Idle Awhile The Beach

At Chill Awhile, the beach restaurant, guests can delight in international cuisine with authentic Caribbean flavours at fair prices with excellent service. Jamaica's renowned herbs and spices fiery Scotch bonnet pepper, pimento, nutmeg, ginger, tamarind and sweet coconut are added to dishes made with fresh seasonal produce and local seafood.

Sitting under the canopy is great for breakfast. There is freshly squeezed Orange Juice and of course, freshly brewed Blue Mountain coffee. Try the traditional Jamaican breakfast of Ackee and Salt Fish - or your favourite eggs with crisp bacon. Other options include banana or cinnamon pancakes and fresh seasonal fruit.

At lunch you'll find standard American-style fare alongside local dishes. Try the daily specials or grab a cheeseburger or Jerk Chicken sandwich without having to leave the beach!

Many guests from other hotels and resorts in Negril come to dine at Chill Awhile in the evening. On offer for dinner there are salads, steaks, soups and stews and fantastic fish and seafood options. All freshly cooked and beautifully presented. The Shrimp Rundown and the Spicy Pumpkin soup are tried and tested favourites amongst the guests.

The excellent location of the resort means there are lots of other restaurants and cafes within walking distance, as well as those up on the Cliffs in the West End. The reception staff will be happy to help with reservations and transportation if you wish to try out other Negril eateries.

Situated on the most prime stretch of pristine Seven Mile Beach in Negril, this sun-splashed oceanfront retreat offers endless sunshine, soft sand and warm turquoise waters.

Stake your private spot in the shade, stroll the beach for diversions that include glass bottom boat rides, sailing and snorkelling or perhaps savour the island way of life in Negril's lively restaurants and bars. The hotel gives you free use of Kayaks and paddle boards, in addition, guests may arrange private catamaran cruises for groups as small as two.

A complimentary twice daily shuttle to the sister resort, The Cliffs, is available if you'd like to spend the day exploring the West End or visiting Rick Cafe or the The Cliffs resort itself to use the pool or jump from the cliff into the Caribbean ocean.

Guests of The Beach enjoy complimentary access to ten-acre Sports Complex at Couples Swept Away. Located just minutes from The Beach, this exceptional facility features a fully equipped gym with cardio and weight training equipment, a 25 metre lap pool, tennis, squash and racquetball courts and much more. Guests must be 18 years or older to access this facility.

Take personal pampering to a new level of delightby booking indulgent spa services at Couples Swept Away. The massages, facials, body wraps and scrubs use local ingredients such as ginger, lemon grass and sugar cane to soothe and restore. A massage in the privacy of your room can also be arranged.

Explore Jamaica with excursions to Appleton Rum Estates, climb the YS Falls or learn about the history of reggae at the Bob Marley Museum.