I have stayed at Merrils 2 for eight trips now and was just there in April and have yet to have a bad time. Great shade trees, love the staff and I happen to love Chefs food. If my grandmother was Jamaican that's how her food would taste but I am partial to Jamaican style cooking. It's nothing at all like the big AI's. Just a clean well priced place to stay with a great beach location. Close to some great bars and more good food. Yes it's an "AI" but for the price you don't feel bad eating out or bar hopping and can afford to do so. PM me if you want more info. I've stayed at CSA, Hedo, CN and a few others and yet I keep coming back to Merrils. I saw a lot of bad reviews before my first time as well just have to remember everyone is different. Just don't there thinking it's going to be CSA or Riu.. It's not. But for the price you can't beat it.
