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Idle Awhile Resort

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with calming spa services
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
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December 2024

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Private beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Front of property - evening/night
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Caribbean cuisine, sea views
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
The price is AU$683
Price available on 3/11/2024
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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Norman Manley Blvd, Negril, Westmoreland

What's nearby

  • Seven Mile Beach - 9 min walk
  • Time Square Mall - 17 min walk
  • Kool Runnings Water Park - 5 min drive
  • Negril Cliffs - 7 min drive
  • Hedonism II - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville (Negril) - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Mill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Patois Patio - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Palms Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sweet spot restaurant & bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Idle Awhile Resort

Family-friendly hotel near Seven Mile Beach
Take advantage of an airport shuttle, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Idle Awhile Resort. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site Caribbean cuisine restaurant, Chill Awhile, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and 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), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A porter/bellboy, a front desk safe and a computer station
Room features
All guest rooms at Idle Awhile Resort boast perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Fridges and irons/ironing boards
  • Plasma TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Chill Awhile

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1999
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 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 staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Idle Awhile Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Idle Awhile Resort?

As of 2 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Idle Awhile Resort on 3 Nov 2024 start from AU$683.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Idle Awhile Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Idle Awhile Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Idle Awhile Resort?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Idle Awhile Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 80 per person applies.

Where is Idle Awhile Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Negril hotel is just steps away from Jamaica Beaches and Seven Mile Beach. The Boardwalk Shopping Village and Time Square Mall are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Idle Awhile Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 242 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

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was a roof replacement going on. The property while nice and quaint can definitely benefit for some refurbishing/renovating. The toilet was shaky and the toilet seat was smaller that the toilet bowl
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie Lee

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice W

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This beachfront property was clean and the staff were welcoming as well as helpful. I would certainly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great property. The greenery and lush trees surround you. Not too big, not too small. Just right. I will definitely "Idle" again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ann Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The rooms were extremely extremely dark and noisy. The staff were wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome resort!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Spacious Rooms & Onsite Restaurant/Bar
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
3.5