Booking directly with hotel

[Beachbums]

Apohydro, if you book a standard room it's possible you would end up in the older section and close to the road. We have over the years stayed in the deluxe, superior and junior suite and have enjoyed all. The last 2 years we have booked a 2 bedroom suite with another family couple and have booked again for March. You might consider the new section which has Coco suites on the third floor with balcony, they looked very nice on our trip last February. And yes if you want beachfront or honeymoon suite you have to book direct. Put in your dates on their website and see what's available and price , taxes are usually extra.

[JitterBug]

you folks are lucky you can book packages . . . as a single traveller, the surcharges are crazy . . . i always book directly with hotel and use westjet . . .

[Mike_D]

Unless you find something like a Groupon offer, you nearly always get the best rate booking directly with the hotel. However, keep in mind that the rooms offered through these online deals are usually the lowest quality room (i.e. the ones that face the dumpster or are close to the street). Also, if you stay at smaller places and get to know the managers or owners, you can contact them directly and ask for unadvertised specials or possibly negotiate a better rate. Some of the more popular places (especially smaller properties on the cliffs) won't budge, because they will fill their rooms, no matter what. However, during slow season many places will cut a deal to fill empty rooms. For example, right on the Home Sweet Home website is says to call Charlie directly to get the best rate.

[Yesihunt2]

I book directly with hotel and have not had any issues yet and trust the same person I communicate with every year won't let me down and give me a fare price....

[txraider]

I book directly with hotel and have not had any issues yet and trust the same person I communicate with every year won't let me down and give me a fare price....

someone on here mentioned awhile back to contact hotel directly and use the phrase "we are regular travelers to Negril, can you give us a discount" it works more often than not. Especially in low season.