Couples Negril

Negril, Jamaica

Virgin rating

The hotel

Surrounded by coconut trees within 18 acres of natural, lush tropical gardens, Couples Negril is nothing short of idyllic. Set on a secluded stretch of pure sugar-white sand, this couples only resort is an attractive, contemporary hotel right on the shores of Bloody Bay. There’s plenty to do for those who enjoy more than just a soaking up the sun, with endless activities including snorkelling and scuba diving. Alternatively enjoy simply splashing about in one of the pools or lazing on the beach. Be sure to venture out on the complimentary Couples Catamaran cruise to see the sunset and the pirate caves. The restaurants at Couples Negril are formidable, each one serving authentically prepared traditional dishes ranging from Caribbean to Asian cuisine. Otaheite offers intimate Caribbean dining in a relaxing romantic setting — get your reservation in early though as the tables fill up fast! For a more casual setting, the Cassava Terrace is sure to impress you and your taste buds. A delicious buffet restaurant offering a wide variety of culinary treats, you’ll be spoilt for choice. The low-key yet lively atmosphere at Couples Negril Resort adds to its popularity. Entertainment is provided every night of the week, look out for the talented pianist, he will be sure to get you up for a sing-a-long and a dance!

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym

Where is it

On 18 acres of tropical gardens, facing a beautiful white sand beach, 5 miles from Negril. Transfer time from Montego Bay Airport: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Hotel information

234 well-appointed rooms on 3 floors in 9 buildings. All with a private balcony or terrace, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, flat-screen satellite TV, iPod docking station, telephone, personalised complimentary mini-bar replenished daily, tea/coffee-making facilities, nightly turn down service, bathrobes, safe and an iron and board. Deluxe Garden View Rooms are located in the heart of the lush, tropical gardens, set away from the beach and bustle. All rooms and suites have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

All Inclusive of: all meals and snacks, unlimited local and premium branded drinks. All activities and entertainment detailed above.

Deluxe Ocean View Rooms are located through the tropical gardens and have partial ocean views from the private balconies.

Deluxe Beachfront Rooms are located right in the heart of the resort, within skipping distance of the white sand beach.

Garden Suites overlook the gardens and have a large bedroom with seating area, oversized bathrooms with separate bath and shower, plus a hammock on the balcony or terrace. Enjoy nightly hors d'oeuvres delivered to your suite each evening, as well as in-suite dining.

Beachfront Suites offer the same inclusions as the Garden Suites but are located on the beach with ocean views, allowing you to step out onto the powdery sand from your terrace. Enjoy nightly hors d'oeuvres delivered to your suite each evening, as well as in-suite dining.

  • Resort Credit: Receive up to $150 resort credit per room per stay for travel between 1 Apr-25 Dec ’25 when staying a minimum of 7 nights, book by 4 Dec ’24. Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

Cassava Terrace (International Buffet restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Beach Grill & Heliconia (Jamaica delights' during the day at the Beach Grill and grilled specialties and Mediterranean cuisine at night). Lychee (Asian food, dinner only). Otaheite (authentic Jamaican cuisine, dinner only, smart clothing and reservations required). Java Cafe (pastries and caffeinated beverages). Veggie Bar. 24-hour dining available across the various restaurants. In-room continental breakfast is also available. 5 bars including a swim-up bar and Piano Bar. Private dining on the beach* available to book through the concierge team, allowing for seclusion, romance and privacy while you dine. Repeat Guest Dinner, for which personal invitations will be delivered to your room.

Live nightly entertainment including the weekly Manager’s cocktail party. Beach party, weekly beach bonfire. Weekly cheese and wine party. Karaoke nights at the Piano Bar.

2 swimming pools and 4 Jacuzzis. The Oasis Spa*. Beauty Salon*. Fully equipped fitness centre with classes including aerobics, spinning and Pilates. Unlimited water sports including Hobie Cat sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing, kayaks, snorkelling and glass bottom boat tour. 4 tennis courts (2 floodlit for night play). Racquetball. Squash. Table-tennis. Scuba-diving - resort course and one complimentary dive per stay for beginners, and one complimentary dive per day for certified divers (a second dive is subject to availability), night dives are available*. Unlimited golf including green fees and transport to nearby 18-hole course (mandatory caddy*, club hire*). Beach and pool volleyball. Complimentary sunset catamaran cruise. Trip to Margaritaville* with complimentary transportation and entrance fee. Trip to popular sunset bar* with complimentary transportation. Dance classes. Nature walks. Shopping tours. 

Complimentary WiFi in all rooms and resort areas. Photo desk*. Money Exchange, ATM. Tours desk*. Laundry service*. On-site boutique and gift shop*.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: couples over 18 years of age only.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not What I Expected for Price

Nov 16, 2024 Greg P Augusta, Kansas

We booked here to get away from racous party crowds. More into quieter beach experiences. They were doing construstruction on the building next door until late at night. It was noisy. They closed the main pool for a celebration night so all the drunks came to the pool near our room and we're loud until 3 AM. For privacy at the beach we would… Read more
We booked here to get away from racous party crowds. More into quieter beach experiences. They were doing construstruction on the building next door until late at night. It was noisy. They closed the main pool for a celebration night so all the drunks came to the pool near our room and we're loud until 3 AM. For privacy at the beach we would stay down near the au natural beach so my wife could sunbathe topless without offending other guests. Unfortunately we had a male stalker who moved his lounge down near us. No idea where is wife was all morning. He did this for three days. Forget the swim up bar. Same folks every day hogging it. Went on the sunset cruise, it was ok but the lady serving drinks was not very keen on service and not very friendly. Other than that the food was good and we received very good service. Yes, the water is clear and calm. But we have been to very nice beaches in Mexico so I don't get all the raving about how nice it is. Not to mention there are some places in Mexico where you can walk for miles without hardly coming across anyone. For the customs hassle, the long ride to the resort, and the experience we endured, not to mention the cost double what we pay in Mexico, we won't be going back. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Gorgeous, super clean, relaxing & a few improvements needed

Nov 14, 2024 jennifermX5760RP Westfield, Indiana

I love an honest review, so here we go. We researched what felt like 1 million resorts before finally choosing Couples Negril. I do not regret it, we had an amazing vacation & you would too, but there are a few things, very few, keeping me from rebooking. First, the property is gorgeous, jungle like, and so well maintained. We laughed a few… Read more
I love an honest review, so here we go. We researched what felt like 1 million resorts before finally choosing Couples Negril. I do not regret it, we had an amazing vacation & you would too, but there are a few things, very few, keeping me from rebooking. First, the property is gorgeous, jungle like, and so well maintained. We laughed a few mornings thinking how clean do you need these sidewalks to be, because there were constantly staff cleaning everywhere you looked. We walked the beach & 7 mile, & I think this view and upkeep of the beach is the best. The red flags provided for when you needed pool or beach drink service was great, and the pool/ocean floats per chair was a really nice touch. The entertainment staff was engaging and very sweet. The beach service staff, and also the staff at the beachside restaurant were great, once you broke through. I agree with previous comments the staff at the buffet, restaurant & pool bar seem put out to serve you, and maybe that’s the case, life is hard and they’re not paid accordingly.?. The tip rules are confusing & staff across the board likely deserve way more than they receive. The rooms are completely clean and spacious with nice balconies. I will say what’s not making us rebook is the extremely dark and outdated restaurants. The property vibe overall is very chill and relaxing, but maybe one sports bar or lively option would be nice. The exceedingly dark and limited restaurants could be fixed with a minimum financial update. Overall, we found staff that we bonded with that ended up to be great. The grounds are gorgeous. We felt completely safe and cared for. We had a wonderful vacation, just not completely sure we would rebook. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice resort, but very low energy

Nov 10, 2024 Arthi N Atlanta, Georgia

This was my first experience with the Couples brand, and unfortunately the resort didn't meet our expectations, so we transferred to Couples Swept Away after one night. This resort felt like a retirement community and not just because of the ages of the guests, but because of the energy in the resort and the demeanors of the staff. Vibe:… Read more
This was my first experience with the Couples brand, and unfortunately the resort didn't meet our expectations, so we transferred to Couples Swept Away after one night. This resort felt like a retirement community and not just because of the ages of the guests, but because of the energy in the resort and the demeanors of the staff. Vibe: Everyone was incredibly quiet and unfriendly, and most people were quietly reading. I still rate this as Average, because that's what some people like on vacation, but it's not for us. I see many people call this resort "lively" and this is the opposite of "lively", but is quiet and relaxing. Food and service: were sub-par - staff appeared to be inconvenienced by us and there were flies everywhere at the breakfast buffet. For comparison, when we switched to Swept Away, there were almost no flies or bugs near the food. Grounds: Beach was beautiful, but nothing compared to Swept Away. Pool was nice, but the jacuzzis closed early so as not to bother guests at the open-air and very casual restaurant. Management: Very accommodating when we asked to switch to Couples Swept Away. Rooms: We stayed in the "party room", which was overlooking the beach and was massive. The room was a bit dated and the view was of the watersports equipment. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely and relaxing resort

Nov 8, 2024 dobermama Memphis, Tennessee

We spend a quiet, relaxing anniversary week with Couples Negril. The highlights of our stay: 1. The beach. Negril is one of the most beautiful beaches we’ve ever seen. Couples also has floats you can take into the designated swimming area, which was a nice touch. Beach vendors and musicians are abundant, but not excessively persistent. There is… Read more
We spend a quiet, relaxing anniversary week with Couples Negril. The highlights of our stay: 1. The beach. Negril is one of the most beautiful beaches we’ve ever seen. Couples also has floats you can take into the designated swimming area, which was a nice touch. Beach vendors and musicians are abundant, but not excessively persistent. There is plenty of natural shade under the trees. 2. The people. While not overbearing, all Service teams were nice, polite, accommodating and caring. Other guests were also very nice. We met people from all over. The beach party was delightful. No one tried to sell us any time shares. 3. The spa services. Couples massage and facials were very relaxing. 4. The cat cruise was a ton of fun! Amazing cliffs, caves and beautiful water to enjoy. 5. Food and drinks. All the restaurants served great selections, and they showed commitment to food safety with constant cleaning and temperature monitoring. 6. The grounds were clean and well maintained. Resort cats are spayed with tipped ears and are in good physical shape. 7. Entertainment. Beautiful voices and nice resident band. We did not partake in many resort activities. The resort offers a day trip to Swept Away, which we enjoyed. This visit, we did not take advantage of water sports. The transfer vans are air conditioned and have WiFi. It’s a 1.5 hour coastal drive from MoBay to Negril. What can use improvement: the property is pretty dated. They do a nice job maintaining it, but if you’re into crisp modern construction and decor, this property is not it. The check in is in the piano bar which is very dated. Wish that was not our first impression, it gets better from there. They also don’t give you an option on quiet vs entertainment area, please ask as the entertainment will keep a weary traveler up till 10 pm. We ended up upgrading to a suite. Overall a lovely experience, worth the additional drive to Negril. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointed will not recommend

Nov 8, 2024 rachelwJ2667QI Roscoe, Illinois

We are staying in an “oceanfront”suite. We have been here for 4 days. We have not had any hot water now we have no water at all to shower. We have stayed at other couples resorts. This is a huge disappointment. The resorts always appear worn however this one seems neglected. Our concerns have gone unaddressed and we were also told by staff that… Read more
We are staying in an “oceanfront”suite. We have been here for 4 days. We have not had any hot water now we have no water at all to shower. We have stayed at other couples resorts. This is a huge disappointment. The resorts always appear worn however this one seems neglected. Our concerns have gone unaddressed and we were also told by staff that “Jamaicans don’t need hot water to shower that it is an American thing.” They also advertised 24 hour food service which also is untrue. We arrived hours late due to airline/weather delays and were rushed through check in. We were then told we had to hurry we could only get food in the buffet until 930. This is our third visit and will be our last to a Couples Resort . I am very disappointed. Read less