Does Merrils Beach Resort I have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Merrils Beach Resort I pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Merrils Beach Resort I?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Merrils Beach Resort I?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Does Merrils Beach Resort I provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 80 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Merrils Beach Resort I?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive.

Where is Merrils Beach Resort I located?

Nestled on the beach, this Negril hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Time Square Mall and Seven Mile Beach. Throne Room and Negril Watershed Environmental Protection Area are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Merrils Beach Resort I Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

1 April 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Will be back next year loved it

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Clarence, Cambridge

1 March 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I liked the lush vegetation, location of the room and having a balcony, refrigerator and safe. Didn’t like neighbours smoking beside and under me. I lived with second had smoke 7 of my 14 days. Smoking was also too close to dining area as well as smokers walking right past my table with lit cigarettes no matter where I chose to sit. Smokers prevented me from spending much time at the bar since most of it permitted smoking.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irene, Commerce Township

3 February 2022

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shanell

1 February 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I liked this quaint charming hotel, great staff. All very helpful ☺️. Great Jamaica cuisine. Will come back!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Kathy, Wisconsin

19 March 2015

Liked: Staff & service

Merrill's 1

The people are great. The food was okay. The decor needs updating. The bed was awful! Very old, no padding and could feel the springs. The buildings are beginning to show signs of disrepair. The drinks were included but in child-sized cups. Certainly not a well stocked bar. Didn't even have tonic, but when I requested it they got a small bottle that lasted part of the week. Great location on the beach. Great price, hotel just okay. We go to Jamaica to walk the beach. That part was amazing.

8/10 Good

JOHN, Arlington, Texas

5 March 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

Best All-Inclusive VALUE Ever! JMAC

The property was clean and basic but, as an all-inclusive, extremely well done and a great value. The staff was SUPERIOR with the exception of the front desk that handled your questions with disinterest and a 'Frog Face' ... the first thing that came to mind (exception of Stacey-Ann & Shana). The 'front lines' of the hotel and the worst on the staff. When I brought this up to other staff, I heard the common response, "We hear that all the time ... they are even rude to us". BUT the main purpose of this revue is to give this Hotel a major THUMBS UP for the VALUE of the experience and to celebrate the rest of the awesome staff. At the beachfront restaurants and bars was were the charm began. Big 'shout out' to Tamar, Stanley, Andrew, Marlon, Orville, Donavon and Chef Leason Anderson that were ... simply SUPERIOR! The food was carefully prepared within the food cost budget of the hotel and the dishes that represented the Jamaican cuisine very good. The vegetables were fresh and the fruits locally grown as well. The Red Stripe beer was cold and the hot Jamaican Mountain coffee is some of the best in the world! The happy smiling bartenders also made some amazing fresh fruit and Jamaican rum drinks that were super solid and on par with any of the higher prices all-inclusives on the island. JMAC

10/10 Excellent

Mary

2 March 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A microcosm of Negril.

Arrived and was immediately taken up to my room. I hate AC so I opened all the windows to let the balmy, soothing air in and they stayed that way for the entire week. In every instance I felt safe, secure, the security is paramountly important for a woman traveling alone and never was there any question of my safety at any time. The housemen and every member of the staff is warm, friendly, accommodating in every instance, everyone going out of their way to make my stay enjoyable. My room was immaculate and I can't give enough compliments to the people who work at the Merril's I where I stayed.

6/10 Okay

rachel

1 March 2015

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Mmmmmm not so good

The food was not so good. There was hardly any variety and very basic. lunch time was the worse , I came late once and ended up eating cold chips and chicken wings. They didn't have much cultural food neither and food was always cold. The cocktails were nice but not much variety. The resort is on a public beach where you'll find a lot of people trying to sell things or take you on exertions or men just hollering at you. This can be very annoying when you are trying to sunbath. Choose another resort.

8/10 Good

Becky

1 March 2015

Liked: Staff & service

16 Days in Negril

I found my stay at Merrils 1 to be very good overall. The room I stayed in was right next to the kitchen and it was quite loud at times. The room was "updated" but the curtains, lamp shade and furnishings were a bit shabby. The staff was friendly although I still found some would take advantage given half a chance. The food was good. Security overall was above average. I appreciated their watchfulness. I would recommend staying here the price is reasonable. The beach is beautiful and overall the grounds were well cared for. I decided to extend my stay and they were very accommodating.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

28 February 2015

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff great, food great, room terrible

Staff great, food from local sources, beach site okay. Room is terrible. Front desk staff are nasty.

8/10 Good

Jess, Canada

26 February 2015

Liked: Staff & service

Good Overall Hotel

I enjoyed my stay At Merrills and it was truly because of the staff. They are amazingly friendly and I would go back to see my new friends again. :)

10/10 Excellent

berith, fjällbacka, sverige

16 February 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

fantastiskt läge

fantastiskt läge,bara ett par meter från stranden.trevlig personal,allt var verkligen jättebra

8/10 Good

Jan, Boston, MA

12 February 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Love Negril, have been vacationing there for years. Located about midpoint on 7 mile beach so is accessible to everything. Staff is friendly, food was good and varied. Will definitely go back.

6/10 Okay

Yury, Москва

1 February 2015

Отель для активного отдыха.

Отель удобно расположен относительно дискотек,кафе.Питание в отеле без излишеств,но с голоду не умрешь.Отличное соотношение цена-качество.

6/10 Okay

Izett Bishop, Florida, USA

1 February 2015

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dissatisfied guest

I was assigned to room # 210 which had no soap dish anywhere in the bathroom, no towel bar for hanging towels almost no water pressure in lavitory faucet and unstable water tempreture in shower. in the midst of a warm shower comes a burst of cold water, very unacceptable.

8/10 Good

Angie, DC

27 January 2015

Liked: Staff & service

take advantage of all 3 (for 1)

Great staff and location. This place is not fancy. It has great basic fresh food, not a huge variety but always - nice grilled fish, jerk chicken, fresh veg , soup and salad and a starch at every meal. No kid freindly food except for at breakfast- no nuggets, fries etc. If you have done an all inclusive in Europe this is very similar. As a matter of fact when we were there the place was mostly full of Italians. I was told they are making Merrils 1 exclusivly for an Italian tour operator. Merrils 2 has a small pool and Merrils 3 has a bar on the beach and chaise pads. All 3 are on the beach a few yards from each other. All have a slightly different buffet each day. Go to 1 for a salad then you can go to the next for the main course if you like. They always had plenty of food. Ask for towels at the front desk- they are not fancy either.

8/10 Good

Lena, Sweden

25 January 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

Perfect location and a lot of smiles!

Great location and wonderful staff. If you look for a top class All Inclusive with gourmet food, maybe you should look somewhere else. But if you want a friendly place where you can be yourself on a perfect location with generous and well prepared food together with a big smile and kindness to a good price, this is the place! With three different Merrills nearby, you can choose one of them for food or drinks, depending on your mood for music or quitness, perfect. And you can feel totally safe since there are nice and friendly guards in the premisses.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

21 January 2015

6/10 Okay

First timer, usa

13 January 2015

Liked: Cleanliness

First time experience

I enjoy the hotel the food,but my experience was salted by one member of the staff. Security accused me of having external guest in my room after hours. I explained that they had left the property by they did no believed me. Management said they would deal with the situation. I am hopeful.

4/10 Poor

Isy, Pennsylvania

12 January 2015

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Covers Your Basic Needs

I went to Merrils on a girls weekend and chose Merrils based on reviews, location, and price. My experience was that this hotel provided the basic needs but not anything more. The room was basic and adequate. It has 2 beds- 1 twin and 1 double. The maid service was good and staff in the restaurant and bar were pleasant and friendly. The overall facility was a bit run down and not very organized. We had to come back almost every time for fresh towels because they would run out. The pool at Merrils 2 was closed while we were there. The kayaks were also "not available" that week for some reason. Overall the food was tasty but the overall selection was not great. Also we read that there would be entertainment 2 times per week and when we inquired it was reduced to just Saturday night. Overall communication was lacking as well. We had to ask numerous times when and where things take place.

2/10 Terrible

lou, england

30 November 2014

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not nice at all

6/10 Okay

love JA, london

27 October 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

you get what you pay for

good location good if your on a budget , vegetarian option non existent = hungry

10/10 Excellent

Cachelle

18 August 2010

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely a Place to Stay in Negril

Great place!! Staff friendly and promptly attend to you. Especially the waiters and waitresses.

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