Lucea

Travel Guide

Mayfield Falls showing a river or creek and rainforest
Lucea featuring farmland
Mayfield Falls showing outdoor art and markets
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Lucea which includes tropical scenes and forest scenes
Experience the historic and new worlds of Jamaica in this old colonial town and agricultural center 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 vacation 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 vacation accommodations 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 harbor 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 center 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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If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lances Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Hanover Museum and Sir Alexander Bustamante Square & Around.

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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 ¥47,321 per night from May 1 to May 2
¥47,321
¥59,750 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,330 reviews)
"Family friendly and staff are very nice"

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2025

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 ¥48,232 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
¥48,232
¥60,890 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
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! (1,397 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful severs in most places. Pools were great. Dislikes: Besides the MoBay, the food was not the best and service was very slow. Floors in rooms and various buildings were not mopped on a regular bases and suggest that all trimming saws , lawn mowers, garbage trucks be electric. ..."

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025

Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa All Inclusive
The Signature Level At Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa
The Signature Level At Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa
4.5 out of 5
Point Lucea, Lucea
The price is ¥57,391 per night from May 1 to May 2
¥57,391
¥72,339 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Lucea. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Hanover Museum and Sir Alexander Bustamante ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (48 reviews)
"Stunning property with breathtaking views. Food was amazing (skip the mexican restaurant) and the help was beyond friendly. Lots of negative reviews about this place - come see for yourself that those are all lies. We will be back."

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

The Signature Level At Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa
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.
Seashore Vacation Home - Oceanpointe, Lucea, Jamaica
Seashore Vacation Home - Oceanpointe, Lucea, Jamaica
Lucea
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Lucea. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Hanover Museum and Sir Alexander ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Fab stay at seashore property
"Overall I had a great experience staying at this property. It was very easy to check in, property was clean and had everything you need. Annette and co-hosts were available around the clock and professional. I would recommend booking this property as you will indeed have a great stay like myself. ..."

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2025

Seashore Vacation Home - Oceanpointe, Lucea, Jamaica
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 Hanover Museum and Sir Alexander Bustamante ...
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 Apr 7, 2024

Wabi-Sabi Villa
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (26 reviews)
"It was a beautiful property. Easy check in process. Accidently locked myself out of the room and was able to get to someone immediately for help. Walkable night life and great resturants nearby."

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2025

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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Reviews of Lucea

4.1
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
120
5 - Excellent 39%
4 - Good
126
4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
52
3 - Okay 17%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We didn’t stay on the resort every day. We recommend Negril 7 beaches, Jam west ATV’s, Ricks cafe, Dunn’s river. The drivers were amazing and even stopped for local jerk chicken.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I recommend this. Definitely coming back with my friends and family.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

We only saw the resort.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It’s beautiful but don’t present as kid friendly place if it’s not.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Good location to reach Negril and south of the island

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The adult pool was beautiful and relaxing at the Palladium.