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Merrils Beach Resort I

3.0 star property
Oceanfront escape with private beach access, garden views, and a lively billiards table for travelers seeking both relaxation and recreation

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Merrils Beach Resort I offers beach lovers direct access to Seven Mile Beach for swimming and kayaking. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool and on-site restaurant. WiFi is available in all rooms, keeping you connected between beach sessions.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Norman Manley Blvd, Negril, Westmoreland

What's nearby

  • Time Square Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Seven Mile Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Negril Watershed Environmental Protection Area - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Throne Room - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • The Boardwalk Shopping Village - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sir Donald Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MyBeach jamaica - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Spice Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville (Negril) - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Juici Patties - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fries Unlimited - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Merrils Beach Resort I

All-inclusive hotel near Seven Mile Beach
Consider a stay at Merrils Beach Resort I and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and kayaking. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), a billiards/pool table, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe and a gift shop
Room features
All 55 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Patios, separate sitting areas, and ceiling fans

All inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

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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 airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 80 per person (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 40 (one way), (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • In-room safe fee: USD 0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Merrils Resort
Merrils Beach Resort I Hotel
Merrils Beach Resort I Negril
Merrils Beach Resort I Hotel Negril
Merrils Beach Resort I All Inclusive

Frequently asked questions

Does Merrils Beach Resort I have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Merrils Beach Resort I 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 Merrils Beach Resort I?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Merrils Beach Resort I?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Merrils Beach Resort I provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 80 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Merrils Beach Resort I?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive.

Where is Merrils Beach Resort I located?

Nestled on the beach, this Negril hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Time Square Mall and Seven Mile Beach. Throne Room and Negril Watershed Environmental Protection Area are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Merrils Beach Resort I Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Becky

Liked: Staff & service

16 Days in Negril

I found my stay at Merrils 1 to be very good overall. The room I stayed in was right next to the kitchen and it was quite loud at times. The room was "updated" but the curtains, lamp shade and furnishings were a bit shabby. The staff was friendly although I still found some would take advantage given half a chance. The food was good. Security overall was above average. I appreciated their watchfulness. I would recommend staying here the price is reasonable. The beach is beautiful and overall the grounds were well cared for. I decided to extend my stay and they were very accommodating.

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be back next year loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Clarence, Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the lush vegetation, location of the room and having a balcony, refrigerator and safe. Didn’t like neighbours smoking beside and under me. I lived with second had smoke 7 of my 14 days. Smoking was also too close to dining area as well as smokers walking right past my table with lit cigarettes no matter where I chose to sit. Smokers prevented me from spending much time at the bar since most of it permitted smoking.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shanell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked this quaint charming hotel, great staff. All very helpful ☺️. Great Jamaica cuisine. Will come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Kathy, Wisconsin

Liked: Staff & service

Merrill's 1

The people are great. The food was okay. The decor needs updating. The bed was awful! Very old, no padding and could feel the springs. The buildings are beginning to show signs of disrepair. The drinks were included but in child-sized cups. Certainly not a well stocked bar. Didn't even have tonic, but when I requested it they got a small bottle that lasted part of the week. Great location on the beach. Great price, hotel just okay. We go to Jamaica to walk the beach. That part was amazing.

8/10 Good

JOHN, Arlington, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Best All-Inclusive VALUE Ever! JMAC

The property was clean and basic but, as an all-inclusive, extremely well done and a great value. The staff was SUPERIOR with the exception of the front desk that handled your questions with disinterest and a 'Frog Face' ... the first thing that came to mind (exception of Stacey-Ann & Shana). The 'front lines' of the hotel and the worst on the staff. When I brought this up to other staff, I heard the common response, "We hear that all the time ... they are even rude to us". BUT the main purpose of this revue is to give this Hotel a major THUMBS UP for the VALUE of the experience and to celebrate the rest of the awesome staff. At the beachfront restaurants and bars was were the charm began. Big 'shout out' to Tamar, Stanley, Andrew, Marlon, Orville, Donavon and Chef Leason Anderson that were ... simply SUPERIOR! The food was carefully prepared within the food cost budget of the hotel and the dishes that represented the Jamaican cuisine very good. The vegetables were fresh and the fruits locally grown as well. The Red Stripe beer was cold and the hot Jamaican Mountain coffee is some of the best in the world! The happy smiling bartenders also made some amazing fresh fruit and Jamaican rum drinks that were super solid and on par with any of the higher prices all-inclusives on the island. JMAC

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A microcosm of Negril.

Arrived and was immediately taken up to my room. I hate AC so I opened all the windows to let the balmy, soothing air in and they stayed that way for the entire week. In every instance I felt safe, secure, the security is paramountly important for a woman traveling alone and never was there any question of my safety at any time. The housemen and every member of the staff is warm, friendly, accommodating in every instance, everyone going out of their way to make my stay enjoyable. My room was immaculate and I can't give enough compliments to the people who work at the Merril's I where I stayed.

6/10 Okay

rachel

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Mmmmmm not so good

The food was not so good. There was hardly any variety and very basic. lunch time was the worse , I came late once and ended up eating cold chips and chicken wings. They didn't have much cultural food neither and food was always cold. The cocktails were nice but not much variety. The resort is on a public beach where you'll find a lot of people trying to sell things or take you on exertions or men just hollering at you. This can be very annoying when you are trying to sunbath. Choose another resort.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff great, food great, room terrible

Staff great, food from local sources, beach site okay. Room is terrible. Front desk staff are nasty.

8/10 Good

Jess, Canada

Liked: Staff & service

Good Overall Hotel

I enjoyed my stay At Merrills and it was truly because of the staff. They are amazingly friendly and I would go back to see my new friends again. :)

10/10 Excellent

berith, fjällbacka, sverige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

fantastiskt läge

fantastiskt läge,bara ett par meter från stranden.trevlig personal,allt var verkligen jättebra

8/10 Good

Jan, Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Love Negril, have been vacationing there for years. Located about midpoint on 7 mile beach so is accessible to everything. Staff is friendly, food was good and varied. Will definitely go back.

6/10 Okay

Yury, Москва

Отель для активного отдыха.

Отель удобно расположен относительно дискотек,кафе.Питание в отеле без излишеств,но с голоду не умрешь.Отличное соотношение цена-качество.

6/10 Okay

Izett Bishop, Florida, USA

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dissatisfied guest

I was assigned to room # 210 which had no soap dish anywhere in the bathroom, no towel bar for hanging towels almost no water pressure in lavitory faucet and unstable water tempreture in shower. in the midst of a warm shower comes a burst of cold water, very unacceptable.

8/10 Good

Angie, DC

Liked: Staff & service

take advantage of all 3 (for 1)

Great staff and location. This place is not fancy. It has great basic fresh food, not a huge variety but always - nice grilled fish, jerk chicken, fresh veg , soup and salad and a starch at every meal. No kid freindly food except for at breakfast- no nuggets, fries etc. If you have done an all inclusive in Europe this is very similar. As a matter of fact when we were there the place was mostly full of Italians. I was told they are making Merrils 1 exclusivly for an Italian tour operator. Merrils 2 has a small pool and Merrils 3 has a bar on the beach and chaise pads. All 3 are on the beach a few yards from each other. All have a slightly different buffet each day. Go to 1 for a salad then you can go to the next for the main course if you like. They always had plenty of food. Ask for towels at the front desk- they are not fancy either.

8/10 Good

Lena, Sweden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Perfect location and a lot of smiles!

Great location and wonderful staff. If you look for a top class All Inclusive with gourmet food, maybe you should look somewhere else. But if you want a friendly place where you can be yourself on a perfect location with generous and well prepared food together with a big smile and kindness to a good price, this is the place! With three different Merrills nearby, you can choose one of them for food or drinks, depending on your mood for music or quitness, perfect. And you can feel totally safe since there are nice and friendly guards in the premisses.

6/10 Okay

First timer, usa

Liked: Cleanliness

First time experience

I enjoy the hotel the food,but my experience was salted by one member of the staff. Security accused me of having external guest in my room after hours. I explained that they had left the property by they did no believed me. Management said they would deal with the situation. I am hopeful.

4/10 Poor

Isy, Pennsylvania

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Covers Your Basic Needs

I went to Merrils on a girls weekend and chose Merrils based on reviews, location, and price. My experience was that this hotel provided the basic needs but not anything more. The room was basic and adequate. It has 2 beds- 1 twin and 1 double. The maid service was good and staff in the restaurant and bar were pleasant and friendly. The overall facility was a bit run down and not very organized. We had to come back almost every time for fresh towels because they would run out. The pool at Merrils 2 was closed while we were there. The kayaks were also "not available" that week for some reason. Overall the food was tasty but the overall selection was not great. Also we read that there would be entertainment 2 times per week and when we inquired it was reduced to just Saturday night. Overall communication was lacking as well. We had to ask numerous times when and where things take place.

6/10 Okay

love JA, london

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

you get what you pay for

good location good if your on a budget , vegetarian option non existent = hungry

10/10 Excellent

Cachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely a Place to Stay in Negril

Great place!! Staff friendly and promptly attend to you. Especially the waiters and waitresses.

10/10 Excellent

Irene, Commerce Township

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2/10 Terrible

lou, england

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not nice at all

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