One of the top destinations in Jamaica, Negril is known for its gorgeous beaches, excellent snorkeling, and laidback atmosphere. There are plenty of all-inclusive resorts in Negril that are perfect for a relaxing getaway, honeymoon, or family vacation.
In this article we’ll tell you our picks for the 10 best Negril all inclusive resorts.
Sandals Negril
Negril is home to one of the most well-known beaches in the Caribbean, and Sandals Negril makes the most of its location here. Beautiful white-sand Seven Mile Beach offers gorgeous sunset views, palm trees, and calm waters perfect for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
This also makes Sandals Negril one of the best Sandals resorts for snorkeling. You can snorkel right off the beach or head to great spots just offshore. All accommodations are just steps from the beach, and include beachfront walkout suites, penthouse suites, and swim-up suites (some with the services of a personal butler). There are 7 restaurants and 5 bars, 3 pools and whirlpools, a fitness center, and a spa onsite.
This is one of the most affordable Sandals resorts, and your rates here cover all meals and drinks (including premium liquor and Robert Mondavi wines), a minibar in the room that’s restocked daily, a huge variety of land and water sports including scuba diving, nightly entertainment, Wifi, airport transfers, and all taxes and tips. Spa services and excursions are extra.
Couples Negril
Couples Negril is set on a stunning beach in Bloody Bay and has 234 rooms and suites, 5 restaurants, 5 bars, 2 swimming pools, 4 Jacuzzis, sports facilities, a fitness center, a spa, and a nude beach and Jacuzzi. Guests here can also take a complimentary shuttle to the Sunset Bar, a clifftop restaurant/bar in Negril’s West End with beautiful sunset views.
Rooms and suites at Couples Negril have an elegant island style and range from Deluxe Garden or Ocean Rooms with private balconies to Deluxe Beachfront Rooms with private balconies to Garden or Beachfront Suites with separate seating areas, furnished terraces, soaking tubs, and nightly hors d’ouevres.
Couples Resorts’ all-inclusive rates cover unlimited gourmet dining at multiple restaurants; unlimited beverages and premium wine and cocktails; a personalized minibar with limited amounts of wine, liquor, and beer; WiFi; nightly entertainment; watersports including snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, glass-bottom boat rides, sailing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, and waterskiing; scuba diving; a full fitness center and classes; unlimited golf and tennis; roundtrip airport transfers; tips and taxes; and some area excursions. You can also get a free wedding at a Couples resort with a 3-night minimum stay.
The Caves
Set high on solid limestone overlooking the beautiful blue Caribbean waters, The Caves exudes coziness, class, and romance all at once. This world-famous hotel gets its name from the chambers carved out under the rocks by the sea and is one of the most unique Negril all inclusive resorts. Imagine heading out on a guided snorkeling or kayaking tour of the caves, followed by a luxurious massage.
There are just twelve cottages, all uniquely designed to take full advantage of the cliff the property is built on. Choose from one or two-bedroom cottages or a 3-bedroom private villa that is perfect for families or groups. The spacious and airy accommodations offer garden or ocean views, air conditioning, minibars, and nightly turndown service; most have private furnished terraces and outdoor showers, and some have mini-kitchenettes and extra living and dining space.
Savor fresh gourmet meals at the charming Bamboo Terrace or open-air Gazebo restaurant. You can have ultra-romantic private candlelight dinners in a cave, the open-air Sands bar features incredible views, and the Blackwell Rum Bar is hidden away in a coral cave that’s reached by a wooden footbridge. There is also a spa, hot tub, and sauna, as well as a saltwater swimming pool. The Caves is just minutes away from Seven Mile Beach, plus walking distance to the Negril lighthouse, so you’re close to local attractions as well.
Beaches Negril
One of the best family-friendly Negril all inclusive resorts, Beaches Negril is set on gorgeous Seven Mile Beach, offering calm, clear water for swimming and watersports. This fun and luxurious resort features 10 restaurants and multiple bars.
Enjoy a huge variety of land and water sports including paddleboarding, snorkeling, scuba, and SNUBA; daily and nightly entertainment; Kids Camp; Pirates Island Waterpark; Trench Town arcade; Xbox Play Lounge; Caribbean Adventures with Sesame Street™ characters; and Club Liquid teen nightclub (which becomes an adult nightclub later on). There is also a full-service spa plus optional area excursions (both of which cost extra).
Rooms and suites here were renovated in 2020 and include Tropical Beachfront Concierge Family Rooms with two connecting bedrooms and bathrooms plus private balconies; Tropical Beachfront Walkout Concierge King or Double rooms with private patios and sofabeds; and Negril Luxury King or Double rooms with private balconies or patios. There are also two-bedroom and one-bedroom suites with private balconies or patios, both walkout and beachfront.
Sunset at the Palms
Sunset at the Palms is set on Bloody Bay (which is much more beautiful than it sounds!) and features gorgeous views filled with flowers and lush tropical landscaping. If you’re looking for an intimate and luxurious resort experience, this is one of the best Negril all inclusive resorts you can choose.
This serene adults-only resort offers just 85 guest rooms and suites, all of which have the style of a treehouse, surrounded by shade and featuring a private balcony with daybed. They also include air conditioning, king sized beds, minibars that are restocked daily, and luxury bath amenities.
The pool has a swim-up bar, the beach is a private stretch of pristine sand with great sunset views, and you have access to a range of nonmotorized watersports. There are four restaurants ranging from fine dining to beachfront casual and serving Caribbean fusion cuisine, a coffee café, and 3 bars. A full-service spa is situated in the heart of the garden.
Azul Beach Resort
Azul Beach Resort offers couples and families an escape to paradise with all-inclusive packages in luxury 5-star accommodations. Rooms are sunny and bright, and some higher-end suites offer direct pool access and views of the beach.
The gourmet restaurants serve up delicious Jamaican and Thai food, and cocktails made with high-end liquor are ready to be served as you soak in the sun at Seven Mile Beach. Along with the fun beach and water activities you expect at any Negril all-inclusive resort, Azul hosts unique activities like rum tasting.
Take advantage of Vassa Spa’s full menu of services, including a rejuvenating appointment in the Hydrotherapy Suites. For couples looking to reconnect, book a Soul Mate’s Ritual, which combines a massage with a body mask to leave you feeling perfectly relaxed.
Hotel Riu Negril
Hotel Riu Negril overlooks Bloody Bay Beach and has more than 400 rooms spread out across 4 buildings, ideal for those looking for variety at a family-friendly Negril all-inclusive resort. Five restaurants serve a range of international cuisine including a delicious Jamaican beach barbecue.
Suites are warm and welcoming with plush yellow sofas and wood-framed beds. Private balconies overlook the resort’s main pool or offer beach views. The public areas are modern and bright with sleek furniture and soft, mellow lighting.
Plenty of daily activities will keep guests of all ages entertained. The RiuLand Kids’ Club has daily special programs so parents can relax in the sauna, go on a scuba diving or kayaking excursion, or get a workout in at the fitness center.
Royalton Negril
The family friendly all inclusive Royalton Negril features 407 gorgeous suites, 7 bars including swim-up bars, and 9 restaurants. All suites have a private balcony or patio and luxurious bedding, and higher-end suites come with their own Jacuzzi. The Luxury Chairman’s two-bedroom ocean front suite has private balconies for each bedroom, a private bar, and a pool table.
Guests wanting to keep active can try their hand at a variety of both land and water sports, including scuba lessons and catamaran excursions. In addition to the fitness center, there are daily wellness classes held throughout the resort. You can also relax at the full-service Royal Spa. Families will love the kids’ club, pool, and activities.
Diamond Club upgrades grant you access to a private pool and beach, along with butler service, larger and more comfortable rooms, exclusive restaurants and bars, and tons of other luxury services at this Negril all inclusive resort.
Hideaway at Royalton Negril
Hideaway at Royalton Negril offers guests all the features of Royalton Negril on a smaller scale. There are only 140 suites in this adults-only all-inclusive Negril resort-within-a-resort and a whopping 11 restaurants and 13 bars. Options include Japanese, Italian, French, and West Indian, plus an international buffet, seafood grill, and steakhouse.
Suites are clean and comfortable with a warm color scheme and crisp, white accents. They come with your choice of an ocean view or a swim-out pool off your private terrace. Just like at Royalton Negril, upgrading to the Hideaway’s Diamond Club gets you extra amenities and access to private spaces just for club members.
If you want to leave the resort and do some exploring, excursions to Montego Bay, Falmouth Lagoon, and other Jamaican hotspots can be arranged through Hideaway’s concierge. Active couples will appreciate Royalton’s commitment to fitness with its tennis courts and fitness center with classes like yoga, Zumba, kickboxing, and functional training.
Now that you’ve read our picks for the top 10 Negril all inclusive resorts, which is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!