Nirvana on the Beach

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Amazing little gem in the midst of paradise Visited: November 2008 Posted by 2414negril I stayed at Nirvana on the Beach in November of 2008. I travelled alone and I needed somewhere that was safe and affordable without the touristy crowds you find at most all inclusive resorts. I found exactly what I needed at Nirvana! It was a week of absolute paradise. The beach is amazing, the accommodations are safe, clean and VERY welcoming. The security guards, drivers, and house keepers were absolutely accommodating - all I had to do was ask and it magically appeared for me! Nirvana is a first class place for those of you who are looking for a truly relaxing holiday! 0 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? This is the real thing. Visited: August 2008 Posted by mars,brooklyn I enjoyed every part of it. I like that it has its own, authentic identity, which doesn't seem the case with most of the larger resort type of places in Negril. I guess the people who work in Nirvana make the difference. But it also just feels and looks nice. Anyway, we will definitely be back. 0 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? It was even better than we expected. Visited: June 2008 Posted by iamonislandtime I have been delaying writing my review because that means that our stay at Nirvana really is over. My husband and I stayed here from June 17-22 and Nirvana was truly what made our vacation as wonderful as it was. I had read the other reviews about this place, and how you really feel at home and leave as a friend. But I was not prepared for how true this was. Each time we came across a new staff member on the grounds, they came to us with a smile and introduced themselves, asked for our names, and actually remembered them. They kept up with our day to day schedule, and knew when we were leaving and would be back. I also have to give two thumbs up for the invisible housekeeping staff. I never saw them, but we always came back to a clean room and fresh towels, even if we only stepped out for an hour. I would have to say that I have never seen a place that made you immediately feel at home and always kept things on a personal level, rather than you being treated like just a customer. All of the Jamaican people were kind hearted and wonderful, but I would have to say that the staff at Nirvana was just a step above the rest. We will especially miss the three wonderful security guards! In addition to the staff, our room and the entire grounds were beautiful and very comfortable. It was definitely worth every penny. If we ever go back to Jamaica, we will head straight for Nirvana. 0 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Great beach gateway! Visited: May 2008 Posted by misiuwodny My boyfriend and I stayed at Nirvana in May 2008 for four nights, and were fully satisfied with what we found at Nirvana. It was exactly what we expected, choosing it over busy all-inclusive resorts and hotels. It felt like owning our own place right on the beautiful beach. The place was peaceful, friendly, and surrounded by a beautiful tropical garden. The rooms (we stayed at the Sundeck Suite) were clean, neat and very cozy. We also had a well equipped kitchen to cook our own breakfast or lunch. At nights, we opened windows and enjoyed the sounds of the "jungle"! There was really no need for air conditioning. We had only ceiling fans on, and that was enough to keep us cool. The staff of Nirvana was very caring and friendly. They were a great help in organizing, and getting in touch with a driver, the water sports places, and other things. There was no restaurant or bar at Nirvana, but there were great places right around the corner. We are definitely coming back! 1 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? This was a great getaway on the beach. Visited: April 2008 Posted by kelarz It was our first time staying on the beach at Negril. We usually stay in the cliffs, so this was a new experience for us. We really loved Nirvana. The property was maintained very well, with lots of pretty plants, hammocks and swings to relax in. In addition, the location was great because we were close to many beach bars and some good restaurants. It was very family-friendly, also. They had a playhouse full of toys and beach floats, as well as swings for kids to enjoy. It was very safe for families, too. It had a gate around the property, and the security is great. We plan to go back someday with our son. 1 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Try another place. Visited: December 2007 Posted by 4shooter I thought it was a poor value. There were so many other nice resorts on Negril to stay in. Don't get locked in here. I suggest you try Kuyaba, or Country Country, or Sea Splash for a few ideas. This place was a real disappointment. 1 users found this review helpful. 3 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Nirvana: The way Negril should be! Visited: November 2007 Posted by kathyandjack Last November, my husband and I spent nine glorious days at Nirvana - a reasonably priced, well appointed bastion of the "old Negril" located in the best part of the town's famous seven-mile beach. Here, there are no fancy atriums, no aestheticians waiting to slather you with exotic oils, and no sub-standard all-inclusive meal plans; just a lovely private beach, comfortable bungalows and the most friendly and accommodating staff we have ever met at any of the luxury resorts we have stayed in on our eight visits to Jamaica! Leon, our driver, picked us up at the airport in Mo Bay, having had to wait two hours due to our delayed arrival. He was smiling, happy we finally arrived, and willing to stop for beverages and snacks en route to Negril. At Nirvana, we were greeted by Sigi, the manager, who made sure we found our bungalow satisfactory. And, in spite of intermittent rain, we spent most of our vacation on their expansive, private beach where Rocky looked on, assuring our privacy and arranging snorkeling and other activities. We felt that the entire staff at Nirvana were committed unconditionally to our comfort and well-being and did not, at any point of our stay, expect extra compensation. We recommend Nirvana for romantic getaways and families alike, and will definitely stay there on our next visit to Negril. 2 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Nirvana was a rustic beauty. Visited: October 2007 Posted by michjamaicaconnectio We stayed for three days at Nirvana, to belatedly celebrate our anniversary. We had no personal recommendations for Nirvana, only the comments posted on the Internet. We are used to staying at more upscale resorts or hotels, and so at first blush, were a little disappointed in what we saw. But we had the most tranquil weekend! The staff, as many have said, were truly wonderful and most caring. Moses, Moses, Rocky, Sydney, the housekeepers, and Ziggy, were all very attentive and meticulous in their responsibilities. Even though it's recommended to keep your valuables in their available safes, we felt very comfortable leaving our things in the room, and never felt insecure at any time while on the resort premises, whether in the room, or on the beach. Any issues which we did present to the staff were promptly addressed. It was wonderful that we detached from the electronic world for that few days. There were no TVs or radios in the rooms, and we didn't even notice a phone (even if there was one). The A/C was an older unit and quite noisy - we used it more to remove the humidity than for cooling the room - but our post-visit comments to the owners have assured us that this would be addressed. The place is dated, so a bit on the rustic side. However, we felt that it was well cared for, and always clean and tidy. We enjoyed the hummingbirds searching for food among the flowers on the property, and the abundance of large trees kept our room and the surrounding area relatively cool, even in the middle of the day. The beach was fantastic! It was always well groomed by the groundskeepers. We had only to ask for chairs or other things, and Moses was immediately on the job. As has been noted elsewhere, you always were comfortable knowing that he was in the background, ready to stave off the locals selling their wares, if you wanted to be left alone. We have traveled internationally often, and are used to these vendors, so mostly were not bothered; only one man made a nuisance of himself, and Moses was there to assist. The water was calm and refreshing, and even a few fish deemed us worthy of their presence! Overall, we truly enjoyed our peaceful time here, and would recommend Nirvana to anyone who wants a simpler place to unwind; an unstuffy place where one can relax and rejuvenate! 5 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Nirvana was awesome! Visited: October 2007 Posted by beachnoles@aol_com Nirvana was a vacation not to be forgotten. Everything was perfect. There was no air, and no tv....but none of it mattered. If you enjoy beautiful beaches, beautiful gardens and beautiful sunsets....Nirvana is the place to be! The staff was there for us in every way. Moses, Shine, Leon, Rocky, Syndey, Leoni made our stay perfection! Moses watched us and made us feel safe during the day, and Shine made us feel safe at night. Thank you to everyone who made our vacation spectacular. I will be back! 4 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Nirvana was sunny and sandy. Visited: August 2007 Posted by offline100 This was the ideal Negril getaway. The bungalows were huge and lovely, and the vast sandy beach reached all the way up to our patio. We could've spent the whole trip barefoot if we wanted. The staff at Nirvana was superb - our room was always clean and if we needed anything, Moses took care of us. 2 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? This was a great place to stay. Visited: August 2007 Posted by troy I absolutely loved staying at Nirvana. The grounds were nice, and the cottage had a real nice Jamaican feel. I thought not having an A/C unit and a TV would have been an issue for me. However, the fans were very efficient and I didnt even remember about television! I love the fact that the lovely beach was only a one-minute walk from the cottage. Also, the staff was very accommodating and friendly. Thank you guys! I am looking forward to staying here again! Keep up the good work! 5 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? It was "Paradise Perfection"! Visited: July 2007 Posted by cmstar1 Our family's visit to Nirvana was the very best trip we could have realized - after spending months of dreaming about it! We had not visited Jamaica before, and wanted a non-hotel, real kind of experience. We were not at all disappointed. The staff was beyond compare - Breezy, Moses, Sidney, Rocky, Moses II, all of the ladies and Sigi - you all made our visit so perfect! The cottage was just right for our family - plenty of together space, but privacy, too. And the kitchen served our needs perfectly. The grounds could not be more breathtaking, and the beach was the best along the Seven Mile stretch. We always felt safe, yet were never more than a short beach walk away from any type of food or evening entertainment. What a perfect paradise! Lonnie, Stanley and staff - Thank you all! 2 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Nirvana was wonderful! Visited: July 2007 Posted by smmurf46 My husband and I have stayed at Nirvana twice. We haven't been back a month, and are already talking about our next trip here. We stayed in the Verandah suite. It had a wonderful view, and we enjoyed sitting on the verandah every evening of our trip. The grounds of Nirvana were beautiful, and very well kept. This wasn't a big concrete resort- this is the real Jamaica. It was just beautiful! The staff was terrific. The security here was very good, too. Also, the housekeepers were there for anything we would possibly need. Although, once you get settled in, you will find everything you need is already there! I can't say enough good things about Nirvana! It was really paradise! Once you leave here, you will be thinking of how to get back! 5 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Tranquility was found at Nirvana on the Beach. Visited: July 2007 Posted by k7d4ever We are regular travelers to Negril and to Seven Mile Beach. We found this resort on the web, made contact with Lonnie, and booked the Sundeck Suite for our honeymoon. From the minute we arrived, we felt welcomed, safe and very peaceful. The grounds were very private and quiet, and the Sundeck Suite was completely private. The staff was awesome. They were friendly and extremely helpful. Also, the security was very actively making certain that only authorized persons were on the property. The beach was incredible, and the resort was situated right in the middle of all activity. We will return to Nirvana! 4 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? We enjoyed our Nirvana honeymoon. Visited: June 2007 Posted by katherine My husband and I spent nine days of our honeymoon at Nirvana, and enjoyed our stay immensely. We were in the heart of the beach community, and spent some time at the local pubs, restaurants and shops. The people of Jamaica were extraordinarily kind to us. Everyone asked us every day, "Everyting good?". It was just like having family there because they so obviously cared that our stay in Negril be a good one. The staff at Nirvana was always extremely helpful and very willing to answer all of our questions, and to share their knowledge of Jamaica's history with us. We have since been reading up on our own. We felt very safe and comfortable - not only at Nirvana, but on the beach and on the road as well. We are looking forward to going back to Nirvana in the future. 5 users found this review helpful. 1 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Nirvana is gorgeous! Visited: May 2007 Posted by katherine This is a very special and beautiful place to stay. My husband and I enjoyed our honeymoon at Nirvana very much. The beach was gorgeous. Moses made sure we were not bothered, and we always felt very safe both on the beach and on the grounds. Lyn watched over us, and made us feel like family. The staff was very attentive and helped to make sure we had the best honeymoon ever! It is important to know that Hurricane Dean did not hurt Negril or Nirvana, and that both are waiting to welcome you. If you are thinking of going, don't hesitate to experience one of the nicest places in all of Negril. 4 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Experience true nirvana at Nirvana on the Beach! Visited: May 2007 Posted by iriecharleston This was our first visit to Nirvana on the Beach, and we've decided it's the only place we'll stay in Negril from now on. We were looking for a "non-hotel" type atmosphere, and Nirvana provided exactly that. They had lovely, clean cottages surrounded by lush tropical trees, plants, gardens, admist a bird sanctuary. It was also on the best beach in Negril. There were only nine cottages, and each one was unique and designed for maximum privacy. However, they all provided fantastic views of the grounds and the ocean. We stayed in the Sun Deck Suite overlooking the ocean. It was perfect - very clean, private, quiet, with a large king-size bedroom, master bath, kitchen, walk-in closet with a security lock box for valuables. In addition, it had A/C - but we never needed it! There were ceiling fans in every room with plenty of cross breezes. It was a real treat to hear the "quiet". The front door opened up to a beautiful, tiled patio and large private sun deck. We enjoyed waking up to the sounds of the birds, having coffee on the sundeck, going for a swim in the ocean, and walking right next door to have breakfast at an outdoor covered beachfront restaurant. Without a doubt, Nirvana had the best beach in Negril - two acres of beautiful, clean, wide stretch of white soft sand, and the groundskeeper raked the beach every morning. Guests can charter a snorkeling cruise on a glass bottom boat that leaves right from the beach. The security guard even sets up your lounge chairs for you. We especially appreciated the outdoor shower to hose off the sand coming in from the beach. The staff was absolutely top notch! Breezy, our driver, picked us up at the airport and he was very friendly, thorough and professional. He gave us a little tour of the neighboring towns enroute to the hotel. Sigi, the manager, and Sidney and Moses, our security guards were positively wonderful. They made us feel very welcomed and completely safe and secure. Nirvana was completely fenced in, and Sidney did an outstanding job in keeping the hawkers away. Lynne (our housekeeper) and Rocky (the gardener) were also very warm, friendly and helpful. All of the staff went above and beyond to ensure we had an enjoyable and relaxing stay. Nirvana was right in the middle of Seven Mile Beach,so we were minutes away from everything. One of the best restaurants in Negril was just a very short walk down the beach (Kuyaba). Lonnie, the owner, handled our reservations beautifully - and true to her word, at Nirvana, "all you have to do is ask!" You really do feel like family at Nirvana, and we can't wait to come back! 7 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? This was the most wonderful vacation ever! Visited: March 2007 Posted by igoodman My fiance and I spent the most incredible vacation at Nirvana on the Beach. The beach was gorgeous, the employees were so kind and helpful, and the room was incredible! We shall make this voyage annually from now on. What a peaceful, romantic haven! 4 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? This is the best place on the beach! Visited: March 2007 Posted by redstripeposse My boyfriend, his 15-year-old son and I stayed at Nirvana for ten wonderful days in March. I have been staying at Nirvana for the past ten years, but it was their first time in Jamaica. They loved it! What a perfect place to be with a teenager. The girls took such great care of us. Ziggy, the manager, was great. The two Moses's were the best, and security was perfect. The grounds were perfect, and the cottages were very comfortable. Also, all we had to do was ask if we needed anything. We will all be going back again next year - and the year after that. 4 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Nirvana on the Beach is so relaxing. Visited: March 2007 Posted by patshirley Our view from the Sun Deck Suite was wonderful. The staff was friendly and unobtrusive. The grounds were excellent and very tropical. Moses took good care of us, and it was nice to have the security folks keep some of the vendors at bay while we were on the beach in front of the fence. 4 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful?

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