Rockhouse

Frommer's Review

Artful, funky, and permeated with a sense of whimsy and fun, this boutique inn stands in stark contrast to hedonistic all-inclusive resorts like Sandals, and it offers very affordable rates. Scattered along a cliff-edged stretch of coastline that took massive amounts of labor to tame, it's a cross between a South Seas island retreat and an African village, with a distinct sense of international hip and low-key media glamour. A team of enterprising young Australians restored and expanded this place, which was one of Negril's first hotels (the Rolling Stones hung out here in the 1970s). Accommodations are simple stone-and-timber cottages, scattered along a winding series of pathways atop the cliffs. Each has a ceiling fan, a queen-size four-poster bed draped in mosquito netting, an open-air shower, and a romantic emphasis on flickering candles and moonlit views of the sea. Four cottages have sleeping lofts with extra queen-size beds. Less than half a kilometer (1/4 mile) from the beach, Rockhouse has a ladder that extends down to a rock-edged cove where you can swim and snorkel. The in-house Rockhouse Restaurant is one of the most appealing parts of this hip and in its own, understated way, elegant hotel.

Facilities:
Restaurant; 2 bars; pool; nonsmoking rooms; rooms for those w/limited mobility; snorkeling

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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