Idle Awhile Cliffs

We stayed here for 4 nights in an ocean front villa (3 of the nights were in room 3 and 1 night was in room 2). The grounds of the hotel are beautiful and secluded. It's so quiet that really feels like you are staying at someone's home rather than a hotel. So, if you're looking to relax, this is an ideal place for you. The freshwater pool is lovely and, if the sea is clam, you can take the ladder down the cliff and swim, which we did. Because the hotel is at the far end of the west end road, there is not much to walk to but Uber is in Negril now, so you can take one (or a more expensive taxi) to eat/swim/explore one of the other locations on the cliffs or the beach. The rooms were very clean and well-appointed with very comfortable beds. The outdoor and the indoor showers were both fantastic. The villas had the most amazing views of the sea and it was great just to hang out and read on the upper balcony in the hammock. There is a small bar/restaurant on-site and everything we had there was great. Everyone on staff is absolutely wonderful - they're the best. The only tips I can provide are to plan accordingly if you want to have dinner at/from the on-site restaurant or take the free van to the beach location. We were not good at planning ahead and did not always tell the front desk that we wanted to go to the beach the following day and so missed the van once as it left earlier than the 10:30 am pick up time. On the days the van came late, this was not a problem. And we tried ordering dinner at 6:30 pm but the restaurant had closed 30 mins early. These missteps were our fault since it's a very small hotel, it makes sense that they don't maintain extra staff on-site if they don't think they'll be needed - just remember to communicate with the staff earlier than we did! It's an amazing place and I highly recommended it.

We visited for the day, as guests of the sister resort on the beach. The property is secluded and somewhat rustic. Day guests have access to the pool, which is small but appropriate for the number of guests, a full bar, a small outdoor dining patio, and a small but clean bathroom. You can get down to the sea with an 8 foot jump (or climb down the ladder) or just enjoy the pool. The staff were wonderful, and you could not ask for a more tranquil Negril experience. If you’re looking to escape the bustle of the beach, this is your place!

Fantastic and beautiful. High standard of cleanliness, service and a wonderful place. The Staff could not do enough for you. A mention must go to Hopeton, who was amazing and so helpful and friendly. The Cleaning Staff and Monday the Gardner were always attentive and friendly. Amazing food. The Chefs were all excellent. The Restaurant could do with staying open a little later. 7pm is quite early to close, there's not a lot else around there. I understand it is a quiet area, but food orders had to be given at 630pm latest for dinner, which was a bit early for us. 8pm would be good. Reception staff were helpful. The Villas had amazing views and were immaculately kept. We enjoyed our balcony and watching the dolphins in the mornings following the fishing boats. Would definitely return to this Hotel in the future.

We were super late for check in. Someone from the hotel called us in the afternoon to check what time we'd arrive and let us know that the property closes off early so the security would give us our room key. This was super helpful because we were hungry so at that point, we stopped in Montego Bay for a meal. When we had finally arrived, the security guard was welcoming. The room was super clean and comfortable. A very homie room with a big sliding balcony door, a hammock on the balcony, terrazzo tiles, and a natural negril vibe with tree diversity, which we knew meant we'd get to see lots of birds in the morning. Had a comfortable night's sleep and a very tasty breakfast. Fruits were sweet and omelet was perfect! We ate breakfast while watching the sea and saw a pod of dolphins! Then we relaxed on the cool deck for a bit and enjoyed the sea breeze. The only draw back is that we couldn't enter the sea from this property. But you can always go down to the sister property Idle Awhile Beach for your beach day.

After coming to Negril for 40+ years, Idle Awhile-Cliffs has truly become our new home away from home. We appreciate that it is a rustic/chic boutique hotel with only seven rooms while providing great amenities including a fresh water pool, fabulous dining/lounge, cliff diving/swimming, and onsite security. The villas have a full kitchen, two full bathrooms, two outdoor sitting terraces, and a king sized bed with incredible ocean views (and wave sounds). With the upstairs bedroom you can crank the AC if you want a cool sleep while leaving the main level patio doors wide open all day with the ceiling fans on. If you want a chill, private & quiet vibe with the option of catching the shuttle to the Idle Awhile-Beach property to walk the seven mile beach and part-take in a little more action, this is the place for you. It's important to note that as the property is past the lighthouse it is a $20/25. US taxi ride to the beach. The staff are great especially Site Manager, Sandria; Chef Nack; Chef Otis; Servers Hopeton, Rashane & Claudia; as well as the housekeeping and grounds keepers. For pet lovers, like us, there is a resident dog, Foxy and an orange cat we named Minew. We have stayed here twice in the last year (March 2023 and Jan 2024) and have booked to return March 2024.

Idle Awhile Cliffs is absolutely breathtaking! If you want the most relaxing experience go to the cliffs! The food is delicious, the employees are lovely, and the rooms are beautiful and clean. Its slow pace makes you relax in a way I never had before. The views are spectacular sunrise and sunset! Thank you Sandria and team!!!