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Idle Awhile BeachvsSunset At The Palms
Idle Awhile The Beach and Sunset at the Palms are both praised by travel writers. On balance, Idle Awhile The Beach ranks marginally better than Sunset at the Palms. Idle Awhile The Beach scores 83 with positive reviews from 7 sources including Oyster, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
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
Sunset At The Palms Frommer's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure Rough Guide Star Service The Telegraph
The Wall Street Journal Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
Norman Manley Blvd, Ruthland Point, Negril, Jamaica
From $388/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This place appeals to eco-travelers who want to get away from it all without spending a fortune; it's an especially good choice for families with kids." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Across the street from the beach, the upscale Sunset has a warm, helpful staff, intimate setting, and great food." Full review
Travel + Leisure "All-inclusive resorts may have a less-than-sterling reputation, but the Sunset at the Palms raises the bar." Full review
Rough Guide "Elegant wooden cabins in lush gardens, plus friendly service and great facilities make this the most attractive and private all-inclusive in Negril."
Star Service "Sunset at the Palms Resort became an adults-only all-inclusive resort in December 2013." Full review
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A weekly cocktail party keeps management in tune with guest requests and opinions.
The Telegraph8.0
"Sunset at the Palms breaks the mould of the all-inclusive resorts typically found in Jamaica." Full review
The Wall Street Journal "The Sunset at the Palms in Negril—Jamaica’s famously lively tourist town—is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort."
Lonely Planet "Sunset at the Palms is proof that an all-inclusive hotel doesn’t have to be bland." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located at the north end of Seven Mile Beach, Sunset at the Palms might be right up your alley if you're looking to experience Jamaica's wild side. Treehouses serve as rooms, meaning tree..."
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