Jamaica
Negril sits at the far western tip of Jamaica, and it is the island's laid-back beach capital.
A long curve of pale sand known as Seven Mile Beach runs along a calm, turquoise bay lined with palms, beach bars and low-rise resorts, while the rocky cliffs of the West End hold Rick’s Café, the lighthouse and small hotels built into the limestone. Sunsets here are a nightly event, best watched from a catamaran, a cliffside terrace or the water itself. Beyond the beach, day trips lead to YS Falls, the Black River, Floyd’s Pelican Bar and the Appleton Estate, while adventure parks, glass-bottom boats and lobster lunches on Booby Cay fill the days in between. This guide covers Negril’s essential sights, hotels from all-inclusive resorts to boutique cliff stays and the practical know-how for planning your trip.
Seven Mile Beach and Rick’s Café Tour from Negril Hotels
Negril’s signature strip of pale sand and calm turquoise water, a gentle curve of beach bars, hammocks and glass-bottom boats, explored on a short guided outing that finishes at the West End cliffs for sunset.
Rick’s Café Sunset and Cliff Jumping Experience
The legendary clifftop bar on Negril’s West End, where divers leap into deep blue water, reggae plays and the whole crowd stops to watch the sun go down, visited on a guided Jamaica experience.
Negril Sunset Catamaran Cruise to Rick’s Café
A sunset sail along Seven Mile Beach on a party catamaran with music, rum punch and snorkelling stops, finishing at the cliffs of Rick’s Café, collected from Negril hotels.
YS Falls Excursion from Negril Hotels
A day trip to one of Jamaica’s loveliest waterfalls, a series of tiered cascades and swimming pools in a garden setting in St Elizabeth, with rope swings and a tractor ride.
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Negril’s signature strip of pale sand and calm turquoise water, a gentle curve of beach bars, hammocks and glass-bottom boats, explored on a short guided outing that finishes at the West End cliffs for sunset.
The legendary clifftop bar on Negril’s West End, where divers leap into deep blue water, reggae plays and the whole crowd stops to watch the sun go down, visited on a guided Jamaica experience.
A sunset sail along Seven Mile Beach on a party catamaran with music, rum punch and snorkelling stops, finishing at the cliffs of Rick’s Café, collected from Negril hotels.
A daytime catamaran sail that links Negril’s highlights, from Seven Mile Beach to the cliffs, with a stop at Margaritaville’s beachfront for swimming, the slide and a lazy lunch.
A small-boat trip over Negril’s coral and seagrass, peering through the glass floor at fish, then snorkelling and relaxing at tiny Booby Cay.
A boat trip to Booby Cay for snorkelling at a sunken cannon site and a beach lunch of grilled lobster, a laid-back half day for seafood lovers.
A quiet boat ride up the Negril River through mangroves and wetlands, with birdlife, local history and a break from the beach crowds.
A guided ride through Negril’s green hills and along quiet trails, often with time on the beach, finished at Rick’s Café for the sunset.
A zipline run through the trees at Jamwest adventure park outside Negril, with a Jamaican soundtrack and the option to add other activities.
A guided off-road ATV ride from Jamwest through countryside tracks to Salmon Point, with mud, bumps and sea views.
A day trip to one of Jamaica’s loveliest waterfalls, a series of tiered cascades and swimming pools in a garden setting in St Elizabeth, with rope swings and a tractor ride.
A boat safari along Jamaica’s longest navigable river through mangrove wetlands, looking for American crocodiles and wading birds, paired with a swim at YS Falls.
Hotels we would book ourselves, from splurges to good-value bases.
$$$$Seven Mile Beach
A couples-only, all-inclusive resort on Seven Mile Beach, built around a long stretch of sand, a choice of restaurants, a spa and a full programme of water sports.
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$$$$Seven Mile Beach
A family-focused, all-inclusive resort on Seven Mile Beach with kids’ clubs, a water park, a long beach and plenty to keep every age busy.
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$$$Seven Mile Beach
A relaxed, all-inclusive resort for couples on the Negril shoreline, with an easy mix of beach, pools, dining and spa time.
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$$$$Bloody Bay
A large all-inclusive resort at the quiet northern end of Seven Mile Beach, with pools, restaurants, a spa and a lively programme for guests of all ages.
Check rates →Long Bay
A large, well-run all-inclusive resort on Long Bay with a wide beach, several restaurants and plenty of pools and activities.
Check rates →Seven Mile Beach
A beachfront resort known for its gourmet inclusive approach, with family-friendly facilities, pools and a relaxed Jamaican setting.
Check rates →West End Cliffs
A boutique cliffside hotel on Negril’s West End, with villas and rooms perched above the sea, a famous pool and sunset views over the water.
Check rates →Seven Mile Beach
An adults-only, all-inclusive beach resort of thatched bungalows set among palms, with a relaxed, eco-minded atmosphere.
Check rates →West End Cliffs
A small, intimate cliffside hotel on Negril’s West End, with cottages, garden paths and direct access to the sea.
Check rates →Seven Mile Beach
A small, relaxed beachfront resort on Seven Mile Beach, with a casual atmosphere and a good location for independent travellers.
Check rates →Ready-made pairings: a top sight and a hotel that suits it. Add both to your trip and book each when you are ready.
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Seven Mile Beach and Rick’s Café Tour from Negril HotelsStay
Sandals NegrilSeven Mile Beach
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Rick’s Café Sunset and Cliff Jumping ExperienceStay
Rockhouse HotelWest End Cliffs
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Negril Sunset Catamaran Cruise to Rick’s CaféStay
Beaches NegrilSeven Mile Beach
A practical primer for a first visit to Negril: where the beach and cliffs fit, which excursions to book ahead, how to get around, how many days you need and what to pack.
A guide to the areas and styles of stay in Negril, from all-inclusive resorts on Seven Mile Beach to boutique cliffside hotels on the West End, with tips for couples and families.
A relaxed three-day Negril itinerary covering Seven Mile Beach, Rick’s Café at sunset, a reef boat trip and a south-coast day at YS Falls.
A food and drink guide to Negril: jerk, fresh seafood, ital food, rum punch and beach bars, with tips on where and how to eat well at every budget.
When to go to Negril: the dry winter season, the quieter summer, hurricane season, sea conditions and how prices and crowds change through the year.
The best day trips from Negril: YS Falls, Black River Safari, Floyd’s Pelican Bar, Appleton Estate, bamboo rafting and nearby adventure, with drive times and tips.
