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Fun Holiday Beach Resort Negril Jamaica

Negril, Jamaica

3.4(451 reviews)

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Fun Holiday Beach Resort is a Negril budget pick for travelers who want Seven Mile Beach without the five-star price tag. The 45 rooms, split between garden view, ocean view and oceanfront, sit directly on one of the best-loved stretches of sand in the Caribbean, and the location alone justifies the stay for beach-obsessed travelers. The vibe is unpretentious, social and unmistakably Jamaican: staff greet you like family and the pace slows to something deeply pleasant. Guests who arrive expecting a luxury resort are disappointed; guests who arrive expecting a friendly budget property with a great beach consistently leave happy.

Traveler Insights

Pros

+Direct beachfront access on Negril's Seven Mile Beach, with the sand and the water right outside the 45 rooms
+Friendly, family-style staff that guests keep singling out, and honest Jamaican cooking with jerk as the dish people remember
+Budget-friendly pricing that delivers a true beachfront stay for a fraction of what the big Negril all-inclusives charge
+A weekly entertainment schedule at no extra charge: a live reggae band on Saturday nights, karaoke twice a week, a mid-week mento folk band and a fire and limbo show
+Three ways to book: all-inclusive, room-only European Plan, or a seasonal Three-Meal Plan from August 6 to December 1, so you can eat on-site or explore Negril's local food scene
+Banana boat rides and kayaking are offered right from the beach (some at extra cost), with snorkeling nearby
+Freshwater pool and jacuzzi for a break from the waves, plus poolside and beach games and table tennis

Cons

−Rooms are very basic: a mini fridge, coffee maker, in-room safe, iron and hair dryer are all on-request extras, some at extra cost, so ask before you book if they matter
−Water pressure and hot water can be inconsistent, with some guests reporting cold showers or low flow on certain days
−Wi-Fi is included but weak across the property; budget travelers shrug it off, remote workers will struggle
−All-inclusive food variety is limited compared to larger resorts, and the plan covers selected drinks from a bar that closes in the evening (around 9:30 to 10 pm), not round-the-clock top-shelf pours
−The swim-up pool bar is closed as of October 2026; the resort says it may reopen but gives no date
−Rooms are not soundproofed, so rooms near the road or neighbouring properties can get noisy at night, especially on weekends
−No spa, no diving program and no activity staff running a daily schedule; anything beyond kayaks and banana boats is booked through tour desks or beach vendors
−As a budget property, some wear and deferred maintenance shows in the rooms, and setting expectations accordingly matters a lot

The food is honest Jamaican and international cooking rather than a parade of gourmet stations, served buffet or a la carte, and jerk is the dish guests talk about. The all-inclusive plan covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light snacks between meals such as sandwiches, burgers and chicken fingers, and selected drinks from the bar during its daytime and early-evening hours. The swim-up pool bar was closed as of October 2026, so the water features are one freshwater pool and a jacuzzi. Entertainment runs on a weekly rotation, with a reggae band on Saturdays, karaoke twice a week, a mid-week mento band and a fire and limbo show, which punches above the price point. The practical tradeoffs are in the rooms: fridges and coffee makers only on request, inconsistent hot water and thin walls.

This resort is best for value-conscious travelers, younger couples, solo travelers and families who spend most of their time outdoors rather than in their room. Compared with nearby Negril names like Sunset at the Palms or Sandals Negril, Fun Holiday costs far less and gives up organized activity programs, a spa and luxury finishes, but not the beach itself. Montego Bay airport is about 70 minutes away, Rick's Cafe on the West End cliffs is a short taxi ride, and the Negril strip puts local food, nightlife and trips to YS Falls or Mayfield Falls within easy reach.

Common Questions

Is Fun Holiday Beach Resort truly all-inclusive, or are there hidden costs?

It depends on the plan you book. The All-Inclusive Plan covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light snacks between meals and selected drinks from the bar, which keeps daytime and early-evening hours rather than staying open around the clock. There is also a room-only European Plan, and from August 6 to December 1 a Three-Meal Plan with menu-ordered meals and drinks that the resort is clear is not all-inclusive and has no between-meal snacks. Excursions and some watersports cost extra on every plan.

How does the beach here compare to other parts of Seven Mile Beach?

The beach in front of Fun Holiday is a clean, sandy stretch of Seven Mile Beach with calm, shallow water that is usually good for swimming, and guests rate it as the highlight of the stay. Kayaks and banana boat rides go out right from the beach and snorkeling is nearby. It is a public beach, so non-guests and vendors do walk through, but it is rarely crowded in front of the resort.

Are rooms air-conditioned, and what basic amenities can I expect?

Yes, every room has air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, hot and cold water and a private patio or balcony, with double beds in standard rooms. A mini refrigerator, coffee maker, in-room safe, iron and hair dryer are available on request, some at extra cost, as are king-bedded and connecting rooms. If any of those matter, confirm with the resort before you arrive.

What entertainment is available on-site in the evenings?

Fun Holiday runs a weekly schedule rather than a show every night: a live reggae band on Saturday nights, karaoke twice a week, a mid-week mento folk band and a fire and limbo show with guest performers. On quieter nights, Negril's strip of bars, restaurants and clubs is close by along Norman Manley Boulevard.

Is this resort suitable for families with young children?

The resort pitches itself at families, connecting rooms are available on request, and the calm beach water suits children. There is no kids' club or structured children's programming, so families entertain younger kids themselves with the beach, the pool and the poolside games. Evening entertainment can run late, which families with early-to-bed kids should factor in.

Is there a swim-up bar or a spa?

Not right now. The resort says its swim-up and cash bar is closed and may reopen in the future, with no date given as of October 2026, and there is no spa or massage service on the property. If you want treatments, plan on booking them elsewhere in Negril.

Restaurants (1)

Type	Restaurants
Caribbean & local	Bar & Restaurant

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 Beach
3 min drive · 0.9 mi
Rick's Café cliffs
9 min drive · 4.3 mi
Negril Lighthouse
10 min drive · 4.8 mi
Savanna-la-Mar
40 min drive · 18 mi

More things to do (14)

Bloody Bay Beach · beach9 min drive · 3.5 mi
Catamaran sail and snorkel cruise from Negril · excursion3 min drive · 0.9 mi
Booby Cay boat trip · excursion3 min drive · 0.9 mi
Dolphin Cove (Lucea) · adventure park50 min drive · 28 mi
Negril West End · town4 min drive · 1.6 mi
Negril Hills Golf Club · golf13 min drive · 4.2 mi
Blue Hole Mineral Spring · nature25 min drive · 9.4 mi
Half Moon Beach · beach25 min drive · 11 mi
Hanover Museum · museum45 min drive · 23 mi
Fort Charlotte (Lucea) · historic site45 min drive · 23 mi
Lucea · town45 min drive · 23 mi
Bluefields Beach · beach55 min drive · 27 mi
Roaring River and Blue Hole · nature60 min drive · 26 mi
Peter Tosh Memorial Garden · historic site60 min drive · 29 mi

Amenities

Known for Great Food

Room Service

Water Sports Rentals

Free Wi-Fi

Nightly Entertainment

Buffet Dining

Beach

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Google Reviews★ 3.4 · 451 reviews

Montreal R.

3 weeks ago

“The staff was amazing and the food was very fresh and always delicious. There was always someone ready to help us and the resort is literally located on the beach, the dining area is literally on the sand its an amazing location i just think the owne...”

Sammy A.

5 months ago

“I needed a cheap room for 1 night in Negril and this was it. The hotel is a bit ruff. But if you're more focused on enjoying the beach and other nearby amenities, it's adequate. It also has its own pool. The room had a balcony and the bed was huge. B...”

ashley b.

a year ago

“It's a great place to unwind and reset for sure. The staff are very kind and caring people that make the experience that much more enjoyable. They are very accommodating throughout the entire experience. I am definitely going to be returning. Hands d...”