Oh the Choices. Need some help chosing the ideal place to stay.

[Packrat]

Charela Inn would be a good choice, they have some new rooms & great section of the beach but not any nightlife. . Tree House (includes breakfast) could work also and Gail is a doll and I have always liked Idle Awhile as well. You are only a short walk down the beach to a great variety of local food and a low cost cab to the Cliffs, many places have music/shows at night. When we are in Negril we are early risers and enjoy the deserted beach and nice walk to find breakfast so we rarely out and about at 11pm partying. All above are non-AI and beachfront hotels.

[billndonna]

Well if you want AI that doesn't roll up the sidewalks at 11 i would agree with Bostonbob on Hedonism.The party almost never stops and there are people there of all ages,been 10 or 12 times ourselves.For beach dwelling nob AI i think Coco is a great choice and you can go to the Jungle night club,Alfreds and Bourbon Beach for some great late night partying.Stayed at Fun Holiday also and it sounds not quite what your looking for.Really lots of good choices.

[wnyjim]

I would check out Firefly. Best part of the beach and close to Margaritaville if you get desperate for food which I doubt you will.
Lots to do nice location walk to almost anything. You'll never AI again.

[Chris B]

A friend of mine stayed at Rooms on the Beach last month... went solo while his bride did an AI with her sorority in the Bahamas. There are a few night spots very close by, such as Alfred's, and although I'm not sure, they might offer a meal plan or AI option. Might be worth a shot.

[don+shelley]

I stay at CoCo LaPalm 3 -4 times year,but when [I] come down by myself in January,my choice is always Merril's 2.. 1) Cost- they don't hit you up for a big single supplement 2) location on beach is great 3) rooms clean-staff very pleasant 4) Good security 5)never a complaint about water pressure-air cond.- 6) Food is decent drinks are good 7) Again Price...Even though all inclusive,you dont feel bad about having some meals-drinks down the road. 8) Always a good deal thru Apple if you are looking for a charter flight...9) people of all ages + some singles....Going again this year Jan 10 days

[Melody]

I don't think Funjet or Apple run packages out of Canada. Unless they have something out of TO. Where are you from Oiboy? Are your dates before or after Dec 15th? Prices at non AI are quite a bit lower before Dec 15th. A few Canadian travel sites offer a couple of non AI packages. Sometimes at Coco La Palm, Rooms, Country Country. I wouldn't pick the AI option at Legends/Samsara, not known for their food. Unless something's changed recently, Rooms does not have an AI option. They offer a very basic continental breakfast. You would also need to pay for wifi and rent a fridge if they have one available. Negrilonestop.com offers some good deals at several hotels prior to Dec 15th. It's a good site to look at pics, amenities, prices, videos and locations of several non AI hotels. You can call them and get their recommendations based on your wants. They're very knowledgeable of Negril. I suggest booking your flight and staying non AI, just add a room fridge to your list of wants. You can self serve your drinks on the beach and in your room/balcony.

[booger]

35 years old and wants nightlife. Cross the Charela Inn off of your list. The average demographic in my experience is older than that. I would encourage you to stay at a place like Country Country and take your party off site at night. Hook up with a local Jamaican to take you out and show you the fun at night.
Negril One Stop is a good site to compare some of the beach properties.

[jojo p]

Oiboy, definitely check out Bar b Barn. It's right next to Bourbon Beach, which doesn't even get started with music till around 11, so you don't have to
worry about that. It has a really nice bar, and a restaurant called Angelas with great food. The rooms are really comfortable with cable tv, ac, and fridge.
Breakfast is included with your stay, Nice beach area, good security. You can check out there website for pictures. Call hotel direct and talk to Denton,he
will fix you up if theres availability for you time you need. Reasonable rates, even in busy season. Enjoy , wherever you stay.

[oiboy]

Where are you from Oiboy?

I'm traveling out of Winnipeg on the 1st of December -8th

Thank you everybody so far for your invaluable suggestions.

[oiboy]

Has anyone stayed at Legends or the Beachcomber club resort? Both offer both AI and EP plans. Wondering how the rooms are and the location / demographic.