Our Jamaica 2023 Escape: Negril, Beachfront Resorts & Island Flavours part 2
The hotel is in an excellent beachfront location. Each morning we enjoyed a continental breakfast consisting of a fresh fruit platter, toast, a choice of pineapple or orange juice, plus tea or coffee. You could also add a samosa to your breakfast, which was a nice touch. Breakfast is served in an open-air restaurant, which made for a very relaxing start to the day.
After breakfast we would head to the beach again for a swim and some sunbathing on the white sand. Sunbeds and towels were complimentary here too. We also enjoyed walking along the beach, where we passed lots of restaurants and bars. Negril is famous for its 7 miles of powdery white sand, and Sandy Haven is in one of the more lively sections. Margaritaville Negril, where you will find parties and boat trips departing, is only about a 10 minute walk away.
Sandy Haven is a small, friendly boutique-style property with just 35 rooms. It has a swimming pool, jacuzzi and an on-site restaurant for dinner. Although we did not manage to eat in the hotel restaurant, we tried several local places nearby and found them to be excellent value with great food.
We both absolutely love Jamaica and would return in a heartbeat, perhaps including a few excursions next time. We felt safe throughout our stay, found the people incredibly friendly and warm, and especially enjoyed the food, the rum and the beautiful beaches.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this trip possible: Donovan from the Jamaica Tourist Board, Nicholas from VIP Attractions, Megan from Essential Detail, Rohan from Sandy Haven, and Denise and Teddy from Karisma Hotels.
