Not everyone who travels to Jamaica has the need for exclusive luxury spas or five-star dining experience! Many people just want to be enveloped in natural beauty and culture and have no intentions of spending much time in their hotel room at all. Quite often, all you need is a place to hang your hat and take a nap! If this sounds like you, take advantage of one of the super inexpensive yet safe places to stay so you can save the extra money for doing things that you really enjoy.
- Mandeville Hotel – Mandeville – Staying here puts you in the heart of the island so attractions are easily accessible. Nestled amidst tropical trees and colorful blossoms are 65 brightly decorated rooms with air conditioning. There’s even apartment-style unites with kitchenettes. Mandeville features a refreshing pool, a pub with plenty of finger food and a coffee shop.
- Merril’s 2 – Negril – Surrounded by lush gardens and an abundance of exotic birds chirping is this 44-room hotel. The rooms are cozy, clean and kept cool with air conditioning and you have your own private balcony. You’ll also find a cool pool, courteous staff, cable television and safety deposit boxes.
- Buccaneer Beach Hotel – Montego Bay – There are 72 comfortable rooms here designed for relaxation. The Buccaneer Beach Hotel is conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, Doctor’s Cave Beach and Aquasol Theme Park.
- Foote Prints On the Sand – Negril – In addition to in-room safes, air conditioning and a private balcony, guests who stay at this quaint 30-room hotel are provided with a sundeck jacuzzi, beach bar and restaurant. The hotel is located on a very exclusive part of Negril Beach.
- Rooms On the Beach – Negril – Rooms feature air conditioning, safety deposit boxes, hair dryer and a clock radio. There is an on-site restaurant, soda and juice bar, vending machines, fitness room, pool and access to a multitude of land and water activities.
- Our Past Time – Negril – Colorful Caribbean decor is found in each of the 17 rooms here. They have cable, air conditioning or a ceiling fan and fabulous views of the sea. There are some that also feature a kitchenette for extended stay and there is easy access to water sports.
- Bungalow Hotel – Negril – Located on the Seven Mile Beach, the Bungalow Hotel offers 40 cozy air conditioned rooms. All rooms provide a garden view, two double beds and a private bath. There is also a small restaurant and poolside bar or you can walk a few minutes into town to experience the nightlife and shopping in Negril.
- Bar-B-Barn – Negril – This small, family-operated hotel sits on the white sands of the Seven Mile Beach. Rooms have cable, safety deposit boxes and there’s a gift shop and hair salon. Bar-B-Barn and Angela’s Italian Restaurant are here to serve you up son spectacular home style, authentic food.
- Legends Hotel – Negril – Tropical wood furniture, ceiling fans, air conditioning, wake-up service, in-house bar and even babysitting/child services are here. Relax by the pool, sample zesty Jamaican cuisine or take a paddle in a sea kayak. You can even book one of their 49 rooms with an all-inclusive meal plan if you choose.
- Cotton Tree Place – Negril – There are 35 sea-front rooms with air conditioning, private bath, cable and optional room service. Cotton Tree Place offers a fresh water pool to swim in and cool off, a pool bar and a small restaurant, serving all three meals.
Not everyone needs Egyptian cotton sheets and a championship golf course to enjoy Jamaica. A bed to sleep in, air conditioning to cool off with and a place to grab some great food will give you what you need to so you can get on with enjoying everything this beautiful island has to offer.