Xtabi Resort, Negril

Xtabi Resort - A cliffside retreat with ocean-view rooms, onsite dining, and access to Negril's reefs

Xtabi Resort, a 2-star property with a 7.4/10 Booking.com rating, features rooms overlooking the ocean or nestled in garden-side cottages. Each accommodation includes a private patio, ceiling fan, and optional air conditioning, with select units offering sea views. The onsite restaurant serves Jamaican specialties like grilled lobster, conch fritters, and curry dishes, while the open-air bar provides sunset views. Guests can swim in the 0.9 m-to-1.8 m outdoor pool or snorkel directly from the fossilized cliffside location. Xtabi Resort arranges glass-bottom boat excursions to Booby Cay Island, 5 minutes from the property, and is 300 meters from Negril Cliffs. Airport transfers are available for $60 each way. A breakfast package costs $8 per person daily, including eggs, bacon, and coffee.

Pros

Direct ocean access from fossilized cliffs for snorkeling and swimming

Fresh local ingredients used in onsite Jamaican cuisine, including lobster from nearby reefs

Options for garden-view or ocean-view rooms with private patios

45-minute drive from Sangster International Airport (MBJ)

Weekly and seasonal room rate discounts available

Cons

No spa facilities onsite

Breakfast incurs an additional $8 daily charge