Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel
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About this hotel
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
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Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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Reviews
3.7/5.0
Good(87 Reviews)
3.0
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.
6.0
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.
10.0
Great people. Clean cozy individual rooms.
2.0
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.
4.0
Was a great choice for stay.
3.0
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.
3.0
Okay property
2.0
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
5.0
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.
4.0
Our kind of people. So nice...
4.0
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
3.0
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
5.0
It was a quite an calm environment
4.0
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.
5.0
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
5.0
Beautiful and quiet!
2.0
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.
4.0
Convenient and perfect location for what we wanted
2.0
It could have been better no water the breakfast was terrible. no garbage can in the bed room.
3.0
Property is old and needs repairs.services was Terrible. Would not use that Hotel again
2.0
The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The property sits on a beach with a great view out to the water and sunsets. Morning breakfasts (included) served on the lovely patio deck were delicious and the service attentive. Spacious rooms with nice outdoor areas, benches and hammocks! The property needs some repair & maintenance after a couple of quiet years with few guests due to the pandemic, and the area seems under populated overall. But two lovely busy restaurants are a short drive away along the water, the Black River safari was an amazing day trip, as was an afternoon outing by boat to Floyd's Bar in the ocean ... and the nearby town of Black River bustles during the day with vendors, banks and food stops. The value and overall experience was perfect for our group of four.
2.0
Location of the hotel is great, close to all anyone would need for a pleasant getaway. Staff was pleasing and the accommodations met our needs, would stay again.
2.0
Location of the hotel is great, close to all anyone would need for a pleasant getaway. Staff was pleasing and the accommodations met our needs, would stay again.
5.0
My stay at Idler beach house was a good one. I first met Juliet upon entering the property she was very professionally answered all my concerns. Her staff members are all welcoming and professional. Idlers beach hotel gives off a tropical oasis with beautiful trees and plants and for the most part the along side the beach. Does need a little upgrade? Yes. However, for my few days of stays it was well worth it. If you are looking for Sandals resort go to Sandal resorts. Idlers beach hotel carry’s their own identity and comfort. My son and I was served breakfast by the beach by one of he kind and gentle person I’m so sorry I can’t remember her name but she bring out the place very well. Idlers is a down earth place I welcome all to come and check it out it robust and full of nature characteristics made it worth while. Was not expensive at all. I give my stay 4.5. Thanks To all the Idlers staff members!
2.0
I like the location to the beach the property was rundown
2.0
I like the location to the beach the property was rundown
1.5
Decent but would not stay again. Great location but that's about it, the place hat potential but seems to be hit hard by current world events. I would not recommend.
2.0
Decent but would not stay again. Great location but that's about it, the place hat potential but seems to be hit hard by current world events. I would not recommend.
0.5
Was meet at the gate and told our room number. The place was run down and had rotting car on the lot. Didnt feel safe there therefore i decided i couldnt stay. NO ONE ELSE THERE. NOTHING LIKE THE PICTURES WAS TOLD TO BRING OWN FOOD
3.0
The location on the beach secluded and quiet The staff was very attentive and accessible.It not loud and combustible but quiet and quaint exactly what I needed
5.0
The hotel and staff were excellent for a not All inclusive hotel The manager Juliet Had everything set up for us when we got there easy check in Because of covid19 you had to Sanitize Our hands Before entering got our temperature checked we had to wear masks if we were out in the public witch was not a problem Miss sister was awesome if we need anything she was right there to get it she's cooked ever day fresh all we did we tell her the time and what we wanted and it was ready she always had a smile on her face we will Definitely stay there again we also loved the beach every morning we would take a walk at sunrise it was beautiful and it took about 2 hour down and back we would see all the fisherman pulling in their nets witch was great to see all the different fish, snail's and crabs they would catch they also had a Great security on duty every night the room was cute big Comfortable bed large bathroom and air conditioner worked great also had a couple chairs TV and table in our Room plenty of Room to move around We will definitely stay here again
5.0
The hotel and staff were excellent for a not All inclusive hotel The manager Juliet Had everything set up for us when we got there easy check in
Because of covid19 you had to Sanitize Our hands Before entering got our temperature checked we had to wear masks if we were out in the public witch was not a problem
Miss sister was awesome if we need anything she was right there to get it she's cooked ever day fresh all we did we tell her the time and what we wanted and it was ready she always had a smile on her face we will Definitely stay there again we also loved the beach every morning we would take a walk at sunrise it was beautiful and it took about 2 hour down and back we would see all the fisherman pulling in their nets witch was great to see all the different fish, snail's and crabs they would catch they also had a Great security on duty every night the room was cute big Comfortable bed large bathroom and air conditioner worked great also had a couple chairs TV and table in our Room plenty of Room to move around We will definitely stay here again
2.5
My stay there was amazing the place is very clean and quiet
3.0
My stay there was amazing the place is very clean and quiet
1.0
Don't even know where to start, first off the girl that was working when we arrived didn't know how to use the machine for us to pay, second they had absolutely nothing on their menu except fish, for people who don't eat fish then you went hungry, the had only 2 things to drink which was either Pepsi or coke, the mosquitoes were absolutely unbearable, the beach was not clean and the ocean water was exceptionally muddy, for the price i paid i would rather have stayed anywhere else!!
1.0
Dont even know where to start, first off the girl that was working when we arrived didnt know how to use the machine for us to pay, second they had absolutely nothing on their menu except fish, for people who dont eat fish then you went hungry, the had only 2 things to drink which was either Pepsi or coke, the mosquitoes were absolutely unbearable, the beach was not clean and the ocean water was exceptionally muddy, for the price i paid i would rather have stayed anywhere else!!
4.0
Off the beaten path. Friendly service. Conveniently located to town and other local areas of interest
1.5
Appearance needs improvement, staff was friendly & nice breakfast was very good.Grounds needs improvement on the lawn & trees.
2.0
Appearance needs improvement, staff was friendly & nice breakfast was very good.Grounds needs improvement on the lawn & trees.
5.0
Make mistake reservation made butHotel from Juiet send email let me out wrong booking. I was looking at near San Cruz, CAbut made Jamaica.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in St. Elizabeth Parish?
The average price for a rental in St. Elizabeth Parish is R 2,626 per night. This rental is R 225 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony / patio.
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