Alfred's Ocean Palace, Negril

Advantages: Nanny service, family oriented, caring staff
Disadvantages: 1 1/2 hours drive from airport

...Beaches Negril 8th August- 21st August 2007 When deciding where to go on our first family holiday abroad, it didn't take us long to decide upon Beaches Negril. Our son had been born 9 months after our trip to Sandals in Jamaica and we thought that this would be the perfect place to take our little Sandals baby! So, we went forward and booked our holiday to Beaches Negril for 2 adults and a 15 month old baby! ~Booking~ We have been to Sandals a few times and are Signatures members (loyalty members club). So, we know a few things about the Sandals/Beaches Resorts. One thing we do know is that travel operators CANNOT discount the rooms on their own. If Sandals/Beaches does, then they can. So, if you book a package holiday, then the price difference comes from the flights themselves. After much comparison, we decided to book... Read review

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Advantages: Good all inclusive package and right on beach - literally!
Disadvantages: Rooms bit small for families if in standard room type

...of Beaches. There are many different properties throughout the Caribbean and they range from budget end to the extravagant end depending on a number of factors including location and the size and amount of facilities in resort. The property I am reviewing is the lowest end of the Beaches properties called Beaches Sandy Bay and is located in Negril in Jamaica. First impressions: As you pull up to the hotel you cannot miss the rather large sign outside that is the 'Beaches' logo - the main entrance looks quite nice with a large spacious area and high ceilings that the breeze can blow through from the pool and beach area. However you certainly cannot mistake the very flowery print of the chairs which is pretty much standard throughout the Beaches properties! Some people find it all part of the package and I suppose it is aimed at families... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Gorgeous, good cocktails, lovely people
Disadvantages: Wee beasties, on sit e shops can be quite expensive!

...! The beach (bloody bay) was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. it was huge with gorgeous white sands. The water was clear and warm. If you did not want to go the the beach, you could always sit at the swim up bar and sample exotic cocktails served in melon and coconut husks! Everyday around lunch time it rains, but it is warm rain and only last a short time. i stayed in the sea, as i was already wet anyway! The sotrm clears after about 30 mins and the sun comes back out to great you! We went into the town of Negril a couple of times during the day. The people are so laid back. they were sitting out side there shops or stalls with their feet up, sometimes smoking you know what and just living life! It is a very poor country outside of the glity resorts, and each town has a bad part. In all though it was magical. Most... Read review

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