2 Nights on the Cliffs: Winging It...

We are going to be in Negril Mar 27-Apr 2. We are beach lovers and staying at White Sands (where we stayed our last trip) for the first four nights. Its location is perfect for us. After reading so many good things about the West End we want to spend our last 2 nights on the Cliffs.

Our #1 priority is the view from a private porch (celebrating 25th anniversary) and 2nd would be ability to swim and snorkel right from the property. We want AC for sleeping.

If money was no object, (canadian $ sucks:mad:) we'd probably stay at a villa at Rockhouse. Sadly they are above our budget and reviews give me the impression the other rooms at RH are nothing special... Sounds like Home Sweet Home might be a good choice and looks to be in a good location. Westender looks nice but maybe too if not too far out?

This leads me to my question about winging it. We will have a car so visiting a few properties to assess isn't out of the question. Does anyone have experience just showing up and saying I want to stay for 2 nights? Given last minute has anyone made an offer for what would otherwise be unoccupied at a discount? "I've never stayed on the cliffs before, your property looks amazing and I'd love to stay in one of your oceanfront villas but they are above my budget, would you considering accepting $xxx for two nights?" Would that be offside?

Recommendations where to stay welcomed. This site and you boardies are an amazing resource for Jamaica.

Cheers and Thanks
BS

Catcha Falling Star...one of the new rooms, maybe upper floor for the most private porch? Enjoy!

I don't think you'd be able to walk up and get a great deal on a room...mostly because it's still busy season and the popular hotels/rooms will be booked.
Check out availability at Catcha Falling Star, Tensing Pen, Mirage, Tingalaya's Retreat...all offer great views from most of their porches and intimate enough for your anniversary.

I think Home Sweet Home would fit what you are looking for. The rates are very reasonable, you can get a room with balcony, and nice pool. westender is beautiful, but you're right... it's kinda far out there. Although no pool, Banana Shout is a great property. It's next to Ricks and, with limited accommodations, it could be what you're looking for

We stayed in Venus at Catcha for our 20th anniversary a couple years ago. We fell asleep on the very private balcony, just gazing out at the moon and stars and enjoying each others company (and the rum cream). It was an incredible experience. I hope to do it again for my 25th anniversary in a couple more years. I don't think you can do a walkup there, because they book up pretty fast, and I don't know what your budget is, but it was well worth the extra expense to me and I'll do it again for a future celebration.

I too would recommend Home Sweet Home. Or the Blue Cave Castle. You would have to get a superior room at the BCC for the AC.

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I too would recommend Home Sweet Home. Or the Blue Cave Castle. You would have to get a superior room at the BCC for the AC.

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Most require 3 nights stay unless it's slow

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Originally Posted by SoloTraveller

Most require 3 nights stay unless it's slow

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Right. BCC does have a 3 night minimum, and they aren't very flexible on that (unless you're a regular, and in a special circumstance).

We really loved home sweet home. The views were great. Can snorkel right there. Connies is a 2 second walk. Sports bar across the street.

HSH is nice.

penthouse at blue cave (are they open?) is great and reasonable.

3 night minimum at BCC.

Thank you all - I'm not really a fly by the seat of my pants kinda guy anyway. Home Sweet Home is in budget and will pursue it.

Got a lot of places to check out on this trip, Red Dragon, Quality's for Mahi-Mahi in Garlic Sauce(shout out to Moose:)). SeaStar for the Saturday Buffet and Boat Bar cause someone on here recently said so, I'm sure the list will grow and we won't get to them all.

On a side note, we loved having Niah's patties for lunch during our last trip. There was talk of him setting up by Quality's. Has he resurfaced now?

My kinda vacation, all about getting out and exploring, the amazing beach, fantastic food and stripes. Doesn't get any better...

Countdown has officially begun... 51 sleeps.

Cheers
BS

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On a side note, we loved having Niah's patties for lunch during our last trip. There was talk of him setting up by Quality's. Has he resurfaced now?

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near canoe bar and german bar.

SamSara

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near canoe bar and german bar.

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Niah is not there anymore.

I really like Westender and since you will have a car the distance really shouldn't be an issue. It's really nice there and the staff go out of their way for guest. Another option to check is Somewhere West. Four units in a villa style structure. Nice pool and very nice and modern decor etc. Units have a full kitchen as well. With Westender I think you could wing it but as Liz stated it would probably be an issue with other properties.

Home Sweet Home here we come... Thanks again everyone.

Good choice. Enjoy!

While on the beach try Dru's Bar @ Wavz park for patties, you won't be disappointed.
Like Niah's, they take a while to make, but a day or 2 he had some ready made

Do not underestimate the non-villa / standard rooms at the Rockhouse. We have stayed in them a few times and they are as nice of quality as the rest of the property. The ground floor ones have a nice private patios and the upper have private porches. All of them have very nice, private outdoor showers. PLUS you get to use the rest of the property at bargain rates.

Don't underestimate how nice the non-Villa rooms are at Rockhouse. Each has a private patio or balcony plus a private outdoor shower. Furniture is of the same high quality and high design as the rest of the property. PLUS you get to enjoy the fabulous property for bargain rates.

They are very nice rooms and Rockhouse is such a beautiful property.

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Niah is not there anymore.

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my sister got patties there 2 weeks ago. are you sure?