Accommodations

Hide Awhile is a mong Negril's most exclusive and luxurious private villa complexes. Best for those looking for independence away from the hustle and bustle, the three villas feature a duplex layout with a spacious master bedroom upstairs. Amenities include all the details expected in a top-end property, from flat-panel televisions to a fully equipped kitchen, plush bedding, and a porch that puts all worries to rest.

Club Hotel Riu Negril (US$228 and up) is a 420-room all-inclusive resort on Bloody Bay with a large main building and four two-story annexes. The resort has a gym, Jacuzzi, and sauna reserved for guests over 18. Rooms have mini-bars, king or two double beds, and a balcony or terrace. Four restaurants offer a la carte and buffet dining options, with bars spread across the property. The resort has two hard-surface tennis courts, table tennis, volleyball, and a variety of water sports.

Rockhouse is a favorite for hip New Yorker weekenders looking to get away in style. The hotel is always booked, testament to good marketing, quality service, well-maintained grounds, and competent management. The beautiful villas (US$295\350 low, US$355\425 high season) are perched on the cliffs with views out to sea. A total of 34 rooms include standards (US$125/160 low/high season) and studios (US$150/185 low/high season).

The Rockhouse Restaurant has a nice evening ambience. The coconut-battered shrimp is a recommendable starter.

Sunset at the Palms (US$385/600 low/high season per couple for Treetop deluxe, US$620/895 low/high season for the One-Bedroom Suite) is a boutique adults only (18+) all-inclusive property featuring cozy one-bedroom treetop deluxe bungalows and one-bedroom suites spread out across lush, well-manicured grounds. The food offering is a mix of buffet style and a la carte meals at Lotus Leaf restaurant, as well as  the open-air demonstrative kitchen known as The Chef's Table, where the cooks flex their culinary muscles as they feature seasonal fresh ingredients.