Name: The Caves
Address: 144 One Love Drive, Negril, Negril, Negril, 99999, Jamaica
Rating: 10

Shopping on site

Air conditioning

Currency exchange

Smoke-free property

Newspapers

Ticket assistance

Gift shop

Garden

Television in lobby

Terrace

Adults Only

No elevators

Reception desk

General

Room service

Rooms

Accessibility features

Accessibility

Laundry

Safe-deposit box

Concierge services

Luggage storage

Services and amenities

Diet menu (on request)

Breakfast

Restaurant

Snack bar

Breakfast/lunch to go

Meals

Free Wi-Fi

Internet

Transfer services

Transfer

Tour assistance

Tourist services

Free bicycle rental

Bike rental

Hiking

Sun Deck

Recreation

Free parking

Free Parking on Premises

Parking

Swimming pool

Outdoor pool

Water sport facilities

Pool and beach

Cycling

Snorkelling

Sports

Massage

Sauna

Beauty and wellness

Temperature control for staff

Personal protection equipment for staff

Extra decontamination measures

Temperature control for guests

Personal protection equipment for guests

Contactless check-in and/or check-out

Individually packaged food

Additional measures against COVID-19

Health and Safety Measures

Location

At the hotel

Sangster International Airport

The Caves

Negril

child-bed

child-bed-fee

external-private-bathroom

private-bathroom

shared-bathroom

10-beds

11-beds

12-beds

13-beds

14-beds

15-beds

16-beds

17-beds

18-beds

19-beds

2-beds

20-beds

21-beds

22-beds

23-beds

24-beds

25-beds

26-beds

27-beds

28-beds

29-beds

3-beds

30-beds

31-beds

32-beds

33-beds

34-beds

35-beds

36-beds

37-beds

38-beds

39-beds

4-beds

40-beds

5-beds

6-beds

7-beds

8-beds

9-beds

king-bed

queen-bed

limited-time

lounge

treatment

no-window

bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

land-view

mountain-view

ocean-front

ocean-view

oceanside

panoramic-view

park-view

partial-ocean-view

partial-sea-view

partial-view

pool-view

river-view

sea-front

sea-view

street-view

sunrise-view

sunset-view

water-view

with-view

annex

basement

main-building

1-bedroom

2-bedrooms

3-bedrooms

4-bedrooms

5-bedrooms

6-bedrooms

not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

This stay was great. I would definitely come back and recommend it to family/friends. 

Now, if you are one of those people who are high demand, constantly in need of attention or/and to be entertained, and want pristine/new/modern accommodations - this isn’t the place for you. But, if you are open to new experiences, ready to relax, and looking to chill; then this is the place for you. 

The views and service were top-tier. Everyone was attentive and ready to address your needs every step of the way.

The food was excellent. They had diversity throughout the stay. Most meals were 4 courses, and not one of them was disappointing. They take the food restrictions when you book, and they followed them the whole trip without my having to re-iterate my needs. One thing I noted, was they have scheduled meal times (morning, noon, night), but if that’s not how you live, you can walk up at different times and ask what they have to eat.

The airport transfer was available very soon after I walked out of the airport and they planed the return to leave 4-hours before my flight was scheduled (~<2-hour drive to MBJ). You do have to really look for them though, the sign is rather small and not in an easily visible location. 

The main recommendation that I would share with a friend/family member would be: try a different room, other than One Drop. I was in One Drop, as it was just me, however, this cottage was more like a dungeon than a tropical getaway. Granted, most people are not in their cabins a lot. But if you prefer to stay in and read, take breaks from the sun, etc. then One Drop will not be the most comfortable. There’s only one small window (with no glass or screen & no bug net over the bed) to see outside/let light in. When asked, the staff member who walked me around and oriented me to the resort/room had said there was no way to open the shutters, but I did figure out how to open them eventually. That did help slightly with letting light in. Unfortunately, it was overwhelmingly dark inside without great views. There was only the bed and a built in couch (that faced in - towards the bed) for seating, with no table at all. It was very uncomfortable to try to eat, read, or rest in the room. There was not a desk to work/read nor any convenient places to hang wet clothes (without leaving them outside in the shower). I would definitely not recommend this cottage if you have two people as it felt cramped with one person. 

Some of the websites/reviews say it has 10 acres; however, there really wasn’t that much space to walk/adventure. Maybe that was a higher priced option than what my price point ($2254 USD/4 nights stay) got me. 

They didn’t have options to schedule history, adventure, or culture tours through the hotel. That is something you might plan ahead of time through an independent company. However, the life guard and cave-jumping teacher made the stay very entertaining with snorkeling and kayaking available whenever you wanted to go. 

I read ahead of time to convert USD to J$ and that was strongly DISCOURAGED by the people I spoke to on the island. They only had a USD ATM at the hotel, and didn’t provide the service of exchanging currency. Just an FYI, if you’re planning for tips. They liked/preferred USD tips. [If you do plan on exchanging currency DON’T do it at the airport, I made that mistake and they took 22% of the money, despite indicating there were “no fees” (I know, get it together me).]

If you’re looking for a ~cabana boy brings me food and drinks all day~ this also isn’t the place. They didn’t have servers who delivered food/drinks to you at the lounge chairs (whomp whomp - you have to get it yourself). Although, they would deliver room service for the main meals. Having some sort of app or a way to request drinks/food/snacks to the lounges/room would definitely elevate this resort. 

*You will want to be ‘ok’ without traditional A/C and be ‘ok’ with animals/insects. While they had a small wall A/C, it didn’t really work well enough to cool the room/restroom most of the day (pretty much anytime other than after 10pm/before 4AM). Lizards and wildlife did come to see what was going on in the outdoor shower and room. And a very, very small crab/crab-like crustacean fell from the top. When you have the (one, in the case of One Drop) window open, a cat will come visit. 

*Bring a metal straw, they only provide paper straws. 

*Bring your own bug spray and sunscreen. It’s $20USD for a small can here. 

*Everything is rock, the walkways, the steps, etc., so be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces as well as up-and-down said uneven surfaces.  Similarly, the outside shower had crate-type flooring that you have to be pretty careful not to trip/fall on. Would not recommend flip flops.

Calm and relaxing, back to the basics

My husband and I stayed for 4 nights in June 2024 and it is truly the most remarkable place. This is the second time we have stayed and it is relaxing, intimate, and special. 

Food- The food is amazing. I'm vegan and they prepared special meals for me. Some of my favorites were coconut corn, tomato soup, bean tostada, bean lasagna, and the desserts. 5 course dinners! Breakfests and lunches mainly Jamaican food, which we like, but they also will make things like pancakes for those who prefer that. My husband is not vegan and also loved all of his food, especially the seafood. 

Drinks- Great drinks, even top shelf liquor. Shoutout to Stacy, she took great care of us and was such a kind soul. There is wine and beer in the room. 

Room- We love the large tub, mosquito net, and general vibe of the room. Soft pillows. There is a fan in the room which is definetely needed as it does get very warm. Housekeeping does an amazing job. 

Actvities- We loved PK! He took us out kayaking and taught us to safely jump from the cliffs (we even did the 30!). We loved watching him do dives too. We snorkled a lot, plenty of fish and stingrays to see. Got in lots of reading with beautiful views. I also enjoyed the complementary yoga class. 

Grounds- The grounds are very well maintained. Beautiful views. Also, there are some cats on property you can see. 

If you are looking to relax, enjoy great food and drinks, and have a great team of staff, this is the place for you! We LOVE the Caves.

Truly Amazing

We stayed 3 nights but definitely we could stay more days! The staff is amazing, very helpful, the Chef prepared everyday a vegan meal, the location is unique, the facilities are great! Also the snorkeling experience around the caves was fantastic - thank you Brandon. We will be back soon! Thank you for the Team The caves - One Love!

A Treasure on the Cliffs

Very friendly staff, dinner in the cave was amazing, my spouse fell in love with the ocean again couldn’t get enough snorkeling. The was a prefect get away for us both. Thank you The Caves Family for making our stay feeling like a home away from home.
Already planning our next trip. One love Denna and Odain

Amazing

My wife and I celebrated our 30th anniversary last week at The Caves and couldn't have had a nicer time.  The staff were amazing.  Everyone was so welcoming, friendly, and willing to help out in any way.  Chris transported us from the airport and made sure our trip got started off on the right foot.  He shared his knowledge of Jamaican culture, history, and was available to transport you anywhere to see the sites.  The meals were delicious and the private cave dinner made our 30th a special evening.  Although we never met the "behind the scenes" chefs their meals were one of the many highlights of our trip. Life guards Earl and Brandon were very attentive to making sure guests had easy access to snorkeling gear and kayaks and we enjoyed both sharing their knowledge of  marine life in the area.  Brandon was an impressive cliff diver and offered instructions to guest for safe cliff jumping.  Stacey, Fernando, Floyd, and Margaret are a few of the money of the wonderful people who also made our stay very memorable.

Hidden Gem in Negril

We booked months ahead of our trip.  We did not stay at the Caves, just scheduled a romantic dinner in one of the caves.  $350 per couple, $175 deposit and provide dietary restrictions and allergies.  Menu is set (with a few options).  I have a seafood allergy (noted during reservation) but much of the menu was seafood based.
The space requires navigating steep steps. Once in the cave, the floor is slippery and seating is damp.  Wear safe shoes.  It was lit with tea lights and fairly romantic.  A floor fan is provided to quell the humidity.  
While the food was sub par and uninspired, Zoom was a lovely waiter, managing 2 cave dinners at the same time, running up and down the steep stairs. 
We will not reserve again.  There is nothing provided anywhere near the $350+tip paid.  We're a pretty relaxed, go with the flow couple, but this was beyond even our tolerance. 

Dinner in one of the caves

Our third at the Caves,  We love this place!! the service is Outstanding, the food is tasty and delicious.  The location has the best view!  The dinner at the cave is a must.
The Rooms are clean with a beautiful view, the bathrooms are standard but nice and clean. 
The entire staff is amazing!!  
We will be back

Fabulous place

My husband and I recently had the pleasure of staying at this beautiful vacation hotel for our babymoon, and it turned out to be a truly memorable experience. Despite some initial reservations, we were pleasantly surprised by the overall quality of our stay.

First and foremost, let's address the food. Prior to our visit, we had read some reviews on the hotel's website and travel blogs that seemed to underrate the dining options. However, we were thrilled to discover that the food at the hotel exceeded our expectations. It was not only plentiful but also of exceptional quality. Every meal was a delightful surprise, and we savored each bite.

One of the standout features of this hotel is its staff. The team here goes above and beyond to make every guest feel welcome and valued. What we truly appreciated was that the staff addressed us on a first-name basis, which instantly created a warm and personal atmosphere. They were attentive and accommodating without ever crossing the line into overbearing service. Their genuine friendliness made our stay even more pleasant.

As an expectant mother, I was conscious of my limited activity levels during the babymoon. However, I was relieved to find that my husband had plenty of on-site activities to keep him engaged. From sports and leisure facilities to relaxation areas, he was never short of things to do. It ensured that he had an enjoyable and stress-free experience while I could take it easy and focus on our impending arrival.

One of the aspects that truly sets this hotel apart is the limited number of guests allowed to stay at any given time. This means that the hotel never feels crowded, and there's never a mad rush to secure a sun lounger or a peaceful spot to relax. It's a luxury in itself to always find a quiet corner to unwind and enjoy the serene surroundings.

A highlight of our trip was the friendly and helpful driver who escorted us to and from the airport. This service is a must-have when booking your stay. The driver's warm and welcoming demeanor immediately put us at ease, and it was a great way to start and end our babymoon journey.

While our stay was almost perfect, there was one downside to our experience. Partway through our stay, an influencer arrived at the hotel, and their behavior made some guests uncomfortable. Their snooty and judgmental attitude was at odds with the otherwise inclusive and friendly atmosphere of the hotel. It's essential for the management to ensure that all guests are treated with respect and not made to feel uncomfortable due to the actions of a single individual.

In summary, our babymoon at this vacation hotel was a truly relaxing and enjoyable experience. The underrated food, friendly staff, ample activities for my husband, and the limited number of guests all contributed to a wonderful stay. The only hiccup was the presence of an influencer who created an uncomfortable atmosphere for some guests. Despite this, we will cherish the memories we made during our stay, and we would consider returning in the future.

A Relaxing Babymoon Escape

Where do I even begin… I planned my trip to the Caves six months ago for my 30th bday in October and it was spectacular!! It was 22 of us and we basically had the whole entire resort to ourselves (minus 2 of the rooms on the property). From the moment we got there, to the moment we left it was pure magic. The staff were so much fun and gave us anything we wanted and asked for. The rooms were very clean and beds were very comfortable. The food was the best all inclusive food I have ever had. Everything was so fresh and I didn’t feel gross and bloated after. The water was gorgeous and the Caves provided us with floats, snorkel gear and kayaks. Lastly, I highly recommend doing yoga with Jovi and jumping off every cliff they offer. This was the best trip of my life and the Caves made it all happen. YOU MUST GO HERE!!!

BEST BIRTHDAY EVER

We love this resort! The size is perfect, small and quaint. There were a few days that there were only us and two other couples on the entire resort. 

 We stayed seven days in the Sundancer Cottage which is 2 BR 2 Bath and two levels. We loved the view! We’ve stayed at Sandals South Coast last year and this resort is by far out favorite out of the two. Sandals was nice but we love the family atmosphere here and the food was ten times better. Chef Omar rocks. They accommodated all of my food sensitivities and allergies at every single meal. After the first few days, I didn’t even need to remind them. They all went above and beyond to make sure I enjoyed all of my meals.  
We clicked with the staff and feel like we gained a new family. The rooms are more rustic and not luxury by any stretch but that didn’t bother us. They were clean and the AC worked so we were happy! 

We only left he resort once to visit Ricks Cafe which is a short walk away. We didn’t feel compelled to go on excursions; they have snorkeling, kayaking and cliff jumping all included. It does get a little noisy during the day when other boats bring people by to see the caves and rudely blast their music but it’s a small price to pay. 
We highly recommend the cave dinner. It’s absolutely magical. 

The entire staff is amazing. Thank you to servers Omar, Zoom, Floyd, Jamoi, Randy, O’Brien, Pernado and my massage therapist Elizabeth. You all made our vacation one that we will never forget.

The Caves

Main amenities of the hotel

Location

Available rooms

Location

Description of the hotel

What other amenities are there?

Policies

Check-in terms and conditions

Additional information

Payment