The Caves

Calm and relaxing, back to the basics This stay was great. I would definitely come back and recommend it to family/friends. Now, if you are one of those people who are high demand, constantly in need of attention or/and to be entertained, and want pristine/new/modern accommodations - this isn’t the place for you. But, if you are open to new experiences, ready to relax, and looking to chill; then this is the place for you. The views and service were top-tier. Everyone was attentive and ready to address your needs every step of the way. The food was excellent. They had diversity throughout the stay. Most meals were 4 courses, and not one of them was disappointing. They take the food restrictions when you book, and they followed them the whole trip without my having to re-iterate my needs. One thing I noted, was they have scheduled meal times (morning, noon, night), but if that’s not how you live, you can walk up at different times and ask what they have to eat. The airport transfer was available very soon after I walked out of the airport and they planed the return to leave 4-hours before my flight was scheduled (~<2-hour drive to MBJ). You do have to really look for them though, the sign is rather small and not in an easily visible location. The main recommendation that I would share with a friend/family member would be: try a different room, other than One Drop. I was in One Drop, as it was just me, however, this cottage was more like a dungeon than a tropical getaway. Granted, most people are not in their cabins a lot. But if you prefer to stay in and read, take breaks from the sun, etc. then One Drop will not be the most comfortable. There’s only one small window (with no glass or screen & no bug net over the bed) to see outside/let light in. When asked, the staff member who walked me around and oriented me to the resort/room had said there was no way to open the shutters, but I did figure out how to open them eventually. That did help slightly with letting light in. Unfortunately, it was overwhelmingly dark inside without great views. There was only the bed and a built in couch (that faced in - towards the bed) for seating, with no table at all. It was very uncomfortable to try to eat, read, or rest in the room. There was not a desk to work/read nor any convenient places to hang wet clothes (without leaving them outside in the shower). I would definitely not recommend this cottage if you have two people as it felt cramped with one person. Some of the websites/reviews say it has 10 acres; however, there really wasn’t that much space to walk/adventure. Maybe that was a higher priced option than what my price point ($2254 USD/4 nights stay) got me. They didn’t have options to schedule history, adventure, or culture tours through the hotel. That is something you might plan ahead of time through an independent company. However, the life guard and cave-jumping teacher made the stay very entertaining with snorkeling and kayaking available whenever you wanted to go. I read ahead of time to convert USD to J$ and that was strongly DISCOURAGED by the people I spoke to on the island. They only had a USD ATM at the hotel, and didn’t provide the service of exchanging currency. Just an FYI, if you’re planning for tips. They liked/preferred USD tips. [If you do plan on exchanging currency DON’T do it at the airport, I made that mistake and they took 22% of the money, despite indicating there were “no fees” (I know, get it together me).] If you’re looking for a ~cabana boy brings me food and drinks all day~ this also isn’t the place. They didn’t have servers who delivered food/drinks to you at the lounge chairs (whomp whomp - you have to get it yourself). Although, they would deliver room service for the main meals. Having some sort of app or a way to request drinks/food/snacks to the lounges/room would definitely elevate this resort. *You will want to be ‘ok’ without traditional A/C and be ‘ok’ with animals/insects. While they had a small wall A/C, it didn’t really work well enough to cool the room/restroom most of the day (pretty much anytime other than after 10pm/before 4AM). Lizards and wildlife did come to see what was going on in the outdoor shower and room. And a very, very small crab/crab-like crustacean fell from the top. When you have the (one, in the case of One Drop) window open, a cat will come visit. *Bring a metal straw, they only provide paper straws. *Bring your own bug spray and sunscreen. It’s $20USD for a small can here. *Everything is rock, the walkways, the steps, etc., so be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces as well as up-and-down said uneven surfaces. Similarly, the outside shower had crate-type flooring that you have to be pretty careful not to trip/fall on. Would not recommend flip flops.

Truly Amazing My husband and I stayed for 4 nights in June 2024 and it is truly the most remarkable place. This is the second time we have stayed and it is relaxing, intimate, and special. Food- The food is amazing. I'm vegan and they prepared special meals for me. Some of my favorites were coconut corn, tomato soup, bean tostada, bean lasagna, and the desserts. 5 course dinners! Breakfests and lunches mainly Jamaican food, which we like, but they also will make things like pancakes for those who prefer that. My husband is not vegan and also loved all of his food, especially the seafood. Drinks- Great drinks, even top shelf liquor. Shoutout to Stacy, she took great care of us and was such a kind soul. There is wine and beer in the room. Room- We love the large tub, mosquito net, and general vibe of the room. Soft pillows. There is a fan in the room which is definetely needed as it does get very warm. Housekeeping does an amazing job. Actvities- We loved PK! He took us out kayaking and taught us to safely jump from the cliffs (we even did the 30!). We loved watching him do dives too. We snorkled a lot, plenty of fish and stingrays to see. Got in lots of reading with beautiful views. I also enjoyed the complementary yoga class. Grounds- The grounds are very well maintained. Beautiful views. Also, there are some cats on property you can see. If you are looking to relax, enjoy great food and drinks, and have a great team of staff, this is the place for you! We LOVE the Caves.

A Treasure on the Cliffs We stayed 3 nights but definitely we could stay more days! The staff is amazing, very helpful, the Chef prepared everyday a vegan meal, the location is unique, the facilities are great! Also the snorkeling experience around the caves was fantastic - thank you Brandon. We will be back soon! Thank you for the Team The caves - One Love!

Amazing Very friendly staff, dinner in the cave was amazing, my spouse fell in love with the ocean again couldn’t get enough snorkeling. The was a prefect get away for us both. Thank you The Caves Family for making our stay feeling like a home away from home. Already planning our next trip. One love Denna and Odain

Hidden Gem in Negril My wife and I celebrated our 30th anniversary last week at The Caves and couldn't have had a nicer time. The staff were amazing. Everyone was so welcoming, friendly, and willing to help out in any way. Chris transported us from the airport and made sure our trip got started off on the right foot. He shared his knowledge of Jamaican culture, history, and was available to transport you anywhere to see the sites. The meals were delicious and the private cave dinner made our 30th a special evening. Although we never met the "behind the scenes" chefs their meals were one of the many highlights of our trip. Life guards Earl and Brandon were very attentive to making sure guests had easy access to snorkeling gear and kayaks and we enjoyed both sharing their knowledge of marine life in the area. Brandon was an impressive cliff diver and offered instructions to guest for safe cliff jumping. Stacey, Fernando, Floyd, and Margaret are a few of the money of the wonderful people who also made our stay very memorable.