With a stay at Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel in Black River, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Jamaica Beaches and Black River Heritage Buildings. .This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from High Street and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Parrotee Pond Mangroves.
What's nearby
Jamaica Beaches - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Black River Heritage Buildings - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Bubbling Spring Mineral Bath - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
Parrotee Pond Mangroves - 13 min drive - 8.9 km
YS Falls - 23 min drive - 19.1 km
Getting around
Sir Donald Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ) - 72 min drive
Restaurants
Las Vegas Cafe
The Seafood Palace
Pelican Bar
White House Fish Stop
Donna Shrimp Spot
About this property
Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, wedding services, and a picnic area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite with local and international cuisine at The Sago, a beachfront restaurant which features an ocean view. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Black River? This hotel has 100 square feet (9 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
The Sago - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Self parking on site (surcharge; includes in/out privileges)
Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request
Local area shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–10 AM: USD 8 for adults and USD 6 for children
1 restaurant
1 bar
Restaurants on site
The Sago
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Business centre
Conference space (100 square feet)
A meeting room
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Beachfront location
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Wheelchair-accessible parking
More
Beach towels
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top mattress
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
TV channels
Premium channels
TV
More
Desk
Individually decorated
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Safe (surcharge)
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 5
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 - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 9 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 8 for adults and USD 6 for children
Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (one-way)
Late check-out fee: USD 5 (subject to availability)
In-room safe fee: USD 50 per stay
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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Property is also known as
Idlers' Rest
Idlers' Rest Beach
Idlers' Rest Beach Black River
Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel
Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel Black River
Rest Beach
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Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel Hotel
Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel Black River
Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel Hotel Black River
Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
This property is a hidden jewel. Very quiet and very peaceful. Not in the heart of the town, with all the hustle and bustle. But close enough to the historical town of Black River, the capital of St. Elizabeth parish. Also a little historical fact, it was the first town to receive electricity. The property is near to famous attractions such as Black River Safari, YS falls, Jamaica Zoo, and Holland Bamboo. Love this property!
Shannon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Susan
Travelled with group
17 May 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Ok place to stay, avoid if you are an animal lover
Overall we had an ok stay, the breakfast and coffee was good. Plenty of parking. We could use their fridge for our drinks. We did change rooms as our original room was a bit dark with lack of natural light. The 2nd room was brighter, even better once my husband cleaned the windows. We were very upset to see large terrapins crowed in a small pond without room to hardly move. Chickens kept in a small enclosure, birds in cages and two beautiful dogs chained up day and night both desperate for some human interaction, stimulation and love. If you are an animal lover you may find this distressing.
This property is not fancy, but it is clean and peaceful. The staff is excellent and the food is delicious! We spent most of the time relaxing on the gorgeous beach. It was so nice, we didn’t want to leave! Maxine, Dunkley, and Ruchelle were exceptional!
I suggest bringing an extension cord, as there are not many outlets. A collapsible cooler would also be handy as there is not a refrigerator in the room.
We will definitely be back!
The staff at Idlers Rest was extremely helpful and so kind and accommodating, especially Maxine !! Husband and I stayed for a week and was greeted every morning with delicious breakfast and hot coffee. Dinner was no different! Maxine makes the best brown stew chicken hands down! We will be returning!
Roger
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
4/10 Poor
christabel
12 Apr 2024
christabel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
4/10 Poor
Omar
4 Apr 2024
Omar
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Owen
Travelled with family
26 Feb 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Idlers Rest is essentially what you see in any other review, it's good for what it is and the location is not terrible. Where they excel they excel wonderfully but they're shortcomings are also as dramatic. I particularly did not enjoy hearing the dogs bark and the roosters crow throughout the night. However overall it was a comfortable enough stay where is it.
This hotel is on a secluded beach in a little beach town. The staff is accommodating and quite welcoming. Make sure to order your meals 12 hours in advance. This is a really nice place to stay.
sherrie
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Christine
14 Nov 2023
Christine
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Dania
Travelled with family
22 Sept 2023
Liked: Amenities
Was a great choice for stay.
Dania
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dyanne
Travelled with family
13 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great little comfortable place on the beach
The staff can’t be nicer or more helpful. The beach is beautiful. Juliet, the owner is super accommodating and helped with every aspect from cabs to tours and things we needed on the property. She was very good at explaining details about things you may not know about so you’re prepared.
Had a wondweful sray and will be going back, very relaxing and laid back,
If your looking for a real taste of jamaica, then this is it very unique setting,, be prepared for mosqitos at night due to the wondeful foilGe of plantz and trees, lavender oil and spray will repel them
I had an excellent experience, the staff is friendly, the dinner options were fantastic, the food was yummy, I was treated like family. Juliet helped me get transportation, I went out on three excursion, Black River is close by, I got to swim in the Caribbean Sea, I'm planning my trip back.
I basically just sleep there i didnt hang around for long. First nite was fine place look decent but the second morning i saw a lot of bugs. I wont starly ther again as this was a 1 time situation
We had an amazing experience. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay a memorable one. We attended a wedding for a family member. Even though it really ran late, the staff was very patient and stuck it out with us. Kudos to the kitchen staff, front desk clerk and even security. Idlers Rest is the place to be and a great wedding destination. We enjoyed our stay!! Awesome