All Inclusive Jamaica Resort, boasting the Largest Water Park in the Caribbean. Great for Families!
Luxury Villas directly on Negril Beach. Any closer to the water & you'd be swimming!
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 Sweet Second Honeymoon at Swept Away Visited: August 2007 |
| Posted by toodycat |
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We celebrated 20 years of marriage at Couples Swept Away and could not have picked a more romantic and intimate resort. Seven mile beach is one of the most beautiful in the Caribbean and we spent our days luxuriating under a palapa, drinking fabulous drinks from the all inclusive bar and swimming in the calm and warm waters of the Caribbean. There are two pools near the ocean as well. One has a swim up bar. If you like to exercise, the fitness center is just gorgeous although not air-conditioned. There's also a fabulous Olympic size pool which is seldom crowded. The beach and available activities are just awesome. Food in all the dining rooms is very good, particularly if you order the Jamaican cuisine rather than the typical American fare. We had one meal at the dressier, fancier Feathers restaurant. It was very good, but we preferred the mood and variety of the buffet at the Palms. Rooms at Couples are not luxurious---go elsewhere if you want marble bathrooms, high end electronics, Aveda toiletries and such. However, the rooms have a wonderful Caribbean flavor to the decor, the beds are soft, the bathrooms are large and the balconies are just enormous and inviting. Sitting outside on the balcony at night listening to the music from the entertainers and hearing the tree frogs and having a drink from the mini bar is just heavenly. We had a beachfront suite.This was a great trip to a lovely resort. |
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Club Ambiance, North Coast Area traveler review
| Great Place, Great People! Visited: June 2008 |
| Posted by terrintim |
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My husband and I just got back, And we loved it! Great employees! Tip them for good service and be treated like kings! We figured that out real quick! They remembered us by name, very nice and laid back! Book tour for "Cool Runnings" too, its fun! Tim & Terri |
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 "Every ting is every ting" at Beach House! Visited: April 2008 |
| Posted by jorma |
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I have been to Beach House four times with my family now over the last six years (girls ages 12 & 14). We have had a great time on each visit.
For the price of the condos versus what you pay at the all-inclusives, you can't miss. There is enough to do in Negril to find your own good times - either as adults or kids - and it is all right in front of you on the mighty Seven Mile Beach.
We always felt safe, as there was a security guard on the beach all day, and most of the night. Plus, you have Bull and Bujo working the beach, and maintenance always keeps an eye out for the kids.
If you need any sort of sightseeing, then hook up with House A Black who runs his own service (glass bottom boats, taxi, etc.). You are also within 500 yards of three different outdoor bars that have concerts during the week at night.
The condos could use a bit of updating, but this is Jamaica - and they are still in much better shape than many other properties Negril. The biggest issues with the condos were the showers and the cable TV, but you should not be inside anyway - and showers are almost always issues on beach vacation spots.
Overall, you can't beat the value of Beach House. You should go to the HiLo (grocery store) two miles up the road, and get stocked with supplies. You can eat meat patties and fresh fruit from the vendors who walk around all day for lunch. You can escape on vacation without breaking the bank - and still have a great time. |
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| Great beach gateway! Visited: May 2008 |
| Posted by misiuwodny |
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My boyfriend and I stayed at Nirvana in May 2008 for four nights, and were fully satisfied with what we found at Nirvana. It was exactly what we expected, choosing it over busy all-inclusive resorts and hotels. It felt like owning our own place right on the beautiful beach.
The place was peaceful, friendly, and surrounded by a beautiful tropical garden. The rooms (we stayed at the Sundeck Suite) were clean, neat and very cozy. We also had a well equipped kitchen to cook our own breakfast or lunch. At nights, we opened windows and enjoyed the sounds of the "jungle"! There was really no need for air conditioning. We had only ceiling fans on, and that was enough to keep us cool.
The staff of Nirvana was very caring and friendly. They were a great help in organizing, and getting in touch with a driver, the water sports places, and other things.
There was no restaurant or bar at Nirvana, but there were great places right around the corner.
We are definitely coming back!
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| I liked the Beach House Villas. Visited: January 2008 |
| Posted by ktowndave |
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This was in a great location. The property and staff were both great. |
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Whitfield Hall, Kingston Area traveler review
| This was a delightful mountain retreat. Visited: November 2007 |
| Posted by coconutz |
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We stayed at Whitfield Hall in November. The drive up was wild - one lane roads, unpaved. If you're not used to it, hire somebody to get you there.
We stayed in the "Colonel Whitfield Room" instead of a bunk bed room. It was a cute room, with nice decor. And, it had a double bed instead of a twin bunk, so we liked that.
Lynette and Loxly cooked great food, and we had a good fire at night. I'm glad I brought a jacket, though - it got cold!
I really enjoyed seeing the Blue Mountains, and would love to go back. It was a worthwhile vacation. It was pretty cheap, too, compared to the rest of Jamaica. |
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Samsara Hotel, Negril Area traveler review
| This is the best deal around! Visited: May 2008 |
| Posted by netman427 |
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My wife and I had the pleasure of staying at Samsara for the fifth time.
It's always nice to see a familiar face, and it's even nicer to be recognized. As soon as I sat down at the bar, everyone was coming over saying hello and asking about my wife and kids. The people (other guests, employees, and security) are all friendly, helpful, and pleasant.
The hotel is a great value, and the new massage program they have is great!
We are already looking forward to the next trip! |
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| This was the best ever stay. Visited: February 2007 |
| Posted by hotrodmary |
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This was very, very nice. We are going back this February 2009
for ten days. |
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| I was pleasantly surprised. Visited: March 2008 |
| Posted by nancys_ |
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Our family stayed in the Sunset Beach Resort in March. We were pleasantly surprised.
The beach and pools were perfect for our kids (who are three and 5five). We all loved the clear, tranquil water, and the beach was very relaxing - but family friendly.
Our hotel accommodations were enjoyable with no complaints. All hotel staff members were friendly, and kept trying to make the kids smile.
The food was more than adequate in quality and quantity. I would try to make reservations for the restaurants that require them before you go. The buffet was perfect for our family, and we never were hungry. The pina coladas and evening entertainment were great, too.
We would go back in a heartbeat! Just be wary of the airport. It took us three hours to clear customs and immigration, and we had valid passports. Those working at the airport don't seem to be able to handle all of the planes when they arrive at once. |
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| This is my home away from home. Visited: April 2008 |
| Posted by rastaprincess |
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I have been staying here since December 2006, and just returned from a visit May 3, 2008. Forget those all-inclusives and stay here. If you truly want to experience Jamaica, this is your spot.
Home Sweet Home is intimate and cozy with only 14 rooms. The rooms are no frills, but they are clean. The staff is friendly and outgoing. I usually stay during the off season when it is not fully staffed, but I'm okay with that because it gives me a chance to mingle with the locals.
There are many places within walking distance to have a cheap, good meal.
I was here once during "high" season, and it was amazing! They have a restaurant on site with great food. I am a woman who travels alone, and the staff looked out for my safety which is important to me. I stayed at one of the beachside resorts once, and was overcome by watching the locals "hustling" the tourists on the beach.
The vibes on the cliffs are easy and laid back. Home Sweet Home is the perfect place to decompress. The property is beautiful and serene, with fabulous views of the ocean - and spectacular sunsets in the evening.
Charlie, leave the light on for me because I'll be back in October! I'm already counting the months! |
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| This is the only place I ever stay in Negril. Visited: January 2008 |
| Posted by tammygirl11 |
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It is like going home to relax. They have great food, people and fantastic snorkeling right off the front of the property.
Be sure to catch the sunsets with a rum punch on the lounge chairs overlooking the deep blue sea. |
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Samsara Hotel, Negril Area traveler review
 I got my money's worth. Visited: December 2007 |
| Posted by redpants |
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We stayed here four days and paid rock bottom prices. We opted out of the all-inclusive, which was a good call because the hotel food was mediocre at best.
Pros: The location was awesome, and was very close to some amazing (and cheap) local eateries. The hotel provided shuttles to the beach each day. It was far enough away from the beach so we weren't completly hounded when we stepped out the door.
The room was huge, not brand new, but decently clean. The view was gorgeous.
The staff was mostly friendly and helpful.
One strange thing: They claimed to be at full capacity, but the place seemed empty except for a few other couples. |
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 It was not worth it, but we will never forget it. Visited: November 1999 |
| Posted by roxie5 |
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Dixie's Best Kept Secret was nothing special. The food was okay, but we expected better.
It was very confined. We sat on the first level (one set of stairs down from the main door). I had to get up every time more people came in, so they could get by me to go to a lower level. It was very hot inside - there was no air conditioning.
All they served was Red Stripe beer. There were no wines or other alcoholic beverages. Also, there was no music. The restauarant was very close to the road, and we could hear every car and truck go by.
There was also a strong smell of what smelled like pot in the air. Our "waitress" looked extremely out of it, too. |
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| This is a great value in Montego Bay. Visited: February 2008 |
| Posted by sunnyguy |
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This is a very good hotel in an excellent location. They have great dining and bar facilities, too. Also, the staff treats you like family, and are never too busy to help. |
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 We had an unpleasant experience here. Visited: April 2008 |
| Posted by harryandwife |
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My wife and I were hoping for a memorable 14th anniversary, and decided to make Club Caribbean our place of choice. We loved the "on the beach" cottage concept, and had stayed here before.
When we got here, we waited for a very long time to be shown where we would stay for the weekend. I must say, I was so angry (to put it mild) to see where they expected us to stay. It seemed they converted gift shops into rooms with concrete slabs for the dressing table. I believe the beds were also afixed to the floor without even a bed head. The room was white, and lead into a bathroom without doors.
We complained bitterly, but got the run around. We were given the promise about a new room the following day. We rejected that offer, and they began to tell us that foreigners got preference. That blew our tops, and we demanded a complete refund, even though they wanted to take a percentage because we were on the property.
I am sorry for the "foreigners" who travel thousand of miles without the option of a refund or an option to go elsewhere. We will never go back there.
As I said, we were fortunate, and went to Club Ambiance down the road from them, that was a pleasant surprise. We were treated not like commoners, but like royalty. |
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| This place was scary. Visited: February 2008 |
| Posted by horrifiedbyseacrest |
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The only reason we were here was because we got bumped from the resort we should have stayed in. We were only here for one night, and we left as soon as we could the next morning.
It seemed like everyone staying at the Seacrest that night was someone who had been bumped from our resort, no one was actually supposed to be a Seacrest guest.
This place was an absolute dump. The sliding doors didn't lock, the bathroom was small and filthy, and the beds weren't made (and looked like someone else had slept in them).
Also, the pool was missing about three feet of water, and was closed. We were afraid that something was going to come crawling out of corners. The shower barely worked, too.
All in all, I can't imagine that this place would even be rated as high as a two-star. |
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| We had an excellent vacation. Visited: April 2008 |
| Posted by smcrn01 |
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We just returned, and are already planning our next trip to Montego Bay.
The butler service was well worth the price. Everything was perfect! |
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| What a great spot! Visited: March 2008 |
| Posted by bo___smom |
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This hotel was great!
The staff was so acommodating, and the service was outstanding.
Also, the food, the rooms, the spa, and the facilities were all top-notch.
I would definitely go back. |
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| Our stay at the Beach House was fun. Visited: March 2008 |
| Posted by jjohn |
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My girlfriend and I stayed in the Beach House Villa this March, and I can't tell you how much fun we had in Negril.
I'd have to say that the Beach House Villa may just be the nicest place in Negril...which was really surprising for the cost. It had a large balcony facing the sea where we watched amazing sunsets each night!
There was a bar and restaurant right next door, and the food was great...really convenient for drinks, too! We made good use of it!
Negril Beach was beautiful...even the locals told us that Negril was one of the most beautiful places in Jamaica.
Besides the restaurant next door, there were a lot of them on the beach, which was very cool. We were able to walk just about everywhere we wanted to go during our trip.
We did take a taxi up to the market that was on the end of the beach, but that was only because we didn't want to carry all of our groceries back.
A guy staying in the Penthouse Villa above us had a zodiac, and used it to give us a lift across the bay to the market to grab beers, which was definitely cooler than the taxi. But, the taxis were cheap, and you could catch them just about anywhere - so it was not a bad way to get around.
We had a great time on our trip, and would definitely recommend going to Negril. When you do, stay at the Beach House, it was awesome! We'll be back again! |
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| I always come back for more. Visited: March 2008 |
| Posted by skratch13 |
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I have been vacationing at Home Sweet Home since I was 15 years old, and have gone back once a year since - and I am now 31.
I love the resort's views of the ocean from the cliffs and balconies. It's a great place to cliff jump, snorkel, read and hang with your friends and family. |
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