Had a wonderful stay at Country Country again. Monique was most professional, accomodating and helpful to get me the room I wanted. Thank You Amadean, Stacy-Ann, Opal, Romaine, and Lee, for being such nice people and so pleasant you made my stay just wonderful. I miss the Jamaican breakfast, and curried shrimps, mmm. I must say that I felt safe all the time. The beach was raked nice and clean every morning with umbrellas and comfy chairs. Thanks Rovan. There are lots of places to stay in Negril, but here it's like home away from home. Try Country Country next time. God Bless Everyone!!

It's been a bit over a month since our stay, but wanted to write a review of the cutest place to stay in Negril! It consists of about 20 cottages, and is very well kept, the staff were all very helpful and courteous, we especially enjoyed our first evening at the beach bar conversing with Amadean & Romaine, the bartenders.
It is so refreshing to go out of the country and find people who are happy with their occupaions, singing while they work, and making our stay in Negril an enjoyable one.
The office staff were very helpful in helping us retrieve luggage that was lost coming down on the plane and with calling a cab if we needed one - they even assisted us with a couple of day trips we had planned where our tour bus didn't show to get us!
We were dumb enough to lock ourselves out of our room one evening after a few too many cocktails and thank goodness the manager happened by and rescued us. OOPS!
The rooms are very well kept, clean, CUTE, and have sitting areas out front. I'd much rather stay in a small area like this than the bigger hotels on the beach, they are very unique if you want something out of the norm. I can't say enough about Country Country...ya mon...no problem. I only wish that I could be sitting on the beach chairs on the ocean listening to the tree frogs sing right this moment. It's a wonderful place to visit.
Lisa & Greg from Beloit, Wisconsin, USA

Just came back from my second stay in Country Country this year. The garden and the beach cottages are just very beautiful. The staff always friendly and willing to go the extra mile for you. The restaurant has very nice food and it is right on the beach, candle light and romance. The beach it self is small but very clean. You can have your drinks and food served at your beach chair. This is one of the unique places in the world, that is hard to find any where else. Go, relax and enjoy! The only thing that must be mentioned is, next door is Margaritaville, they seem to get louder and louder. It has come to a point that it starts getting anoying. Unfortunally!

What an incredible hotel! I cannot express how perfect my vacation was…but I will try! To begin, the charm and coziness of Country Jamaica put you into a relaxed state of mind almost instantly. I really found the individual cottages to be perfectly suited to give the feeling of being in your own hideaway in paradise. And let me mention the pancakes!!! You MUST have the pancakes!!! The staff was always very attentive to our needs including handling my special requests for a Champagne and fruit presentation for my wife and upon our arrival. If you stop reading now, that is OK, know this – a vacation to Country Jamaica will be the BEST money you could ever spend in Negril, Jamaica…PERIOD.

Highlights of Country Country

1) The staff is very courteous at Country, regardless of tipping. I quickly made friends with everybody at Country, from Monique the Manager, to Ernie and Alex (the drivers), to Opal and the entire restaurant and bar crew. And let’s not forget our security guard team that was quick to check on us if they sensed an overly eager beach vendor.
2) The food at Country was very good (especially the pancakes in the morning – WOW). We traveled to the best Negril has to offer (like Rock House and Kuyaba). The food was no better than at Country. Though I DO suggest you venture out around Negril, if you choose to stay at Country for all your meals…that will be “No Problem Mon”. Know that you didn’t “miss something” in the way of a really special culinary treat…
3) I really loved the cottages! Each cottage is painted to be unique (no pre-fabricated, standardized hotel rooms). Each has a little porch to sit and relax, facing the gardens or the beach, really cozy and special. Best part, you feel like you are in your own little world. This is EXACTLY why I picked this destination.
4) The beach area in front of Country is perfectly sized, flanked by the restaurant and a fence. Everyday the sand is cleaned, the chairs and umbrellas are setup, and you’re ready to lay back and relax. To avoid the beach vendors, simply sit two rows back from the water…they are not allowed to venture into the hotel grounds and the guards will always ask if everything is OK; if you are brave and outgoing then sit in the first row…you just might meet some interesting people!
5) Breakfast is really great…have the pancakes PLEASE…oh, did I say this already?
6) Country Country is for relaxing….you could spend double at another hotel in Negril and easily be disappointed…you simply cannot compare the great value, cozy atmosphere, clean/new accommodations, and friendly staff with any other location in Negril.


Highlights of Negril

1) The beach is SO SOFT. I have to say some of the softest sand I have every put my toes into. Truly a GREAT beach.
2) So much activity on the beach I cannot believe that anybody would not be entertained completely. In fact, it can be too hustle and bustle at times but that’s OK.
3) The water is really VERY clear. For swimming off the shore, you have plenty of visibility. It is such a great ocean to simply float along letting your stress roll away.
4) Get a patty on the beach or at Juici in town. The chicken has a good curry cumin flavor, the beef is like an empanada. Great lunch or snack and very inexpensive.
5) Make sure you get some Jerk Chicken. Flavors and styles vary from place to place so try it a couple times.
6) Enjoy people watching….Negril has every walk of life splashing in the water; it is a great place to sit back and take in the crowd.
7) Try Akee, it is the national fruit in Jamaica and very interesting!


Let me finish with a little education about visiting the Caribbean…I have spent years traveling around various island destinations in the Caribbean and South America and some things that you must know to help manage your expectations…

1) Lots of Caribbean food is fried. Most often the flavors are NOT what you would expect while eating at restaurants in New York, Chicago, Miami, etc – once you know this, you will not have the wrong expectation. Explore the local cuisine, avoid cuisine intended to mimic what you would get at home…
2) Remember that you are traveling to a resort destination where the labor pool is working to service you. The vast majority of the employed populous earns their living from tips. And understand that the tips and service charges are shared by wait staff, cooking staff, security, everybody. If you understand this then it is not a shock…and truth be told, adding up all of the singles amounts to very little money for otherwise being waited on hand and foot by everybody.
3) All resort beach destinations have local beach vendors selling EVERYTHING you can imagine. The Caribbean is no different. With that in mind, you can choose to enjoy being engaged by the locals, have a spirited time negotiating for goods, talk non-sense for a couple minutes, or simply say “Not Interested”…engaging and interacting with the locals is part of the experience of the country you are visiting. If this is not of interest to you, then you should look for a captive all inclusive resort.
4) Finally, talk to the people, ask questions about their country, and engage them. You will learn about local traditions and "special" destinations, and most importantly you will be accepted into the community and not feel like an alien in a foreign land…