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Excellent stay at Rockhouse
- May 20, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Breathtaking cliffs, gorgeous natural surroundings, beautiful sunsets, and service par excellence – the Rockhouse Hotel in Negril, Jamaica has it all.
This idyllic resort is stretched over Negril's renowned cliffs overlooking the pristine Caribbean Sea. Guests can stay in one of four types of rooms. My boyfriend and I stayed in the very comfortable standard room for two of our four-night stay, then upgraded to an ocean view villa and premium villa on our final night. Although the rooms are without televisions, you likely won't miss having one after your first day there. Rockhouse has a fantastic swimming pool situated on a cliff overlooking the sea–couple that with a great pool bar and cushy sun-loungers, one can easily spend the day poolside. Snorkelling and cliff diving are also popular activities. The water is crystal clear and there is plenty of marine life to see. We even saw a dolphin one afternoon!
The front desk staff is very accommodating and knowledgeable. Tours to various attractions are easily arranged. Room service is also quick.
Dining at the Rockhouse restaurant is highly recommended. The food is excellent and the views from the outdoor patio are spectacular, especially at sunset.
Many thanks to general manager Matt and the Rockhouse staff for a truly unforgettable stay. We've recommended it to many of our friends and can't wait to return.
Outstanding
- July 15, 2007
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
I told every person that i knew how beautiful and unique the Rockhouse was. I will be going there at least once a year. I enjoyed everyday that i was there. Thanks to all of the Staff!!!!
Best Value In Jamaica
- May 21, 2007
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Our villas was a large room that had sat on the cliff. The Caribbean is so intoxicating that everyday people would spend most of their day sun bathing and looking at the water below and some guest are brave enough to actually do a 30 ft cliff dive. The award winning restaurant is centrally located and suspended out over the cove. The Rock House has a brand new five star spa that offers a holistic approach with a variety of massages & baths with a natural Jamaican style that will make you feel like a new person. My wife & I decided to have the "Essence of Love"
Rockhouse Relaxation
- October 25, 2006
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
We stayed at the Rockhouse for 4 nights in October. The grounds were beautiful and well maintained. The room was simple but clean and well built for a hut with a thatch roof. I would recommend to travelers seeking rest and relaxation. Good restaraunt.
Editor Pick
Rockhouse Hotel
- September 15, 2005
- Rated 5 of 5 by
ext212 from New York, New York
Rockhouse Hotel was recommended to us by a friend who spent the previous Labor Day weekend there. I checked out the other websites for the surrounding hotels, and Rockhouse's was definitely the best designed. I'm very partial to pretty websites, so it was an easy decision to make.
Rockhouse stretches across the cliffs of Pristine Cove on the West End Road of Negril. The "backyard" boasts a swimming pool on the highest point of the cliff. It reminded me of a hip-hop video set in Miami. During our three-day lazy stay, we thought Diddy would show up with bottles of Cristal while we lounged on one of the chairs equipped with umbrellas.
Rockhouse forms the westernmost point of Negril, so the sunset views are unbeatable. There are ladders and stairs carved into the rocks that lead down to the water because there is no beach to speak of. This easy access was perfect when an urgent need to take a dip and snorkel came upon us. Whenever it got too hot, I was able to collect myself and stand to go in the salty Carribean Sea.
The villas (US$195-$275) have thatched roofs and private sun decks. They are all situated on the cliffs right above the water. The studios (US$100-$150) look more like hotel rooms, but they still have balconies with beautiful water views. We stayed in one of the standard rooms (US$75-$125) because all the villas were booked, but we did not feel like we weren't part of the Rockhouse vibe at all. Our colorful room was right by the garden where harmless lizards played with each other on the trees. We had a queen-sized bed equipped with a mosquito net. We had the oscillating fan on the ceiling and also an air conditioner. We had our own private bathroom and our own safe deposit box for our valuables. Our fridge was stocked with the essentials: water and Red Stripe beers.
We did not stay long enough to experience the rumored exceptional service, but all our needs were met with a No problem, mon whenever we asked. Our rooms were clean whenever we returned from a day of lazing around, valuables intact. We would go back to see our ganja buds untouched like our unfinished game of Scrabble.
When we scheduled for a full body scrub and massage (US$60 per person for 55 minutes) on Sunday afternoon, our masseuse was able to set up her own table inside our room.
For those who have more time to kill, Rockhouse arranges tours to the waterfalls. But if you are on a tight budget, you can start bargaining with the Jamaicans to take you there instead. They might even throw in a trip to a ganja plantation while you're at it.
From journal Negril in a Haze