Where is Green Castle in Jamaica? (See map below). Hotel Green Castle and eco estate is one of Jamaica’s hidden gems, our location is tucked away on an undeveloped section of the North Coast. Ocho Rios is 1 hour to the West, Kingston is 1 hour South, with Port Antonio 1 hour to the East. We are located in the village of Robin’s Bay, only a mile from the North Coast Highway. It is a short walk to our eco beach and the Caribbean sea. Our location offers fabulous views of the Blue Mountains and the beautiful Caribbean Sea where you can swim and snorkel in the wonderful Jack’s Bay. Our location offers fabulous views of the seaside town of Annotto Bay. Green Castle can offer transfers from the airports with our drivers, ensuring a relaxed journey to Green Castle Estate.
Green Castle, Robin’s Bay and the local village has a slower and more relaxed pace of life to appreciate and learn about Jamaican culture, cuisine and the environment.
Rental cars, self-hire, taxis & directions
Once you are in Jamaica there are a number of ways to get around. You can rent a car directly at either of our airports or we can arrange for a rental car to be brought to you at Green Castle. We can also arrange, prior to your arrival, for transportation to Green Castle, using one of our popular transport options.
Jamaica is left lane driving such as in the UK. For those guests visiting from countries used to driving driving on the right this can be a bit of a shock. Green Castle is happy to arrange transport for you. Our drivers are friendly and informal guides as well. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Come relax and enjoy, and we will take care of the details. If we can be of help please contact us, or click on our tours and trips to see transport options to add onto your stay with us.
Driving Directions
For our local residents and self-driving guests, Green Castle Estate House and the cottage is located on the Northeast Coast of Jamaica in the small village of Robin’s Bay, St. Mary. We are 3 miles west of Annotto Bay, an hour east of Ocho Rios and an hour west of Port Antonio. Kingston is one hour to the south.
Driving from Kingston:
Take Junction Road, Highway A3, north (Constant Spring Rd turns into Junction north of Manor Park) to the North Coast Highway.
When you arrive at the North Coast Highway, take the roundabout to the west towards Port Maria/Ocho Rios. Approximately three miles further, turn right onto Robin’s Bay Road, the road will be obvious by a brightly coloured yellow bus stop.
You will continue on this road for approximately two miles, past the ocean on your right to Tower Road on the left, where there is a large “Green Castle Estate” sign. Take a left on this road. The Estate House is 1 mile up Tower Road where we will be there to greet you with fruit punch and cold towel!
Drive time from Kingston is approximately 1.5 hours.
Driving from Montego Bay:
Take the North Coast Highway east from Montego Bay passing through Falmouth, St. Ann’s Bay, Ocho Rios and Port Maria towards Annotto Bay.
Three miles before Annotto Bay, you will turn left at Robin’s Bay Road, the road will be obvious by a brightly coloured yellow bus stop.
You will continue on this road for approximately two miles, past the ocean on your right to Tower Road on the left, where there is a large “Green Castle Estate” sign. Take a left on this road. The Estate House is 1 mile up Tower Road where we will be there to greet you with fruit punch and cold towel!
Drive time from Montego Bay is approximately 2 hours.
Jamaica is only 90 minutes from the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area and there are also daily flights from Canada, USA or the UK to either Kingston or Montego Bay. We can arrange transfers to / from the airports, or alternatively if you wish to hire transport we also have free parking on site.
We take pride in personalizing each visit, and welcoming all our visitors as though they are family and friends.
As one of the Caribbean’s most visited islands as well as a regional transport hub, Jamaica is well served by direct flights from North America, the UK and other parts of Europe. Most visitors book a vacation with us directly and there are plenty of good flight-only deals available. Green Castle Estate is strategically located 90 minutes from Kingston’s Norman Manley Airport (KIN) and 2 hours from Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport (MBJ). In addition to frequent commercial flights, both airports offer private aircraft and ground handling services. Additionally, the Ian Fleming International Airport now located at Boscobel is only 20 minutes from Green Castle Estate.
Depending on when you are planning on vacationing in Jamaica, the airfares will vary. Peak season is usually between December and January, as this is when the weather is at its cooler but averaging 26c daily. School holidays and Jamaican national holidays can also see an increase in prices. The best time to visit from a bird watching perspective in terms of numbers is November to April, however for Jamaican endemics and Caribbean endemics, any time of the year is fine to visit. Vacationers can enjoy the tropical weather all year round and often find the cheapest airfares to Jamaica from February to April and May to September.
On-line booking services such as Travelocity, Expedia, and Orbitz, will show you a range of schedules and pricing options for booking air tickets to Jamaica. Alternatively sites such as Google Flights and Skyscanner can assist with getting here and finding the best flights to Jamaica.
Transfers from Jamaican airports can also be arranged by Green Castle’s expert team. We have also had helicopter transfers requested for amazing views of the Blue Mountains and the Jamaican hinterland. Your dream vacation awaits. Reservations can be done directly through us, landing directly on the Estate House lawn.
Flights to Jamaica from the US and Canada
There are numerous direct flights flying from the USA to Jamaica on a daily basis.
Flying time from the US varies enormously. The flight from Miami to Montego Bay only takes 1 hour 25 minutes, making the city the main US departure point to Jamaica, while from New York, flying time is 3 hours 20 minutes. Caribbean Airlines – which took over Air Jamaica in 2010 and now acts as the country’s national airline – has an extensive timetable of direct flights, with services to Montego Bay and Kingston from Fort Lauderdale (1hr 43min), Orlando (2hr), New York (3hr 20min) and Toronto (4hr). Their high-and-low season fares to Montego Bay average US$600/300 (plus taxes) and there are often especially good special deals available during the summer months.
In addition, a number of budget carriers offer very competitive fares. No-frills round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to Montego Bay and Kingston with Spirit start from as little as US$99 plus taxes. Jet Blue fly from New York to Montego Bay and Kingston from $230 plus taxes, with connections from numerous US cities including LA, Phoenix and Chicago. A number of other US airlines also fly direct to Jamaica: American Airlines from Miami to Kingston; United from Houston and New York to Montego Bay and Kingston; Delta from Atlanta and New York to Kingston, and from Atlanta, New York, Memphis, Detroit, Washington, Minneapolis and LA to Montego Bay.
From Canada, WestJet and Air Canada have direct flights from Toronto to Kingston and Montego Bay (both around 4hr); high/low season fares average Can$900/500. Travelling from other parts of Canada, you’ll have to fly first to either Toronto or to a regional hub in the US before taking a connecting flight to Jamaica.
Flights to Jamaica from the UK and Ireland
From the UK, British Airways, Virgin and TUI have direct flights to Montego Bay and Kingston from London Gatwick, Manchester, East Midlands and Glasgow. Average high/low season scheduled fares are £950/£750, though special deals can bring fares down to the £450 mark. Your best bet for deals with these airlines are Caribbean specialist agents such as Newmont Travel, who often have cheaper fares than those offered by the airlines themselves.
As there are no direct flights to Jamaica from Ireland, the easiest way to get to Jamaica is to travel to the UK and take a direct flight from there.
Flights to Jamaica from Australia and New Zealand
There are no direct flights from Australia or New Zealand to Jamaica; the best option is to fly to the US, the UK or Europe (Italy or the Netherlands) and pick up an onward connection. The least expensive and most straightforward route is via Los Angeles. Expect to pay around NZ$1820 from Auckland and Aus$1920 from Sydney to reach Jamaica, with an average flying time of around 44 hours.
Island Hopper or Captain’s Aviation Helicopter
If you are looking for a little adventure, Island Hopper or Captain’s Aviation can take you directly from either airport to the Estate House lawn by helicopter. It is an amazing experience with beautiful scenery and it certainly creates a dramatic beginning or ending to your Green Castle visit. The maximum capacity is four people per helicopter.
Please contact us if you would like to add this incredible experience to your vacation.
