Negril

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About Negril

Famed as the home of the longest natural beach in Jamaica, mellow Negril is a spectacularly beautiful destination for a beach holiday. Set on the island’s dramatic north-western coast, and popularised by hippes in the 1970s, the area is also known for its laid-back feel and picturesque forty-foot cliffs. The town of Negril is tucked between the epic white sands of Seven Mile Beach and West End’s stretch of sheer rock, brimming with great food and top-notch reggae beats. Accommodation options range from simple small hotels to luxurious clifftop hideaways, perfect for romantic escapes. Whether you’re travelling as a couple or with friends, the best places to stay in Negril promise a gorgeous Jamaican adventure in a stunning setting.

Sunbathe, swim or stroll along Seven Mile Beach — in fact just four miles long — or try snorkelling, diving, sailing, paddle boarding and kayaking. Long Bay Beach Park, towards the beach’s northern tip, is more tranquil and has picnic tables for lazy lunches. Just up the coast, Bloody Bay is also a wonderful spot for a dip.

Nature lovers can venture inland to cycle through the Negril Hills, admire tropical birds and plants at Barney's Flower & Hummingbird Garden Jamaica, or enjoy a guided wander through the 289-acre Royal Palm Reserve. There are waterfalls, zip-lining and off-the-beaten-track experiences, too. The Kool Runnings Water Park is a highlight of any fun-filled family trip.

Don’t miss the chance to explore the town itself, to taste Jamaican flavours and to hear live reggae with a tipple of rum. Sunsets from the best places to stay in Negril are also very special!

The Best Places to Stay in Negril

For a family beach break

  • Skylark is a playful small hotel on Seven Mile Beach, with bright, bold interiors and retro artwork in 28 rooms. Pick this place for a fun beach holiday, complete with delectable modern Jamaican fare at Miss Lily’s — of New York fame — as well as oceanside activities aplenty. Fun for couples or families.
  • Idle Awhile features 16 stylish beachfront suites, with flexible options for couples or families. Interiors have a classic Caribbean feel, with striking sea views, warm green and blue tones and lots of natural materials. Adults can use gym, spa and sports facilities at a nearby resort, whilst guests of all ages can kick back on the sand or out on the water.
  • White Sands offers contemporary, white-washed rooms, suites and apartments with space for couples, friends or families on Seven Mile Beach. The family-owned hotel also has a fun bar and swimming pool. Some apartments have kitchenettes, making this an affordable choice for longer stays.
  • Country Country has a cheerful, classic inn feel, with colourful cottages boasting pretty latticework and tropical prints. Sofa beds offer additional space for little ones. A laid-back, well-priced spot on Seven Mile Beach, with a popular restaurant.

For a clifftop hideaway

  • Tensing Pen offers a secluded collection of hand-built rooms and cottages on the West End cliffs. Some hideaways are right on the edge of the sea, whilst others sit tucked amidst lush vegetation — all have a rustic feel, yet offer creature comforts. There are spa treatments and yoga classes, as well as wonderful Jamaican food. Intimate and laid-back.
  • Rockhouse Hotel & Spa consists of 40 thatched stone cottages set on eight acres of leafy grounds at Pristine Cove. This iconic location has played host to the likes of Bob Marley, Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones, evolving over more than half a century into a boutique escape with muslin-draped four-poster beds, outdoor showers, an indulgent spa and reggae tracks drifting from the bar. Children over 12 are welcome. A Negril classic.
  • The Cliff Hotel is a glitzy boutique pad with stylish contemporary suites and villas — some of which have space for larger families or groups of friends. An exquisite five star stay in a superb setting, with a spa, swimming pool, extensive wellness facilities and activities galore. Gorgeous.

For adults-only luxury

  • The Caves is a glamorous hotel set atop the cliffs of West End. You'll find 12 characterful private cottages — some of which have ladder access to the sea — and one larger villa, candlelit dining spots, a soothing spa and an impressive cave bar. Adults-only & a honeymoon dream.
  • Sunset at the Palms has a well-deserved reputation for romance, with 85 'treehouse-style' guestrooms and suites in 10-acres of gardens on the edge of Bloody Bay. Think elegant, Asian-inspired decor, a serene setting and delicious fare served at three restaurants and bars. A luxurious all-inclusive hideaway with lots of land and sea activities. Adults-only.
  • Couples Swept Away is a large but peaceful adults-only resort on Seven Mile Beach, with a strong wellness focus. Rooms and suites are swish and modern, there are six restaurants, an award-winning spa, a gym and tennis courts, as well as watersports facilities. One for active couples or friends!

For great value

  • Catcha Falling Star is a rustic, adults-only hotel on the cliffs at West End. Pick this place for the charming cottages hidden amongst bougainvillea-filled gardens, and terraces overlooking the sea. Simple, friendly and great value.

For an apartment or villa

  • If you'd prefer a self-catering option, we suggest that you visit our online partner Booking.com.

Travel information

  • Fly into Montego Bay's Sangster International Airport, 1.5 hours' drive away. Most hotels will be happy to arrange an airport pick up in advance.
  • You'll find lots to explore by road in Jamaica! Contact our online partner Rentalcars if you would like to hire a car.
  • Balmy temperatures average between 25 - 29°C throughout the year, with the peak season lasting from December to mid-April. May and October/November are generally rainy, with the hurricane season falling between June and November. Travel in late April or early December for fewer crowds and great hotel deals.

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The best hotels in Negril

White Sands
White Sands

Negril

Charming family-owned beach-front resort. Fresh and cosy white-washed rooms, suites and apartments with outdoor space are spread over gardens and lead to a beach bar and grill with sunset views. Some come with kitchenettes for longer stays. Offers a great-value holiday in paradise.

  • Total relaxation - The place to do very little; sleep late, hit the beach, relax by the pool and head to the bar for ocean-front sundowner
  • Beach Life - Direct access to Negril's famous white-sand 7 Mile Beach. Enjoy meals and relaxation with prime ocean views
  • Value chic - Unbelieveable value for this slice of prime beach real estate with resort facilities and amenities
  • Restaurant - Located on the beach, 957 Bar & Grill offers reassuring home-style cooking in a relaxed setting; food is available all day
from AU$103 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Catcha Falling Star
Catcha Falling Star

Jamaica

Stylishly rustic clifftop hotel. Rooms in thatched cottages feature four poster beds, outdoor showers and terraces with seaviews. Some come with kitchens. Outdoor pool, bougainvillea filled gardens and waterfront massages available. Great Caribbean cuisine and lively bar area. A great value choice.

  • Total relaxation - Secluded setting, massages available and quiet terraces overlooking the ocean to read from
  • Views - Great views from its location on the Negril cliffs
  • Local markets - Cars into town can be organised by hotel
  • Sights nearby - Blue Lagoon
from AU$131 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Rockhouse
Rockhouse

Jamaica

Unique cliffside hotel. Rooms in thatched stone cottages feature muslin-draped four poster beds & terraces - some with outdoor showers & some in secluded spots amid the tropical gardens. Outdoor pool, fantastic spa & three restaurants. Boutique & laid-back with unbeatable views. Great value too.

  • Spa breaks - Outstanding facilities in open air thatched spa centre on the cliff edge
  • Romantic Break - Four-poster beds, infinity pool and stunning sunsets
  • Cooking classes - Complimentary cookery demonstrations every Friday
  • Restaurant - Home to three highly recommended restaurants
from AU$223 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Skylark
Skylark

Negril

This stylish island getaway is situated on Negril’s famous Seven Mile white-sand beach in Jamaica. Nestled within two renovated properties, guestrooms are bright and inviting, with retro artwork and four-poster beds. Check into the sleek spa for a treatment after a day by the beach.

  • Romantic Break - With bright guestrooms, a romantic restaurant and seaside spa, this is a chic couples' getaway
  • Beach Life - Set on the best beach in Negril, this hotel is perfect for a relaxing seaside break
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
from AU$223 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Country Country
Country Country

Jamaica

Colourful fairy tale style cottages on Negril beach. Rooms are decorated in tropical prints with shutters, bamboo furniture & terraces. Located directly on the beach yet set amid lush gardens. Excellent, simple food served at the restaurant. Buzzy atmosphere - a great value classic beach holiday.

  • Active Holiday - Situated on the beach, with miles of coastline to walk along and watersports to enjoy
  • Beach Life
  • On the beach - Located directly on Negril's Seven Mile beach
  • Restaurant - Beach side dining at Peppa's Bar and Grill
from AU$246 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Idle Awhile
Idle Awhile

Jamaica

Chic beachfront hotel. Rooms come with colourful walls, nautical striped furniture, dark wood shutters and gorgeous bathrooms. Fresh and tasty cuisine from the restaurant and bar on the beach. Use of nearby hotel's fitness facilities. Peaceful, contemporary and cool.

  • Total relaxation - Carefree ambience with a quieter environment than some bigger resorts and spa treatments available
  • Sights nearby - Short taxi ride from central Negril or the West End Cliffs
  • On the beach - Situated on Negril's Seven Mile Beach
  • Tennis - At Couples Swept Away Resort
from AU$246 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Tensing Pen
Tensing Pen

Jamaica (Westmoreland Parish)

Laid back hotel on cliffside. Rooms have muslin-draped four poster beds, terracotta floors, big bathrooms - some with outdoor showers. Outdoor pool, yoga space and spa treatments. Very cool reggae can be heard throughout the property. Superb modern Jamaican cuisine. Secluded, relaxed and friendly.

  • Honeymoons - Some of the cottages sit in their own coves, with outdoor showers and ladders leading directly to the ocean
  • Total relaxation - Yoga lessons on the sea-facing terrace, no other hotel in sight and no televisions in the hotel
  • Fishing - Mahi mahi, wahoo, blue and white marlin, sailfish, tarpon, and barracuda
  • Spa
from AU$262 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Sunset at the Palms
Sunset at the Palms

Jamaica

All inclusive adults only 'treehouse' hotel. Elegant rooms have bamboo furniture, large bathrooms and wooden balconies. Outdoor pool, spa, tennis courts and gym. Three restaurants and bars providing fantastic regional and international dishes. Grown up, lush and secluded.

  • Honeymoons - Beautiful tree house rooms, massages and spa treatments, adults only atmosphere and sunset drinks
  • Tennis - Tennis court in the gardens
  • Restaurant - Three on site restaurants
  • Cooking classes - Island cooking classes.
from AU$577 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Cliff Hotel
The Cliff Hotel

Negril

Luxury boutique hotel with an incredible cliff-top location overlooking the Sea. The resort offers world-class amenities including a destination restaurant, cliffside rock pool & impressive wellness facilities. Sleek and serene suites and villas boast clean lines and chic decor. Exclusive elegance.

  • Restaurant - As well as three bars, tuck into cuisine by world-acclaimed chefs at the elegant & modern Zest restaurant with a cliff-top patio
  • Honeymoons - The stuff of glitzy picture-perfect honeymoons; think sunsets, outdoor spa treatments, dining under the stars & views for miles
  • Swimming Pool - Resort's expansive free-form pool with swim-up bar is seriously luxe. There's also a natural salt-water pool set amongst rocks
  • Weddings - Ultimate destination wedding material; voted the best hotel for weddings at Conde Nast Johansen's awards in 2020
from AU$609 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Couples Swept Away
Couples Swept Away

Jamaica (Westmoreland)

Sensational all inclusive beach front resort. Contemporary rooms feature wooden floors, shuttered windows, terraces and bamboo writing desks. Three outdoor pools, award winning spa, tennis courts, gym and private beach area. Six restaurants offering excellent range of cuisine. Characterful luxury.

  • Romantic Break - Enjoy the quiet of an adults only resort, with sailing trips, candle lit beach dinners and nightly entertainment
  • Spa breaks - Award winning spa offering extensive treatments from the beautiful spa centre
  • Tennis - Courts in the grounds
  • Restrictions on children - Adults only resort
from AU$735 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Caves
The Caves

Jamaica (Light House)

Characterful 5* hotel on the cliffside. Funky, colourful cottages feature elegant rooms with white shutters, dark wood floors and enormous bathrooms. Some have small kitchen areas. Outdoor pool, spa treatments available and ladder-access to the sea. Grown-up ambience with superb service.

  • Honeymoons - Candle-lit dinners in the caves, in-room spa treatments and breathtaking clifftop views
  • Romantic Break - Designed for couples and with no children, complete romance, privacy and quiet
  • Cooking classes - Cooking and cocktail classes can be arranged
  • Views - Great views from the clifftop location
from AU$846 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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