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Merrils Beach Resorts - All Inclusive

Negril, Jamaica

3.9(495 reviews)

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Merrils Beach Resort II is a small, Jamaican family-owned all-inclusive with 38 rooms on Negril's Seven Mile Beach. Its pitch is simple and its guests agree with it: a real piece of one of the Caribbean's best-known beaches at some of the lowest all-inclusive rates on the strip. The staff are what people remember, with reviews naming the head waiter, the restaurant team and the gardeners, and a sizeable group of repeaters who come back at the same time every year. Recent guests describe some rooms as nicely renovated and the grounds as beautifully kept.

Traveler Insights

Pros

+Right on Negril's Seven Mile Beach, with lounge chairs and towels on the sand and some of the best sunsets in Jamaica straight off the beach bar
+Some of the lowest all-inclusive rates on Seven Mile Beach: the resort's own rate card starts at $154 to $189 per room per night before taxes for its four room types (October 2026)
+Long-serving, family-owned feel: guests name the head waiter, the restaurant staff and even the gardeners in reviews, and many come back every year as part of a regular group of repeaters
+Lush, well-kept tropical gardens around a small property of 38 rooms, so the beach and pool never feel crowded
+Takes children aged 3 to 12, with rooms that sleep three adults or two adults and kids, and babysitting available for a fee
+Kayaks are included and launch straight from the beach, and jet skis, parasailing, glass-bottom boats and snorkel trips are booked through operators a few steps away
+Walkable to Seven Mile Beach bars and restaurants, with Rick's Cafe cliff jumping and the Negril Lighthouse a short taxi ride away

Cons

−House-brand liquor at the bars: drinks are unlimited but guests repeatedly note they are not premium spirits
−One restaurant serving buffet meals, so variety runs thin on longer stays and many guests eat out in Negril a few nights a week
−Rooms are small to mid-sized and simply furnished, and 2026 reviews still mention patchy hot water and slow fixes for things like a broken TV
−No spa, swim-up bar or adults-only pool; the only wellness offering is massage at about US$50 per hour per guest
−Snorkelling is an offsite excursion booked through local operators rather than something you do off the resort's own beach
−Beach vendors and touts along Seven Mile Beach can be persistent once you leave the resort's stretch of sand
−Evenings are low-key: themed nights and live music at the beach bar rather than a full show programme

The all-inclusive package is honest rather than lavish. Meals are buffet-style in a single restaurant, with Jamaican breakfasts like ackee and saltfish alongside the usual eggs and fruit, and the beach bar and a lounge bar pour unlimited drinks from house-brand spirits. There is an outdoor pool, kayaks are included, and the beach bar hosts themed nights and live music. Rooms are air-conditioned with ceiling fans, smart TVs and free Wi-Fi, but they are simple, and 2026 reviews still mention hot-water hiccups. There is no spa, just massage at about US$50 an hour. Children aged 3 to 12 are welcome, and babysitting can be arranged for a fee.

Merrils suits travellers who want Seven Mile Beach as a base and plan to explore Negril, along with budget-minded couples and families who would rather spend on excursions than on the room. Compared with Sandals Negril or the bigger chain resorts nearby, you give up restaurant choice, premium drinks and polish for a fraction of the price and a friendlier, smaller feel. Rick's Cafe, the Negril Lighthouse and the beach-road bars and jerk stands are all close, and jet skis, parasailing and glass-bottom boat trips leave from the beach.

Common Questions

How is Seven Mile Beach at Merrils?

The beach is the resort's biggest selling point. Merrils sits directly on its own stretch of Seven Mile Beach with loungers and towels provided, and the small guest count keeps it uncrowded. The water is usually calm and swimmable, though on windy days the waves pick up and guests head to the pool instead.

What is the food like, and will I want to eat elsewhere?

Meals are served buffet-style in the resort's one restaurant, with Jamaican dishes such as ackee and saltfish next to standard breakfast fare. Guests generally call it good for an all-inclusive at this price, but variety is limited, so on stays of five nights or more most people walk to a few of the beach-road restaurants and jerk stands for a change.

Is Merrils good for families?

Yes, for families who want a simple beach stay. The resort takes children aged 3 to 12, garden-view rooms and junior suites sleep up to three adults or two adults with children, and babysitting is available for a fee. There is no kids club or water park, so plan on the beach, the pool and the included kayaks for entertainment.

How does Merrils compare to Sandals Negril?

They share the same beach and very little else. Sandals is couples-only and costs several times more, with multiple restaurants, premium drinks and a much bigger list of included activities. Merrils gives you the same sand for a fraction of the price, with one buffet restaurant, house-brand drinks and a small, friendly team that remembers repeat guests.

What does it cost?

The resort's own rate card, checked in October 2026, starts at $154 per room per night for a Superior Garden View room, $169 for a Junior Suite, $177 for an Ocean View Suite and $189 for a King Room, all before taxes and fees and all including meals and drinks. Laundry and massages cost extra, and the resort's amenities list shows airport transfers at an additional cost too, so confirm when you book.

What's nearby

Seven Mile Beach
4 min drive · 1.2 mi
Rick's Café cliffs
8 min drive · 3.9 mi
Negril Lighthouse
9 min drive · 4.5 mi
Savanna-la-Mar
40 min drive · 18 mi

More things to do (14)

Bloody Bay Beach · beach10 min drive · 3.9 mi
Catamaran sail and snorkel cruise from Negril · excursion4 min drive · 1.2 mi
Booby Cay boat trip · excursion4 min drive · 1.2 mi
Dolphin Cove (Lucea) · adventure park55 min drive · 28 mi
Negril West End · town4 min drive · 1.2 mi
Negril Hills Golf Club · golf13 min drive · 3.9 mi
Blue Hole Mineral Spring · nature25 min drive · 9.0 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

Babysitting

Snorkeling

Water Sports Rentals

Free Wi-Fi

Buffet Dining

Beach

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Google Reviews★ 3.9 · 495 reviews

Syreeta C.

3 weeks ago

“We visited for the 1st time at Christmas 2025, we recieved a really friendly welcome from all staff the rooms are regularly cleaned. The service was 10/10 the staff from the security, reception staff, maintenence, house keeping , catering staff, bar...”

Sue C.

9 months ago

“Perfect place to relax! Beautiful beach access directly from resort. Landscaping was kept up perfectly making the interior of the complex so inviting. Staff were so nice and helpful. Music by the pool fit Jamaica perfectly. Definitely going back.”

Tasha T.

2 years ago

“This place was perfect for our family. The rooms were clean and spacious. The staff from the front desk to the incredible chefs that cooked our kids custom food was such a great experience. The food was so good as we are vegetarian we had so many opt...”