Explore Negril
Grab your camera- it’s time to for an adventure! Complete your All-In Luxury® vacation by exploring Negril, the capital of casual. Mingle with the locals, taste the flavors of the tropics, visit historic sites, discover marine life and collect souvenirs and memorabilia to remind you of your spectacular vacation experience in Negril.
Tours and Excursions
Discover more about the island’s natural habitat by journeying through the rainforest and the outback of the beautiful Caribbean island, or exploring life under the sea. If you prefer a more relaxed excursion, opt for a Catamaran cruise and relax while afloat the Caribbean Sea.
You may visit a Nexus Tour Representative on-site to learn more about the activities and tours offered, or visit their website here.
Restaurants and Bars
While the resort offers gourmet dining options at our specialty restaurants and bars, we encourage our guests to take their taste buds on an adventure and sample local dishes and delicacies in Negril. Whether you prefer a relaxed, open air environment or an upscale and elegant setting, you will find an option to suit your dining needs.
Bourbon Beach
Located on the famous Seven Mile Beach, Bourbon Beach offers the most succulent, mouth-watering jerk chicken in Negril. Here, visitors can sit on the sandy shores, savor the spices of the island, and indulge in domestic beers while enjoying a live Reggae show.
Pushcart Restaurant & Bar
Push Cart Restaurant & Bar is known for its breathtaking cliff views and its deliciously prepared, authentic local cuisine. Choose from a range of dishes guaranteed to suit every palate, enjoy a refreshing cocktail, or try a tropical freshly steeped juice. Located on the West End, Push Cart Jerk Centre and Rum Bar is just a 15 minute ride away from the resort.
Kenny Italian Cafe
Experience Italy, Jamaican-style! Here, you can choose between an open-air dining concept or a private cabana while the DJ plays your favourite Reggae tunes. After dining, gather at the bar and order your favourite alcoholic beverage or a round of Bob Marley shots for you and your friends.
Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville
The mantra at the renowned Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville is that “It’s 5 o’ clock somewhere.” Here, you are guaranteed that you will always be entertained and that your glasses will never be empty. Sit at the Tiki Beach Bar and allow the Bartender to serve you their traditional “Who’s to Blame” margarita, or enjoy appetizers from their savory menu. Find out more on their official website here.
Attractions
The town of a Negril is an attraction in itself, as is home to the magnificent 7 Mile Beach, named one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Enhance your vacation experience by visiting other island gems located around town.
Rick’s Cafe
Rick’s Cafe is a must-see while you're in Negril, Jamaica. Located on the West End Cliffs of Negril, the attraction boasts picturesque ocean and world-famous sunset views. Dine on the upper deck for a front seat view as locals and tourists leaping from a 30 foot cliff into the Caribbean Sea.
Negril Lighthouse
Built in 1894, this Negril landmark is 100 feet tall and offers a scenic view of the cliffs and Jamaican sunset. For the adventurous, you can climb the 103 stairs to the top of the tower for a bird’s-eye view of the area. There is no admission fee to visit this lighthouse, and the attraction is open from 9 AM to sunset.
Kool Runnings Water Park
Kool Runnings is a great way to bring some excitement to your family vacation, as there are ten water slides, a play area for children, a wave pool, and more. This park also has its own heritage and adrenaline tours, offers local delicacies, and features daily entertainment.
Negril Hills Golf Club
Located outside the resort area of the town is the prestigious Negril Hills Golf Club. Surrounded by spectacular scenery and a tranquil atmosphere, this 18-hole golf club offers plenty to do, as there is also a tennis court, full service dining facilities, and a clubhouse for golfers and non-golfers alike to enjoy.
Entertainment
Immerse yourself in Jamaican culture by experiencing the island's vibrant nightlife or attending one of the island’s highly anticipated entertainment events. Listen to the alluring melodies of reggae and dancehall music while the rhythm commands your feet to dance to the beat.
The Jungle Night Club
Dance the night away to the sweet melodies of Dancehall and Reggae music as you mingle with the locals and tourists at the best night club in Negril. This night club boasts 2 dance floors and 7 bars!
Reggae Sumfest
If you're an aficionado of cultural events, Reggae Sumfest is the ultimate musical festival for you. Held annually in Montego Bay, Reggae Sumfest features musical performances from international stars, upcoming local artistes, and Dancehall and Reggae veterans.
Bacchanal Carnival
Intricate and colourful costumes, steel pan bands, pulsating Soca music and people “feting” in the streets of Kingston - Bachannal Carnival is a must-see while you are in Jamaica. As one of the premier Carnival events in the Caribbean, Bachannal Carnival is a great way to experience and learn more about Jamaican culture and its roots. Bacchanal Carnival is typically a six-week event, and more information on its activities can be found on their website here.
Shopping
“Jamaica land we love”
Return home with a piece of Jamaica. Visit the local craft market and duty-free shops to collect souvenirs and memorabilia. Must-haves to buy here are island spices and Jamaica's Blue Mountain Coffee to remind you of your heavenly tropical vacation.
Times Square Shopping Mall
This shopping mall is located within walking distance from the Negril town centre, allowing for a safe, comfortable, and convenient shopping experience for visitors. Here, you can find Jamaican coffee, liquor, clothing, T-shirts, gifts, and souvenirs.
Rutland Point Craft Market
Rutland Point Craft Market is one of the original wooden hut craft markets originating from over 25 years ago. This market is located just a few steps away from the resort, and here you can find hand-crafted trinkets and souvenirs to remember the island by. These local vendors offer everything from T-shirts to local paintings and pottery, so you can return home with the perfect souvenir to commemorate your tropical getaway.
The Story of Bloody Bay, Negril
Bloody Bay, Negril is home to one of the most coveted beaches on the island of Jamaica, given its tall palm trees, pristine white sand and turquoise ocean. Given its coral reefs, this bay is also an excellent place for snorkelling.
This area is also known for its history as a whaling port and fisherman’s village, which serves as a basis for its ominous name. Today, whaling is no longer practised in Jamaica, but fishing is still a common activity for many locals around the town of Negril.
Easily the most intriguing story behind this Bay relates to the capturing of John Rackham, popularly known as “Calico Jack.” Calico Jack was famous for commandeering both small vessels and large ships in the bays off the coast of islands in the Caribbean. In 1720, he was declared a pirate by government officials in Jamaica and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Jonathan Barnet, a pirate hunter, found out about the warrant, and began to pursue Calico Jack who was busy sailing the coast of Jamaica, antagonizing fishermen and overtaking small fishing boats. On Calico Jack’s marauding voyage, he discovered a small vessel on the bay belonging to a crew of English pirates. Having found his kin, all the merry pirates settled down for an afternoon of drinking on Jack’s ship. A savvy Barnet found Calico Jack’s ship anchored on the shores of Bloody Bay and launched an attack. Unfortunately, the crew members enjoyed the rum so much that they were too inebriated to put up any reasonable resistance against Barnet. Calico Jack, his lover Anne Bonny and the whole crew were captured by Barnet and his men. All found aboard Jack's ship were convicted of piracy and met their fate by execution in Port Royal.