advice on hotel jan 31 to feb 8th

well, me dad was asking me what he should get my mom for christmas today, and i felt compelled to suggest a week in Negril.. to my suprise he started talking about how he has some airmiles.. after a few minutes on the AA site, i had him booked for flights, only 1 hr layover in mia on the way, and a direct flight on the way home - lots of options - i was impressed what miles bought this time..

anyways so he asks me where to stay - after some searching - and for the money - i suggested Xtabi, and my mom has found a good price on 'sunset on the beach'..

I have no experience at either location - but have heard decent things about xtabi, never really heard anything about sunset on the beach?

what are your ideas? would like to keep room around 100$ and breakfast would be a nice plus but not required.. thanks guys.. they stayed treehouse last year with me - and liked it enough - but would like try something different.. also with booking soo close availability seems to be playing a part.. thanks guys

We have fallen in love with Xtabi - simple but clean and the people are great. I know they offer a breakfast package, we prefer jus natural right next door and eating fresh fruit on our balcony. If they want luxury, it isn't the right place - but for a laid back stay at a great price you can't beat Xtabi. I would note that we aren't much for partying though, which makes the atmosphere of Xtabi perfect for us.

Stayed at Sunset on the beach 8 times mostly when it was coral seas, Great staff property clean , had better security when it was coral seas, Only down point is when the sea gets rough nasty water from river flows right in front of the property. Thats the reason I will try Fun Holiday this year. Soon Come Limo Mon

My mom is worried she wouldnt like a garden room at xtabi because it could be on the other side of the street? Anyone sftaay in a garden room? Your opinions?

I think they are leaning towards sunset on the beach. Anyone else pipe in about this place?

Also, if i am leaving out a great place to call?

Jason

I stayed at sunset when it was coral seas also. IMO It has run down and security issues since the new ownership took over.

mi stayed at Sunset when it was Coral Seas and there was a lot of deferred maintenance back then........
and don't think the lady that has leased it out from Coral Seas as put much back into the place......
Treehouse is a heck of a lot better choice than Sunset.......of course it is more dollars
personally mi probably would push them towards like Travelers or Bar B Barn or Negril Beach Condos or Rooms
if they want to stay on the wata on da cliffs.....try Blue Cave Castle.......hard to beat

Cool Runnings, Marko

Hey Look, don't go through any hassles, just call Coral Seas Garden Hotel, its on the Morass side across the street fro Bar B barn. Great, great location!

It has 2 beds to a room, Nice veranda/balcony for chillin outside with wood table and 2 chairs, AC, solid key safe in room, cable TV,
phone in room, swimming pool, excellent cleaning ladies who actually sanitize, and beautiful grounds.

The restaurant I believe is closed, but they concentrate on all the other things.

I bet you can get 2 rooms for $140 a day

Tell them Markospoon from Chicago sent you.

Let me know what happens.



Call Juneene, the manager at 876-957-4388.

Tell them Markosppon from Chicago recomeded you to them.

Do your folks want the beach or the cliffs? That should be answered before making a choice.

That said, I second what Marko said. I stayed at Coral Seas Beach in 2000 & 2001 before the management/name change. I enjoyed it then but that was then & this is now. Check some of the other places he suggested... NBCC, Travellers, etc. Coral Seas Garden, although not on the beach, would also be worth checking out, as Markospoon suggested. It's a nice property w/ a pool & a Monday night of entertainment. Good location, too.

P.S. I'll be in Negril 2/1-15 if your folks have the need to meet up w/ a seasoned traveler to Negril. I'm guessing that they're probably in the vicinity of my age. If they end up on the beach & might want to meet up, let me know.

i am sure they would dig the cliffs, but if on the cliffs my mom has it in her head she wants a ocean view, which i think kills the budget they are trying to keep - on the beach she wouldnt require a ocean view.. so i think beach it is... right now looking at mariposa hideaway as well - near budget and they have a room.. my mom is 57 and dad 62, and no they arent 'party people'.. lol i will let them know Yvonne - also - looks like Chet and Colleen will be in negril too - as they live here where i live - my dad knows them well too - in fact they were talking together this afternoon at my family business..

Forget the NBCC.

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Forget the NBCC.

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Right, Christine. This is the woman who was robbed - doors left unlocked, police think her boyfriend set it up - & has since resorted to badmouthing NBCC on the internet because her BF could not extort $$$ from them. BF, thankfully now barred from the property by management & the police.

Oh yeah, i remember reading that.. thanks for the heads up..

i think mariposa has some issues with beach erosion.

the following hotels are available for under 100 per night for Jan 31 to feb 8 for two peeps:


Caribbean Sunset Resort Negril
$36 with taxes & fees

Summerset Village Resort Negril
$50 with taxes & fees

Negril Beach Club n Negril Beach Condos
$54 with taxes & fees

Bungalo Hotel Negril
$64 with taxes & fees

Travellers Beach Resort Negril
$60 with taxes & fees

Fun Holiday Beach Resort Negril
$64 with taxes & fees

Sunrise Club Hotel Negril

$66 with taxes & fees

Shields Villas Hotel Negril

$66 with taxes & fees


Foote Prints On The Sands Hotel Negril
$70 with taxes & fees
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Sunset On The Beach Resort Negril
$101 with taxes & fees

Hidden Paradise Resort Negril
$82 with taxes & fees
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Mariners Beach Club Hotel Negril
$84 with taxes & fees

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Originally Posted by gerryg123

the following hotels are available for under 100 per night for Jan 31 to feb 8 for two peeps:


Negril Beach Club n Negril Beach Condos
$54 with taxes & fees

Travellers Beach Resort Negril
$60 with taxes & fees

Fun Holiday Beach Resort Negril
$64 with taxes & fees

Shields Villas Hotel Negril

$66 with taxes & fees

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these above are the ones I would pick from.........

Negril Beach Condos is the cheapest and probably the best deal out of that group..........
and it's as safe as all the rest.......trust mi...........
and Travelers would be this guys second choice........

had to do a double take on Sunset on the Beach........that place is not worth nearly a $100+ a night
mi paid $120 Inclusive for two people in the Penthouse Suite when it was Coral Seas......
and the rooms back then were only running $60 a night........or $90 solo AI........

Cool Runnings, Marko

I would check out the Rayon Hotel..Very nice you can get breakfast including for 2 people i think at $90.00 a night

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i am sure they would dig the cliffs, but if on the cliffs my mom has it in her head she wants a ocean view, which i think kills the budget they are trying to keep - on the beach she wouldnt require a ocean view.. so i think beach it is... right now looking at mariposa hideaway as well - near budget and they have a room.. my mom is 57 and dad 62, and no they arent 'party people'.. lol i will let them know Yvonne - also - looks like Chet and Colleen will be in negril too - as they live here where i live - my dad knows them well too - in fact they were talking together this afternoon at my family business..

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Sunset on beach has sister place on cliffs that as great views for good price. I belive its called sunset on the cliffs

If she wants an Ocean view for a reasonable price, check out Sunset on the Cliffs..I stayed there in '07 and loved the view..only place I have stayed at to this day that had one. I can't say anything about the new management since then, though, but they have some good prices for the views, check them out at negrilonestop.com

I dont see any dates,but I got CoCoLePalm in June for like $70 a night WITH a breakfast plan.Two pools,hot tub,bar great location on the beach also....

gerryg

how did you get that rate for fun holiday? i called and asked, and was quoted $150 for a 'regular room' and they didnt have a ocean view.. that was no problem but $150!! crazy different then your price..

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Oh yeah, i remember reading that.. thanks for the heads up..

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You're welcome. Sad that she's still popping up & embarrassing herself.

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gerryg

how did you get that rate for fun holiday? i called and asked, and was quoted $150 for a 'regular room' and they didnt have a ocean view.. that was no problem but $150!! crazy different then your price..

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LOL, i had the exact same issues with Fun Holiday while planning my return -- found a rate of 66 multiple times on the Net, then emailed to see if they could BEAT this rate (might as well shoot for the sky, right?), and the silly respondent kept going a little bit down in price with each succeeding email, from 100 to 90 to 80 to 75 but would not match the published, advertised rate. Poor service, IMO .... that's just bad business when so many Indy's are starved for new arrivals.

I guess I can now let the truth out: There were a bunch that were willing to go as low as 50 dollars per night once you contacted the hotel directly, so I did not mess with Fun Holiday for long ..... (Tho the email string between us is actually funny, even if I was the only one who got the joke.)

Anyway, to get a good rate, you start with travbuddy.com, plug in your dates, and that site combines like 30 sites in one. Just refreshed my search a moment ago, and Fun Holiday is available for 64 per night with NO extra charges on otel.com .....

PS: I still plan to swim in their pool!

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Originally Posted by gerryg123

at's just bad business when so many Indy's are starved for new arrivals.
PS: I still plan to swim in their pool!

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mi too.......probably at da webcast

Cool Runnings, Marko

well, they went ahead and booked.. They opted for NBCC, simply because they are familiar with the beach there - and the cost for a room with a fridge/kitchen was really reasonable ($72 a night).. i know there are nicer places, but for the price and location i think they are doing allright - also if they just hate it - they can always go look for something else after the first night - but i expext it will do just fine for them.. anyways - i do appreciate all your input folks - and merry christmas..