Beaches Negril

I just got back from a beautiful and very relaxing family vacation at Beaches Negril. We booked our vacation with Michael at Dream Makers Vacation Services and they were very helpful in ensuring we had a seamless travel experience. We would not book through anyone else! When we arrived at the Montego Bay airport we were able to go to the Sandals lounge and have some snacks and drinks before our transfer to the resort. Once we got to the resort we were greeted with a cold towel and had a pretty quick check-in, made dinner reservations, and were taken to our rooms that were ready early. All of the restaurants were very good but we particularily enjoyed our meal at the newer Peruvian restaurant Yaku which is a family style restaurant. Our favorites were the kebobs, and the lomo saltodo. Our experience there was made even better by our server Sheryka who is awesome!! Most days for lunch we enjoyed the jerk shack on the beach which was 10/10 and very easy. While the resort was supposedly at 90% capacity throughout our stay, it never felt like that. We never had a problem having to wait for things or finding chairs by the pool or beach. The beach and ocean were beautiful and we would spend most days there getting to see sting rays and starfish. Special shout out to some amazing employees that helped make our vacation even more wonderful, Our butler Conrod, our server Kaylia at Mariachi restaurant, and our server Sheryka at the peruvian restaurant Yaku! The employees all over the resort were so friendly and made our experience even better. I attached some photos of the beautiful sunrise and sunset, some sushi from our dinner at Soy, and the adorable kitten we saw all week around the beach!

I just returned from Beaches Negril for the third time this year. Our stay in February was so impressive that we booked Spring Break in April. So much fun that while my wife and son were in Poland last week, I returned for a third week. My reason for returning was that the staff was so pleasant, fun and everyone remembers you! As a result, even though I traveled alone, I was never lonely with all the acquaintances that spent time with me. The key to the success at Beaches Negril are the staff and their friendliness, caring and ability to accommodate any request. The Managers make sure that everything runs seamlessly and the cleanliness, accommodations and food/beverages are all top notch. The resort size and the friendliness of the Jamaican people which is why it is by far my first choice. Enjoy! Michael

Return to Paradise at Beaches Negril: A Family Reunion Done Right Just returned from a family reunion at Beaches Negril, and I can't say enough about this place. From the moment we arrived until the very last goodbye, the team went above and beyond to make this a truly unforgettable trip. The butler service with Tawani and Shane was phenomenal. They anticipated our every need, making everything from daily reservations to last-minute requests seamless. I don't know how they manage to take care of villas on opposite ends of the resort, but they get it done. We also had an incredible private dinner on the beach, and the speed at which it was prepared and served by the culinary team led by Executive Chef Lamar was unbelievable. It was faster than some commercial kitchens I've seen serve 15+. GM Lancelot should be incredibly proud of this crew. One of the most impressive things about this resort is the staff's dedication. It was amazing to see so many familiar faces from our trip six years ago, with some having moved up to leadership roles. Bartender Jojo and Server Roy are now leading the team, and it's no surprise—their crew is rock solid. Special shout-outs to the incredible staff who made every day special: Alicia, who found us a cool spot under a fan at the Mill. The Mill team: Shanique, Amani, and Erroll, who made us feel like royalty at the buffet. Tazzale at the food trucks, who kept the kids happy with a constant supply of fries and tenders and always greeted us with a huge smile. Steven and Kamani, who kept the party going at the Big Top with their expert cocktails. The entire bar crew: Tashiki, Cassara, Rojay (All-day!), Conrad, Shannon, Monique, Carderro, Kevion, and especially Leon for those extra pineapple slices for the kids' virgin daiquiris. The nightly entertainment at Beaches Negril is in a league of its own. The team of just eight performers/entertainers is pure talent. I'm pretty sure I saw them everywhere, from the evening performances to daytime activities and the Sesame Street shows for the kids. For those who love adventure, the water sports and dive shack team is the best in the business. Our boat captain for our trip to Rick's was the same all-star team from our snorkeling adventure. Captain Julian and snorkel guide Raj (Papa Smurf) truly embody the spirit of Jamaica and are a huge reason we keep coming back. The dive team, including Bear and Garth, is world-class—if you dive, do not miss a chance to go with them. And for anyone looking to relax, the Red Lane Spa is a must. Huge thanks to Donna for a great session! This trip was truly an experience money can't buy. Thanks for bringing us all together! We'll be back. Respect- The Bicek's

Our room was very dated and crumbling, holes in floor, cabinets that don't close, visible plaster patches on walls. Open window shutter in bathtub/shower, so no privacy and we could hear other guests talking as they walked by our unit. Staff was also not very customer friendly. They are constantly talking among themselves in Jamaican and made us feel like we were bothering them or that they were more interested in talking to other staff than paying attention to us. Bus ride from airport was in an old minibus, very uncomfortable and long 2 hour ride on bumpy road. Beach was very nice, however we were constantly being bothered by peddlers. Hotel staff was making no visible attempt to stop them from constantly hounding us. Some activities were free, however too many had extra costs, including a beach bed which was like $200 U.S. extra per day.... Children activities and pool areas were pretty good. Food was good, but not great. Very hot and humid weather, with showers and thunder showers everyday around 3-4 pm. Overall, we would not recommend this resort

We visited Beaches Negril during mid June of this year. Firstly, we have rebooked for next year. This place is amazing. While we stayed at Beaches Turks and Caicos in 2024 and there are some upsides there (to its size and more recent renovations), overall Negril is a far better experience for a family with small / young children. We were situated in two rooms 414 and 624, since we had a grandparent with us. While 624 was slightly newer and fresher both were central and close to everything. The resort is the perfect size for walking to and from your room… which makes beach and pool outings easy —- with a newly potty trained youngster that helps. Walking from one end of the resort to the other cannot be more than a leisurely 8-10 min walk on the path/ walkways. The resort was fully booked during our stay and we never had any long lines or waits. There were several activities during the day for the kids and adults including bouncy castles and rock climbing at one point. We have kids ranging in age(s) from 2-10. The pools were slightly deeper than our 5 and 6 yea olds felt comfortable standing in but the pool by Mariachis had a ledge which allowed for a comfortable time for everyone. The splash pad and lazy river were small but still ideal and allowed us to feel comfortable with the kids at these ages— there was fun for everyone. Here are the things we were blown away by: - [ ] The food—- everything was delicious and we typically don’t like buffets but even their buffets were delicious and we never got sick from anything - [ ] The Service— we were concierge level and were blown away by Shanae. I think she made the trip for us. She set us up efficiently and we didn’t have to think about a thing. We missed her the second we left. She is a true gem. The resort is lucky to have her. We probably annoyed her with our huge family and questions but she never showed it and genuinely seemed to care for us and for making our trip a dream. And it was!!!! - [ ] The photographers and entertainment team- shout out to Sasha-Lee and Delly. There was a silent headphone party with fun DJs and the evening shows were always an event. Jose was fun and loved kids. We just received our album and it is of spectacular quality. Let them take your photos!!!! - [ ] The Club Mobay is a must at the airport. You’ll need it—-The ride to and from is exhausting . It had everything you needed. - [ ] Safety and security. There were plenty of lifeguards monitoring the mariachi’s pool, slides and lazy river. Our room was respectfully clean and organized. Our valuables were always safe despite our kids who quite honestly left their iPads and other valuables everywhere. One evening my daughter left her butterfly purse at/or under a dinner table and it was returned- she had loose costume jewelry and cash in there. We would have totally forgotten about it. They literally chased us down overnight and next day to give it to us. We also left our stroller on the bottom level every evening and we always felt it was secure. We love the Caribbean and specifically Jamaica - at some point we’ll have to see the rest of the world but until then and until the kids are older— it just feels too comfortable, too easy, and too much fun to try anything else. - [ ] We did the cabana one day and it was ok but I truly believe it is unnecessary because the beach is awesome…there are just so many beachfront options with shade - [ ] It rained almost everyday for at least an 1 hour but never more than 3 hours. It was always in the mid to late afternoon and passed before dinner. With kids that nap it was honestly perfect and didn’t interrupt the trip in the slightest. - [ ] The resort could have used a fitness instructor for Zumba or Aqua-fit… that would have topped off the trip but otherwise the gym was good enough most mornings. I remember Turks having these aerobic instruction options. That’s the whole story- the great, good and well nothing bad at all.