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Idle Awhile Beach vs The Caves

Both Idle Awhile The Beach and The Caves are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Caves ranks significantly higher than Idle Awhile The Beach. The Caves ranks #5 in Jamaica with approval from 12 reviews including Star Service, Rough Guide and The Telegraph.

Idle Awhile Beach
Idle Awhile Beach
8 / 10
Norman Manley Blvd, Negril, Jamaica
From $173 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Enjoying a choice but narrow spot in the middle of Seven Mile Beach, this is an intimate, personal inn." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This boutique hotel has a casual chic beach ambiance." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Sophisticated small hotel with beautifully designed rooms, all with a/c, TV and wi-fi."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Classy and upscale place right on the beach and offering gorgeous rooms with private verandas, refrigerators, and all mod cons; the suites have a kitchen."
Star Service Star Service
"Negril is not known for its intimate lodgings, but Idle Awhile Resort has created quite the reputation for itself, providing 14 whimsical accommodations with quintessential beach-house flair." Full review
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The Caves
The Caves
8 / 10
Light House Road, Negril, Jamaica
From $655 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"This 12-room resort challenges the notion of the tour package/cookie-cutter all-inclusive, not only for its small size but also for its abundance of character."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Seaside oasis with just 12 thatched roof cottages and one villa, all spread over 10 acres of limestone cliff." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Arguably Jamaica's most romantic escape (for adults only), the Caves' 12 unique, private cottages and suites are tucked along lush garden paths and dramatic seaside cliffs." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Located atop Negril’s limestone cliffs, the Caves is an all-inclusive, adults-only resort surrounded by 10 acres of tropical gardens." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Gorgeous, romantic small hotel set behind Fort Knox-inspired gates."
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