Excursions and day trips
Rick's Cafe
Cliffside bar and restaurant open to the public daily noon to 10pm with no cover charge, known for sunset views and cliff jumping.
Margaritaville Negril
Beach club and restaurant on Norman Manley Boulevard with a water trampoline, cabanas and live entertainment. Day-pass details are on the site.
Rockhouse Spa
Full-service spa at the Rockhouse hotel with massages and facials.
Island Routes (Negril tours)
Tour operator listing catamaran sunset and snorkel cruises, a Rick's Cafe sunset visit and day trips to YS Falls.
Tiki Pon Da Sea
Floating tiki-bar boat cruises, including sunset trips to Rick's Cafe, trips to Booby Cay and family-friendly no-alcohol options.
Chukka Lethe Village Tours
Bamboo raft and river tubing trips on the Great River. Chukka says it offers free pick-up from Negril.
YS Falls
Seven-tier waterfall with swimming pools and a canopy zipline. Closed Mondays and public holidays; it reopened in January 2026 after hurricane damage, with reduced staff days reported.
Beaches
Seven Mile Beach
Long white-sand beach with mostly calm water, beach bars and vendors along its length. Nearby activities include snorkelling, kayaking and paddleboarding.
Places to eat
Rockhouse Restaurant
Restaurant at the cliffside Rockhouse hotel, open to non-guests, with sea views.
Kenny's Italian Cafe
Italian and Caribbean restaurant with brick-oven pizza and pasta, open evenings. Check posted hours as they vary by day.
Miss Lily's Restaurant (Skylark Negril)
Beachfront restaurant at Skylark Negril serving modern Jamaican dishes; covered by the Jamaica Tourist Board in January 2026.
Wineries, breweries and bars
Roots Bamboo
Beach bar and restaurant with jerk and seafood and live reggae on Wednesday nights, per the Jamaica Tourist Board (January 2026).
Slow days
Jackie's on the Reef
Yoga, spa treatments and a small guesthouse by the sea. Confirm with them whether day visitors can join classes or treatments.
Essentials
Hi-Lo supermarket (Negril)
Large supermarket on Norman Manley Boulevard reported in 2023 as the biggest in western Jamaica. Confirm hours before going.
The Oceanfront Studio, Negril, Jamaica
Questions
How far is Negril from Montego Bay airport?
About 80 km. The drive usually takes around 90 minutes.
Is Seven Mile Beach public?
The beach is walkable along its length with vendors and beach bars, but access points and facilities vary and some stretches front private properties. Ask your host about the nearest access.
What is the best time of year to visit Negril?
The Jamaica Tourist Board describes December to April as the drier, breezier season. May to November is wetter and overlaps the hurricane season.
Where do people watch the sunset in Negril?
Rick's Cafe on the West End cliffs is open to the public daily from noon to 10 pm with no cover charge, and sunset cruises also run from Negril.
Has Negril recovered from Hurricane Melissa?
Negril was reported fully reopened to visitors on December 15, 2025, and the Jamaica Tourist Board lists Rick's Cafe and Margaritaville as open. YS Falls reopened in January 2026 with reduced days. Check each place before you go.
Travel times are approximate. Places and opening times change, so check with each place before you go. Checked October 17, 2026. Mantie by the Bay is not affiliated with the places listed.