Beaches Negril
Beaches Negril is the family all-inclusive that traveler forums keep naming when parents ask for the best one in Jamaica regardless of cost. It pairs the widest stretch of Seven Mile Beach with Sesame Street programming, a Kids Camp with certified nannies that runs from tots to teens, and one of the Caribbean's first certified Autism Centers. Hurricane Melissa closed it in late October 2025, it reopened on December 6, 2025, and Beaches now advertises 100% all-new rooms and suites plus enhancements throughout the resort.
Traveler Insights
Pros
- +Sits on the widest stretch of Negril's Seven Mile Beach, which travelers keep describing as one of the best beaches in the Caribbean: calm, clear water and soft white sand that young kids can actually swim off
- +Sesame Street is built into the stay: Camp Sesame and Caribbean Adventures with Sesame Street mean daily character time, shows and beach parties that preschoolers talk about for months
- +Kids Camp runs from tots to teens with certified nannies, so parents with a baby, a 7-year-old and a teenager can all get a few hours to themselves on the same trip
- +Home to one of the Caribbean's first certified Autism Centers, with staff trained to support neurodivergent kids, something almost no competing family resort can claim
- +13 included restaurants, including Kimonos teppanyaki, Soy sushi bar, Dino's wood-fired pizza, Yaku for Peruvian ceviche and a beachside chicken food truck, plus 5 bars, a stocked bar in every room and frozen yogurt at Yoyo's; parents with allergic kids say the kitchen takes cross-contamination seriously
- +Pirates Island Waterpark sits right on the beach and is open daily 10 AM to 6 PM, with big waterslides, a lazy river, swim-up soda bars and kid pools, on top of 3 main pools and 3 whirlpools
- +Genuinely all-in: tips and taxes, round-trip transfers from Montego Bay, Wi-Fi in rooms and common areas, scuba for certified divers, waterskiing, Hobie Cats, paddleboards, kayaks, tennis and pickleball are all included
- +Beaches now markets 100% all-new rooms and suites and enhancements across the resort, after reopening on December 6, 2025 following Hurricane Melissa
Cons
- −Expensive: one of the priciest family all-inclusives in the Caribbean, and first-time bookers comparing quotes against Dreams or Royalton families are regularly surprised
- −Sangster International in Montego Bay is about 47 miles (75 km) away, and the narrow coast road into Negril usually makes the included transfer 90 minutes or more, which is a long haul with toddlers
- −The experience is tiered: butler and concierge room categories get perks the standard rooms do not, and travelers who booked entry-level rooms sometimes notice the gap on the same property
- −Some families who have also stayed at Beaches Turks and Caicos rate Negril a notch below it overall, though they keep coming back for the beach
- −Red Lane Spa treatments, off-site tours and some extras cost more on top of the all-inclusive price
- −Families with strollers or mobility needs should ask about building access and room location when booking, since older guest buildings have drawn complaints about stairs
- −Flights into Montego Bay from many US cities are fewer and less competitive than Cancun or Punta Cana, which can push the total trip cost even higher
The practical side is generous. There are 13 included restaurants, from Kimonos teppanyaki and the Soy sushi bar to Dino's pizza, Yaku's Peruvian menu and a beachside chicken food truck, plus 5 bars including a swim-up bar and a stocked bar in every room. Pirates Island Waterpark sits right on the sand with big waterslides, a lazy river and swim-up soda bars, and is open 10 AM to 6 PM daily; adults get 3 pools and 3 whirlpools of their own. Scuba for certified divers, waterskiing, Hobie Cats, kayaks, tennis, pickleball, a fitness center, Club Liquid and nightly shows are all included, as are tips, Wi-Fi and airport transfers. Rooms come in tiers, and the butler and concierge categories are where the smoothest version of the stay lives.
It suits families who have done the mid-range all-inclusives and want the top end, parents of neurodivergent kids who need trained staff, and anyone for whom the beach matters most, since the calm water is ideal for small swimmers. It costs more than almost any Caribbean family resort outside Beaches Turks and Caicos, and the drive from Montego Bay is long, but repeat guests are a big share of the crowd. Off property, the resort books catamaran cruises, river rafting, zip-lining and horseback rides on the beach, and Negril's West End cliffs are a short drive away.
Common Questions
Was Beaches Negril damaged by Hurricane Melissa, and is it open now?
How long is the transfer from Montego Bay airport?
Is it worth booking a butler or concierge room?
What age range does Beaches Negril work best for?
How does Beaches Negril handle food allergies?
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Restaurants (10)
| Type | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Buffet | The Mill |
| Mexican | El Mariachi |
| Italian | Dino's Pizzeria, Stella |
| Japanese & sushi | Soy Sushi Bar |
| Teppanyaki / hibachi | Kimonos |
| Caribbean & local | Jerk Shack |
| American & grill | Bar B Q Park, Green Machine |
| International & fusion | Yaku |
From the resort's own dining pages. Only restaurants the resort lists are shown. All are covered by the all-inclusive rate, per the resort.
What's nearby
Seven Mile Beach11 min walk · 0.6 mi
Rick's Café cliffs12 min drive · 5.7 mi
Negril Lighthouse14 min drive · 6.2 mi
Savanna-la-Mar45 min drive · 19 mi
More things to do (12)
- Bloody Bay Beach · beach6 min drive · 2.2 mi
- Catamaran sail and snorkel cruise from Negril · excursion11 min walk · 0.6 mi
- Booby Cay boat trip · excursion11 min walk · 0.6 mi
- Dolphin Cove (Lucea) · adventure park50 min drive · 27 mi
- Negril West End · town8 min drive · 2.9 mi
- Negril Hills Golf Club · golf20 min drive · 5.6 mi
- Half Moon Beach · beach25 min drive · 9.5 mi
- Blue Hole Mineral Spring · nature25 min drive · 11 mi
- Hanover Museum · museum40 min drive · 21 mi
- Fort Charlotte (Lucea) · historic site40 min drive · 22 mi
- Lucea · town40 min drive · 22 mi
- Bluefields Beach · beach60 min drive · 28 mi
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“I had not been to Jamaica previously, but Beaches Negril exceeded our expectations. The entertainment and activities for kids are great, including the waterpark and the nightly shows. The location and beach are spectacular. The staff is very friendly...”
“I just came back from a wonderful amazing trip to Beaches Negril! Everyone there was marvelous and made us feel right at home! I would like to give an extra special shout-out to the following people: 1. Nicarno aka Sarge and Anita for making our beac...”
“Amazing experience. We arrived on the first day of reopening. And they had an amazing welcoming party for us Despite the situation everyone was in they were all very happy and accommodating for us. Staff here is amazing. They are all extremely helpf...”
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