Couples Negril

We have just returned from Couples Negril and it was the best holiday we have ever had. The hotel is amazing - yes it's not brand new but it is in great condition despite what other reviewers have stated. The staff are incredible - very friendly and happy. Many guests had got to know some staff as personal friends. Particular mention to the following: Suga, Richardo, Omar and Jermaine at the dive school; Enoch in the grill; and Roshayne at the Bar. They deserve much praise from management. The transfer to the hotel was 2.5 hours but the traffic was bad (on the way back it was only 1.5 hours). There is a light aircraft you can hire which will fly you to the airstrip[ opposite the hotel in 15 mins for $180 each if you are feeing indulgent. On arrival, we had drinks and a short welcome speech. Our bags were at our room when we arrived. Our room had a lovely view of the ocean and a beautiful pond. Make sure you go to the orientation at 10am in the hotel lobby as you will be shown all the nooks and crannies of the hotel so you know where to go and what to do. The food was incredible - I have stayed at very few hotels with this quality of food. There are 4 restaurants (including the main buffet) but only one required pre-booking. I honestly don't understand other reviewers saying the food was below par. I eat regularly in expensive London restaurants, and the quality at Couples Negril is just as good. Rooms were spacious with large comfy beds. Sadly no baths unless you're in a suite, but the huge walk-in showers were great. The mini bar is filled with whatever you want. Cocktails from the bar were amazing. Diving is free at the hotel - you can dive twice a day once certified. The dive school instructors are amazing. My wife was quite nervous but she undertook the "Discover Scuba" course they do, then did her open water certification in 2 days! I was already an Advanced Diver but did the Invasive Lionfish tracker course thanks to Ron Holzman's advice. Loads to see when diving too - saw a shark (a nurse shark, so harmless), rays, dolphins, puffa fish etc. Wonderful. Proper dive boat too - not a RIB like you see in some hotels. The watersports is next door to the dive school and again all free. I did wakeboarding and did not have to queue. The beach is amazing - the water is so warm and clear. Often we'd see flying fish and rays at the beach. The sunbed mattresses float too so can be taken into the sea. There is a nudist beach but it is cordoned off and very unobtrusive. Beach sellers so patrol up and down but are not invasive. The catamaran cruise is a must-do. It is free and goes out every evening at 4pm, returning at 6.30pm. They take you to a cave where you can swim with bats! Loads of music and rum punches during the cruise too. You have to pre-book but it is all free. The entertainment is brilliant. During the day you can get involved as much or as little as you like - no pressure from staff. In the evening singers like Tammi T are exceptional. You'll need the two-pin adaptors if you are taking electrical items, but we had iron and hair drier in the room. We really did not want to leave. We'll be back!

My husband and I went here for our 20th wedding anniversary. This was by far way more than except. The staff was amazing. Daina at the front desk. Demar at customer Relations. Everyone went above and beyond to make us feel special.

Loved it. The room was beautiful and the whole resort very well maintained and gorgeous. The staff made us feel so welcome. We will tell our friends what a great place it is. We enjoyed some great meals at all the restaurants and walking the beach was wonderful. We even bought a beautiful wooden sculpture that looks great in our house. We will definitely be back.