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Tensing Pen Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

West End Rd, Negril
Rates from
$243.00+
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Location Lighthouse Rd, Around Town
Phone 800/957-0387 in the U.S., 876/957-0387
Fax 876/957-0161
Web site www.tensingpen.com
Room Information 15 units
Prices Winter US$295-US$539 (£148-£270) double; off season US$179-US$368 (£90-£184) double. Rates include breakfast
Credit Cards AE, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C (in some), fridge, no phone
Other P.O. Box 3013

Tensing Pen Review

Our favorite nest in Negril lies on the western tip and has grown and evolved since its hippie era in the early 1970s. On a cliff, a 10-minute stroll from the landmark lighthouse, it is 6km (3 3/4 miles) south of the center of Negril. Hidden away from the world, the place is a little gem. Those aggressive beach vendors will never find you here, tucked behind a high wall. On 1 hectare (2 1/2 acres) of grounds, you're surrounded by tropical planting. Laze in the hammocks or sunbathe on the terraces hewn out of rock. Sleep in a rustic stone cottage covered in thatch in a four-poster draped in mosquito netting, plantation house-style. Local tiles, tropical woods, bamboo rockers, ceiling fans, and louvered windows set the tone. There's a communal kitchen where guests sometimes cook for each other. The only minor downfalls here are that the nearest beach is a 10- to 15-minute drive or a 30-minute walk, and the staff tends to be disorganized.

Facilities:
Restaurant; babysitting; laundry service; communal kitchen; rooms for those w/limited mobility

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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