Negril, Jamaica · Adults only · 5-star

Sandals Negril

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8.3 / 10

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

Strongest on beach and service

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Sandals Negril at a glance

Location
Negril
Guests
Adults only
The plan
All-inclusive
Setting
On the beachfront
Guest rating
4.5 / 5 on Google3,431 reviews
Pools
3 pools
Airport transfer
MBJAbout 75 minutes
Dining
8 restaurants
Drinks
6 bars

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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights

Longshore Luxury Room: $953
Paradise Premium (PR): Room 2: Not sampled
Longshore Luxury Room: $898
Paradise Premium (PR): $881
Longshore Luxury Room: $726
Paradise Premium (PR): $710
Longshore Luxury Room: $676
Paradise Premium (PR): Room 2: Not sampled
Checked Sep 9, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026 · Sample details

Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 4 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.

Each price is a sampled rate, not a live quote. Select a room name above for its details.

  • Jan 10, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 15, 2026
  • Apr 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 15, 2026
  • Apr 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 9, 2026
  • Jul 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 15, 2026
  • Jul 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 9, 2026
  • Oct 10, 2027, room 1: checked Oct 12, 2026
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Sandals Negril

Things to know
before you go

  1. Sandals Negril is one of the better Sandals choices for travelers who prioritize a long, classic Jamaica beach and a smaller-feeling resort.

  2. Transfers from Montego Bay can be much longer than mileage suggests because road traffic and road conditions vary.

  3. Service and food feedback are more mixed than beach feedback.

  4. Things guests wish they had known

    Allow extra time and patience for the MBJ-to-Negril road transfer.

  5. Beach lovers are more likely to be satisfied than nightlife-first travelers.

  6. Butler categories can materially change the experience.

  7. Strengths from our research

    Excellent Seven Mile Beach setting with warm, swimmable water.

  8. Smaller and easier to navigate than many large Caribbean all-inclusives.

  9. Strong honeymoon and couples fit.

  10. Good beach and sunset atmosphere.

  11. Other considerations from our research

    Service consistency is uneven in some recent guest reports.

  12. Transfer time from MBJ can be frustrating.

  13. Food and entertainment are not as strong as the beach setting.

What guests say

Most loved

  • Seven Mile Beach setting
  • Romantic smaller-resort atmosphere
  • Sunsets and beach views
  • Butler service in higher categories

Most complained about

  • Service inconsistency
  • Long or variable airport transfer
  • Food and entertainment not always matching price
  • App or reservation friction

From Reddit

Reddit Sandals threads are mixed but often favorable toward Negril’s beach and smaller scale; complaints focus on service inconsistency, food value and travel time from Montego Bay.

What’s included

Included

  • Premium & à la carte diningIncluded

    unlimited specialty dining Manager’s Wine List selections and private candlelight dinners cost extra.

  • Top-shelf liquorIncluded

    premium spirits and Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks wines

  • Wi-FiIncluded
  • Motorized water sportsIncluded

    waterskiing, wakeboarding and kneeboarding included

  • Non-motorized water sportsIncluded

    kayaks, windsurfing, Hobie cats, paddleboards; unlimited scuba (2 tanks/day) for certified divers

  • Airport transfersIncluded

    roundtrip airport transfers included

Not included

  • Spa treatmentsCosts extra

    Red Lane Spa treatments extra

  • Off-site excursionsCosts extra

    Island Routes tours at cost

Included with limits

  • Room servicePartly included

    Room service is included in eligible Butler and Club categories: Butler Elite offers 24-hour service; Club Sandals offers service from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

  • In-room minibarPartly included

    stocked in-room bar in Club/Butler categories

Policies & availability

  • Kids' clubNot available

    adults-only couples resort

Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this

More resort facts
Rooms and suites
244
Room categories
19
Resort size
12 acres
Pools
3
Whirlpools
3
Scuba training pools
1
Tennis courts
2

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

8.3 / 10How we score
Service
7.9 out of 10
Beach
9.1 out of 10
Dining
7.8 out of 10

Confidence is high across the board except service, dining and quiet, where the evidence is thinner.

Score breakdown, research & sources
The Palmprint file

How we scored Sandals Negril

5 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jun 28, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.

reddit · official · travel_blog · tripadvisor · reddit_mixed · sandals_blog · official_dining · tripadvisor_rooms · official_room_service_tiers

The six that set the score

Service7.9
Beach9.1
Dining7.8

And 2 more we track

Romance8.8
Quiet8.1

Confidence is high across the board except service, dining and quiet, where the evidence is thinner.

Open a category

Service7.9Medium confidence
Consistency
7.3
Butler Category
8.5
Staff Friendliness
8.3
Method: Guest sentiment analysisTripAdvisor · RedditVerified Jun 28, 2026
Beach9.1High confidence
Sand
9.2
Views
9.1
Crowding
8.4
Swimmability
9.2
Beachfront Access
9.3
Method: Beach quality and guest sentiment analysisOfficial · TripAdvisor · Reddit · Travel BlogVerified Jun 28, 2026
Dining7.8Medium confidence
Variety
8.1
Reservation Ease
7.5
Quality Sentiment
7.6
Method: Dining inventory and guest sentiment analysisOfficial Dining · TripAdvisor · RedditVerified Jun 28, 2026
Romance8.8High confidence
Beach
9.1
Adults Only
9.2
Quiet Scale
8.2
Room Categories
8.6
Method: Couples fit and guest sentiment analysisOfficial · TripAdvisor · RedditVerified Jun 28, 2026
Quiet8.1Medium confidence
Smaller Scale
8.5
Nightlife Level
7.8
Beach Relaxation
8.3
Method: Resort scale and guest sentiment analysisTripAdvisor · Reddit · Travel BlogVerified Jun 28, 2026

What it does best

  • Excellent Seven Mile Beach setting with warm, swimmable water.
  • Smaller and easier to navigate than many large Caribbean all-inclusives.
  • Strong honeymoon and couples fit.
  • Good beach and sunset atmosphere.

Where it costs you

  • Service consistency is uneven in some recent guest reports.
  • Transfer time from MBJ can be frustrating.
  • Food and entertainment are not as strong as the beach setting.

Restaurants & bars

Palmprint food score 7.8 / 10

Places to eat
8
Bars and lounges
6
Swim-up bars
1

Latin Fusion · Spanish · French · Italian · Caribbean · International

  • Barefoot by the Sea

    Seafood

    Create-your-own seafood. Outdoor beach dining.

    Included in the plan

    No reservations needed

    More about Barefoot by the Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Hours
    Breakfast: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM; Dinner (à la carte): 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Dress code
    Resort casual; bare feet permitted
  • Bella Napoli Pizzeria

    Neapolitan Pizza

    Included in the plan

    No reservations needed

    More about Bella Napoli Pizzeria
    Meals
    Lunch
    Hours
    Open: 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Dress code
    Resort casual
  • Brava

    Spanish

    Outdoor dining.

    Included in the plan

    Reservation required

    More about Brava
    Meals
    Dinner
    Hours
    Dinner (à la carte): 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Dress code
    Resort casual
  • Crèma Café

    Coffee · Pastries

    Indoor air-conditioned or outdoor seating.

    Included in the plan

    No reservations needed

    More about Crèma Café
    Meals
    Snacks
    Hours
    Open: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Dress code
    Resort casual
  • Kimonos

    Japanese Teppanyaki

    Indoor air-conditioned dining.

    Included in the plan

    Reservation required

    More about Kimonos
    Meals
    Dinner
    Hours
    Dinner: 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Dress code
    Resort casual
  • Perla

    Mexican

    Outdoor dining.

    Included in the plan

    No reservations needed

    More about Perla
    Meals
    Lunch
    Hours
    Lunch (à la carte): 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Dress code
    Resort casual
  • Sundowner

    Jamaican

    Reservations required for dinner. Indoor air-conditioned or outdoor dining.

    Included in the plan

    Reservation required

    More about Sundowner
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Hours
    Lunch: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM; Dinner (à la carte): 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Dress code
    Resort casual
  • The Bayside

    Mediterranean

    Indoor or outdoor dining.

    Included in the plan

    No reservations needed

    More about The Bayside
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Hours
    Breakfast (buffet): 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM; Lunch (buffet): 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM; Dinner (à la carte): 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Dress code
    Resort casual
Bar locations and hours (6)
  • Beach Bar

    Hours
    10:00am–6:00pm
  • Brava Bar

    Hours
    6:00pm–8:30pm
  • Kimonos Bar

    Hours
    5:00pm–8:30pm
  • Main Bar

    Hours
    12:30pm–2:00am
  • Piano and Sports Bar

    Hours
    10:00am–11:00pm
  • Swim-Up Pool Bar

    Hours
    10:00am–6:00pm

Dining at sister resorts is available. Confirm the participating venues and terms for your stay.

Eight restaurants (the sheet's heading says nine but lists eight) and six bars. Reservations are required at Brava, Kimonos and Sundowner (dinner). Hours from the Sandals Negril fact sheet dated Feb 11, 2025; confirm the current schedule. Manager’s Wine List selections and private candlelight dinners cost extra.

Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.

Do you need dinner reservations at Sandals Negril?

Barefoot by the Sea: Walk-in; no reservations required. Create-your-own seafood. Outdoor beach dining. Bella Napoli Pizzeria: Walk-in; no reservations required. Brava: Reservations required. Outdoor dining. Crèma Café: Walk-in; no reservations required. Indoor air-conditioned or outdoor seating. Kimonos: Reservations required. Indoor air-conditioned dining. Sundowner: Reservations required. Reservations required for dinner. Indoor air-conditioned or outdoor dining. The Bayside: Walk-in; no reservations required. Indoor or outdoor dining. Perla: Walk-in; no reservations required. Outdoor dining. Eight restaurants (the sheet's heading says nine but lists eight) and six bars. Reservations are required at Brava, Kimonos and Sundowner (dinner). Hours from the Sandals Negril fact sheet dated Feb 11, 2025; confirm the current schedule. Manager’s Wine List selections and private candlelight dinners cost extra.

Rooms & suites

The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.

Room categories at Sandals Negril: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
SuiteOccupancyBedroomsAspect
Longshore Luxury RoomBack to sampled pricesCapacity unverifiedNot publishedNot published
Paradise Premium (PR)Back to sampled pricesCapacity unverifiedNot publishedNot published
More room options (19)
Room categories at Sandals Negril: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
SuiteOccupancyBedroomsAspect
Bamboo Grove One-Bedroom SkyPool Butler Suite with Roof Terrace
Room details for Bamboo Grove One-Bedroom SkyPool Butler Suite with Roof Terrace

Category code: RSKY

Private SkyPool and a personal rooftop terrace; living area and separate dining room; butler service. Location: Bamboo Grove building.

Sleeps 21 bedroomBeachfront, oceanfront, pool, 4th floorprivate pool
Bamboo Grove One-Bedroom SkyPool Butler Suite
Room details for Bamboo Grove One-Bedroom SkyPool Butler Suite

Category code: 1SKY

Private ocean-view SkyPool and a suspended daybed; butler service. Location: Bamboo Grove building.

Sleeps 21 bedroomBeachfront, oceanfront, pool, 3rd floorprivate pool
Palm Grove Honeymoon One Bedroom Butler Suite with Private Pool Sanctuary
Room details for Palm Grove Honeymoon One Bedroom Butler Suite with Private Pool Sanctuary

Category code: RJ

Four-poster king bedroom and separate living room with bar; walk-in shower and whirlpool tub; patio garden with private plunge pool, small waterfall and walled outdoor shower; butler and 24-hour room service. Location: Palm Grove Villa Suites.

Sleeps 21 bedroomPool and private garden, Ground floorprivate pool
Swim-up Sundowner Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite
Room details for Swim-up Sundowner Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite

Category code: 1R

Four-poster king bedroom and living room with bar; walk-in shower and whirlpool bath; patio opening straight onto the crystal lagoon pool, a short stroll from the sea; butler and 24-hour room service. Location: Sundowner building.

Sleeps 21 bedroomBeach and ocean, Ground floorswim-out
Longshore Beachfront Two Story One Bedroom Butler Villa Suite with Tranquility Soaking Tub
Room details for Longshore Beachfront Two Story One Bedroom Butler Villa Suite with Tranquility Soaking Tub

Category code: 1B

Two-storey suite: living area with wet bar downstairs, king bedroom upstairs via a floating staircase; bathtub and rain shower; garden patio plus a balcony with soaking tub for two; butler and 24-hour room service. Location: Longshore buildings 2 and 3.

Sleeps 21 bedroomBeach, gardens and ocean, 1st to 3rd floors
Sundowner Beachfront Penthouse One Bedroom Butler Suite
Room details for Sundowner Beachfront Penthouse One Bedroom Butler Suite

Category code: P1

Living room and four-poster king bedroom; walk-in shower, whirlpool tub and his-and-hers vanities; large balcony over the ocean and pool; butler and 24-hour room service. Location: Sundowner building.

Sleeps 21 bedroomBeach, ocean and pool, 2nd floor
Palm Grove Oceanview Penthouse One Bedroom Butler Suite
Room details for Palm Grove Oceanview Penthouse One Bedroom Butler Suite

Category code: OP

Bedroom and living area with two TVs and a bar; double vanities, walk-in shower and whirlpool tub; oversized ocean-view balcony; butler and 24-hour room service. Location: Palm Grove Villa Suites.

Sleeps 21 bedroomOcean, 2nd floor
Palm Grove Penthouse One Bedroom Butler Suite
Room details for Palm Grove Penthouse One Bedroom Butler Suite

Category code: PS

Bedroom and living area with two TVs and a bar; double vanities, walk-in shower and whirlpool tub; oversized garden-view balcony; butler and 24-hour room service. Location: Palm Grove Villa Suites.

Sleeps 21 bedroomGardens, 2nd floor
Bamboo Grove Swim-up Club Suites
Room details for Bamboo Grove Swim-up Club Suites

Category code: BSUP

Direct access to a zero-entry swim-up pool; Club level. Location: Bamboo Grove building.

Sleeps 2Not publishedBeachfront, oceanfront, pool, Ground floorswim-out
Bamboo Grove Club Suite with Tranquility Soaking Tub
Room details for Bamboo Grove Club Suite with Tranquility Soaking Tub

Category code: BBT

Large balcony with an outdoor soaking tub; Club level. Location: Bamboo Grove building.

Sleeps 2Not publishedBeachfront, oceanfront, pool, 2nd floor
Longshore Beachfront Walkout Grande Luxe Club Level Room with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub
Room details for Longshore Beachfront Walkout Grande Luxe Club Level Room with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub

Category code: WGBT

Patio with dining area and soaking tub for two that steps straight onto the beach; freestanding marble bathtub and rain shower; Club level. Location: Longshore buildings 2 and 3.

Sleeps 2Not publishedBeach and ocean, Ground floor
Longshore Beachfront Grande Luxe Club Level Room with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Room details for Longshore Beachfront Grande Luxe Club Level Room with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub

Category code: GBT

Balcony with dining area and soaking tub for two; freestanding marble bathtub and rain shower; Club level. Location: Longshore buildings 2 and 3.

Sleeps 2Not publishedBeach and ocean, 2nd floor
Paradise Beachfront Walkout Club Level Room
Room details for Paradise Beachfront Walkout Club Level Room

Category code: WB

Directly on the beach; four-poster king bed, in-room bar and walk-in shower; patio with lounge chair and dining area; Club level. Location: Paradise building.

Sleeps 2Not publishedBeach and ocean, Ground floor
Paradise Beachfront Grande Luxe Club Level Room
Room details for Paradise Beachfront Grande Luxe Club Level Room

Category code: HB

Beach-facing balcony; four-poster king bed, sitting area, in-room bar and walk-in shower; Club level. Location: Paradise building.

Sleeps 2Not publishedBeach and ocean, 2nd and 3rd floors
Longshore Oceanview Luxury Walkout Room
Room details for Longshore Oceanview Luxury Walkout Room

Category code: WOL

Renovated room a few steps from the beach; king bed; marble bathroom with rain shower; furnished patio. Location: Longshore building 1.

Sleeps 2Not publishedOcean, Ground floor
Longshore Oceanview Luxury Room
Room details for Longshore Oceanview Luxury Room

Category code: OL

Renovated room a few steps from the beach; king bed; marble bathroom with rain shower; furnished balcony facing the sunset. Location: Longshore building 1.

Sleeps 2Not publishedOcean, 2nd floor
Longshore Luxury Honeymoon
Room details for Longshore Luxury Honeymoon

Category code: LX

Renovated, larger room with king bed and seating area; rain shower and dual vanities. Location: Longshore buildings 1, 2 and 3.

Sleeps 2Not publishedGardens, 1st to 3rd floors
Paradise Premium
Room details for Paradise Premium

Category code: PR

Four-poster king bed; walk-in rain shower; patio or balcony. Location: Paradise building.

Sleeps 2Not publishedGardens, 1st to 3rd floors
Paradise Deluxe
Room details for Paradise Deluxe

Category code: DL

Four-poster king bed; walk-in rain shower. Location: Paradise building.

Sleeps 2Not publishedGardens, 1st to 3rd floors

Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.

Pools and the beach

Pools & waterplay

3pools

The fact sheet dated Feb 11, 2025 lists three freshwater pools, three whirlpools and a scuba training pool, including the lagoon pool reached directly from the swim-up suites.

The beach itself

9.1beach score · high confidence

Widest stretch of Seven Mile Beach on Jamaica's sheltered western tip; western Jamaica reported few sargassum issues even in the record 2025 season (regional reports)

  • Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
  • Sargassum is rare here

Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.

Families & group stays
Group travel

Taking a group to Sandals Negril

Group/wedding programs; laid-back Seven Mile Beach vibe with 5 bars and low-rise garden setting

Private dining & events
Bookable
Group rates
Negotiable on a block
Nightlife
Low-key, quiet by late evening
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Weather guide

When to go

Best months: Nov to Apr

Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Aug to Nov. Hurricane season is real here: about 1 in 7 Augusts sees one pass within 100 miles, most recently Melissa in 2025.

Sandals Negril by month · average high, rain days, hurricane odds and our verdict
MeasureJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average daily high86°F30°C86°F30°C88°F31°C88°F31°C88°F31°C90°F32°C91°F33°C91°F33°C90°F32°C90°F32°C88°F31°C86°F30°C
Rain days4 days3 days3 days4 days8 days6 days4 days6 days9 days11 days7 days4 days
hurricane oddsunder 1 in 10under 1 in 10under 1 in 10under 1 in 10under 1 in 10under 1 in 10under 1 in 101 in 71 in 9under 1 in 10under 1 in 10under 1 in 10
VerdictBestBestBestBestWetWetFineWetWetWetBestBest

Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.

Odds count the complete years, 1980 to 2025, in which a hurricane passed within about 100 nautical miles of Jamaica, the nearest point in the NOAA and IBTrACS records to this resort. Two storms in one month still count that year once. How the hurricane belt works

Getting to Sandals Negril

Nearest airport
MBJ · Sangster International Airport
Approximate transfer
75 minutes
Transportation
Round-trip MBJ airport transfers by air-conditioned bus are included in every room category.

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Hotel transportation

Round-trip MBJ airport transfers by air-conditioned bus are included in every room category.

The arranged round-trip airport bus is included. No fixed private-car fare or vehicle capacity was verified; confirm the current upgrade total before paying for another ride.

At Sangster International Airport (MBJ), go to the Sandals desk or lounge for the arranged transfer to Sandals Negril. Confirm arrival and departure flight details, meeting instructions, luggage and return pickup with Sandals before travel. The included bus service is separate from an optional private luxury car, which costs extra; call 1-888-SANDALS or contact your travel advisor for a private-car quote. Confirm any accessibility requirements in advance. Select Sandals Negril, not Beaches Negril or either RIU property.

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Destination essentials & trip planning

Norman Manley Blvd, Negril, Jamaica · +1 888-726-3257

Before you fly

Jamaica

Language
English (plus Patois)
Currency
Jamaican dollar; USD widely accepted
Power
110V, Type A/B plugs (same as the US)
Driving
On the left
Main airport
Montego Bay (MBJ)
Flight time
~3–4h from the US East Coast

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The vibe

Who it suits

Romance8.8
Quiet8.1

Two of the 5 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Sandals Negril; the full set is above.

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Flights

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Insurance

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Data

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Days out

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Our full take on Sandals Negril

Sandals' most laid-back Jamaican property, spread along the best stretch of Negril's Seven-Mile Beach. It's adults-only and couples-focused, with a swim-up pool bar, fire-pit dining, and included scuba and water sports. The vibe is barefoot and easygoing rather than buttoned-up. Best November through April.

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