Jamaica InnvsSandals Negril
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Jamaica Inn scores significantly higher than Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa. Jamaica Inn comes in at 92 with accolades from 12 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Gayot and Jetsetter.
Jamaica Inn Show All Reviews
Main St, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
From $316/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"This is one of Jamaica's class acts."
Jetsetter
"Boutique family-run Jamaica icon in Ocho Rios with a beach bar, pool and spa." Full review
Fodor's
"At this quietly sophisticated hotel, each guest is treated like royalty." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"A small, romantic resort that once drew Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller, the Jamaica Inn is about quiet luxury." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Thoroughly spruced up in 2007, the 47 suites are a blend of Indonesian, colonial, and retro Jamaican décor, but remain refreshingly unplugged, with no TV’s to shatter the peace." Full review
Rough Guide
"The most attractive (and expensive) hotel in Ochi, tasteful and elegant, with a gorgeous private beach, pool and sophisticated oceanfront spa."
Star Service
"This property is one of the few remaining traditional beach hotels, but is quickly fading into oblivion in the minds of anxious vacationers." Full review
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Complimentary cocktails are served once daily to guests on the beach, and staffers patrol the beach all day to serve other refreshments upon request.
Gayot
"This island escape blends an intimate atmosphere with big resort amenities."
The Telegraph
9.0
"Jamaica Inn catches old Jamaican elegance to a tee, both in its setting and atmosphere, which is chic and discreet." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Unwind at this "romantic oasis for those tired of the hectic city life." The blue-and-white British colonial-style inn has no TVs or radios but does promise sea views." Full review
Sandals Negril
Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril 167, Jamaica
From $538/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Sandals Negril is an all-inclusive, couples-only (straight and gay) resort that attracts a basically young, convivial, and unsophisticated audience." Full review
Fodor's
"Couples looking for a sports-oriented getaway and a casually elegant atmosphere flock to this resort on one of the best stretches of Negril Beach." Full review
Star Service
"At the north end of the beach, near the Grand Lido, this hotel lies on the best beach of any Sandals in Jamaica (the sands at the Sandals in Whitehouse are a possible contender)." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"For travelers seeking a large all-inclusive with plenty of activities and amenities, and a laid-back, easygoing vibe, Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa is a great choice." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"For couples after an all-inclusive beach holiday with classic Caribbean scenery, Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa ticks almost every box." Full review
Lonely Planet
"One of the more tasteful outposts of the Sandals empire, this couples-only resort sprawls over wide lawns trimmed to perfection." Full review