Must-see hotels in Negril & West Coast

  • Cliff Hotel

    Negril

    This secluded 5-star offering in the West End is both tasteful and intimate, with only 22 rooms and villas, each decked out in calming pastels and dark…

  • Mountambrin

    Negril & West Coast

    Up in the hills, inland from Sav-la-Mar (the former estate of Alex Haley, author of Roots), is a unique boutique guesthouse, surrounded by 800 acres of…

  • Spa Retreat Boutique Hotel

    Negril

    One of Jamaica's finest hotels comprises 18 wonderfully appealing, handcrafted stone cottages, nestled amid lush vegetation and overlooking the cliffside…

  • Rockhouse

    Negril

    One of the West End’s most beautiful and well-run hotels, with luxury thatched rondavels (African huts) built of pine and stone, plus studio apartments…

  • Caves

    Negril

    One of the finest boutique hotels in Jamaica, and one beloved of the Hollywood elite (some of whom are helicoptered in), the Caves offers handcrafted,…

  • Coral Cottage

    Negril & West Coast

    Drowning in rampant bougainvillea, this secluded six-room property consists of a house with a shaded roof terrace and pool, a ladder plunging right into…

  • Judy House Cottages & Rooms

    Negril

    This lush tropical garden on a hill above the West End guards two tiny, self-contained cottages with kitchen, plus three singles and two dorms, all with…

  • Conrod's Negril Guesthouse

    Negril

    This simple West End guesthouse distinguishes itself with the hospitality of its owners – Conrod and his mother – and the simple, spotless, fan-cooled…

  • Couples Swept Away

    Negril

    Widely recognized as one of the best all-inclusive resorts in the world, this adults-only gem is pretty damn magnificent. Pathways coil through an 8…

  • Tensing Pen

    Negril

    This tranquil option with thatched cottages has a stunning setting, with a narrow bridge above a cove. Most cottages are ‘pillar houses’ – an…

  • Westender Inn

    Negril

    About as far south as you can get in the West End without leaving Negril, the Westender Inn lets you play out your fantasy of romantic seclusion, with…

  • Hedonism II

    Negril

    Famous for its risqué attitude and weekly lingerie parties (and notorious for its sheer tackiness), this adults-only resort has 280 rooms and suites and a…

  • Charela Inn

    Negril

    Creating an individual style amid the ubiquitous beach resorts, Charela has the feel of a Spanish hacienda with large comfortable rooms (some with king…

  • Sunset at the Palms

    Negril

    This ecoconscious resort drips jungle atmosphere with its all-hardwood, Thai-style cabins raised on stilts amid lush grounds full of croaking tree frogs…

  • Beaches Negril

    Negril

    A Sandals all-inclusive resort, this one is primarily aimed at families. It loosely resembles a castle, with thick limestone walls, wrought-iron furniture…

  • Grand Lido Negril

    Negril

    Boasting Mediterranean flair, the spacious, tastefully furnished suites and split-level junior suites (some with whirlpool) are spread through lush…

  • Kuyaba

    Negril

    With considerable style, this tasteful, family-run hotel offers six quaint, rustic wooden cabins with filigree trim, each done up in bright Caribbean…

  • Catcha Falling Star

    Negril

    In inimitable West End style, these pleasant fan-cooled cottages – including several with two bedrooms – sit on the cliffs. Each is named for an…

  • Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa

    Negril

    At this couples-only resort there is a huge pool with swim-up bar abuzz with happy guests. Rooms come in six categories, including honeymoon suites in…

  • Jackie’s on the Reef

    Negril

    This tranquil option is 4km south of the lighthouse. Run by hospitable Jackie, it operates as a wellness haven focusing on spiritual renewal. A natural…

  • Banana Shout

    Negril

    Occupying a particularly choice bit of clifftop turf, these cheerful green and orange cabins are perched over the sea in offbeat and homey seclusion…

  • Little Bay Cabins

    Negril & West Coast

    If you want total detachment from Negril-esque clamor, track down the coast to this haven of blissfulness, on the east end of little bay. There are two…

  • Rondel Village

    Negril

    Rondel is a charmer. Rooms encased in beautiful white chalets are set off with sharp purple accents and are surrounded by snaking swimming pools and…

  • Judy House Backpacker Hostel

    Negril & West Coast

    At the western end of Little Bay, the Brighton offshoot of the Negril hostel is a bona fide backpacker haunt where you can camp out under the stars (tents…

  • Idle Awhile: The Beach

    Negril

    Just what the therapist ordered! Idle Awhile is Negril in a nutshell: a simple but stylish 14-room beachside abode where a hearty breakfast, a hammock and…

  • Xtabi

    Negril

    This chic and casual hotel bills itself as ‘the meeting place of the gods.’ Its clientele is decidedly human, but the setting is truly divine. You can…

  • Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay

    Negril

    This 420-room behemoth offers good value. Room decor is tastefully contemporary, featuring Caribbean pastels. The rooms have satellite TV, in-room safe…

  • Negril Tree House

    Negril

    Tree House feels exactly how Negril ought to feel: relaxing, but not too plush; friendly but never over-zealous; welcoming and helpful, but in a very…

  • Lighthouse Inn 2

    Negril

    A small family resort that brings to mind the old-school charms of Negril’s heyday, this is the sort of budget place with a gentle vibe that you kind of…

  • Travellers Beach Resort

    Negril

    Although overrun during spring break, Travellers is a real bargain the rest of the year. The family-owned resort is a lovely midrange option,…

  • LTU Garden Villas

    Negril

    A bargain on the West End with 10 spacious, pleasant but rather dark rooms with fridge, ceiling fan and cable TV. Each is tastefully furnished with two…

  • Richies on the Beach

    Negril & West Coast

    This delightful two-room guesthouse is right across the road from the beach in Little Bay. The home cooking is excellent and there's a breezy little…

  • Home Sweet Home

    Negril

    A cliffhanger with a dozen rooms plus two suites, all with private balconies and fans. The rooms are, naturally, done up in anonymous tropical pastels. It…

  • Country Country

    Negril

    So nice they named it twice, this color-crazy charmer has that mellow Negril vibe down cold. The green-shaded wooden cottages all have gingerbread trim…

  • Half Moon Beach Cabins

    Negril & West Coast

    Hidden from the beach behind some greenery, these seven simple, snug, colorful wooden cabins (one wheelchair accessible) with bamboo furniture come with…

  • T-Bird on the Cliffs

    Negril

    Across the street from Rick's Cafe, this simple, homey guesthouse is all about the location. The rooms are snug, simple and fan-cooled, our favorite being…

  • Sunrise Club

    Negril

    Easing back onto the Great Morass, this gracious getaway is enhanced by its intimate Southwest style. Older rooms to the rear are simply furnished but…

  • Westport Cottage

    Negril

    Westport is extremely popular with backpackers, and owner Joseph Mathews says it’s also approved for ‘smoke-friendly heartical people,’ so you should have…

  • Merril's II

    Negril

    Merril’s is a solid midrange option, with clean white rooms done up in varying themes of nautical and tropical chic. The grounds are lushly landscaped and…

  • Whistling Bird

    Negril

    A cute family-run place with 24 rooms in bungalows and cottages all decked out with wood-accented decor and wicker furniture. The rooms are all highly…