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#3 of 82 hotels in Negril
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4.6
The Caves sits along the limestone cliffs of the West End of Negril, right next to the famous Negril Lighthouse in Jamaica. Although situated only a few miles away from the bustling town center, this private enclave is a world apart. Eleven handcrafted wood and stone thatched-roof cottages, plus a 4-bedroom fully self-contained luxury villa, are interwoven between ten acres of lush vegetation and naturally formed volcanic caves. Quaint stone pathways wind through the limestone cliffs dotted with palm, sea grape and dogwood trees overlooking the Caribbean Sea. An arrangement of coral stairs and walkways lead to sundecks with uninterrupted views of the sea and sky, and grottos with turquoise water pools and fossilized marine life. A tropical reef system comes right up to the edge of the cliff, perfect for snorkeling. Guests can climb down ladders into the sea or take a leap from several “jump points,” the highest of which is 30 feet! An intimate, private and unique resort, The Caves is perfect for romance and relaxation.The Caves generally does not accept children under 16 years old. Exceptions must be cleared with the hotel management.
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144 One Love Drive, Negril Jamaica
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Once we arrived on the grounds of the resort it instantly took our breath away. The color of the sea and style of the resort was nothing we’ve ever witnessed. My husband and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary and I must say that we were beyond elated on the choice to stay at The Caves. Our driver Chris was absolutely amazing and knowledgeable on everything we wanted to know regarding the area and things to do offsite. The cliffs were breathtaking all times of the day. The food was so amazing that we ate everything that was offered. And above all else, the staff were some of the best people we’ve ever befriended. There is nothing negative to say about this resort. It was a sad moment the day we left and said our farewells to our new friends/family. We do plan on going back for sure. …
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We just returned from our honeymoon visit to The Caves in Negril and it was honestly a life-changing trip. I have never experienced the love, hospitality and just sheer ease on vacation like I did at the Caves. From the moment we started corresponding via email with Kadi-Ann from Island Outpost to book our stay, we were treated with a personal touch and support. Karen the GM was present each day though she was not needed from a customer perspective! Mellissa greeted us at the resort and showed us around. Each day we received an email with happenings; yoga, special dinners, and other events. We stayed in the Upper Ocean View aka the Bird house. It's authentically decorated, has a fully functioning AC unit but also welcomes open windows & blinds for the warm Jamaican breeze. Our room was turned each day with a restocked fridge, snacks and coffee, made bed, clean towels and emptied receptacles - thanks to wonderful Grace! No matter where you turn on the resort there is a breathtaking view. For adventure lovers; cliff jumping, cave exploration, snorkeling and kayaking are all included and the lifeguard will help you as much or little as needed! We only left the resort for an afternoon to get Oxtail Stew and check out 7 mile beach - which was beautiful but definitely a busier vibe than the peace and quiet of the Caves. The food....I can't even do it justice in a short review but will give it a try. A small resort, each meal is homemade and is presented with several courses and a couple main entree options. We had everything from fresh fruit daily, fresh soup daily, fresh local seafood, jerk chicken and perfectly cooked tenderloin steaks. Just as with everything else at the Caves the food is absolutely done with love and so delicious. Every single person who helped us from the food and beverage outlets was just wonderful and now a friend! Special shout out to Randy, Brad, Jamoi, Glen and Pinardo. We were treated to a beautiful candle lit dinner in one of the lower caves which was so romantic- thank you again Glen <3! Drinks are always available whether from one of the kind team members or via their self-service model.. ie if there's no-one behind the bar, hop on back and get yourself a drink! The Caves will handle any/all of your transportation needs and Chris, one of the drivers, was a true concierge for Jamaica and treats each person he drives like a member of his family. The Caves also has an expansive list of spa treatments and my only regret of the trip was not tapping into more of those resources! We had a couples deep tissue massage at the spa which is situated in a cabana at the edge of a cliff(not at all scary as it sounds;)) with the warm breeze and sound of the waves crashing. There were at most 6 other couples and a family there during our stay - we mostly kept to ourselves but there are plenty of opportunities to make friends and socialize with others. If you're looking for wild parties, air-conditioning at every corner, swim-up bars, or need expansive food options, The Caves may not be for you. If you are looking for a luxurious yet rustic, chill-out yet adventurous vacation filled with delicious food and drinks at your fingertips, it's a must! To me, The Caves is perfection and I have ZERO complaints. I hope The Caves never changes a thing and I hope to book another trip there soon.…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Amazing location, property and staff. Very relaxed, understated resort. Thank you to each and every staff member we interacted with - - you are what make this property special and memorable! Breakfasts were my favorite meal. Relaxing, good food, good coffee. And then off for a swim or snooze. What a way to start the day. If you like spa treatments don’t miss out. The view from the treatment room is amazingly peaceful and nothing short of exquisite. I had two fantastic massages and a coffee scrub. Super relaxing; and helped me jumpstart my holiday wellbeing. Ask for Valessa, one of the best massages I have ever experienced. We had a two bedroom villa. Cute/quirky. Loved our outdoor shower! Can’t remember the name but it was next to the spa over near the Gazebo. We loved star gazing on the 2nd story deck! We stayed at The Caves for four nights and then spent four nights at sister property Goldeneye. The properties are totally different vibes. Both tremendous. Thank you to the entire staff at the Caves - can’t say enough good things. Great stay!…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Food was good; dinner choices were a little limited. Be sure to ask if you wish to have a special...
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First off, if you are looking for partying and nightlife, then skip this place. The Caves is peaceful, quiet, secluded, intimate! I could go on. The food was fantastic. The team members were amazing. Not what you may be looking for if you have stayed at some of the mega resorts. The Caves is very hard to put a label on. Just incredible. Unfortunately I'm terrible with names, so I'll shout out to my Coffee Guy, my Pimento Leaf Guy and all the amazing friendly staff members. Cannot wait to return!! BTW, don't skip the spa Ladies. I had a sugar scrub & full body massage (virgin) with my wife!! Amazing!! Thank you Mr. Blackwell!
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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This property is so very special…and sexy y’all!. This was my favorite tropical vacation ever. It checked all the boxes that we wanted: quiet, relaxing, beautiful, unique, great food and drinks. We were hoping to get away and reconnect and The Caves was the perfect place to do that. the Caves is very close to Rick’s if you want a little bit of the party vibe, but we were happy to just swim and soak up the sun, read and relax. We are already planning our next trip!
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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My husband and I just returned from our trip to the Caves and we can't wait for another opportunity to return. The staff and service was over the top. It was such a quaint and intimate experience. Everyone truly wanted to make sure you were content your whole stay. We stayed in the Blue Dolphin, which was a king size bed, super comfortable! The food was great. This was a new type of all-inclusive for us, with smaller menus. They had a menu and drink of the day, along with a full bar. The meal choices were wonderful. I encourage you to try all the fish and authentic Jamaican meals they have to offer because if you just step outside the box a little, the meals are absolutely delicious. They also had other menu options, your typical chicken, steak, seafood options, all amazing! Since it's a small property, the staff would switch over from the breakfast/lunch/daytime bar area to prep for dinner in the restaurant. If there is no bartender available, You can help yourself behind the bar! The property had so many unique chill areas to hang out. Explore everywhere and around! It's really incredible. I didn't realize Negril was known for the cliffs and cliff jumping. They have a bunch of cliff jumping areas around the whole resort. It was absolutely a blast! We will miss our Caves fam--Jamoi, Floyd, and Glen truly pampered us!!! I loved the concept of this resort. We really enjoyed ourselves. 10 out of 10 recommend.…
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Karen Allen, General Manager at The Caves
Responded Jan 17, 2023
Dear Jen H, Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback of your recent stay at The Caves. We appreciate all the details and we are very happy to know that you truly enjoyed your stay with us. You have captured in your details what our property is really about and how we truly want each guest to leave after choosing us for their vacation. We are indeed happy that you thoroughly enjoy yourself and your experience surpassed your expectation. We will be sharing your kind sentiments with the entire team. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. One Love The Caves Team
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We just returned from a 5 day stay at the Caves (it was supposed to be 6 full days - but airline delays robbed us of a day). I need to preface this with the fact that we have travelled to Jamaica quite extensively - as a couple, with our kids, with our extended family - so we aren’t exactly rookies! We have stayed at Sandals, Beaches, Couples, and several other resorts on the island, some of which are no longer around - and never once have we left saying “we have to go back there”. On the day we were packing to leave The Caves, we were already looking into booking our next stay there. THAT’s how special this resort is. In addition to our many visits to Jamaica, we have also travelled extensively around other islands in the Caribbean and I can say with confidence that The Caves is truly something special. The location, the people, the FOOD - it was all amazing. That being said, I do think it is important that you understand what The Caves is about and that is may not be for everyone. The Caves is unique, and magical - it is laid back and relaxed in one of the most interesting and amazing locations. (You know you’ve chosen well when the other resorts are bringing their guests by the boat load to view the resort and snorkel.) BUT it is not a big box luxury resort. There are no butlers brining you drinks on trays, there aren’t 10 different restaurants on site or a huge buffet with hundreds of food option, in fact, there aren’t even screens on the windows in your room - which means you may see a bug or two during your stay. But, the resort is true to its history, the rooms are all unique and comfortable. We stayed in the Sundancer - it was a little bigger than we needed, being a 2 bedroom suite, but we will be booking it again as the lovely deck above gave us a great place to watch the sunset in the evening, and the deck and table below were the perfect place to play games and just chill. And the outdoor shower was perfect - we literally never used the shower inside. I was a little worried about all the comments about getting to know all the other people due to the small size of the resort. When we travel as a couple, we value our “alone time” and we DID meet pretty much everyone else who was staying there, but it was just the right amount of company. We would sometimes sit together for a meal or take a yoga class together, but everyone there is very relaxed and we found it all to be very welcome and not at all intrusive. (Note that the restaurant where you have breakfast/lunch has literally 4 tables - one table for 2 people, 2 tables for 4 people, and 1 table for 8 people - you WILL end up eating with someone else at some point during your stay) The ability to make your own drinks at the bar in the evening was awesome. The resort itself is very quiet but there is some noise from Rick's Cafe which is across the Bay but that was actually quite pleasant, though, as it added a bit of ambiance to the trip. This review is getting very long, so I will try to cut it off with a couple of final points - we were worried we would miss beach access (having been to Negril’s amazing beaches before) - we did not miss the beach AT ALL; the snorkeling was fantastic - we did the guided tour the first day to scope out the best spots (just slightly outside of the swimming area); food was fantastic and just the right amount, very traditional and freshly cooked (although, and sorry to say, the jerk chicken was a little disappointing); the hot tub at sunset was insanely beautiful; and the cave dinner was just amazing; the rum tasting with Brad was a hoot….and the staff, they were all so chill and friendly - especially the life guard who coached my husband through jumping off the cliffs! (I’m sorry I’ve forgotten your name - we took too long to write the review!) Similarly, special shout out to the entire breakfast crew! Thank you to the Caves for an amazing experience - we WILL be seeing you again in 2023! Nancy (and Derek)…
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Date of stay: September 2022
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I don’t even know where to start. We stayed for 7 wonderful days. The food was fantastic. I wish I could have eaten more! We began sharing our breakfast and lunches. A great tip is getting the combo for supper to experience both entrees. Food and drinks are always available. The staff was wonderful! Thank you Obrian for giving us a great kayak and snorkeling experience. He gave us a lot of information about the area and showed us lots of interesting things. Glen was always great especially for our cave dinner. Thank you for the great drink “dirty banana”. What an experience to have great food in an awesome location to admire the natural beauty of the caves. The property is really that beautiful! So many areas to explore and relax in. No fighting for space. The bars are well stocked with lots of choices. Drink of the day were also a great option. I could go on and on. There are a lot of stairs to the water and the only way out of the water is to climb up a ladder. It gets a little hot in the afternoon with the lack of shade waiting for the beautiful sunsets. The ride to and from the airport is about an hour and a half. The Caves is definitely on my want to visit again list!!!…
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Jan 17, 2023
Dear Angring 74, Thanks for choosing The Caves for your recent vacation. We are happy that the food, beverage and service lived up to your expectation and that you enjoyed the activities you participated in. We really want every guest that checks in to have the vacation of a lifetime and so we are glad you had a wonderful stay with us. Thanks for mentioning the team members who assisted in making your stay great, we will share your kind feedback with our entire team. We are looking forward to hosting you again. One Love, The Caves Team
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We enjoyed the Butterfly Room and had totally amazing spa treatments every day. The therapists were fantastic practitioners and so kind and friendly they really made our visit special. The meals were delicious and freshly prepared to order. The caves were fun to explore and we had my sister's birthday dinner in there. Truly one of a kind experience. I would stay here again for my next trip to Jamaica!!
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Responded Jan 17, 2023
Dear Rosie, We are delighted that you chose The Caves for your recent vacation. Thank you for sharing your feedback about the service you received during your stay. We are happy that your sister’s birthday dinner went well and that you had memorable visit overall. It was a pleasure to have you and we look forward to hosting you again. One Love, The Caves Team.
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From the moment you arrive the staff make you feel like you are special. The food was amazing, the service impeccable. The views are outstanding. The waters are warm, the property is magical. They live by One Love motto. We stayed a week and never felt the need to leave the resort. Plenty to do, jump off cliffs, snorkeling, kayaking, dining at every meal was spectacular and immense choices for every pallette. The cocktails were refreshing, and unique. Healthy options of fresh coconut water,locally sourced fruits and vegetables, no preservatives, no gmo, free range meats, incredible seafood over the top! Great place to immerse and indulge in being you, no judging.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Karen Allen, General Manager at The Caves
Responded Nov 3, 2022
Dear Onnalee R, We very delighted that you chose our resort for your recent vacation. Thank you for your great feedback partucilarly about the service and hospitality you received during your stay. We are happy that you were able to participate in the activities we provided and that the meals and beverages lived up to your expectations. The team will be so pleased to hear of your your kind sentiments when we share this with them. It was our pleasure to have you and we look forward to seeing you again in the near future. One Love, The Caves Team
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$606 - $792 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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the caves hotel negril, caves hotel negril, the caves resort negril, caves jamaica, caves negril
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CaribbeanJamaicaWestmoreland ParishNegril
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Caves
Which popular attractions are close to The Caves?
Nearby attractions include One Love Bus Bar Crawl (0.5 miles), Barney's Flower & Hummingbird Garden Jamaica (0.5 miles), and Rick's Cafe (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Caves?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at The Caves?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a mosquito net.
What food & drink options are available at The Caves?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to The Caves?
Conveniently located restaurants include Kool Vybes Bar & Jerk Centre, The Lodge Restaurant at Tensing Pen Hotel, and Just Natural.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Caves?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and yoga classes during their stay.
Does The Caves have airport transportation?
Yes, The Caves offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are there any historical sites close to The Caves?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Daniel Greenland Tours (2.0 miles).
Does The Caves have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.