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Idle Awhile Resort

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Private beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View
Front of property – evening/night
Step into the tropical paradise of Idle Awhile Resort, where Caribbean cuisine and ocean views await. Indulge in a rejuvenating massage at the spa or lounge on the sun-kissed beach with complimentary towels - take advantage of an airport shuttle, dry cleaning services, garden strolls and a coffee shop/cafe.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Tomorrow

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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Norman Manley Blvd, Negril, Westmoreland

What's nearby

  • Seven Mile Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Time Square Mall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kool Runnings Water Park - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Bloody Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Negril Cliffs - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Palms Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Patois Patio - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville (Negril) - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Miss Lily's at Skylark Negril - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock Negril - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Idle Awhile Resort

Family-friendly hotel near Seven Mile Beach
Take advantage of an airport shuttle, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Idle Awhile Resort. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site Caribbean cuisine restaurant, Chill Awhile, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A porter/bellboy, a front desk safe and a computer station
Room features
All guest rooms at Idle Awhile Resort boast perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Fridges and irons/ironing boards
  • Plasma TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers

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

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

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1999
  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Idle Awhile Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Idle Awhile Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Idle Awhile Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Idle Awhile Resort?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Idle Awhile Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 80 per person applies.

Where is Idle Awhile Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Negril hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The Boardwalk Shopping Village and Seven Mile Beach. Throne Room and Negril Watershed Environmental Protection Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Idle Awhile Resort Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 244 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie Lee

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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