Idle Awhile Resort

Nice cozy hotel. Quiet facility. In great location. when I booked on Orbitz they said they didn’t have my reservation.

Tucked away hotel...so cozy and spacious. It was perfect not to mention right on the beach. Staff were all great!

Perfect location and extremely friendly staff. The security guards always made you feel welcome and safe. Can’t wait to return to this hotel again next year!

Family vacation we had a wonderful stay! We had a sweet three kids were comfortable as were we!

Convenient location, food not so good, very uncomfortable beds, staff isn’t super friendly but does their job, the a/c is awesome, the beach area is nice, the suite has a good kitchen but isn’t very equipped to do real cooking, the hotel kitchen staff will usually help you out if you need something extra. Those are the main pointers!

This hotel had an excellent location on the beach. Friendly staff. Nice rooms. Huge balconies. We will definitely return!

We were looking for a boutique hotel on the beach in Negril, and Idle Awhile exceeded all our expectations. We had a garden view room that looked out onto lush greenery. The room was spacious and just a short stroll to the magnificent 7 Mile Beach.

I knew that I wanted to return to Negril,albeit 25 years later, and this time to experience the beautiful 7 mile beach with 17yo daughter. I wanted to stay at a modest, boutique hotel this time, and not an all inclusive. Idle Awhile looked interesting on paper but the reviews were mixed. I want to thank the reviewer who gave it 5 stars, who wrote that he has been a frequent guest over the years. His review seemed genuine. The reviewer who wrote that her room was mosquito infested must have mistaken this Idle Awhile Beach hotel for a different one. I did not see one mosquito my entire trip! Of course, everyone should bring insect repellant regardless of their destination. Ok, now to specifics: The check in was seamless, thanks to Carleton! The room was airy and spotless, and the beds soft and neatly made. Our bathroom had every toiletry imagine able! The free welcome rum punch was well made and not weak at all! The bartender, the older Carleton ( or the "real Carleton," as he called himself), was friendly and attentive. Above all was Marcia- she literally served as an EveryWoman! She waited always at the front of the property to walk us across the street, like a crossing gaurd! Why did we cross the street? To get to the other side of course, where the best roadside restaurant was located, called "Best in the West." They served a wonderful conch soup, jerk chicken, and made the smoothest Pina colada ( both virgin and alcoholic).

Hotel is simple, but beautiful. Close to great dining served up local style by the folks that live in the area. A+ Note that you will be approached by beach vendors, but that's just Negril. If you don't want that, an all inclusive in Mo Bay would be a better choice for you.

Cool boutique hotel on the beach with sister property on the west end/cliffs. Very nice and quaint with good decor. Food is average at best, but more expensive than major cities in U.S.. 22+ day cancellation policy is strict...so don't book without insurance. We booked and stayed first 3 nights during a monsoon flood and tried to cancel last few nights with 50+ hrs notice and they said no. Pros- Beach staff. Cool Vibe. Great beach. Location Cons - So many mosquitoes in room we could not sleep or even hang out in room at all. Front desk not accommodating or friendly. Food and Bar quality just O.K. at best and very expensive. Lots of smokers on beach.