately we went back after the first time, because we were visiting my husband's family in Port Royal and this is the only hotel there. The grounds are beautiful but our room was not very clean. We struggled to find a outlet that worked to charge our phones. The plumbing was coming out of the walls and there was a terrible banging on the walls from work being done in the room next door! The hotel is very pricey for what you get! The food at the overpriced restaurant onsite was also not very good!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025