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Idle Awhile Resort

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Private beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Front of property - evening/night
Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Living room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Norman Manley Blvd, Negril, Westmoreland
  • The Boardwalk Shopping Village
    8 min walk
  • Seven Mile Beach
    9 min walk
  • Time Square Mall
    17 min walk
  • Negril (NEG-Negril Aerodrome)
    6 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

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

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Negril

When you stay at Idle Awhile Resort in Negril, you'll be on the Strip, just steps from Jamaica Beaches and 9 minutes by foot from Seven Mile Beach. .This beach hotel is 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Hedonism II and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from The Boardwalk Shopping Village.

What's nearby

  • Seven Mile Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Time Square Mall - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kool Runnings Water Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Negril Cliffs - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Hedonism II - 10 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville (Negril) - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Mill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Patois Patio - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Palms Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Martini Bar - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Idle Awhile Resort

Beachfront hotel with calming spa services
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bathrobes.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a private beach. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy Caribbean cuisine at Chill Awhile, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–11 AM: USD 5-12 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Chill Awhile

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service

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

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 12 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 80 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 and a first aid kit
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

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. 168 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 242 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Candice W

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Ann Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The rooms were extremely extremely dark and noisy. The staff were wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

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

10/10 Excellent

adam michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

William, Waxahachie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

orville

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Starlet

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolina

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Travelled with partner
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!

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Monroe

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Travelled with family
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

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

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Kriss-Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Mesfin Bekele

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with partner
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