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Hi friends
Question: From what I understand, Roots Bamboo offers the option to camp on the beach for a low nightly rate. I know this is a stretch but has anyone here done that or know somebody who knows somebody that has done the tent camping thing in Negril?
Any thoughts or tips would be much appreciated
You should ask Smith777...
I think I recall he once slept next to a hut behind a bush by Herbies...
If he doesn't know the answer to your inquiry, he may do some more "research"...
yes it was hot, loud and sandy. Elvis on the west end has a nice yard for camping
Hopefully he'll see this or I'll PM him...thnxQuote:
Originally Posted by kim in socal
Ok, I can handle that. Don't believe I know Elvis...Quote:
Originally Posted by Chrispy
Don't take this the wrong way Tizzy, but someone like you (attractive female) might want to look at other options. Roots is a nice place to hang out, but I'd never camp there w/ the misses...
Thanks TAH, you're probably on point there. Thinking 2x
So.....Any tips on best place to stay that's budget friendly? lol
Tizzy, I would check out Roots cabins, I think there only about 50 bucks a night, even in high season when your going,
For the price, the fan rooms at Catcha Gardens are hard to beat. Also, some of the rooms at Negril Escape are very affordable. When we stayed there, the Wife was not impressed with the overall maintenance, but the property is very safe, the rooms are secure and the A/C works most of the time. Plus, the cliff access and view is pretty great.Quote:
Originally Posted by TizzyATX
Negril Beach Club Condos. Jean might still have units available as low as $70/night for a hotel unit.
try Jah Bs across the road from Rooms, descent cottages for about 35.00 per nite, cheaper if you stay longer, my brother and his wife have stayed there and enjoyed it, soon come
Jojo, I sent them an email to ask about one cabin in particular and never heard anything back? You got an email address you could share?Quote:
Originally Posted by jojo p
Mike I'm thinking if I can, I wanna try and split my stay. Negril Escape is looking like the winner :) ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by Mike_D
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Originally Posted by Jamerican71
I'm gonna look at both these options, but I did find a most excellent deal on a basic cabin at Travellers. Got it reserved in case that ends up being my best bet.Quote:
Originally Posted by jamaicarob
THANKS so much for all ya'lls input. I appreciate you!
OneLove,
Tiz
Tizzy. Roots direct numbers......876-957-4479 0r cell....417-1595
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Originally Posted by kim in socal
Nope.!!..
don't ask me
me no know nutten
1...my buddy Herbie ain't there no more
...but in the past he did do a tent-thing with/for folks
.......and back-then, i WOULD recommend him & his place at the drop-of-a-hat
2...i'm waaaaaaaaaaay out of the loop on many-things-Negril
.......a LOT has changed on that beach-area
..........new crews,,,new managements,,, new new new & *different*
3...however, I can ditto the JahB recommendation
....familiar with the owner/operators ... GREAT folks..!!.
.......HAVE seen the property & observed how they run things ..... looks good-good to me
by the way ---- as some may have noticed, I DO NOT chat 'bout properties/lodge-ing etc,, unless i've stayed there personally AND recently:::::things/management/staff change quick-quick, and what's *true* today, will most-likely be un-*true* tommorrow
BUT,
if you wanna step-up a bit with dollars/coins/$$$$,
check out Whisting Bird
and TreeHouse...especially TreeHouse
Smith...Whistling Bird is closed.
Whistling Bird closed...very sad. Beautiful property.
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Originally Posted by TAH
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there is a cheap bunk room at firefly if you want to be on the beach...with use of their outdoor showers. I also stayed at negril escape....pretty empty when I stayed there, water pressure was almost non-existant and they were having power issues, all that may be fixed by now.....i liked the owner and I think they own the jungle and you can catch the van down there.
Pure Gardens right next to Time Square was ok and very reasonable. Stayed when it was a different name so not sure how it might be now.
This is true, but being a hot female and from foreign definitely ups the ante.Quote:
Originally Posted by smith744
When did Whistling Bird close and why ?
You're a brave girl, Tizzy. I would recommend not camping in Negril. Whistling bird is a beautiful property but very expensive. Sorry to hear it has closed. Have you checked out the Firefly cabins or the cabins at Kuyaba? I think they still call the cabin section at Firefly "Secrets" cabins. Negril Yoga Center also has inexpensive rooms.
Hi Tizzy,
Back in the 70's and 80's camping in a tent was very common in Negril because many properties on the beach were narrow stripes of land from the road to the beach, most had no plumbing and flush toilet. But that is then and this is now. You should check Barry Jackson, his Grandmother for years ran Gloria's Sunset Cottages. The property is located about 3/4 of a mile to town with a wide expanse of beach (I believe it is still next door to Bar-B-Barn). Barry might call it Barry's Place. You would be in good safe hands there. Barry is very cool, honest and there may still be land on his property where you can pitch a tent and most likely use the shower and bathroom. I know he also rents rooms that are quite inexpensive. Barry grew up from a little kid to a parent so he knows the tourist industry business inside and out. It would be worth your while to check him out.
https://www.facebook.com/Barrys-Bold...6814/timeline/
You would have a great location there close to town, beach 50 feet away, and in good hands.
Good Luck,
John
I used to camp at Roots Bamboo alot about 20 to 25 years ago. Took our two little children with us at the time. The experience was awesome with the sea right at our door. Having said that, and even though a couple of tent spots are still available, the high pressure sales higglers and the Roots party nights, create a bit of atmosphere that is not condusive to the laid back attitude available with locking your room door.
Camping in a tent depends on a lot of considerations especially the security at the property you are staying at. Many people who have had room doors that lock have been victimized so by virtue of being in a tent does not mean it would be dangerous. I camped in a tent probably 20 times in Negril and never was bothered by anyone or anything. It is a very basic and inexpensive way to go for those who enjoy it. Back in the days I think I paid around $5 a day that included my tent space, communal outdoor cold shower and breakfast.
lol.....camping.....and for a lady....lol.....just negotiate a good room rate.....longer you stay, the better the rate
always a lot more rooms than tourist in Negril....beach is the high rent district......so prices higher der....
best bet for a really good room rate is on the Cliffs/West End....mi don't recommend Whitehall or Redground
Cool Runnings, Marko
When I first came to Jamaica I camped all around the island even though the Government's official position was that camping was not an option for entry when you filled out "where you were staying" on the Immigration Card. In those days, you could find tenting facilities all around the island and even on the beach in Negril (Firefly, Roots, Juba, etc. etc.) but I can't really recall seeing any lately.
As other's have said, at least get a cheap board house with a door that attempts to lock before considering putting yourself and all you own into harm's way.
Just my opinion.
Yup. Similar experience when we stayed there, maybe a year and a half ago. Only 2 other rooms occupied on the large property - one of them by a women who rented a studio room for an extended stay. They would cut the power to the A/Cs during their karaoke night, so that they can run the sound system. (This frustrated my wife because karaoke night was the night we arrived and she just wanted to go to our room and crash for while). That said, karaoke night was pretty fun with a good mix of locals and tourists, the bar was hopping and they had decent jerk barrel on site. NE is, in fact, owned by the family that owns the Jungle. They also own Boardwalk Village and provide free shuttle service to both venues.Quote:
Originally Posted by butch
Negril Escape seems to be pretty active on Facebook, as of late. I hope this means that there is new management and a renewed interest in the property. In the recent past, it seemed the owners concentrated their efforts on Boardwalk Village and The Jungle.
Sorry...not sure of exactly when it closed...but it's been awhile now...and I saw the owner the other day but didn't ask why he closed it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stoners5
too bad about Whisting Bird
..that place was a Jewel
...Jim & his wife were the best-est..!!..
now,
as for NegrilEscape:::::
...comments above, *intrigue*me ::::: whagwan...???.... that Cary-guy no longer running things..???..
* sigh *
as me said::>>> things change all the time :::: it's all about the management & staff & the day of the week
Cary left the island about 5 years...he was supposed to be back recently...but I haven't been keeping track...Quote:
Originally Posted by smith744
THAT-fact, explains a LOT..!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bnewb
catch gardens is great, good security, good staff and very buget friendly and only bucks more a night for aircondition Very nice pool and a couple very nice dogs too that know whos staying and whos not. And right across from LTU A lot for the money.
bar b barn . . . reasonable rates, secure, breakfast included, air . . . owner on property and smack on the beach . . . $65 per night. . . . how are your negotiating skills? miss sonia or denton . . .
If you want to spend some time on the cliffs , check out Xtabi. Nice laid back vibe. Handy to walk also.
Love Treehouse!
Tiz,
You are going in low season. Hit up Living Social and Groupon for promos.
I stayed at Negril Escape about a 1 1/2 years ago as well. The air conditioning worked great, the bed was comfortable but the plumbing was terrible. Water pressure was very poor, toilet wouldn't flush. I really wanted to like this property but it had too many issues for me.
Just getting back around to this. thanks to all ya'll for contributing, will be helpful to anybody looking for basic affordable lodging.
So as much as I love to beach camp, I'm most def in agreement that Negril might not be the place for it at this point in time, and I probly knew that already but was grasping at strings cause dang, it's been 2 years and I just wanna be there!! Wish I coulda been around 20 years ago cause that would have been so cool.
Anyways......found a cabin for 40 something a night and i reckon that's about as low as I'm going to find so i'll just roll with it. Might try and split the stay so I'm still gonna check out some of ya'lls suggestions for cliff properties.
Jah'Bs has cabins that are $30 per night and you might even be able to talk them down a bit lower. They are very basic and across the road from the beach. We stayed there about 10 years ago. Mostly locals but it was kind of a neat property with porches that were nice to sit on an have coffee. Ours had a kitchen and a our own bathroom.
http://negril.com/jahbs/rooms.html