Hotels
in Negril Jamaica
Numerous tourists like to visit the resort of Negril in Jamaica. Some may want to see the culture, the history, the tourist attractions, the society and the scenery of the nation. Some may want to see the culture, the tourist attractions, entertainment, scenery and wildlife of the nation. Many tourists may want a hotel in Negril that has good access to transport and to luxury. Some may want a hotel that is large or small. Some may want a hotel that is luxury or cheap. Some may require a hotel that has a new or classic design.
Negril
is a large beach resort located across parts of two Jamaican parishes, Westmoreland
and Hanover. Westmoreland is the westernmost parish in Jamaica, located on the
south side of the island. Downtown Negril, the West End cliff resorts to the south
of downtown, and the southern portion of the 7 mile beach are in Westmoreland.
The northernmost resorts on the beach are actually located in Hanover. Both parishes
are part of the county of Cornwall. The nearest large town and capital of Westmoreland
is Savanna la Mar.
For years, Negril's beach has been rated as one of
the top ten beaches in the world by many travel magazines. The north end of the
beach is home to the large, all inclusive resorts, and to the south are the smaller,
family run hotels. This combination gives the Negril area a large variety of rooms,
services and prices. South of downtown Negril is West End Road, known as the cliff
area, which is lined with resorts that offer more privacy.
Resorts in the region have included or include Couples Negril, Sandals, Beaches,
Samsara Hotel, Legends Resort, Grand Lido, Riu Club Hotel and Hedonism II.
Negril
jamaica hotels
The name Negril is a shortened version of Gorilla, as it was
originally named by the Spanish in 1494. The name is thought to be a reference
to the black cliffs south of the village. Although Negril has a long history,
it did not become well known until the second half of the twentieth century. Negril's
development as a resort location began during the late 1950s, though access to
the area proved difficult as ferries were required to drop off passengers in Negril
Bay, forcing them to wade to shore. Most vacationers would rent rooms inside the
homes of Jamaican families, or would pitch tents in their yards. The area's welcoming
and hospitable reputation grew over time and the first of many resorts were constructed
in the mid to late 1960s.
When the road between Montego Bay and Negril was improved in the early 1970s, it helped to increase Negril's status as a new resort location. It was a 2 lane paved road that ran approximately 100 yards inland from two white coral sand beaches, at the southern end of which was a small village. The long paved road from the village ran north to Green Island, home to many of the Jamaican workers in Negril, and was straight enough to double as a runway for small airplanes, which was why there were lengths of railroad track standing on end along the side of the road - to discourage drug smugglers from landing on the road to pick up cheap cargos of marijuana.
After Negril's infrastructure was expanded, anticipating the growth of resorts and an expanding population, a small airport was built in 1976 near Rutland Point, alongside several small hotels mostly catering to the North American winter tourists. Europeans also came to Negril, and several hotels were built in order to cater directly to those guests.
The geography of Jamaica is quite diverse. The western coastline contains the island's finest beaches, stretching for more than 6 kilometers along a sandbar at Negril. It is known as the 7 Mile Beach although it is only slightly more than 4 miles in length, from the Negril River on the south to Rutland Point on the north.
On
the inland side of Negril's main road, to the east of the shore, lies a swamp
called the Great Morass, through which runs the Negril River, amidst which is
the Royal Palm Reserve, with wetlands that are protected since they are responsible
for the growth of crops in the region, which upon death, begin to decay, helping
to form coral sand along the beachfront.
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facilities. South Negril Point is the westernmost point of mainland Jamaica. it
is located just to the west of the resort town of Negril. Some may want to stay
at hotels near the Negril Point, so some may want Negril point hotels.
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