10 Best Negril Jamaica 5 Star Resorts

A trip to Jamaica is made all the more special when you treat yourself to 5-star luxury. Jamaica is home to multiple 5-star resorts, so it can be hard to find the one that’s right for you. 

That’s why we’ve curated a list of the 10 best Negril Jamaica resorts with 5 stars. Negril is arguably the best part of the island to stay at due to its location on the west end. You can’t go wrong at any of these fabulous Negril 5-star resorts. 

Royalton Negril

Royalton Negril is a palace boasting 407 gorgeous suites, 7 bars including swim-up bars, and 9 restaurants. All suites feature a private balcony or patio and luxurious bedding, and higher-end suites come with their own Jacuzzi. The Luxury Chairman’s two-bedroom ocean front suite has private balconies for each bedroom, a private bar, and a pool table.  

Guests wanting to keep active can try their hand at a variety of both land and water sports, including scuba lessons and catamaran excursions. In addition to the fitness center, there are daily wellness classes held throughout the resort. Get a sweat on and then relax at the full-service Royal Spa. 

Live performances occur almost nightly at the resort. Once a week, enjoy a night of dancing at the White Party. 

Diamond Club upgrades grant you access to a private pool and beach, along with butler service, larger and more comfortable rooms, exclusive restaurants and bars, and tons of other luxury services that have earned this Negril Jamaica resort 5 stars. 

Sandals Negril

Sandals Negril has the distinction of being named one of the most romantic hotels and the top all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean, so guests know they can expect the ultimate luxurious experience at this 5-star piece of paradise. Set on a long stretch of Seven Mile Beach, Sandals Negril boasts easy beach access and stunning views of the Caribbean Sea. 

Suites are warm and inviting. Higher-end rooms come with amenities like a private pool, soaking tubs, and walkout beach access. All 7 restaurants feature menus that have been expertly created by world-renowned chefs, and unlimited meals are included in every stay. . Blue Mountain Coffee, some of the best in the world, is served throughout the resort, and unlimited drinks are also included.

Water sports like snorkeling, paddleboarding, water skiing, sailing, and even scuba diving are complimentary at Sandals Negril, and each night features a specially themed event like a chocolate buffet for couples on Wednesday and a Caribbean party every Saturday night. 

Sandals Negril offers 4 pools, 3 whirlpools, a tennis court, and a fitness center. At the Red Lane Spa, treatments feature locally sourced products, and relaxing rooms can be found throughout a quiet garden area. Sandals has a long-standing reputation of delivering the utmost luxury, and Sandals Negril is a step above the rest. 

Couples Negril

At the all-inclusive adults-only Couples Negril, lovers can enjoy a sunset drink at the beach bar, take a ride in a glass bottom boat, enjoy a private cabana at Margaritaville, or take part in a variety of other excursions and activities. The choice is yours and there is plenty to choose from. 

Couples Negril is made for lovers seeking a quiet and intimate 5-star experience during their Jamaican getaway. Along with the resort’s 5 restaurants and 5 bars, private dining options are always available and can be arranged through the concierge. 

More than two hundred suites feature bright and vibrant decor with white bedding. All rooms have a private balcony or terrace and offer either ocean or garden views. 

The resort’s award winning spa offers treatments in a therapy room, on the beach, or in a more private treehouse. Massages and facials can be enjoyed on your own or with your special someone. 

Cliff Hotel

Set in the West End, The Cliff Hotel is an intimate 5-star Negril Jamaica resort, with only 22 suites and 4 villas overlooking the Caribbean Sea. 

Suites are stylish and elegant with a simple dark wood and white decor and contemporary art and furniture. All of the suites feature a veranda and a hammock, perfect for relaxing in as you watch the sun sink into the ocean. Two of the resort’s villas come with 4 or 5 bedrooms, while the other two have just one bedroom and come fully equipped with everything a couple seeking a luxurious escape might need. 

The resort’s restaurants feature an impressive menu curated by two of Jamaica’s top chefs. Dining packages are available and private dining can be arranged for an extra special, romantic experience. 

At the spa, relax and enjoy sea breezes along with your massage, facial, or beauty treatment.

For a dash of excitement, see the resort’s event calendar and take part in local celebrations and festivals, take a food tour, or head out on a sightseeing excursion and check out all of what Jamaica has to offer. 

Hideaway at Royalton Negril

Hideaway at Royalton Negril offers guests all the luxury of Royalton Negril at a smaller scale. There are only 140 suites in this adults-only resort-within-a-resort, so guests can enjoy a quieter, more intimate 5-star Negril experience. 

Suites are clean and comfortable with a warm color scheme and crisp, white accents. They come with your choice of an ocean view or a swim-out pool off your private terrace. Just like at Royalton Negril, upgrading to the Hideaway’s Diamond Club gets you extra amenities and access to private spaces just for club members.

There are a whopping 11 restaurants and 13 bars at Hideaway. Each restaurant serves delicious gourmet meals featuring cuisines from Japan, Italy, France, and the West Indies, plus an international buffet, seafood grill, and steakhouse.    

If you want to leave the resort and do some exploring, excursions to Montego Bay, Falmouth Lagoon, and other Jamaican hotspots can be arranged through Hideaway’s concierge. Active couples will appreciate Royalton’s commitment to fitness with its tennis courts and fully-stocked fitness center with classes like yoga, Zumba, kickboxing, and functional training.

Couples Swept Away

Featuring a sprawling 10-acre fitness building, Couples Swept Away is an all-inclusive adults-only resort that is popular with couples who want an active holiday. Set on Seven Mile Beach, this Negril Jamaica 5-star resort boasts some amazingly romantic views perfect for a honeymoon or celebratory getaway for just the two of you. 

The grounds are simple yet elegant with beautifully manicured palm trees and plants surrounding the large central pool. Four Jacuzzis also dot the property, and there is a clothing-optional section of private beach.

Of the resort’s 312 rooms, the Beachfront Suite is the most luxurious. Guests will enjoy nightly hors d’oeuvres and views of the Caribbean sunset over the beach, only steps away.

Six restaurants and 8 bars serve up elegant gourmet meals and cocktails, and private candle-lit dinners on the beach can be arranged through the hotel concierge. Special Night events give couples the chance to make friends over traditional Caribbean music and a bonfire. 

Couples on their honeymoon in Negril will have the chance to celebrate their love at the Honeymoon Party, and the resort has several wedding packages that suit a happy couple planning their nuptials. 

Book your 5-star Negril vacation at Couples Swept Away to experience all the luxury Jamaica is known for. 

Hotel Riu Negril

Hotel Riu Negril overlooks Bloody Bay Beach in Negril and has more than 400 rooms spread out across 4 buildings, ideal for those looking for variety at a 5-star all-inclusive resort. 

Five restaurants serve a range of international cuisine including a delicious Jamaican beach barbecue.

Suites are warm and welcoming with plush yellow sofas and wood-framed beds. Private balconies overlook the resort’s main pool or offer beach views. The public areas are modern and bright with sleek furniture and soft, mellow lighting. 

Plenty of daily activities will keep guests of all ages entertained. The RiuLand Kids Club has daily special programs so parents can relax in the sauna, go on a scuba diving or kayaking excursion, or get a workout in at the fitness center. 

Azul Beach Resort

Azul Beach Resort in Negril offers guests an escape to paradise with all-inclusive packages in luxury 5-star accommodation. Rooms are sunny and bright, and some higher-end suites offer direct pool access and views of the beach. 

The gourmet restaurants serve up delicious Jamaican and Thai food, and cocktails made with high-end liquor are ready to be served as you soak in the sun at Seven Mile Beach. 

Along with the fun beach and water activities you expect at any Negril Jamaica 5-star resort, Azul hosts unique activities like rum tasting. 

Take advantage of Vassa Spa’s full menu of services, including a rejuvenating appointment in the Hydrotherapy Suites. For couples looking to reconnect, book a Soul Mate’s Ritual, which combines a massage with a body mask to leave you feeling perfectly relaxed

Blue Skies Beach Resort

Blue Skies Beach Resort is a relatively new addition to Negril’s 5-star resort collection. This small adventure resort features only 16 suites, so guests can enjoy a personalized experience. 

The resort has plenty of water sport equipment for guests to borrow, including clear paddle boards so you can check out the reefs and fish swimming underneath you. 

Suites are modern with contemporary furnishings, and rooms and suites offer ocean views. 

Adventures is what Blue Skies is all about. Snorkeling and scuba diving excursions can be booked through the resort’s concierge, as can guided tours into the Jamaican jungle. 

Fuel up for adventures at the resort’s gourmet restaurant, serving up Jamaican cuisine ocean-side for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you want a more mellow and restful time during your stay, head to the spa where you can enjoy a massage or facial, or you can partake in the resort’s yoga retreats. 

Beaches Negril

Beaches Negril is a family-friendly resort set on Seven Mile Beach that offers guests a relaxing and fun Caribbean getaway. Daily and nightly entertainment options are suitable for all ages, and there’s even an arcade, a water park, and an Xbox play lounge to keep the kids busy. Check out Beaches’ lovely spa, lounge poolside, or soak up the sun at the beach, just steps away. 

You will have your choice of 10 gourmet restaurants that offer nearly whatever you’re craving. Unlimited meals and 5-star premium liquor is included in every stay, so there are no surprises when it’s finally time to check out. 

Rooms are spacious and bright. Butler, Concierge and Luxury levels are perfect for couples, families, groups of friends, and even solo travelers. All rooms come with either ocean views, pool, or beachfront access, so you’re never far from the water’s edge. 

Guests have a wide range of activities to choose from, from ping pong and billiards to land sports to water sports including paddleboarding, windsurfing, and kneeboarding. 

Families and couples alike can’t go wrong with Beaches Negril. 

Now that you’ve read our roundup of 10 best Negril Jamaica resorts 5 star, what do you think? Which one will you choose for your Jamaica honeymoon or romantic escape? Let us know in the comments!