Hotel Information: This five-acre resort maintains the casual ambience that characterized Negril in the early 1980s when budget-minded travelers came to Jamaica for family-owned-and-operated places such as Samsara for no-hassle relaxation. Vibrantly colored buildings, richly blooming tropical gardens, and panoramic ocean-view terraces on the cliffs fronting the resort continue that enduring appeal.

Amenity highlights: Samsara Resort sits atop terraced seaside cliffs. Ladders lead from the lowest cliffs to the sea, where there are reefs for snorkeling and scuba diving directly off shore. The terraces include an elevated tiled sundeck with lounge chairs and shade cabanas. Guests can also swim in a freeform pool and relax in a large cool-water spa tub.

The on-site Chez Maurice serves all meals, and a poolside bar offers sunset happy hours and live calypso music.

Insider tip: Rick's Café, a popular spot for sunset viewing and cliff diving, is located 1.5 km (1 mi) south of the resort.

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Rooms

Guests may book either an All-Inclusive plan or a Room-Only (European) plan. The All-Inclusive plan includes meals, drinks, gratuities and the majority of resort-offered amenities and activities. The Room-Only (European) plan does NOT include meals, drinks, gratuities, and certain resort-offered amenities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Plan Details section for more information).

This Jamaica resort offers 52 guestrooms in two-story buildings made of stucco on the ocean-side of the street and in single-story wooden cottages across the street from the ocean. Standard and superior rooms are not located in the resort’s four freestanding pillar houses.

All rooms include ceiling fans, and some rooms are also air-conditioned. All provide patios or balconies with ocean or garden views. Rooms are strewn with fresh blossoms for guests’ arrival. Televisions have U.S. cable channels.

Room Amenities

• Cable/satellite TV
• Balcony
• Patio
• Access via exterior corridors
• Ceiling fan
• Direct-dial phone

• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping (daily)
• Window opens
• Iron/ironing board (on request)
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available

Recreation

Guests may book either an All-Inclusive plan or a Room-Only (European) plan. Please note the following recreational amenities may incur charges for some or all guests (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Plan Details section for more information).

Perched on terraces atop seaside cliffs, the Samsara offers a freeform pool and large, raised, cool-water spa tub. Ladders lead from the lowest cliffs to the sea, where there are reefs for snorkeling and scuba diving (equipment not provided) directly off shore.

A dive center at the resort offers beginner's instruction and certification courses (surcharges). The dive center also offers scuba-diving excursions (surcharges). Use of the resort's tennis court is complimentary, as are racquets and balls. Billiards and table tennis are also available.

Water sports, including personal watercraft and parasailing, are available from independent operators on Negril's Seven Mile Beach, where Samsara's partner resort, Legends Beach Resort, is located (surcharges). Samsara provides complimentary roundtrip transportation mornings and afternoons to Legends Beach Resort. Negril Hills Golf Club, 16 km (10 mi) from the resort, is open to the public.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Snorkeling on site
• Swimming on site
• Rowing or canoeing nearby
• Sailing nearby
• Scuba diving on site
• Water skiing nearby
• Personal watercraft nearby
• Rafting nearby
• Windsurfing nearby
• Motor boating nearby
• Yoga classes/instruction nearby
• Volleyball nearby

• Aerobics nearby
• Racquetball/squash nearby
• Tennis on site
• Running track/path nearby
• Basketball on site
• Bicycle rentals nearby
• Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Mountain biking nearby
• Parasailing nearby
• Horse riding/rental nearby
• Fishing nearby
• Bird watching nearby

Property Amenities

Guests may book either an All-Inclusive plan or a Room-Only (European) plan. All-Inclusive plans include meals, drinks, gratuities, and the majority of resort-offered amenities and activities. Room-Only (European) plans do NOT include meals, drinks, gratuities, and certain resort-offered amenities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Plan Details section for more information).

Perched on 137 meters (150 yards) of terraces atop seaside cliffs, the Samsara Resort offers a freeform pool and large cool-water spa tub. Ladders lead from the lowest cliffs to the sea, where there are reefs for snorkeling and scuba diving (surcharges) directly off shore.

An oceanfront spa center offers a variety of relaxing messages, facials, body scrubs, hair braiding, and nail care, all just steps away from the tropical Caribbean Sea.

Complimentary scheduled shuttles provide daily transportation to and from partner resort, Legends Beach Resort, on Negril's Seven Mile Beach, where guests may use all facilities (surcharges may apply).

Overlooking the Caribbean Sea, Chez Maurice restaurant highlights Continental and regional cuisine. On Sundays and Thursdays, a calypso band plays on a cliff-side deck. Adjacent to the pool bar, a game room contains table tennis, billiard tables, and a dartboard. Hammocks are located throughout the grounds.

• Air-conditioned public areas
• Airport transportation (surcharge)
• Arcade/game room
• Number of rooms: 52
• Number of floors: 2
• Bar/lounge
• Billiards
• Currency exchange
• Event catering
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Internet access - wireless

• Multilingual staff
• Parking (free)
• Patio
• Poolside bar
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Security guard
• Self parking
• Spa services on site
• Spa tub
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Tour assistance
• Wedding services

Policies

No-shows, cancellations after deadline, and short stays are nonrefundable.
Room-Only plans may not include taxes or gratuities.

Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Know Before You Go

The resort’s front desk is open daily, 8 AM-11 PM.
The resort has a rocky shore, not a sandy beach. Partner resort, Legends Beach Resort features a powdery, white-sand beach.
The resort does not provide snorkeling equipment. Guests should plan to bring their own equipment, or to rent from local vendors.

Dining

Guests may book either an All-Inclusive plan or a Room-Only plan (European). The All-Inclusive plan includes meals and beverages plus gratuities at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars. The Room-Only (European) plan does NOT include meals, beverages, and gratuities, etc. (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Plan Details section for more information).

Chez Maurice Restaurant - Dining room with panoramic view of the Caribbean Sea. Terrace dining (weather permitting). Continental and regional cuisine. Buffet and à la carte selections. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Sample menu for Chez Maurice Restaurant

Sample menu for Chez Maurice Restaurant
Appetizers:

• West Indian Red Pea Soup
• Cream of Pumpkin Soup
• Garden Salad

  Main courses:

• Jamaican Stewed Beef
• Creole Steamed Red Snapper
• Pepper Steak

Pool bar - Oceanfront bar. Daily sunset happy hour. Tropical drinks include fresh banana daiquiris. Food service. Open from mid-morning to late evening.

All-inclusive Plan Details

Guests may book either an All-Inclusive plan or a Room-Only (European) plan. The All-Inclusive plan includes meals, drinks, taxes, gratuities, the majority of resort-offered amenities, and exchange privileges with a partner hotel, Legends Beach Resort. The Room-Only (European) plan does NOT include meals, drinks, gratuities, or exchange privileges, and may not include other resort-offered amenities. Click each link below for more details. The following amenities are included in the All-Inclusive plan: (They also are available to guests booking the Room-Only (European) plan, but for surcharges.)

All-Inclusive food and beverages

All-Inclusive food and beverages

• Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Domestic alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, between 10 AM and 10 PM
• Taxes and gratuities for all plan inclusions (modest tipping is common and not discouraged)
  Not included: Snacks; room service; imported and premium liquors; specific brands of domestic liquors; alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages between 10 PM and 10 AM; bottled water; shrimp; lobster

  Scroll down to the Dining section for restaurant/menu details.

All-Inclusive resort chain-unique inclusions

All-Inclusive resort/chain-unique inclusions

• Exchange privileges (meals, drinks, and use of facilities) at partner resort, Legends Beach Resort (three-hour advance reservations required for meals)

Not included

Not included

• Snacks
• Room service
• Imported and premium liquors, specific brands of domestic liquors
• Alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages between 10 PM and 10 AM
• Bottled water
• Shrimp and lobster menu items
• Airport transfers
• Spa and beauty products, treatments, services
• Optional or outside tours and excursions
• Motorized water sports
• Glass-bottom boat tours
• Snorkeling equipment and kayaks
• Parasailing and personal watercraft
• Incidental purchases
• Telephone, fax, and Internet access charges
• Business services
• Laundry and dry cleaning
• Video and photo services
• Child care services
• Medical services
  Airport taxes may or may not be included.

The following amenities are available to all guests of the hotel:

Activities and equipment available

Activities and equipment available
Water sports

• Use of swimming pool/spa tub/beach and pool chaise lounges
  Available to all guests for a surcharge: Scuba diving, snorkeling, glass-bottom boat tour, parasailing; personal watercraft

  Land sports

• Tennis (including equipment and court time)
• Ping-Pong
• Billiards
• Basketball
  Not included: Outside tours and excursions

Entertainment and nightlife available

Entertainment/nightlife available

• Live calypso entertainment on Sundays and Thursdays

Resort chain-unique inclusions

Resort/chain-unique inclusions

• Use of facilities at partner resort, Legends Beach Resort
  Available to all guests for a surcharge: Meals and drinks at partner resort, Legends Beach Resort

Transportation

Transportation
A complimentary shuttle transports guests to partner resort, Legends Beach Resort twice daily and four evenings per week.
Not included: Airport transfers

Policies

Policies
No-shows, cancellations after deadline, and short stays are nonrefundable.

Scroll down to the Policy section for more details.

Address

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West End Road

Negril,

Jamaica

Nearest major airport:

Negril, Jamaica (NEG)