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Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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Parottee Road, A2, Black River, Saint Elizabeth
  • Floyd's Pelican Bar
  • Jamaica Beaches
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • YS Falls
    ‪25 min drive‬

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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    About the area

    Black River

    Located in Black River, Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel is on the beach. Great Pedro Bluff and Appleton Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jamaica Beaches and Parrotee Pond Mangroves. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby boat tours, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.

    What's nearby

    • Black River Heritage Buildings - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
    • Jamaica Beaches - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
    • Bubbling Spring Mineral Bath - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
    • YS Falls - 25 min drive - 22.0 km
    • Billy Bay Beach - 31 min drive - 26.4 km

    Getting around

    • Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.) - 124 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪Las Vegas Cafe - ‬5 min drive
    • ‪The Seafood Palace - ‬3 min drive
    • ‪Pelican Bar - ‬11 min drive
    • ‪White House Fish Stop - ‬6 min drive
    • ‪Donna Shrimp Spot - ‬13 min drive

    About this property

    Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel

    Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
    Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
    Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations, with a ceiling fan. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Premium cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
    The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

    Languages

    English

    Amenities

    Free WiFi
    Restaurant
    Air conditioning
    Breakfast available
    Parking available
    Business services

    House Rules

    Check in after 3:00 PM
    Minimum age to rent: 18
    Check out before noon
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    Pets

    No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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    Smoking

    Smoking allowed: in designated areas

    Important information

    Optional extras

    • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 8 for adults and from USD 6 for children
    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (one-way)
    • Late check-out fee: USD 5 (subject to availability)
    • In-room safe fee: USD 50 per stay

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    You need to know

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    This property accepts credit cards and cash
    Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
    Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

    We should mention

    This property does not have any lifts
    Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
    Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    Parking height restrictions apply

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

    No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

    How much is parking at Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel?

    Self-parking is available for a fee.

    What time is check-in at Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel?

    Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

    What time is check-out at Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel?

    Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for USD 5 (subject to availability).

    Does Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

    Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 150 per vehicle applies.

    Where is Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel located?

    Nestled on the beach, this Black River hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Jamaica Beaches, Black River Heritage Buildings and High Street. Parrotee Pond Mangroves and Fonthill Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

    Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel Reviews

    Reviews

    7.6

    Good

    Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 89 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 89 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 89 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 89 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 89 reviews

    8.0/10

    Cleanliness

    8.2/10

    Staff & service

    6.8/10

    Amenities

    7.2/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    7.8/10

    Eco-friendliness

    Reviews

    8/10 Good

    todd

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Beautiful beach location
    Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

    8/10 Good

    Dania

    Liked: Amenities
    Was a great choice for stay.
    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Andre

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Beautiful and quiet!
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

    8/10 Good

    sherrie

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

    Quaint little beach hotel

    This hotel is on a secluded beach in a little beach town. The staff is accommodating and quite welcoming. Make sure to order your meals 12 hours in advance. This is a really nice place to stay.
    Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Seth

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Great people. Clean cozy individual rooms.
    Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Roger

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    The staff at Idlers Rest was extremely helpful and so kind and accommodating, especially Maxine !! Husband and I stayed for a week and was greeted every morning with delicious breakfast and hot coffee. Dinner was no different! Maxine makes the best brown stew chicken hands down! We will be returning!
    Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Samuel

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    It was a quite an calm environment
    Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Michael

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    I had an excellent experience, the staff is friendly, the dinner options were fantastic, the food was yummy, I was treated like family. Juliet helped me get transportation, I went out on three excursion, Black River is close by, I got to swim in the Caribbean Sea, I'm planning my trip back.
    Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Shannon

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    This property is a hidden jewel. Very quiet and very peaceful. Not in the heart of the town, with all the hustle and bustle. But close enough to the historical town of Black River, the capital of St. Elizabeth parish. Also a little historical fact, it was the first town to receive electricity. The property is near to famous attractions such as Black River Safari, YS falls, Jamaica Zoo, and Holland Bamboo. Love this property!
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

    8/10 Good

    Robert

    Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    Our kind of people. So nice...
    Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Dyanne

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

    Great little comfortable place on the beach

    The staff can’t be nicer or more helpful. The beach is beautiful. Juliet, the owner is super accommodating and helped with every aspect from cabs to tours and things we needed on the property. She was very good at explaining details about things you may not know about so you’re prepared.
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

    6/10 Okay

    Dukiemar

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
    Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
    Okay property
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Jacqueline

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
    The staff was super nice and the place has such good character and ambiance. If you are looking for a quiet stress free getaway for a weekend this is a great place. It’s not the Ritz or the W but if you love nature, the beach and just kicking back then this is the place. Just bring mosquito repellent because they are vicious here. Lots of great food and entertainment nearby. Much less congested and busy than the North Coast or Mobay
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Oral Robert

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    This property is not fancy, but it is clean and peaceful. The staff is excellent and the food is delicious! We spent most of the time relaxing on the gorgeous beach. It was so nice, we didn’t want to leave! Maxine, Dunkley, and Ruchelle were exceptional! I suggest bringing an extension cord, as there are not many outlets. A collapsible cooler would also be handy as there is not a refrigerator in the room. We will definitely be back!
    Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

    8/10 Good

    Lorna

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

    Laid back

    Had a wondweful sray and will be going back, very relaxing and laid back, If your looking for a real taste of jamaica, then this is it very unique setting,, be prepared for mosqitos at night due to the wondeful foilGe of plantz and trees, lavender oil and spray will repel them
    Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    ANNIE

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

    Idlers Rest is the best!!

    We had an amazing experience. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay a memorable one. We attended a wedding for a family member. Even though it really ran late, the staff was very patient and stuck it out with us. Kudos to the kitchen staff, front desk clerk and even security. Idlers Rest is the place to be and a great wedding destination. We enjoyed our stay!! Awesome
    Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

    6/10 Okay

    Owen

    Liked: Staff & service
    Idlers Rest is essentially what you see in any other review, it's good for what it is and the location is not terrible. Where they excel they excel wonderfully but they're shortcomings are also as dramatic. I particularly did not enjoy hearing the dogs bark and the roosters crow throughout the night. However overall it was a comfortable enough stay where is it.
    Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

    8/10 Good

    Gillian

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    I basically just sleep there i didnt hang around for long. First nite was fine place look decent but the second morning i saw a lot of bugs. I wont starly ther again as this was a 1 time situation
    Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

    6/10 Okay

    Susan

    Liked: Staff & service

    Ok place to stay, avoid if you are an animal lover

    Overall we had an ok stay, the breakfast and coffee was good. Plenty of parking. We could use their fridge for our drinks. We did change rooms as our original room was a bit dark with lack of natural light. The 2nd room was brighter, even better once my husband cleaned the windows. We were very upset to see large terrapins crowed in a small pond without room to hardly move. Chickens kept in a small enclosure, birds in cages and two beautiful dogs chained up day and night both desperate for some human interaction, stimulation and love. If you are an animal lover you may find this distressing.
    Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

    4/10 Poor

    Hughton

    Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    The place was not clean overall. Understaffed. Toilet issues, television does not work, Wi-Fi is pointless, mosquitoes everwhere. Place just not properly maintained. No staff to attend to you at night.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

    8/10 Good

    Debra

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    I love that the hotel is right on the Beach. Every day I would walk almost the full length of the beach. Very relaxing. The breakfast area overlooks the beach. Amazing view. There are a few seafood resturants along the beach. You could actually walk to them or take a taxi. We went by taxi to eat but I passed them every morning while walking. Juliet the manager is very accommodating and receptive to suggestions. We ended up in a large room/ suite with a sitting area and a large bathroom at no extra cost. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Sister and Daughter (their call names) are the housekeepers/ cooks and very helpful. Sister cooked some sumptuous Jamaican breakfast upon request for an additional cost. The hotel itself is very pretty and Caribbean colorful. Lots of pretty colorful foliage around the hotel. Hotel could use some updating such as better lighting in the rooms, accessible electrical outlets for electronics, good WiFi and some countertop in the bathroom area for toiletries. Better drainage when it rains. One night we had to wade through water to get to our room. There is no public transportation. Hotel staff arranges taxi service which is reasonable. Overall I would return.
    Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

    4/10 Poor

    christabel

    Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

    4/10 Poor

    Omar

    Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

    8/10 Good

    Harold

    Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

    8/10 Good

    Christine

    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023