Top 5 Affordable Places To Stay – Negril, Jamaica

Affordable Hotels and Resorts on Negril's West End Road

Jun 10, 2009

The West End of Negril offers affordable hotels and guest houses, most of which are perched on dramatic cliffs and overlook the Caribbean sea, such as Blue Cave Castle.

Jamaica and Negril in particular is a popular destination because it offers hotel choices and budgets for everyone - from honeymooners and newly wed couples dreaming of a wedding ceremony overlooking the sea, to repeat visitors and young professionals. Understandably, this year everyone is on the hunt for a cheap getaway and affordable accommodations. For those savvy or traveled enough not to stay in expensive all inclusive resorts, choices abound on the West End of Negril.

West End Road is often called "the best end" of Negril for being the more "Jamaican" side. It also runs along Negril's beautiful cliffs, overlooking the sea. While still catering to tourists, as does the beach area of Negril, West End Road – now also known as One Love Drive – is chock full of boutique or larger hotels, affordable restaurants and shops.

One can savor the "real" Jamaica here, with plenty of small to medium sized Jamaican-owned or expat-owned properties, with plenty offering stunning views and decent accommodations all for under $100 a night. Coupled with affordable and walking-distance local restaurants serving delicious Jamaican fare, the West End of Negril is understandably the best end in Negril to explore and get the most bang for the buck.

Blue Cave Castle

There is a reason Blue Cave Castle has a following (affectionately dubbed "BCC" by its repeat visitors). Designed in the shape of a castle and a colorful stunning tile design, it's impossible to miss on West End Road. With rooms offering commanding views 50 feet above the sea, one would think this place costs a mint. Surprisingly, rates start at $50 night and only up to $120 for a stunning 2-floor "penthouse" suite on the top floor. It's definitely one of the West End's best-kept secrets.

LTU Villas

Ranging from $45 a night during low season to $65 during busy times, LTU is a bargain. Although the villas and rooms are across the street from the seaside and located in lush gardens, it's only a one minute walk across the road before one can enjoy the views and the water at LTU Pub, the resort's famed restaurant and bar, and one of the most popular hangouts at sunset and dinner on the West End. The rooms all have large outdoor patios and are very spacious and most include a small refrigerator.

LTU also offers studios and one loft for long-term rental. Please call 1-876-957-0382 for reservation inquiries or villasltu@hotmail.com.

Moonlight Villa Seaside Resort

A home away from home, Moonlight Villa is a cozy majestic villa with spacious rooms and all the amenities one would find at home - with the advantage of being perched on cliffs right above the sea.

With rates ranging from $50 a night for a double room in low season to $100 for the same during the busy winter season, it's a perfect choice for small groups looking for an affordable, cozy and private stay.

Rooms at Moonlight Villa offer queen size bed and a twin bed, as well as cable television, refrigerators, coffee machines, dishes, and large outdoor verandas where one can relax and take in the spectacular views.

For reservations and availability, contact Moonlight Villa at 1-876-957-4838 after 7 p.m. Eastern or email at moonlightvilla@yahoo.com.

XTABI Resort

A gem on the West End and located on cliffs overlooking the sea, Xtabi offers daily as well as weekly rates on rooms, suites, studios, apartments and cottages. Starting at $55 a night for a standard room with air conditioning or $350 weekly, it's one of the best deals around. As with other resorts, rates fluctuate from the summer (low) season to winter (high) season but are still within reach.

XTABI can be reached at 1-876-957-0121 or 1-876-957-0524, or xtabiresort@cwjamaica.com.

Summerset Village

Repeat visitors from around the world know one of the best deals in town: Summerset Village. Located on Summerset Lane, right off West End Road, Summerset Village is nestled in a residential street, next to other guest houses and even private homes. Spanning two sides of the lane, one side contains the restaurant, hotel rooms and a swimming pool, while the other side houses stand-alone cottages in gated community style.

The accommodations are basic but large enough and clean - with daily maid service. The stand alone cottages are an amazing deal for those not afraid of staying just two minutes down the road from the main hotel and tourist area of the West End Road. Along with a cottage for only $500 a month - with powerful ceiling fans instead of air conditioning - one gets continental breakfast, daily maid service, and daily shuttle to the town or the beach side. It's the perfect place for long term stays. The staff is friendly and it immediately feels like home. Free wi-fi internet is also available in the spacious lobby, or from some of the cottages located close to the office.

For more information on Summerset Village, folks can call the Reservations office at 876-957-4409 or

For those impatient on getting there, see this article for affordable airfare to Negril, Jamaica.

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Jun 10, 2009 1:13 PM

Guest :

Wonderful Review, Ms. Girma!! Couldnt agree more on moonlight villa! Home away from home is right! Great staff, great security and great owner!No doubt, the best in the west.
Jamaicaholic in norway.