Thinking about staying at Home Sweet Home this winter.............would love to hear what anyone has to say about the accommodations.
Thinking about staying at Home Sweet Home this winter.............would love to hear what anyone has to say about the accommodations.
We really enjoyed our stay there. The rooms are quite nice and the restaurant is excellent. Nice view from any of the rooms. They have a little swimming pool and the cliff decks are awesome. To us, it had a quiet vib.
Peace, Todd & Cher
We've stayed there 4 or 5 times over the years (you can probably find a trip report or 2 where I talk about HSH). I have always said, it's one of the best values on the cliffs. For a reasonable price, you get a room with an sea view, free wifi, AC and cable tv. The property has a nice pool, great cliff access and a good restaurant. The rooms are clean and comfortable, but nothing fancy. In the basic rooms you will find simple wooden beds & wardrobe cabinets and functioning bathrooms. The higher priced suites generally have nicer furnishings and kitchenettes with refrigerators. Rooms 15 and 16 are our favorites, with an amazing view, nice bamboo furniture and a well equipped kitchenette. Room 12 (the Penthouse Suite) is probably the nicest room and most expensive. There are 2 newer rooms above the kitchen (one is the Owner's Suite), that look very nice but I haven't seen them up close. The grounds are well maintained, but don't expect the level of landscaping that you will find at Catcha. HSH has one maintenance guy that does a great job on his own. There is also a security guard over night.
Feel free to hit me up with any questions.
I've stayed there a number of times and paid the high price for the penthouse suite as well as the one below it. It was a really nice place but either because the owner wasn't around or for other reasons it seemed a bit sketchy. I completely understand the culture of Jamaica and realize everyone needs to make a living, but I don't really go for having working girls hanging around during the day. I was a bit put off, but it is Jamaica after all. Over all it is a nice place.
That's interesting. We have never experienced any sketchy-ness, but as you said, this may have occurred when Charlie (the owner) was off site. Generally, the property is local-friendly but any visitors are stopped at the office, unless they are a paying customer at the restaurant/bar. Were the working girls just lounging around the resort or were they guests of someone staying at the hotel? If it's the latter, I wouldn't be too surprised. On our last trip, a women stayed there a week with her rent-a-dread. They were both actually pretty cool, so we didn't feel any bad vibes. Whatever they did in their hotel room is their own business.Originally Posted by prat sista
Mike, There were guests of dudes staying at the hotel, not just trolling the hotel. There was a real loud guy on his phone all the time talking to his wife and kids and blah, blah, blah. I felt for his date as she just to sit there and wait it out. It was just kinda creepy. Definitely not a family friendly vibe.
In my 28 trips to Negril, Home Sweet Home has become my favorite go-to place to stay. HSH is a relatively small (17 room) property that provides a fantastic cliff side sea experience in a very comfortable, quiet, relaxing, clean, predictable and safe setting. The staff have always made me feel like extended family and continually provided friendly, responsive customer service. Owner Charlie built this place from scratch 34-ish years ago and from everything I see, he continues to work diligently in taking great care of not just his property, but also his staff.
Wow!! he built it from scratch that's impressive! I'll be staying there for the first time in November and heard nothing but good things about the place cant wait to experience it for myself!
"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home"
Drink Eat be IRIE!
First you said "I don't really go for having working girls hanging around during the day" then you say "There (They) were guests of dudes staying at the hotel" if they were guest how you assume they are working girls?
"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home"
Drink Eat be IRIE!
Thanks all for sharing your experience. Well, our trip came and went. HSH was very enjoyable and we had absolutely no complaints. We'd definitely return. Good staff and Charlie is the real deal. As with most, if not all cliff properties, the road noise is an issue at night (specifically loud motorcycles). Bring ear plugs or be prepared to be sleep deprived.
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