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Reviews of Idle Awhile Resort

3.5 out of 5
Idle Awhile Resort
Norman Manley Blvd, Negril, Westmoreland

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 235 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

adam michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

William, Waxahachie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy my stay at Idle Awhile. All the staff were nice, great customer service. I would definitely stay there again when visiting Negril. Its walking distance to the parties for Dream Weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the rooms. It wasn't crowded. Staff was nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

orville

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Starlet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for that authentic island vibe! The people are extremely friendly and accommodating. Their recommendations were spot on. The location was within walking distance to shops, the bank, the grocery store and local fresh food. While the food at the resort was yummy, you should also try the places across the street! Would definitely recommend Idle Awhile!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, beautiful beach, great for swimming, lovely quiet boutique hotel if you don't like large resorts, nice rooms with great balconies, great amenities, can't say enough good things about the staff on and off the beach, safe, 24 hour security guard and lifeguard
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property within walking distance to other local destinations. That hotel was just a bit too quiet for me compared to other hotels I’ve visited. It’s ideal for the senior crowd.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our 5-night stay at Idle Awhile Beach. This small, boutique resort is directly on the beach, but remains quiet and well maintained. Service and restaurant was great! Just a few steps away from many great food stands and a grocery store. Highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Monroe

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and professional. My wife and I enjoyed our stay immensely! We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice staff. Place very comfortable and food was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The villa was very nice and we enjoyed our stay. The staff were extremely nice and very helpful. However, one thing we noticed was the villa was very dark inside. There was no natural light coming through. There was just the kitchen light and a couple of lamps. Going up to the top bunk was ok but coming down was a little scary because of the darkness in the villa. A lamp or light to access would make it easier to come down. I think the lighting needs to be updated. It needs more of the natural light if possible. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This boutique hotel on the calmer part of 7 mile beach is A TREASURE! Our one bedroom suite included a large screened in porch with a dining table and hammock, delightful. Our room was spacious and high end from the designer floor tiles to the custom wood shutters. Loved it! The staff was attentive, morning coffee and toast delicious and we really enjoyed the SUPs, floatation cushions and the use of the hobbie cat. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kriss-Ann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very reasonably priced and everyone was so accommodating and polite!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mesfin Bekele

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is amazing! Its extremely clean, friendly staff, great food and good vibe. Its perfect for a quiet and relaxed get away. Will definitely go again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet property . Beach was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is beautiful with picture perfect ocean front views. The open air restaurant was a great way to start your day with Jamaican blue mtn coffee!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, wonderful beachfront, excellent experience for a family of four with elementary age kids. Rooms have shutters not glass, bring a small white noise machine and you’re good to go! Would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Ketino

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
PROS: -Great location on the beach -Great friendly stuff -Good kitchen/restaurant -They provide access to sister property on the cliffs which was fun to explore CONS: -Allow smoking of cigarettes on the beach chairs for guest which made it very unpleasant for other guests :( RECOMMENDATIONS: -It would help a lot if there was a list of internal hotel phone numbers and food menus in the room -House slippers for the room. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a perfect getaway. Absolutely breathtaking. Beautiful rooms impeccably cleaned. Staff that go the extra mile. They even prepare your return to the airport with Covid testing support. It was a dream.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert C

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Won’t stay anywhere else.
This was by far the nicest and most friendly resort I have ever stayed at. The people are fantastic. From the manager to the house keeper. All wonderful beautiful people. Thank you for rejuvenating my soul!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was a beautiful property with great people! We stayed in a deluxe room. It was very clean. The beach is amazing and there are plenty of beach chairs. Would recommend this place to relax and enjoy the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from Nicholas. on May 8, 2022
Thank you John and we are looking forward to see you soon.

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming place. Colleen at reception is wonderful. The regular rooms are nice and stylish with great terraces (if you're not staying in the 01's where you hear the street noise). The larger rooms are much nicer. The food was very good. It is small...so more chill than lively. The only slight disappointment is no amenities except for 2 paddleboards and one kayak. There's a long empty are next to the walkway ...seems a hot tub, dipping pool...or even a game court would be great.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

william

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect relaxation
Super-chilled, relaxed and ever so thoughtful, fun and caring service. Pro-active at all the right moments. We had a superb few days, would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from The Idle Awhile Family on Dec 28, 2021
Dear Justin, It was our pleasure to have you. Thank you for sharing your feedback. We do look forward to your next visit. Peace & Love

8/10 Good

Jessica Kate Luce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple, relaxed, clean, and beautiful facilities. Very friendly and helpful staff, and a great restaurant as well. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from The Idle Awhile Family on Dec 20, 2021
Dear Jessica Kate Luce, We are honored to have you stay with us. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. See you on your next visit. Peace and Love,

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, location and amenities. I especially love the style and design of the resort. I enjoy the Idle awhile brand.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from The Idle Awhile Family on Dec 20, 2021
Dear Susan, Thank you for sharing your review, we are especially please to see you highlighting the Idle Awhile brand. Best wishes,

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from The Idle Awhile Family on Nov 26, 2021
Dear Christina, Thank you for giving us a rating of your stay with us at Idle Awhile Beach. We appreciate this and look forward for your next visit with us. Peace and Love,

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New fav spot
This is my new favourite spot in Negril. It is right on the beach but on the quieter end of the strip so it is perfect for sunbathing and napping by the ocean. The rooms are some of the most comfortable and well-appointed that I’ve seen in Negril and the service was excellent in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from The Idle Awhile Family on Dec 20, 2021
Dear Maurice, Ahhh, your new favorite spot :). Thank you Maurice for sharing. Warm wishes,

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Idle Awhile, but wish it was Idle-forever :)
Idle Awhile was amazing from start to finish! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with smiles from all around. Reception informed us of the covid test options. They have a traveling nurse that can be scheduled to come to your room. Nice and easy. Security was top notch for those that are concerned about that stuff. We had not worries about going for swims, walks or back to the room for all the things that you inevitably forget everyday :) Lifeguards were always on hand and available to help with anything you needed, setting up and moving chairs, helping with fresh towels, etc. The restaurant and bar was staffed by an extremely personable and funny crew. Anything we needed was provided. Bucket of ice, pot of coffee brought to the room, extra towels, etc. Cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Response from The Idle Awhile Family on Dec 20, 2021
Dear Michael, Service with a smile. Thank you Michael for taking this time to write your review and for sharing details that will be very informative to others. We appreciate you, and anticipate your next trip. One Love,

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was GREAT !!!! everyone was nice and accommodating. My second time on 7 mile beach I highly recommend booking a non exclusive and then wander around and eat wherever. It was so slow we had the whole beach to ourselves it was a DREAM !!!!! :)))
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from The Idle Awhile Family on Dec 20, 2021
Dear Crystal, Thank you for sharing your review. Best wishes,

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Minimalist boutique style resort. Would definitely stay again. More vegan/vegetarian options would make it perfect. Staff aim to please.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Idle Awhile on Oct 21, 2021
Dear Claudia, We appreciate you sharing your review of your stay with us at Idle Awhile. Thank you for your suggestion of add more vegetarian option. I will definitely forward this information to the relevant personnel. One Love,

8/10 Good

Joelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vintage rainforest
Great staff, expecially at the restaurant. The hotel room was dark and could be modernised, but it had a vintage charm, ample space (the meshed patio off the room was a bonus). The room was cleaned well and the property had a canopy of trees that was pleasant to experienced while it rained. The beach was amazing and beach chair pads double as floating devices, which was perfect for relaxing. Overall, it was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Idle Awhile on Sep 29, 2021
Hello Joelle, We thank you for sharing you discovery of the charm of the property. It brought us great joy to have hosted you. We appreciate your feedback. See you soon. One Love, Kerry

10/10 Excellent

Shonda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing as always. Been staying here since 2014 here and there when i travel to Jamaica. Always a pleasure. Staff is very accommodating. We extended our stay with no problem. Everything always nice at Idle Awhile from the front desk, bartender (hi Claudia) to the beach staff. Love it here. We will be back and alway recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Idle Awhile on Sep 29, 2021
Hello Shonda, It is always a delight to have you home with us. We appreciate your post, thank you for highlighting how accommodating our staff is. See you on your next trip. One Love, Kerry

8/10 Good

Maci, Phoenix

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel! We stayed in one of the ocean view rooms and it was so nice being able to wake up and see the ocean and then walk straight to it on the path from the room. The food and drinks were all really good. The room itself was nice and there were even three friendly kitties who visited us on our patio every day. The only downside is that you can hear every little noise outside because there aren’t glass windows, just wooden shutters. I would still stay at the hotel again but I would definitely bring earplugs the next time because it made for several sleepless nights due to noise.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Idle Awhile on Sep 29, 2021
Dear Maci, It was great having you stayed with us here at Idle Awhile. We are so happy that you had a great time with us. Thank you for sharing your experience. One Love, Kerry

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Some staff are courteous. The Bar and security at the gate are rude.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Idle Awhile on Aug 24, 2021
Dear Guest, Let me first thank you for staying with us. We apologize for any rude experience you have encounter. This is certainly not what we want our guest encounter, as we want our guest to feel relax and have a home away from home experience. We will certainly address these areas that you have brought to light. Again we thank you and look forward to your return.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing! It was like living in a tropical rain forest! The staff was unbelievable and accommodating. The location to the beach was out of this world! One tip, bring cash...because you’re gonna want to tip everyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Idle Awhile on Aug 24, 2021
Dear Guest, Thank you for your review on your experience at our property. I was honor having you stayed with us and we appreciate your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Idle Awhile is a beautiful, well-maintained resort well-suited for a couple, group of friends or family looking for an intimate experience. The suites are gorgeous. The staff is warm, helpful and professional at all times.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Idle Awhile on Sep 29, 2021
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your recommendation of our property. We anticipate your return on your next visit. One Love, Kerry

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing!! Place was gorgeous. I loved that i walked from my room directly onto the beach. Food was also excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful and the food was great !
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I love the staff very welcoming but there are no amenities at all its just a room and the beach. The bar is there but not the best hotelnto be during covid because its no entertainment or even a pool. I this its over priced for what you get.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021