I walked through the Bar-B-Barn property from beach to road in early October. Sadly, it was looking rough, and the reviews on trip advisor confirm a deterioration of conditions in the guest rooms when it was open. Back in the day Bar-B-Barn was a thriving place, quite pleasant with bright paint and beautiful garden path.
I hope the small hotels of Negril can survive in this day of mega-resorts in Negril. Many "oldtimers" remember the small hotels being built, and now, sadly see the decline of some, if not many of them. If the small hotels can't survive, then the Negril I know and love will be lost.