Doing my research I came across a site that has a Christmas-week deal at Secrets Cabins that is much more affordable than the rates on other sites -- $42 per night, all in .... Considering it's the busiest and most expensive week of the year for most Negril hotels, that's not bad.

Me, I am a bit too high maintenance -- shared bathrooms, no AC -- but the place is RIGHT on the beach and does have a Jacuzzi!

Anyone been? Also, what about the route of an upgrade once you arrive? Sometimes a $20 bill at check-in can go a long way ....