This place is perfectly situated on the beach, literally! the restaurant goes into the sea. Its clean and great value for money. I mean the hotel was almost free after paying for the flight. I stayed there with a girl friend, so was weiry about going being 2 young females. But everyone was so friendly, from the hotel staff, the cleaners, the security guards, too all the guys on the beach. We took time out to talk to the locals and it made our holiday. They are such genuinely nice people, they looked out for us and told us the great places to go to.
The banana pancakes they serve in the restaurant for breakie are to die for, you can't beat eating your breakfast with a back drop of the carribean sea and listening to the sound of the water splashing against the steps.
They also have a driver called Chris working for the restaurant and we used him A LOT, he took us to a great horseriding place near town that we would never have experienced if it wasn't for hIm. He was so patient waiting around for us, and he is a lovely guy. I would definately advise using him, i'm so glad we didn't book any big ,over crowded tours. This hotel is perfect for a gettaway to the carribean without breaking the bank.

Every year I return to Negril and stayed at
Footeprints Hotel and have found it to be a pleasurable
experience. I have stayed at hotels all over the US
and Canada, and have paid top dollar for rooms
that were clearly sub-standard. The rooms at
Footeprints are average, nothing fancy, but when you're
on the beach in Negril, what more do you need? I
took my cousins with me this time and they feel
in love with the hotel and with Negril. The staff
were great and met all of our needs. The front
desk staff were helpful and took care of all of
our needs. The bar and kitchen staff were great
also, and the drinks are reasonably priced. You must
try the lobster grilled in garlic butter, which
compares to any of the restaurants I've visited
in Negril. I have already paid for my stay this
year, and can't wait for my room overlooking the
ocean. I notice that there are a number of negative
reports about this hotel, but I could truly say
worse things about many of the chain hotels that
I have stayed at in New York, New Jersey, New
Orleans, and St. Louis. I did not slam those hotels
like some people have slammed Footeprints. Some
guests are more spoiled than others. As for me and
my family, we are definitely going back to
Footeprints in October 2007 and expect
another great time.

The hotel is excellent value if you just require clean accommodation and a base to move around from. I was on a few missions while there so it was perfect for me as I also hired a car and drove from Negril to Kingston, Negril to Mo'bay, etc.

The service was very good and any problems I had were dealt with straight away such as the aircon dripping water and creating puddle behind the dresser, I think this is normal for aircons, so after it was mopped I just put towel down.

I didn't rate the restaurant food much as it seemed quite dry and not what I would call very West Indian. The cocktails were nice. Being right on the beach was convenient when you wanted to go for a swim to cool down, I even went in the sea at night as the lights from the hotels provide enough light (I wasn't unaccompanied though just in case I drowned!!).

There is sports right on your doorstep on the beach, and although I only went on the jetski as didn't have time to do much else, the water is so calm that just floating on an inflatable raft was heaven.

I also went to the Reggae Sumfest which is held every year in July and saw a lot of my favourite artists. I had a VIP pass (for a little more expense but well worth it as you don't get jostled and pushed in the crowd where the normal ticket holders are)

I was a single female travelling (but used to the Jamaicans as have family there although its been 13 years since I was last there). I didn't feel threatened and the people were very friendly.

stayed there with 3 other friends...im very open minded.been jamaica many times,but 1st to negril.room of hotel was un-clean ,first night big cock roach in room ,and staff looked on me likei was mad.things like phone charger,money clothing was stolen from room.no manners from staff or greetings.sercurity was a joke and any 1 can walk in at any time....if yr looking for a lady of the night then that is the place to be.night life rubbish beach dark at night..(accept jungle night club)thats the onlything good i can say about negril...total let down,as i,ve stayed all over jamaica,but 100% never go there again.footprintes hotelshould be taken off website and brochures as it,smore like a 1 night stand banging hotel...many moreto say but if this dont put you off then GOOD LUCK..