I had the opportunity to stay in Beaches Negril by Sandals,although not quite close to the airport this 90 minute ride it really gets your antisapation heightened. Once we arrived the entrance was some what inviting. As I proceeded to the lobby I was inendated with staff from every angle they assured that all would be taken care of and made my wife and I feel quite at home. We were immediately taken to the Suite concierge room where we were taken care of with good wholesome Jamaican Hospitality,not to mention there renowned Rum Punch! We were in our rooms with in 20 minutes of arrival, once we arrive to our room which again was a suite room we were amazed to see a very well kept room from the natural hardwoods and crown mouldings that made the rooms decore to the king size bed to the seperate washroom and wash area. The balcony was a reasonable size and had quite the breath taking view of the ocean and the grounds. We then had the opportunity to search and explore the grounds and was quite impressed with the quality in landscape and up keep. The pool area for adults was incredibly large and clean, not to mention the pool bar was quite large and well stocked with brand name alcohol not the typical no name local brands. The bartenders were extremely helpful and out going and should be comended on there efforts. The kids pool area again amazingly large equipped with a lazy river, large splash pad and a 3 storey slide for all to enjoy.The beach surrounding Beaches was impecable to say the least the ocean was as smooth as glass for most of our stay and the clarity was unimaginable and the depth is knee/ hip height for as far as you could walk. The white sandy beaches was absolutely comforting for our daily walks in the sweltering heat and sun. As far as the local beach peddlers although they were the same people daily,they were extremely respectful to your decsions and very outgoing to have a converstaion with you with out any pressure sales, the locally hired Gaurdsmen were right on the peddlers before you could see them coming but I had not witnessed any type of altercation. The beach was also equipped with private huts that were available for all geusts who wished to have a private area to enjoy sun which also accompanied a private butler service for those family or couple breakfast, lunch and dinners on the beach right at waters edge. They also offered a great beach massage area. The Mill buffet restaurant was a great atmosphere and great staff the food was great for all meals and incorporated the north american foods along with Jamaican cuisine. The view a decent view of the large pool area. The seville restaurant one of the a la carte restaurants was set to be a rustic italian, Unfortunately on two occasions it was extremely disappointing both in service and in the quality of the food prepared. The lengthy time to get appetizers and entrees would make any food conisuer want to leave we waited 50 minutes for our food while we filled up on bread and water while we waited. Althoughsignificant changes are required Beaches was very open to our critisism and actually were revamping part of the restaurant to incorporate piano cocktail area. Arizona restaurant was a decent TEX- MEX cuisine serving up your chili, tacos, fries, burgers etc... not a bad restaurant for a quick bite, however this restaurant needs work as far as a dinner menu goes. Another restaurant which was our favorite Stew fish a new exiting restarant located on the beach and captivating the ocean , breeze and the overall ambience was excellent the food was absolutely superb thanks to Chef Paulo a truely exceptional restaurant they may have to extend the size as its 6 tables will soon be well short of what is needed. The staff at Beaches was incredible from Daniella Pons the Director of operations, to Odane the suite concierge attendant all made our stay truely exceptional.
Beaches is a great family or couples resort and has a great reputation of entertaining kids of all ages through the Xbox room , camp/ day care for all ages and not to mention the several appearances by the cast of Sesame Street. The adult entertainment was a great disappointment as witnessed through the almost absent crowds, the tribal dances, and mis matched juggling acts were a mere kids party entertainment at best. We had a great time and would recommend this resort and would proudly attend this resort again. Thanks to all that made our stay a memmorable one.
Rocky Bruno
Vacation Critic
- Beaches Hotel Negril
- Negril Beaches Hotel
