Hotel at a Glance: Seastar Inn

With just 20 guest rooms, this boutique hotel is a peaceful retreat in Negril’s West End. You can lounge in the hammock on your private veranda, listening to the breeze rustling through the gardens and palm trees. When you want to cool off, head inside to watch TV in your spacious air-conditioned room.

• Day trips include visits to YS Falls, ATV and ziplining tours, and snorkeling and fishing excursions in the Caribbean Sea (additional fees apply).
• Authentic Caribbean cuisine: Try jerk chicken and curried conch at the open-air restaurant, which hosts a Saturday-night reggae show.
• Swim-up bar: You won’t even have to leave the outdoor pool to grab a drink.
• Freebies: continental breakfast and a shuttle to Seven Mile Beach
• Have a spa day right in your room; five types of massage are available.
• Catch a game on one of the four big-screen TVs in the sports bar.

Negril, Jamaica: Laid-Back Beach Town with Picturesque Sunsets, Snorkeling, and Cliff Diving

Located on Jamaica’s western coast, Negril is known for its white sand beaches, dramatic rugged cliffs, and coral reefs lying just offshore in the Caribbean. Its underwater beauty makes the town a popular spot for scuba diving and snorkeling at Negril Marine Park, and anglers have found the sea filled with blue marlin, wahoo, and mahi-mahi. The city has a front-row seat to some of the world’s most beautiful sunsets, and people often climb to the top of waterfront cliffs just to watch. At Rick’s Cafe, which is listed in the book 1,000 Places To See Before You Die, groups congregate every night to watch the sun dip below the horizon; some brave adventurers even leap off the 35-foot cliffs into the water.

Often called “the capital of casual,” Negril is best defined by its laid-back vibe, from the slow and steady rhythm of the indigenous reggae music to its unofficial uniform—swimsuits and flip-flops. Running along the town is Seven Mile Beach, a stretch of powdery, white sand coastline that earned a spot on Frommer’s Best Beaches in the Caribbean list. The town center comprises a shopping mall and a craft market where visitors can pick up locally produced goods.

Farther inland, the mountainous terrain harbors several eco-tourism attractions including hiking, ziplining, and waterfall tours. Take a 60- to 90-minute drive east to reach the cascading YS Falls or Mayfield Falls, where you can wade in 21 natural pools shaded by exotic tropical flowers and ferns. Or stay close to Negril by visiting the Royal Palm Reserve, where 300 acres of swamp forests and wetlands shelter more than 300 types of birds, butterflies, and abandoned Rubik’s cubes.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? Sangster International Airport (MBJ) is about 50 miles away. The round-trip shuttle is $120 for two passengers.

2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? The Groupon covers two guests. Adding additional occupants is not allowed.

3. Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Groupon customers are never obligated to attend a sales presentation. If you are approached and decline a presentation, you will not lose the value of your Groupon or have to pay additional fees.

4. Which activities and amenities are included in the resort credits? There is no resort credit included in this Groupon.

5. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? Reservations are not required and there is no dress code for the onsite restaurant. For information regarding your dining options, please click here or call (876) 957-0553.

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