Polkerris Bed and BreakfastvsIdle Awhile Beach
Both properties are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Idle Awhile The Beach scores significantly better than Polkerris Bed and Breakfast. Idle Awhile The Beach is ranked #16 in Jamaica with accolades from 7 reviewers such as Frommer's, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Polkerris Bed and Breakfast
13 Corniche Road, Montego Bay JMCJS, Jamaica
From $179/night
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Outdoor pool
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Situated atop a quiet, residential hill, Polkerris Bed and Breakfast offers some of the most charming lodging in the area, all in a compact and refined package." Full review
Frommer's
"The Polkerris is a little classical Jamaican oasis of wide verandas, terraced gardens with a waterfall fountain...the four tile-floored bedrooms are done with floral prints, handsome wood furnishings" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Sublime in every detail. There's the trickling waterfall, the swimming pool, the view-embellished veranda, the stupendous breakfast and – most importantly – the one-of-the-family style of service." Full review
Idle Awhile Beach
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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