1. Seastar Inn
2. Samsara
3. Rhodes Hall
4 White Sands
5. Negrill Escape
1. Seastar Inn
2. Samsara
3. Rhodes Hall
4 White Sands
5. Negrill Escape
Rhodes Hall makes its first appearance ..... Place has many positives include zero higglers and the availability of on-site snorkeling.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big_frank
gREAT thread, MC (Mighty Californian).
Negril Escape. I love it there.. weight it accordingly. Only place I've stayed that id recommend.. going for third trip there on the 11th
Charela
Country Country
Idle Awhile
Coco la Palm
Donaldsons
I guess it's clear where we like to be......da beach
1. Xtabi 2. Rock House 3. Charela Inn 4.Hidden Paradise. 5.Rhodes Hall Resort. I might add every hotel is great in Negril never been dissapointed yet. My goal is to try every one once and see Negril from as many sides as possible.
Catcha- Nothing like it on EARTH. The owner is chill and it reflects in his staff.
Country Country- best security I have seen on the beach and love the little cottages. Slept like a baby.
Seastar-First stay is in April, however the vibe at the show was great and I can't freaking wait
Xtabi-Only used the bar on numerous occasions and love the vibe here as well
Nirvana-Haven't stayed but liked what I saw on my tour. When I decide to bring my kiddo this is where I'm staying, in a stand alone cottage
Nice thread MC.
Boog, we like a lot of the same hotels ....
my gosh, this thread is hittin' hard, i have to get my notebook out and add up the new subtotal soon .....
then i will do some analyzing for ya all, maybe a chart comparing beach to Cliffs, or top AIs or top morass side or top places with a pool vs. top places without a pool -- it will be interesting!
MC: send me data and I can work something up in Illustrator, this thing will look like it should be page one, USA Today!
Tensing Pen
Sea Star Inn
Banana Shout (sea side)
Negril Beach Club Condos
Catch A Falling Star
Man, my place was never mentioned. I hope I enjoy my stay...Ya right. lol !-)
1. Blue Cave Castle...our home away from home...if money were no object, we would own it!
2. Lazy Dayz...it was the right time and the right place. Love quiet mornings on the beach...
3. Xtabi...everything you need...excellent snorkling...next door to some of the best jerk chicken in the world.
4. Banana Shout...only 3 days but they were 3 memorable days...
5. Seastar...have not stayed the night there...but love everything about the place and know it would all be good!!
Need a visit bad mon...
This thread is exciting me! We're splitting our stay for the first time this year and Xtabi looks like it's going to be amazing for us.
Yes, this thread is a good promotion for Negril!
OK, everyone, we have until Tuesday night to finish the voting, then I will compute the final results ...
1. Sea Wind...stayed there 5 times!
2. Country Country...stayed there twice...love those banana pancakes!
3. CoColapalm...was just there Dec 2011...lovely property!
4. Seasplash...I really miss eating at Norma's restaurant.
5. NBCC
I hope to stay at Seastar this year for Christmas/NYE!!!
Blue Cave Castle is probably mi second choice behind SeaStar Inn for a place to stay these days..........Quote:
Originally Posted by gerryg123
mi did say Catcha was 1st cause mi have stayed der and it was the best....
but it's out of mi price range these days plus mi doubt mi could ever get a room der on a months notice.....with their new pool their demand for rooms has gone even higher der
they do have A/C in a lot of the rooms at Blue Cave Castle...........
and the ones that don't........you don't need it..... like in the Lower Tower Room that hangs over the Caribbean........
now if Blue Cave Castle had a pool der.........mi would never be able to get a room der.........lol
so where are wi at with points and stuff gerry?
Cool Runnings, Marko
OK, here are the latest standings:
1, Catcha Falling Star -- 77
2, Seastar Inn -- 66
3, Coco La Palm -- 52
4, Xtabi -- 50
5, Blue Cave Castle -- 41
6, Tensing Pen -- 37
7, Country Country -- 28
8 (tie) Kuyaba 22, NBCC 22, Rockhouse 22
9, Charela 20
10, Grand Pineapple 19
BUBBLING: Beachhouse Villas 17, Couples Negril 15, Treehouse 14, Hidden Paradise 12, Westender 12.
Also, congrats to Brasi, who is the only one to vote for LEGENDS, lol.
Some quick analysis:
-- Of the 17 to make the list, 10 are beach properties and seven are Cliffs properties -- but only one beach property made the top six.
-- The fact Seastar Inn is at No. 2 despite being about a half-mile from the shore is a testament to everything else that's endearing about the hotel -- service, food, and of course the niche of hosting Saturday night parties.
-- Also, very few expensive hotels in the top ten -- mostly three-star properties. We boardies do like our bargains! And, alas, only ONE all-inclusive among the top 17.
Oh, and finally, Clarity and hubbyman's only four hotels they've ever stayed at are the top three plus the top AI -- these two know what they're doing.
Love it!!!
All of my faves are in the top!
This was a really cool post Gerryg, thanks!
1-Rondel Village
2-Catcha
3-Sandals
4-Beaches Sand Bay
5-Xtabi(have not stayed yet)
1. Point Village (after AI closed)
2. Beach House villas
3. RIU Club
4. NBCC/ mariners
5. Sea Star
Glad someone else finally mentioned Point Village. I love it there!
Stayed at Poit Village long ago, and it is one of the nicest pieces of real estate around (maybe nicest)
1.Rondell
2.Charela
3.Crystal waters
4.) florezella
1. Grand Pineapple
2. The Old Sunset on the Beach (It's under new management now so I don't know how it is)
3. Legends (It would be #1 - we love the place - it was the first place we ever stayed in Negril and will ALWAYS have a special place in our hearts
4. Fun Holiday (a new favorite)
We stayed at one other place - we weren't real happy there, so I won;t list it as it is a favorite of many on the board..
1. Beach House Villas
2. Xtabi
3. Kuyaba
4. Rockhouse
Catcha Falling Star
Grand Pineapple
Rooms on the Beach
Coca la Palm
Idle Awile
1. Grand Pineapple
2. Seastar
3. Samsara
4. Rooms
5. Bar B Barn
1a. Catcha (4.5 points)
1b. Seastar (4.5 points) (u can do the math gerryg123456)
3. Blue Cave Castle (3 points)
4. Aqua (2 points) (Will be missed)
5. Hummingbird (Have not actually stayed but always tell people I am at the old H-Bird.) (1 point)
Which one gets the six?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. X
I haven't computed all the final stats, but Catcha has got No. 1 locked up. Interesting that so many of the big all-inclusives that are so popular on TA, they did not do nearly as well on Negril.com votes. I guess for peeps who go to Negril multiple times, the AIs are less popular.
But Catcha is No. 1 on both, so I've got to hand it to that property -- it's a special hotel. I'll figure out which hotels got the most total No. 1s, and I think Catcha got that one, too.
I'm a little surprised Bar B Barn performed so poorly. I've stayed there, you're missing out guys.
Most astounding of all is Seastar inn's performance despite not being directly on the coast .... It's hard enough just to overcome being across the street as opposed to DOWN the street ....
This has me wondering. Should I change my last three nights to Catcha instead of Xtabi? There is still room availability, but I would need to act fast. Opinions, anyone?
Is Catcha as snorkel/swim friendly off the cliffs as Xtabi appears to be?
Mr. X!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Omg.....does this mean we get the conclusion of the 2010 trip report?!?!?!?!
I was so hooked on that story and then it just faded away, we never saw the conclusion did we? Please say you are back to add to it!
Oh and BTW....Go Catcha!!!!!!!!! It really is my favorite place on earth!
Hi tfw73
Both places are great. In this poll Catcha was my #1 and Xtabi was my #2, so either way you go you will not be disappointed.
Catcha is my very favorite place on earth, but everytime I am in Jamaica, I spend time at Xtabi too and I would not hesitate to stay there again if my sweet Catcha was booked. They both have good food and drinks, lovely views, good swimming and snorkeling and pools, and they both offer rooms with a/c if you need it.
Here are the main differences I will note so you can perhaps use them to make your choice
1. Xtabi is cheaper than Catcha in every aspect, rooms, food, drinks
2. The staff at Catcha IMO is better than Xtabi. Now dont get me wrong, I have been going to Xtabi for years and I LOVED Donovan (even invited him to my wedding) but he is not there anymore, Omar is a great guy, but the feeling at Xtabi (to me at least) is not what it used to be, whereas I love every single person at Catcha, they are amazing and FUN! And Kevin and Ty at Ivan's bar, that place is always fun, where the last few times we hung at Xtabi's bar it was a ghost town.
3. Xtabi is open to the public, meaning anyone can stop in anytime day or night, to have a drink, have some food, go swimming, etc. Catcha is only open to the public at night for dinner reservations.
4. The entire property of Catcha is on the cliffs, all the rooms, the pool, the bar/restaurant. Xtabi is split between the cliffs and garden side (across the road from the cliffs). The cliffside cabins and bar/restaurant are on the cliff side whereas all of the other rooms and the pool are across the street.
So that pretty much sums up the two properties, and hopefully helps you.
Like I said before Xtabi is a great place, I love it. But if you were to ask me, my first choice is always Catcha
Marley, thank you for the breakdown of places. That is exactly what I am looking for. We've eaten at Ivan's and it was wonderful. The place is beautiful. I have never been to Xtabi. I'm leaning towards changing. The decision is all mine because whenever I ask my husband he says, "Whatever you want"...ugh, not much help lol.
No problem!
It's also good to know that either way you go, you can't make a wrong choice! lol
as it is with a lot of us on here and TA..............Quote:
Originally Posted by marley9808
being a solo guy mi have a hard time spending that kind of money on myself at Catcha again......
I did do it once when I got a heck of a rate to stay there and real happy I got to experience Catcha.........
and yes the snorkeling is excellent off of there too..........
Catcha will always hold a special place in our hearts......because wi caught a falling star
Cool Runnings, Marko
Oh that is a good point!Quote:
Originally Posted by marley9808
Depends when you go and what room TFW...I stayed at the little Pisces room at Catcha for $100 pr nt and had my own deck,outside shower and water views..........Xtabi is nice but in my opinion only if you dont stay across the street.......The cliffisde rooms at Xtabi are very cool.....
I would think it depends on whether you like more people to hang out with as well. Catcha is normally going to be much less crowded since it's limited for the most part to the folks staying there. So, I'd prefer Xtabi since my motto is "the more people to party with the better"!