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Idle Awhile Resort

4.0 star property

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Private beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio
A reception area with a wooden ceiling, yellow walls, and a reception desk. There are two receptionists, potted plants, and wooden benches.
A room with a bed, a small table with a vase, a chair, and a view of a tropical garden and beach.
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Norman Manley Blvd, Negril, Westmoreland
  • Place, Seven Mile Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Boardwalk Shopping Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Time Square Mall
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.)
    ‪114 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Idle Awhile Resort

Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as airport transportation and complimentary wireless internet access.
Idle Awhile Resort offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Plasma televisions come with cable channels. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Idle Awhile Resort, you're just a quick walk from Seven Mile Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy Caribbean cuisine and ocean views while dining at Chill Awhile
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Seven Mile Beach and 7 minutes from Negril Cliffs
  • Airport, shopping center, and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
A private beach is featured. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Idle Awhile Resort. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Negril hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.
Chill Awhile - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Caribbean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 11 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
  • In-room cot
  • 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 lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Idle Awhile Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Idle Awhile Resort offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Idle Awhile
Idle Awhile Negril
Idle Awhile Resort
Idle Awhile Resort Negril
Idle Awhile Hotel Negril
Idle Awhile Resort Hotel
Idle Awhile Resort Negril
Idle Awhile Resort Hotel Negril

Idle Awhile Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 250 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, beautiful beach, great for swimming, lovely quiet boutique hotel if you don't like large resorts, nice rooms with great balconies, great amenities, can't say enough good things about the staff on and off the beach, safe, 24 hour security guard and lifeguard
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our 5-night stay at Idle Awhile Beach. This small, boutique resort is directly on the beach, but remains quiet and well maintained. Service and restaurant was great! Just a few steps away from many great food stands and a grocery store. Highly recommended!
Verified

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
Verified

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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
Verified

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

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is amazing! Its extremely clean, friendly staff, great food and good vibe. Its perfect for a quiet and relaxed get away. Will definitely go again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet property . Beach was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, wonderful beachfront, excellent experience for a family of four with elementary age kids. Rooms have shutters not glass, bring a small white noise machine and you’re good to go! Would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022