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Idle Awhile Resort


Norman Manley Blvd, Negril, Jamaica
Property Type: Inn
  • Small hotel often including dining facilities and/or a bar/tavern; often provides an intimate or historical atmosphere.
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Based on 96 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4 based on 77 reviews Rooms
    • 4.5 based on 77 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 76 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 77 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 2 reviews Pool

Reviews of Idle Awhile Resort

( 1-10 of 96 )
Dec 10, 2008

Amazing little hotel, with the biggest suites & balconies (w hammocks) right on the beach. The suites were huge and open and airy w kitchettes and huge balconies that were more like outdoor living rooms. Bedrooms have AC, and the bathrooms double as walkin closets. Great space! Great little sandy restuarant too. Very casual and very friendly. We fell in... more

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5 of 5 stars
Charleston, SC
Oct 31, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

Went to Negril for a 5 night visit. 3rd time in Negril, first at Idle Awhile. First I will comment on Idle Awhile itself, then more generally on Negril as a whole. Idle Awhile is great and exceeded my expectations. Our room was awesome -- comfortable king size bed with excellent beeding, down comforter, great AC. The room looks just... more

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4 of 5 stars
Wine Country, California
Oct 27, 2008

The bad first: we had a room near the main office and the kitchen. Despite complaining for 3 days in a row, the noise early in the morning while the staff gathered for work was intolerable. By day 5, they began to understand when the office phone would ring and ring with my complaints. By day 6 through day 11... more

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3 of 5 stars
Columbus, Oh
Oct 13, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I use tripadvisor so very much each time we plan a trip, so now it's my time to give back and hope some of our experiences will help other travelers when deciding where to stay. This was our 4th trip to Jamaica, (Oct. 3rd - 11th, 08) we normally stay at The Negril Tree House. This time we decided to... more

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5 of 5 stars
Long Beach, ca
Sep 30, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My boyfriend and I stayed here for three nights in July. The staff was amazing and the room was beautiful. A little dark but cool decor. We had the ocean view which as very nice and quiet which as a big concern for me as I'm a light sleeper. We went to a wedding in Montego Bay. Three couples decided... more

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3 of 5 stars
Madison, WI
Aug 29, 2008
3/4 found this review helpful

We have stayed at Idle Awhile before, and absolutely love the staff and the one bedroom suites (large airconditioned bedroom, huge living room with extra queen bed, usable kitchen, amazing veranda) so ong as you are on the second floor. So there really are only two great rooms there, but it's worth getting one of them (205 or 206, with... more

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4 of 5 stars
Washington DC
Jul 27, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

Spent a week in Negril. Stayed in the suite in the front of the hotel facing beach. Room was nice, clean and comfortable. Beach was right there. Relaxing, went during the summer, so it was slow in Negril, no vendors. There is a security guard for the day shift and one for the night shift. Bartenders were cool, ate breakfast... more

Jul 20, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

We divided our vacation between Idle Awhile and their villas on the cliffs called Hide Awhile. We had a great time at both and have booked another stay at Idle Awhile for next year. HIDE AWHILE. There are 3 villas. We were met by Sunbeam, the resident Rasta, who was there to make our stay pleasant. He even helped us... more

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5 of 5 stars
Cumberland, Rhode Island
Jul 11, 2008
3/4 found this review helpful

I cannot say enough good things about this place. We have stayed twice, and just booked our third visit. The rooms are nice comfortable and breezy. There are only 8 rooms, one junior suite and 4 one bedroom suites. This small hotel allows the staff to really pamper you. The staff is excellent! We make sure to bring lots of... more

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5 of 5 stars
Plymouth, Michigan
Jul 3, 2008
5/6 found this review helpful

We stayed at Idle Awhile from June 27-30th-- a short stay for a wedding (at Negril Escape). We chose to stay here for the beach after researching it at Frommers - then here. The pictures are exactly what you should expect. This hotel is owned by Couples Swept Away and I am told that the room setup is almost identical.... more

Reviews of Idle Awhile Resort

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Norman Manley Blvd, Negril, Jamaica