You have to take those reviews with a grain of salt sometimes. It's the tropics so if you leave food sitting out then you're going to get ants. The occasional lizard can always get in. Some of the properties have got a little run down. I'd avoid Jamaica Tamboo for instance. Negril Beach Club Condos, Travellers, Legends, and Kuyaba are all reasonably priced beach properties that are kept up.
Our go to place is Idle Awhile Beach. It's not the cheapest by far, but we always enjoy the property and staff. So for us that makes it a good value for the cost.
I'm a true believer in you get what you pay for. You can find something at all levels that are worth the cost..
Going back for the first time since Covid. At least once a year since 2000. From Savage,Mn
Idle Awhile is by far the “classiest” on 7 mile. Needs some updating for sure but best spot and shabby chic. Great service there. We’ve stayed at beach and cliff properties with and without kids.
Lots of alternatives for the BEST priced hotels but some of them have turned into real dumps.
For the BEST hotels on the beach for the price imo: Coco La Palm and Charela Inn. Idle Awhile, aint never been there, they tell me its nice.
Hands down in my opinion it's White Sands. Best room for the money!
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I've been going down for many years and have stayed at all different digs from tents to high end but my favorite spot on the beach is Charela Inn. For several different reasons. It is in my opinion one of the nicest spots on Long Bay as far their beachfront goes. I came across promotional material which said it was originally built in 1975. The footprint has grown considerably over the past 48 years which has only improved the property. Their restaurant serves some of the best cuisine in Negril and they used to have entertainment several nights a week. The bang for the buck is pretty darn good there. Not the cheapest but you get what you pay for!!
Every time we walk by Charela Inn we talk about how nice it looks. Their beach area is always so neat and looks so relaxing. We haven't stayed there yet but hope to on a future visit.
In the past twelve months I have stayed at Coco La Palm and White Sands. Both are very well kept properties. IMHO Coco has the edge in quality, especially the Restaurant, but is a bit more expensive.
Waiting until the last minute to book a room can be difficult towards the end of February (busy season). You may have few options on the beach.
Jaherring,
Next time you are in Negril go and visit the property and say Hello. It's a local family owned business that is very involved with the well being of Negril. Very nice people!!
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