Samsara

So this will be my 6th trip to negril. I have alwayse been a beach person. This year I wanted to try something new. So I did 11 days on beach and 3days at samsara. I am looking for your thoughts on samsara. Maybe some current pics. Got a ocean view room. Not sure what that means. Any info would be good. Thanks

We stayed there 3 years ago, the room was okay, there was no fridge, at the time we were there I would give it a "C" .. it did have a nice view though.

Thanks Marijane. I am not expecting a ton. We stay at the White sands every year it is a great place but very minimal so as long as the rooms are clean I will be good. I am really looking for some current pics.

You will love Samsara and the cliffs. You also get a free shuttle to and from Legends twice a day. I bet next year you do 8 on the cliffs and 3 on the beach. Jah

We stayed last April at Samsara...we stayed in a Pillar House. (cool room but on the small side imo) We had a fantastic time during week..we never ate at Samsara once, planned on eating there but Xtabi has great breakfast and is a very short walk. 3 dives in right beside Xtabi and has great jerk chicken and we love the chill atmosphere there. Across the street is Ciaos is great pizza. So location IMO is great...we always seem to end up at ricks for an afternoon and then walk to LTU for dinner( Chicken lalo is awesome!!)
anyway...you'll have a fantastic time!!

Oyster.com might have some current pics

In our Opinion Samsara was a very good choice vs the Beach. and if you really miss the Beach you have the option of taking the free Shuttle to Legends anyway.
The rooms are clean and the food is tasty. The Drinks are STRONG....especilly the Rum Punch!! But I am certainly NOT Complaining..LOL
Here is a view from our Ocean View Room last MarchAttachment 32435

Ok sorry about that pic... It was Pouring Rain all afternoon that day so the pic isn't as bright as should be...

i took a little tour of the property last may. yes the rum punch was strong! but oh so good. here are a few pictures i took.the views were fantastic!Attachment 32436Attachment 32437Attachment 32438Attachment 32439Attachment 32440

LOVE SamSara, my home away from home. Chill vibe, good food/drinks & the absolute best bunch of people working there...Enjoy!!!Attachment 32441Attachment 32442Attachment 32443

As I've posted before, we spent a couple nights there April 2013. Water leak in the bathroom from the room overhead, wasn't fixed but we were asked to check out early so they could fix it for the next guest, green water in the hot tub, all-inclusive drinks were weak and not tasty, red stripe on tap definitely is not actually red stripe. The all-inclusive food was adequate, and repetitive. Nothing stood out as great. Breakfast was good if all you need is eggs and toast. The coffee was decent.

Found the people to not be especially friendly, and the guy at the desk had no clue. Bartenders could have been friendlier. I wonder how they treat people who don't tip?

The owner has been discussed on these forums as well. Creepy guy, doesn't seem to have any clue how to interact with his guests.

However, as you can see others love the place. The property is nice enough, enjoyed the beds on the cliffs, great views.

I am almost positive that the room in the first pic in post #10 is the room we stayed in that had the leak through the light fixture in the bathroom ceiling.

Every time I see a post about Samsara I cringe. I've stayed there quite a few times over the years and used to be a big fan. That was before I was rudely kicked out while walking up to the bar with my wife. It seemed Maurice didn't like the fact we weren't staying there. We were down there for a couple of months so were staying someplace more economical. At the time he had a big sign painted on the wall outside that said " public welcome". I also had a room booked for my parents there for a two week stay in my name booked on my credit card. He shouted and cursed at me and my wife. This was the first day of our trip. I've spent a lot of money there over the years and was really offended with the way we were treated. You my think you know Maurice but if you deal with him you are taking the chance of finding yourselves on the receiving end of one of his phsycotic episodes. I would avoid any dealings with him. I've had many conversations with locals in the neighborhood about this and was told this is a common thing with him, just ask someone.