brandonaR2770HW
October 30, 2024
Having been to Beaches Ocho Rios 3 times now, my family decided to venture out and try a different resort and check out Beaches Negril. There were things we loved, and there were things we thought could have been better, so I'm going to go through each aspect of our trip. Overall, we had a great time and have already booked for another trip in 3 years. Travel - Beaches Negril is located about 75 Km from the airport in Montego Bay, compared to the 112 Km drive to Beaches Ocho Rios. That said, the road deals with far more traffic getting out Montego Bay and is in far worse condition than the road to Ocho Rios, adding to the already aggressive driving style on the island as they are not only swerving to avoid other cars, but multiple pot-holes as well. I can honestly say I got motion sickness on our drive to the resort, though I fully admit that is no fault of Beaches itself, but still should be mentioned for anyone wanting to stay there! Entertainment staff - These were what really made the trip for us. Delly, Nae Nae, and Durshea were the golden trio for us and definitely made the trip one we won't forget. I think we made it to more night time shows on this trip than we had collectively from our previous 3 trips to Beaches, and there was never a dull moment with any of them! Their energy, personality, and passion for what they do make me excited, more than anything else, to come back to Beaches Negril!!! The fire show, the stage performances, and the dancing were all incredible to watch. The water show the last night was the best way to end our trip. I never would have imagined ending our trip by jumping in the pool fully dressed!!! Dining - Obviously everyone will have their own opinions on the dining, based on their own personal tastes and experiences. I was able to eat at every dining option on site during this trip, and I can honestly say I never had a bad meal. I did have bad service once, but that was taken care of later on. - The Mill - We ate here at least once for each meal - breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The food ranged anywhere from average to decent, with nothing ever being a stand-out item. The overall selection seemed limited compared to other buffets at Sandals/Beaches, but still had an acceptable variety. The service here though was not as good as I've come to expect in the past, and in all honesty we ended up eating at the buffet far less than we have from any prior trip. - El Mariachi - We ate here for both lunch and dinner. The dinner was decent. The lunch I felt was better, especially with a nacho bar to snack on. I'll admit I regret not having stopped in here for lunch sooner with as often as we were by the Piazza pool. - Bar B Q Park - This was a great option for some quick food for those hanging out near the Piazza pool and water park area! - Yo Yo's - This was definitely a highlight for my kids. Frozen yogurt in a variety of flavors available all day long? I'm surprised he wasn't setting up camp in