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Overview of Idle Awhile Resort
- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies
3.5 star property
9.2/10 Wonderful
Popular amenities
- On private beach
- Free WiFi
- Parking included
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
- Breakfast available
Norman Manley Blvd, Negril, Westmoreland
Guests rated this location 9.4/10 - Exceptional
Explore the area
- Jamaica Beaches2 min walk
- Seven Mile Beach9 min walk
- Time Square Mall17 min walk
- Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.)99 min drive
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About this area
Negril
Located in Negril, Idle Awhile Resort is on the Strip and on a private beach. Percy's Riverside Retreat and Jamaica Giants Sculpture Park & Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kool Runnings Water Park and Hope Botanical Garden and Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
What's nearby
Jamaica Beaches
- 2 min walk
Seven Mile Beach
- 9 min walk
Time Square Mall
- 17 min walk
Throne Room
- 4 min drive
Royal Palm Reserve
- 16 min drive
Getting around
Sir Donald Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ) - 99 min drive
Restaurants
Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville (Negril) - 9 min walk
Boat Bar - 3 min walk
Sweet spot restaurant & bar - 9 min walk
Best In West - 2 min walk
Lemon Grass Restaurant - 17 min walk
About this property
Idle Awhile Resort
3.5-star family-friendly hotel by the sea
Idle Awhile Resort is located close to Seven Mile Beach, and provides a roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beach umbrellas, and beach towels. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The onsite Caribbean cuisine restaurant, Chill Awhile, features ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
- Free self parking
- Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and an area shuttle
- A porter/bellhop, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in the lobby
- Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 14 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
- Childcare services and free infant beds
- Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
- Plasma TVs with cable channels and DVD players
- Balconies, separate sitting areas, and coffee/tea makers
Languages
English
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Social distancing
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available through room service
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM–11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5–12 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Restaurants on site
Chill Awhile
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
DVD player
Free crib
In-room babysitting (surcharge)
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
On a private beach
Terrace
Spa
In-room massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free crib
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer on request
Towels
Entertainment
DVD player
Plasma TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Refrigerator
Outdoor space
Balcony
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Separate sitting area
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5–12 per person
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 80 per person (one-way)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 40 (one-way), (from 1 to 12 years old)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Idle Awhile
Idle Awhile Negril
Idle Awhile Resort
Idle Awhile Resort Negril
Idle Awhile Hotel Negril
Idle Awhile Resort Hotel
Idle Awhile Resort Negril
Idle Awhile Resort Hotel Negril
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.9/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Nicolina
Traveled with partner
Feb 20, 2023
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
Jan 20, 2023
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
Jan 15, 2023
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
Nov 15, 2022
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
nicholas
Traveled with family
Sep 29, 2022
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
Aug 29, 2022
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
Aug 26, 2022
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
Aug 13, 2022
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
Aug 7, 2022
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
Jul 27, 2022
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022