Negril, Jamaica
It’s not called “The capital of casual” for nothing.
🏝️ Welcome to Negril, Jamaica
Negril is the kind of place that makes you stop mid-bite and say, “Wait. Are we in a brochure?”
It’s all palm trees, ocean views, and sunsets that look fake. Then the thunderstorm kicks in and someone tries to sell you weed for the fifth time that day.
This is your no-fluff guide to what it’s really like to stay in Negril. I stayed at the Royalton Negril with Stacy, and I’m here to tell you the truth. The good, the bad and the bits that made me laugh so hard I nearly dropped my jerk chicken.
🏨 Royalton Negril: Fancy Rooms and Grumpy Faces
Let’s start with the resort. It’s gorgeous. No denying it.
The beach is incredible. Soft sand, clear water, and that "I might live here now" vibe hits you immediately.
The rooms are next level. Modern luxury with Jacuzzi, robes and a minibar full of Red Stripe.
The food is great, although sometimes a little chilly at the buffet. Several à la carte spots and more jerk chicken than you can physically cope with. Everything was delicious.
But then you ask for a drink and suddenly you're in a hostage negotiation.
The service was brutal.
Half the staff looked like we’d just interrupted their nap. Smiles were a rare commodity. It’s not that anyone was rude. They just looked like they really did not want to be there.
Ordering a drink felt like asking someone to donate a kidney.
Would I still stay there again? Yes. I’m a textbook people pleaser and i need everyone to like me so i’ll be going back to see why some of the staff seemed to despise me and hopefully win them round to help me sleep at night.
🍹 What is There to Do in Negril
Honestly. Not much.
And that’s kind of the point.
Negril isn’t the place for ten excursions a day or ticking landmarks off a checklist. It’s the place where you do absolutely nothing and feel good about it.
You chill in your luxury resort.
You drink cocktails until your eyes glaze over.
You stroll along Seven Mile Beach like you’re in an advert for sandals.
You read three pages of a book then fall asleep in the sun.
That’s the vibe. And it’s glorious.
If you need action, noise and day trips every five minutes, Negril might feel too quiet. But if you’re here to rest, reset and drink things out of coconuts, you’re in the right place.
🛥️ Catamaran to Rick’s Café.
Cliff Jumping and Cannabis
If you’re heading to Negril, you’ll hear about Rick’s Café. It’s a bar on the edge of a cliff where people jump into the ocean like it’s a TikTok challenge gone wrong.
We took a catamaran cruise there. It included music, dancing, and a strong smell of rum and coconut sunscreen. Once you arrive, it’s a mix of:
Loud music
Cliff-jumping daredevils
Tourists pretending they might jump
And at least 37 people trying to sell you weed.
I jumped off the smallest “cliff” which was more than enough danger for me, the rest of the time we just watched the lunatics, clapped politely, had a drink, and said “Wow, mad” every time someone did a backflip off a rock.
✅ Final Thoughts: Is Negril Worth It
Yes. Absolutely.
Negril is chaos and calm wrapped into one. It’s stunning beaches, jaw dropping sunsets, incredible food and a healthy dose of "what on earth is happening right now".
Sure, the service at the resort was a let-down. But between the beach, the boat trips and the accidental weed deals, we laughed, ate well, and made memories we’ll never forget.
If you want a holiday with beauty, madness and just the right amount of danger, Negril’s your place.
Just don’t expect a packed itinerary. This is the kind of place where doing nothing feels like doing everything.