Yes, the staff is friendly but this place was really disappointing. I was coming from a nice place on the cliffs where you can have a spacious apartment and great service for less price that a room requires here. Our room was small, with mildew and coackroches running freely. No comforts, only two horrible plastic sort of glasses. The bathroom tub spout had the bad habit to fall on your feet while you were taking a shower and the beds were really uncomfortable. I'm definitely not going back.

I have to put in a word for the places I experienced this last reach. It has been a long time since I have stayed at Bar B Barn. Without going into details, there have been some major operational changes in management and food services etc. there that are still evolving as we speak. But the family member who normally just ran the hotel has taken over other parts of the operation, and the changes are quite evident.

Many of the rooms have been refurbished (a process which I had seen going on for a while), and my second floor room was comfortable, and most importantly, immaculate. My floors and ceiling were new, as well as my bathroom fixtures. The same charm of what I call, gingerbread furniture, was still there however to keep the feel of a boutique Jamaican hotel.

If anyone is concerned about food because of the change, worry not, it's still excellent. Honestly I hadn't been eating much lately, but one of my favorites that made me clean the plate was the chicken parmesan from the Italian restaurant.

On the beach and want to ear, have a drink???? NO PROBLEM, they bring it out to you.

The staff....what can I say....EXCELLENT, I have NO staff complaints, only compliments, and may I say that the atmosphere among the staff is so much more relaxed now. They had a hard row to hoe too because the place was PACKED all of the time. Word must be out that this is the place to be, even if you are not staying there.

Another wonderful thing that Angela has done is the live entertainment. They were so good that I was hanging on my bar stool every night just shouting at them. There is a soloist named Shellie MY GOODNESS, I had to call Angie on my cell phone and let her hear this lady singe "Summer Time", and when I request my fav "Turn Your Lights Down Low" this girl TORE IT UP. She is not afraid to stylize beyond the way the original artist did the song, and she is just a bundle of energy.

There are TWO people backing her up that sound like a whole darn band.

You get beach chair service and beach towel service, and your breakfast comes with your room, and that means anything on the menu for breakfast.

At midnight on New Years Miss Angela was on the beach pouring free champagne for her guests (and not just one glass too), and there are free drinks specials often, like rum punch etc (I watched them make it, and they don't skimp).

I also like the fact that Angela comes down most nights to hang out WITH the guests. I saw many repeat guests come and hug her like she was family. She is also not adverse to rolling up her sleeves and helping her staff in a pinch, to the point that I saw her sweating profusely in one of her gorgeous outfits, but a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do to make BBB a success.

Security is always on the job, and the beach area is kept tight.

You are within walking distance of everything you need, and it is on a great location on the beach. I'm going to have to give BBB my stamp of approval and encourage anyone who is interested to stay there.

Bar-B-Barn is an clean, well-kept property. There was some kitchen construction going on while we were there, which slowed food service down somewhat, but otherwise the accommodation was great. The staff are friendly and helpful and Wade, the evening bartender makes the BEST drinks ever. Try the Banana Smoothie! The beach can be problematic, as it is pretty well throughout Negril. Too many huksters and too many beggars who won't leave you in peace. This is not the fault of the hotel, and Ryan, the security guard, mostly has your back. Most nights there is live music in the bar area and the location of the hotel makes it convenient to walk to town or walk to other venues on the beach. All in all, a good place to stay.

My husband and I spent 4 nights here last year. The room had 2 double beds stuffed into a very small room. We never had hot water the entire 4 days. Our room didnt have a balcony but a walkway going past our window. The window overlooked a private house. Sort of felt we were intruding on them. The Reggae music next door went on for one night until after 1 am and another night after 3 am. REALLY LOUD!