Jamaica - recommendations for beachside, smaller, not-AI ?
Jul 10th, 2011, 02:21 PM
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Jamaica - recommendations for beachside, smaller, not-AI ?
Would like your recommendations for Jamaica lodging choice for these two experienced island travelers. Thinking Negril, but open to other suggetions, Looking for something that meets most of these points...more important ones listed at the top:
on the beach or within 5 minute walk
smaller property - hotel or villas or condos
max $250 / night
on-site restaurant, at least for breakfast/lunch
other eating/drinking choices nearby
A/C, at least in bedrooms
not all-inclusve
laid back, but not completely asleep
swimming pool
not a lot of kids
Thanks!
on the beach or within 5 minute walk
smaller property - hotel or villas or condos
max $250 / night
on-site restaurant, at least for breakfast/lunch
other eating/drinking choices nearby
A/C, at least in bedrooms
not all-inclusve
laid back, but not completely asleep
swimming pool
not a lot of kids
Thanks!
Jul 10th, 2011, 07:40 PM
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We always stay in one of the upper level jr. suites at COCO LA PALM, which IMHO, is on the best part of Negril's famous beach. It has a restaurant on site for breakfast and a beach bar/ grill for lunch,( although BEST OF THE WEST, just across the street is much better and cheaper) but I would definitely NOT do dinner there. Much better places on the cliffs, esp. our faves like CHICKEN LAVISH, THREE DIVES, and ROCKHOUSE. Only warning about COCO is that depending on the time of year, it can be overrun with kids. You can try the more upscale IDLE AWHILE, which is just next door, but not sure it will be within your price range. Same is true of CHARELA INN, although I've seen lots of kids during holiday times there, too.
Jul 11th, 2011, 10:41 AM
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In Negril I personally love "the Cliffs" best. If you are willing to give up being beach front you can look at places like Tensing Pen, Catcha Falling Star, and lots of others. There are a short taxi ride to get to the beach though.
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The place on the beach was Bar-B-Barn. It was ok, included breakfast, only a few feet from the water. But, no pool, which didn't bother us in the least.
On the Cliffs, we stayed at Banana Shout. Small cabana, just a few feet from the stairs down the cliffs. Screened in on three sides, also had a fridge, maybe even a cook top, I don't recall. We loved it, might not be for everyone. No breakfast, no a/c.
If I wanted to spend more money, I would probably stay at Catcha falling Star or Tensing Pen.
On the Cliffs, we stayed at Banana Shout. Small cabana, just a few feet from the stairs down the cliffs. Screened in on three sides, also had a fridge, maybe even a cook top, I don't recall. We loved it, might not be for everyone. No breakfast, no a/c.
If I wanted to spend more money, I would probably stay at Catcha falling Star or Tensing Pen.
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You may want to check out http://lemerluxuryvillas.com
$220/night its non-AI and laid back with pool and ocean front views
No on-site restaurant but food choices are walking distance down the road.
$220/night its non-AI and laid back with pool and ocean front views
No on-site restaurant but food choices are walking distance down the road.
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