Here are some of my thoughts (just opinion/my expereice)

...yes although low season there will be plenty of people around in April ....add your name to the thread APRIL ROLL CALL to see all the other Negril.com boardies that will be in Negril the same time as you. Welcome and ask any and all questions you have - we love to help.

Do you have a budget in mind? Negril offers all ranges of rooms from cheap/rustic (no AC, smaller rooms with just the basics, only cold water showers, for around $50-60US per night to fancy big resorts (Sandals, Beaches) that are all inclusive and many that are in between (you will get some good advice on everyone's favorites) I am a "cliffs" person so not much help with beach places but others will jump in.

Do you need all inclusive? (if you enjoying drinking a lot this may be a good bargain as all drinks are included) I have heard good things about Merrills. My fav beach AI is Grand Pineapple. With non-AI, there are many food choices from cheap (patties around $1US or local meals $5US appox); hotels usually have meals for $10-12US and there are TONS of great places to try all the way up to lobster by candlelight by the sea on the cliffs.

I would recommend researching some of the Negril 101 information to best prepare for your reach so it is safe and enjoyable. Welcome aboard - I hope you love Negril and Jamaican culture as much as we do.