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Idle Awhile Resort

3.5 of 5
Norman Manley Blvd, Negril, Jamaica
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Idle Awhile Resort
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Austin, TX
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104 reviews 104 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
117 helpful votes 117 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We stayed for 4 nights at this most excellent property. The pluses are many - great staff, good food, best spot on the beach, great beach chairs, towels and floats. It has taken several days for my re-entry back into regular society - no-one has brought me a cappuccino on the beach for days! :( The room - We stayed... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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18 reviews 18 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

I stayed at Idle Awhile from 4/9 - 4/17.It had been on my most desired places to stay in Negril, since I took a tour of the property in 2009. I am not sure if it was all the perfect ratings that the property had received on TripAdivisor that may have had my expecations too high, but I did not... More

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Toronto, Canada
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29 reviews 29 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

We spent two nights at Idle Awhile before going to Half Moon Bay in Montego Bay for a destination wedding. My husband was born in Jamaica and he suggested that we spend some alone time in Negril after spending some time with family in Kingston and before the hustle of the wedding in MoBay. I'm so glad we spent time... More

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Annapolis, Maryland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We recently stayed here for March 13 for 8 nights. This was our second time at Idle Awhile. The service was excellent, rooms spotless and the drinks and food were scrumptious. We have been coming to Jamaica for 14 years + and have stayed at many of the resorts and we'll be coming back again!!

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Arlington, Virginia
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

We were looking for a boutique hotel, something original, something with a bit of an island vibe as opposed to a massive resort. We wanted to get the “Jamaica” out of Jamaica all while feeling comfortable, enjoying a great spot on the beach, eating fresh food and drinking great cocktails, and having a hassle-free vacation. Let me tell you, Idle... More

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New York City, New York
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10 hotel reviews
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46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

My husband and I have recently stayed 8 nights in Negril... the first 3 nights at Idle A While (I will be adding reviews of the 2 other accommodations which were both on the Cliffs). This was my third time to Negril and my husband's first. I'd only stayed on the cliffs before which I loved, but we wanted to... More

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New York City, New York
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23 reviews 23 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

This review is just for the beach area. I liked this stretch of the beach because there is a quite a large square blocked off for swimming in the water. Never understood why you give swimmers 15 feet only when the sea is so large... Anyhow, they have floating mattresses chained in the water so you can use those, relax... More

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New York City, New York
2 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

I was born and raised in Jamaica but also have traveled extensively. When going back to Jamaica I look for a hotel that has a boutique island vibe w/ great accommodations. Idle Awhile is exactly what we've been looking for. You will enjoy the laid back island decor with a perfect location on the beach. The single rooms are the... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

I stayed at Idle Awhile for 6 nights in May 2012. The place was a nice change of pace from normal hotels and resorts. Idle Awhile is small and intimate. I went with my sister for our birthday and we had a really nice time. We're not too much into live and loud night life, so the slower pace and... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2012

Prior reviews are accurate: Spacious rooms. Delicious breakfast (banana pancakes are BOSS!). Accommodating staff. Beach location. Walk to more food, music and fun. P.S. Eat jerk chicken and sip a rum punch with the locals at Best of the West across the street.

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Additional Information about Idle Awhile Resort

Address: Norman Manley Blvd, Negril, Jamaica
Region: Caribbean > Jamaica > Westmoreland Parish > Negril
Amenities:
Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #5 of 29 B&Bs / Inns in Negril
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
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