Single male looking for budget place to stay. west end or beach acceptable

[Mike_D]

On the West End, most people will recommend Sea Star. It's an excellent option, if you don't mind not being on the water. You can also get a good rate at Catcha Gardens for a fan cooled room. Jan/Feb is quickly approaching, so the popular places might have limited availability.

A good budget option on the cliffs with a sea view is Negril Escape. Very good security, comfortable rooms and excellent cliff access. When we stayed there, the overall property was in need of a little cosmetic maintenance but I understand that they now have new management who are addressing this. Frankly, if I was staying there as a single guy I wouldn't mind the minor issues - my wife, on the other hand, was not pleased with the worn out resort. Last I checked, you can get a room during high season for less than $90. Depending on your budget, I would also suggest Home Sweet Home on the cliffs. Advertised prices are higher than NE, but the property is of a higher quality (recently renovated in the last couple years). Visit their website and contact Charlie directly to get a better rate. HSH is smaller than NE and has a better vibe, IMO. The restaurant at HSH is also underrated. Monty is an excellent cook and it's not uncommon to find him buying fresh fish on the cliffside, when the fishing boats come in for the day.