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Negril, Jamaica
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Roots Bamboo
4.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
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New York City, New York
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“soon come, back”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2010
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I read the previous reviews. 5 times, 3 times? is that all. What I have found from my many trips to Roots Bamboo and Negril, it is not uncommon to run into someone who has been there more than 10 times. I have been to Jamaica 23 times since 1978, to Negril 20 times and I always found others that have been more than I. Roots Bamboo is a place where you can be left alone if you choose, socialize with others from around the world. I once hung out with Olaf from Denmark, who didn't speak English, but we had a ball. I first went to Roots Bamboo when the roofs of the cabins were corrugated tin and the sides were of bamboo.
Now, the cabins have electricity, some with covered porches, 24 hr security, friendly staff, clean grounds, great food (had my first taste of callaloo there now I grow it), and the best spot on the 7 mile beach. There are many choices in Negril for non-hotel stays, alternative hotel stays and all-inclusive stays. I have done them all, yet I keep coming back to Roots Bamboo. Ted, the owner, is a superb host, fantastic personality and a great individual to know. Its laid back, comfortable and addictive. The testament to the wonderful business Ted runs is the continuous return of visitors year after year. I shall return in 2011.

  • Stayed April 2010, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Windsor, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“our yearly vacation at Roots”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2010
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My wife and I enjoy travel in many different ways. But our time in Jamaica is our most anticipated. We have been staying for a month but this year we tried 6 weeks. We use to travel the island but in 1988 I started staying at Roots Bamboo in Negril. Jerry,, Ted the owners son, is a pastry chef by trade and is no slouch when it comes to serving up Red Snapper or curried goat to name just two of his and his employees great dishes. We stay in cabins that run from $ 30.00 to $ 60.00,depending on amenities and location. You are on the famous 7 mile beach of Negril. These people that work at Roots are a big reason why you will enjoy a stay here. Cookie will see that you are comfortable or else. Oldie and Frame will make sure you feel safe and always there to chat you up if you should get up in the middle of the night. You can pitch a tent here as well for$12.00 a night . There are taxi drivers standing ready to pick you up or drop you off at the airport safely and on time.Raggamuffin and Cowboy are the drivers I have pick us up.Want ice? hey Cookie,want a drink? hey Brimsley, room cleaned? Daisy and Myah. want company? your neighbours will seem like old friends immediately. Only for lack of space do I not go on about Roots. Try it and you will be hooked like us and all the people we bring who now come back year after year. Barry

  • Stayed January 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Minnesota
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“soooo relaxing”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2010
1
person found this review helpful

I have stayed at Roots Bamboo 4 times and have enjoyed every single time !! I always recomend Roots to people traveling to Negril.. It definately has no frills, the first time I stayed they didn't have a bar or pool table, but have always had great food, especially breakfast !!

  • Stayed May 2007, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Windsor
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Roots Bamboo Jerry's cookin is amazing”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2009
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My wife and i have traveled to Roots Bamboo for 5 years in a row for some well needed time away. They have several basic cabins priced top end around 60us/night and we always enjoy our stay. If your looking for a step above camping which they have as well, and love to eat some fantastic food served up by Jerry and his crew this is the place to find a slow paced laidback vacation. We have now had the Grilled Red Snapper the night we arrive each time as it is absolutely some of the best in Negril. Sit back watch the sunset and chill in Negril..... Soon back...

Bill and Crystal
Windsor Ontario Canada

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siena
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“true jamaica”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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