Negril, Jamaica
Negril is Jamaica's laid-back west end, where a seven-mile beach meets limestone cliffs, sunsets are a nightly event and the pace is slower than anywhere else on the island.
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | fine |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | avoid |
| September | avoid |
| October | avoid |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- March: Spring break brings a younger crowd to the beach for a few weeks.
August, September, October: Peak hurricane season and the rainiest months of the year.
Where to stay in Negril
- Seven Mile Beach (Long Bay): The famous white-sand strip, with everything from beach shacks to Sandals.
- Bloody Bay: Larger all-inclusives on the calmer northern bay.
- West End cliffs: Cliffside boutique hotels, cove swimming and the sunset bars.
- Negril town: Budget guesthouses and local restaurants at the roundabout between beach and cliffs.
What to do in Negril
- Cliff jump at Rick's Café before sunset
- Sundowner at the Pelican Bar, a stilt hut a mile out to sea
- Swim at YS Falls
- Jump into the Blue Hole Mineral Spring
- Crocodile safari on the Black River
- Reggae night at a beach bar on Seven Mile Beach
Good to know
| Airports | Montego Bay Sangster International (MBJ) |
|---|---|
| Passport from United States | Passport needed |
| Price level | mid-range |
| Time zone | America/Jamaica |
| Kind of trip | beach, romantic, nightlife, wellness, nature |
Questions about Negril
When is the best time to visit Negril?
November, December, January, February, March and April. August, September, October: Peak hurricane season and the rainiest months of the year.
Do I need a passport for Negril?
Passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Negril; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
How expensive is Negril on the ground?
Negril is mid-range by US standards: plan about £68 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.