#13 vs #23...

Heres the dilly:

Were spending 4 nights on the beach this November before we head to Treasure Beach. Im trying to decide between two places that we've never been to and both currently are running a special...

tripadvisor's #13 Treehouse vs. #23 CoCo LaPalm

Treehouse $380 for 4 nights, with transfers and daily breakfast (Standard gardenview suite)
~so figure breakfast's value around $80 with transfer's value at $100; $180 total

CoCo $299 for 4 nights, with continental breakfast (although wifey wants the superior room upgrade, so lets call it $389 for 4 nights)
~cant really put a value on a continental breakfast (unless someone can elaborate more)

Pros: Everone has great things to say about both places
Cons: We stayed at Seapslash last reach so I would prefer to check out a diff. area on the beach than the Treehouse/Seasplash area

Any insight would be appreciated, as one of the deals runs out in three days.

big thanks
murph

Never stayed at CoCo so no opinion there but Treehouse is awesome! We are using a similar Groupon deal from earlier in the year for our stay in August as are several family members that are joining us.

Never stayed at either but I can tell you the beach at CLP is great! Very wide and deep there. Lots of loungers too.

Bonus points for the banana bread at coco :)

Treehouse its great. And the breakfast is nice.

Haven't stayed at Treehouse, like the beach better at Coco.

Murph the Surf,,,CoCo is the way to Go Go...The free brkfst is nice,bigger beach,2 pools,better location!

The beach is better at CCLP. Also, you can use the value of the continental breakfast towards any breakfast.

More likely to see families/kids at CCLP.

Moving closer to pulling the trigger on Coco then RR mentions kids and families... gulp...

come to think of it I dont believe Ive ever stayed anywhere where there were kids or families or kids with families! (not that theres anything wrong with that) hahaha

Me n wifey are hardcore foodies... are there good cheap eats around CoCo or even good not-so cheap eats?

Big thanks for all the help

Likely won't be any kids at Coco either in November unless you stay over Thanksgiving.

It's only about a 10 minute walk between both properties. Wild Parrot, Chill Awhile, Charela are close to Coco, plus Best in the West is across the street. (Wild Parrot is inbetween both properties) The full included breakfast at Treehouse would be better than Coco's continental (coffee, juice, toast, muffins, half slice of banana bread, pastry). Anny's by Treehouse is very good local food, very cheap.

Much larger beach at Coco. Negrilonestops mad sale prices work out about the same as Groupon, once you add the taxes to Groupon.

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Heres the dilly:

Were spending 4 nights on the beach this November before we head to Treasure Beach. Im trying to decide between two places that we've never been to and both currently are running a special...

tripadvisor's #13 Treehouse vs. #23 CoCo LaPalm

Treehouse $380 for 4 nights, with transfers and daily breakfast (Standard gardenview suite)
~so figure breakfast's value around $80 with transfer's value at $100; $180 total

CoCo $299 for 4 nights, with continental breakfast (although wifey wants the superior room upgrade, so lets call it $389 for 4 nights)
~cant really put a value on a continental breakfast (unless someone can elaborate more)

Pros: Everone has great things to say about both places
Cons: We stayed at Seapslash last reach so I would prefer to check out a diff. area on the beach than the Treehouse/Seasplash area

Any insight would be appreciated, as one of the deals runs out in three days.

big thanks
murph

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Treehouse Beach

its beautiful gail.. I cant tll where the sky stops and the ocean starts! hahaha

OK just testing everyone if they can identify which way the photo should be lol

Stayed at Coco in June only because it was cheaper (Negril onestop) than Treehouse. Coco pros: Beach is wider.property a little less tired. Treehouse pros: Breakfast is awesome. Wifi is much better. Both have and are near great restaurants. Coco-Best in the West, Treehouse-Ossies. New deal on Groupon for Treehouse tips the scale back to Treehouse. And then you have paddle board instruction and Yoga at Treehouse with beautiful and talented Gail Jackson to make it a no brainer. I understand people's attraction to Coco though. Just have a personal feeling for Treehouse. Feel free to upgrade Gail.

I just want to say that Tripadvisor can't be taken at face value. Treehouse is ranked higher only because of the personal efforts of Gail and her staff to host and deals offered on line. Both properties have great staff and can be equally recommended. You can't go wrong at either!

Gail, is that a recent pic of your beach? If so, the water line has improved a lot since 2 months ago! :)

I'd go with Coco, if you decide you want to order a full breakfast off the menu, they give you a $5 credit on your bill. Had some great breakfasts, but only took 1 picture - this was the Jamaican Jamboree - scrambled eggs with coconut milk and ham, topped with coconut - soooo good :)

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I'd personally choose Coco over Treehouse, we stayed at Coco last reach and loved it. The beach is fabulous, lots of good eats within a very short walk and the staff were great. Some pictures - sorry - I can't help myself :)

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Just remember that the taxes are "included" at CoCo though One Stop and they also give you a nice discount card that really works.

thx guys.. Im a little confused about the negrilonestop... what you just call them and let them know your hotel plans and they get you a sweet deal? I wouldnt mind booking transfers along with hotel if its cheaper... discount card? whats that about?... intrigued...

http://www.negrilonestop.com/

thx just checking it out now and put in an inquiry. Might save us some loooot!

We've also booked CCLP through Negril One Stop. They've never done us wrong.

We always book through One Stop, great people, always find the best. We booked Xtabi through them and we love it, just in case you decide the cliffs are the way to go. No sand in the sheets. Murph, We met you last year at the castle, wish we could join you again this Nov. Think it will be the spring.

Charela Inn - lol
get a Jacuzzi room

For sure Coco La Palm, stayed there several times and have never had kids there when we stayed there.

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Me n wifey are hardcore foodies... are there good cheap eats around CoCo or even good not-so cheap eats?

Big thanks for all the help

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Re-read your post and picked up on the foodie part again. As already mentioned, for sure you'll need to check out Wild Parrot for lunch. They have great breakfasts as well, but realize you may stick to your hotel where it's included. Another little beach restaurant with nice seating can be found at Country Country, right beside Treehouse. Again awesome breakfasts, lunch and dinners. The dinner menu changes daily and offers a handful of fresh choices, very good although not the place for dessert (Charela has great desserts). They have nice quiet ambience anytime, set with candles at dinner. Kuyaba has good food and ambience with view as well. Larger menu. Not walking distance but they offer free pickup and return to your hotel. Just call or have your hotel reception call for you.

You can book airport transfers through Negrilonestop, great driver, average prices (some drivers, Kingsley, Ashton, are cheaper). Can't go wrong with Negrilonestop for booking your hotel. They give repeat customers a 5% discount as well, and also book stays in other Jamaican locations.

I respectfully disagree with Melody on one point. Kuyaba is indeed within walking distance from CoCo. A 15 to 20 minute stroll will bring you there no problem. But yes they will pick you up and drop you off if you so desire. And if you are true foodies you won't want to miss Canoe, Sunset After Dark, Teddy's Hideaway at The Blue Cave Castle, Ivan's at Catcha Falling Star or Just Natural. All are just a taxi ride away and all are excellent! Sunset is only open during high season.

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I respectfully disagree with Melody on one point. Kuyaba is indeed within walking distance from CoCo. A 15 to 20 minute stroll will bring you there no problem. But yes they will pick you up and drop you off if you so desire. And if you are true foodies you won't want to miss Canoe, Sunset After Dark, Teddy's Hideaway at The Blue Cave Castle, Ivan's at Catcha Falling Star or Just Natural. All are just a taxi ride away and all are excellent! Sunset is only open during high season.

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Of course you can walk to Kuyaba... A little further from TH, if staying there. I just found it a bit far to walk to for dinner after showering. Like to get there in time for sunset which means the sand fleas are out in earnest along the beach the way there, and too far to walk after dark for my comfort (safety) level. I'm sure many do it, I just err on the cautious side regarding walking the beach after dark, particularly as a single woman, my 1st trip with my teen, and last trip solo. As a couple or with a group you may not feel the need to be as cautious.

So we ended up pulling the trigger!!! Thanks to everyone who tossed their 2 cents in- much appreciated.

Looks like we will be doing CoCo LaPalm for 4 nights, followed by 3 nights at the Kudehya Guesthouse in TB http://kudehya.com

next time canadageorge!

Hey Murph, You will have an awesome time anywhere you go. We stayed at CCLP for 3 nights last Nov and it was great, athough I must say we are cliff dwellers at heart. Everyone was great there and there is no better place to beach watch. Our first trip to TB we were at Cacona villa which is almost right beside the one you are going to. LOVE Treasure Beach. It is a great place for a scooter because there really isn't much traffic and Treasure Beach covers an area about 15 -20 km long. It is easy to zip from Great Bay to Fort Charles Beach. Enjoy!!

Eat the free breakfast at CoCo and get eggs for like 2 bucks more.Eat at Sunbeach next door with bands on the beach,great food and great price.Sunday go walk to the Palms and have dinner & jazz. Across the street Best in the West and get your own jerk chicken and eat it at the table at CoCo.Next door is Idle Awhile for lunch(wont suggest dinner).................Love the cliffs but this time it's camp at CoCo and take 2/3 hr excursions to Xtabi/Ivans/Canoe etc..then back to the base camp...