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Beaches Ocho RiosvsIdle Awhile Beach
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Idle Awhile The Beach ranks significantly higher than Beaches Ocho Rios Resort & Golf Club. Idle Awhile The Beach scores 83 with approval from 7 publications including Frommer's, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Beaches Ocho Rios
Oyster
Star Service
Fodor's
Frommer's
St. Ann, Boscobel, Jamaica
From $125/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
OysterUpscale
"With Elmo and Grover wandering the beach, dancing, and hosting sing-alongs, Beaches' family focus is clear." Full review
Star Service "Europeans intermingle with the strongly North American crowd here, and the jovial staff ensures that all enjoy their vacations. " Full review
Fodor's "The company that specializes in the all-inclusive resort brings its brand of luxury, attention to detail, and attentive staff to this family-oriented property." Full review
Frommer's "Bedrooms are surprisingly large, and as such, are easily suitable for up to four family members at a time." Full review
Idle Awhile Beach Frommer's Fodor's
Rough Guide
DK Eyewitness Star Service
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Norman Manley Blvd, Negril, Jamaica
From $173/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Enjoying a choice but narrow spot in the middle of Seven Mile Beach, this is an intimate, personal inn." Full review
Fodor's "This boutique hotel has a casual chic beach ambiance." Full review
Rough Guide "Sophisticated small hotel with beautifully designed rooms, all with a/c, TV and wi-fi."
DK Eyewitness "Classy and upscale place right on the beach and offering gorgeous rooms with private verandas, refrigerators, and all mod cons; the suites have a kitchen."
Star Service "Negril is not known for its intimate lodgings, but Idle Awhile Resort has created quite the reputation for itself, providing 14 whimsical accommodations with quintessential beach-house flair." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The name says it all – an excellent, low-key getaway in which to linger, right on the sand." Full review
Lonely Planet "This exquisite boutique hotel is highly recommended for airy, delightfully appointed rooms and suites that all drip with contemporary vogue and tropical decor." Full review
