I had always stayed on the beach, but last reach, after reading reviews here, and visiting the West End previously for dinner/drinking, I did 10 days on the cliffs, and 2 in Belmont (in the country) in between. (As in: 5 days @ Seastar, then 2 in Belmont, and back to Negril for 4 days @ a cliff hotel I won't name).

Honestly, I missed the beach a little....(Belmont had a nice one so I was set when I was there) but while in Negril I went to 7 mile for a day and chilled at Country Country for lunch and drinks and more drinks and...had a BLAST.

I don't think I'll ever stay all beach or all cliff again...I like the mix. If I had to chose ONE...I'd go cliff...and just visit the beach when I want to. (April reach I am doing 3 Seastar, 2-3 Belmont, 5-7 White Sands).

You are going to adore the West End. It's so different. I think you are making a great choice to try it.

Xtabi is amazing...have fun!

...I overthink a lot too...