What are the best things to do in Negril?
Explore local landmarks, neighbourhoods and day trips around Negril, Jamaica. This guide covers attractions, food and where to stay.
Why visit Negril
Travel guide for Negril, Jamaica — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Negril is a stop in Jamaica, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. Mid-range ground costs are about 60–150 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
Budget
Negril trip cost
Budget
USD 25–45
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 60–150
per person / day
Luxury
USD 175–285+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Negril, Jamaica. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Negril
Estimated total (USD)
$2,355
≈ $1,178 per person · $336 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $110/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Negril mid-range ground costs (budget 25–45 · mid 60–150 · luxury 175–285+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
The Rockhouse Hotel
Sweet Spice Restaurant
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay
Hedonism Resorts
Negril Tree House Resort
Judy House Cottages
Riu Negril
Nightlife
- Guinep Corner
- The Jungle Night Club
In pictures
Negril gallery
Photos: Don Ramey Logan, Gail Frederick from Denton, Texas, USA — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Negril travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Negril?
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures.
How many days do I need in Negril?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Negril, depending on how many day trips you want in Jamaica.
Where should I stay in Negril?
Popular stays in Negril include Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay, Hedonism Resorts, Negril Tree House Resort. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Negril cost?
On the ground in Negril (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 25–45 per person per day, mid-range about 60–150, and luxury about 175–285+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Negril, Jamaica. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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