he Cliff Hotel & Spa is a Virtuoso-preferred luxury boutique resort on the West End cliffs of Negril, Jamaica, with 33 accommodations across 11 room types. Following a $20 million renovation, it offers One Bedroom Suites with their own private pools, and a collection of one-, four- and five-bedroom villas with hot tubs and a dedicated private butler. It is the rare place in Negril where you can have a clifftop sunset, a pool of your own and full resort service in one stay.
Most of Negril's West End is known for small, rustic cliffside cottages. The Cliff was built for a different kind of traveller: one who wants that same dramatic coastline, but with space, privacy and service that never asks for attention. Here is how each room and villa compares, and how to choose the right one.
The Cliff's accommodations at a glance
Every room has a private veranda or balcony. Sizes and occupancy are from the hotel's Suites & Villas page.
Accommodation | Size (sq ft / m²) | Bedrooms | Sleeps | Private pool or tub | View | Butler |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Villa Five | 5,000 / 465 | 5 | 10 | Hot tub; wet bar | Ocean & pool | Dedicated |
Villa Four | 4,200 / 390 | 4 | 8 | Hot tub | Partial ocean, garden & pool | Dedicated |
Villa Two | 1,200 / 111 | 1 (two-story) | 2 | Hot tub | Partial ocean, garden & pool | Dedicated |
Villa One | 1,050 / 98 | 1 | 2 | Hot tub; outdoor bathtub | Ocean | Dedicated |
One Bedroom Suite with Pool | 720 / 67 | 1 | 3 | Private pool | Ocean & pool | — |
One Bedroom Suite | 720 / 67 | 1 | 3 | — | Ocean & pool | — |
Ocean View Junior Suite | 600 / 56 | Separate living area | 3 | — | Ocean | — |
Ocean View Guest Room | 480 / 45 | King | 2 | — | Ocean & pool | — |
Partial Ocean View Guest Room | 480 / 45 | King | 2 | — | Partial ocean, garden & pool | — |
Resort View Guest Room Double | 480 / 45 | Two doubles | 4 | — | Garden & pool | — |
Resort View Guest Room | 480 / 45 | King | 2 | — | Garden | — |
Guests who book through a Virtuoso travel advisor receive additional suite and villa amenities.
Inside the renovated One Bedroom Suites with private pools
The One Bedroom Suite with Pool is the heart of The Cliff's renovation: 720 square feet with a king bedroom, a separate living room, and a pool that belongs to you alone. Mornings start with a swim before breakfast; evenings end with the water still warm and the sun dropping into the Caribbean.
The details were chosen to remove small frictions rather than add showpieces:
- A private pool on your own terrace, with ocean and garden views
- Toto Neorest intelligent toilets, with heated seats and hands-free operation. They do not talk but they are wonderful
- Steam closets that refresh linen and evening wear without a trip to the laundry
- A separate living room for room-service dinners, a lazy afternoon, or a third guest
- A private veranda facing the sea
For couples who want the feel of a villa without booking one, this is the suite to request. Ask your Virtuoso advisor or our reservations team for the One Bedroom Suite with Pool by name, as it is a distinct room type from the standard One Bedroom Suite.
The Villa Collection at The Cliff Hotel Negril: hot tubs, butlers and room for everyone
Each of The Cliff's four villas comes with a hot tub and a dedicated private butler who handles everything from stocking the bar before you arrive to setting up a sunset dinner on the verandah.
Villa One (1,050 sq ft, sleeps 2). Designed for couples, with a sitting room, a romantic king bedroom, a private patio and an outdoor bathtub. The private verandah is the best seat on property for sunset.
Villa Two (1,200 sq ft, sleeps 2). A two-story, one-bedroom villa entered through a courtyard. Living space sits on the ground floor; the master bedroom upstairs opens to a terrace above the sea.
Villa Four (4,200 sq ft, sleeps 8). Four bedrooms, each with its own keyed entrance and en suite bathroom, plus hammocks on the terraces and a large sitting area with a bar. Built for families of adults, friend groups and small celebrations.
Villa Five (5,000 sq ft, sleeps 10). The largest stay at The Cliff, steps from the cliff edge, with five bedrooms, high ceilings, a wet bar and a grand living area. Villa Five is ideal for intimate wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Villa bars can be stocked with your preferred wines, spirits and snacks before arrival, so the first drink is poured the moment you walk in.
Planning a destination wedding? See our wedding packages and honeymoons. For a quieter pace, read about adults-focused luxury at The Cliff.
Clifftop or Seven Mile Beach: choosing your side of Negril
Negril has two distinct personalities. Seven Mile Beach is long, sandy and lively, lined with larger resorts, many of them all-inclusive. The West End cliffs are quieter and more dramatic: limestone ledges, deep clear water for swimming and snorkeling, and the island's most famous sunsets.
The cliffs suit travellers who would rather swim off a ladder into blue water than share a crowded beach, and who value privacy over programmed activities. Many West End hotels are small and simple by design. The Cliff offers the same setting with private pools, villas, a full spa and butler service. When you want sand, Seven Mile Beach is a short drive away.
Still deciding where in Jamaica to stay? Read Negril vs. Montego Bay: Choosing Your Jamaica Coast, and our Negril snorkeling guide for what you will see right below the cliffs.
Frequently asked questions
Does The Cliff Hotel have rooms with private pools? Yes. The One Bedroom Suite with Pool has its own private pool, a king bedroom, a separate living room and ocean views. All four villas have hot tubs.
Which villas at The Cliff have a private butler? All four: Villa One, Villa Two, Villa Four and Villa Five each come with a dedicated private butler.
What is the largest villa at The Cliff Hotel? Villa Five, at 5,000 square feet with five bedrooms, sleeps up to 10 guests and is suited to intimate weddings.
Is The Cliff Hotel adults-only? The Cliff is designed around a quiet, adult pace, with no kids' club or family programming.
Where is The Cliff Hotel located? On West End Road in Negril, Jamaica, on the limestone cliffs of the West End, about 1 hour and a half from Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay.
Was The Cliff Hotel renovated? Yes. The Cliff completed a $20 million renovation, including new One Bedroom Suites with private pools, Toto Neorest intelligent toilets and steam closets in the one bedroom suites.
Is The Cliff a Virtuoso hotel? Yes. The Cliff is Virtuoso Approved Luxury Resort.
Can I swim from the cliffs at The Cliff Hotel? Yes. Ladders lead from the cliffs into deep, clear water that is ideal for swimming and snorkeling.