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Idle Awhile Resort

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A beach scene with two white lounge chairs, a red umbrella, a hat, a bag, and a small table with a drink. - Idle Awhile Resort (Negril)
A room with a bed, a small table with a vase, a chair, and a view of a tropical garden and beach. - Idle Awhile Resort (Negril)
A bar area with a tropical theme, featuring a wooden counter, a variety of fruits, and a decorative wall. - Idle Awhile Resort (Negril)
A reception area with a wooden ceiling, yellow walls, and a reception desk. There are two receptionists, potted plants, and wooden benches. - Idle Awhile Resort (Negril)
A room with a hammock, a white wicker chair, a white sofa, and a large window with a view of greenery. - Idle Awhile Resort (Negril)
Seven Mile Beach is located near Idle Awhile Resort, which provides an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site Caribbean cuisine restaurant, Chill Awhile, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a television.

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and towel rack.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and towel rack.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a view of greenery outside.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a red and white striped chair, and a green tiled floor.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a bed, a small table with a vase, a chair, and a view of a tropical garden and beach.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a red and white striped chair, and a green tiled floor.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

DOUBLE DELUXE GARDEN VIEW

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Negril, Idle Awhile Resort is on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seven Mile Beach and Negril Cliffs. Traveling with kids? Consider Barney's Botanical Garden Jamaica 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. Visit our Negril travel guide
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Norman Manley Blvd, Negril, Westmoreland

What's nearby

  • A beach with a horse ride service, palm trees, and beachside buildings.
    Seven Mile Beach
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A sunset over a calm sea with a few buoys and a distant shoreline with trees.
    Bloody Bay Beach
    9 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • The Boardwalk Shopping Village
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Time Square Mall
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Negril Cliffs
    9 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sir Donald Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ)
    91 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Mill
    19 min walk
  • Wellness Bar (Juice Bar)
    2 min drive
  • Miss Lily's at Skylark Negril
    12 min walk
  • Lemon Grass Restaurant
    17 min walk
  • Stella
    2 min drive

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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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1999
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 to 12 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 120 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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Idle Awhile Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Idle Awhile Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 120 per person applies.

Where is Idle Awhile Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Negril hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The Boardwalk Shopping Village and Seven Mile Beach. Throne Room and Negril Watershed Environmental Protection Area are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Idle Awhile Resort Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 253 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Candice W

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
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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
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8/10 Good

Ann Marie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The rooms were extremely extremely dark and noisy. The staff were wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Conzan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My trip was very nice. The staff was great. Very clean. Felt safe. Food was good. Id definitely go back. Easy to get transportation. Hotel will assist.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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
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8/10 Good

Traci

Liked: Staff & service
The property was comfortable with great staff, proximity to the beach was also a plus. While we enjoyed the home-like feel of the villas it seems that general maintenence of the property has been lacking. The AC was leaking and looked as though it had been for some time as the paint was bubbling and discoloured. Bathroom tiles were damaged and faucets were leaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Kandice

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only good thing about this property was that it was on the beach. I wanted to leave this resort the first day because it’s not what is advertised!!! The rooms are dated and not clean. You can hear everything! You can hear the street noise, people walking around including the staff which is not the staff fault. I recommend the villas if you do choose this stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The employees are beyond excellent. Food quality is very good. Rooms are very clean. Jamaican prices should be on the menu alongside American prices. Beach security is ok but should be more attentive to some vendors. Recommend stronger lighting in the rooms. We had a great week and would happily go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stacy-Ann

Liked: Staff & service
The property needs some work- the room is a nice finctional design with a personal patio, however it needs TLC, and the bathroom needs to modernized, looks institutional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kriss-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very reasonably priced and everyone was so accommodating and polite!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is beautiful with picture perfect ocean front views. The open air restaurant was a great way to start your day with Jamaican blue mtn coffee!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dorriss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with perfect location on 7 Mile Beach. Our suite had a kitchenette and patio with an ocean view. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

nicholas

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick

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
Verified review

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
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10/10 Excellent

Starlet

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
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicole

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel de 13 chambres, jardin luxuriant bien entretenu. Très propre et très confortable, situé au milieu de tout.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Boris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfekte Location direkt am Strand. Sehr freundliches Personal
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025