Budget-Friendly Jamaica Hotels Where Rooms Start Under $200 — Even in High Season

Rooms on the Beach, Negril
For travelers who want to wake up directly on Seven Mile Beach without emptying their wallets, Rooms on the Beach Negril is a standout. This beachfront property has nightly rates that often hover around $135 for a garden-view king room, with continental breakfast included. On some weeknights in low season, rooms can dip closer to $65, which is extraordinary for a hotel sitting on one of the Caribbean’s most famous beaches. The 57-room property combines the basics you need — a swimming pool, fitness center, and casual café serving three meals a day — with a prime location that lets you walk straight from your room onto the sand. It’s part of the SuperClubs family, giving it a reliable level of service, but it maintains the laid-back charm Negril is known for. The beach bar is lively, the location unbeatable, and the price tag a fraction of the mega-resorts just up the road.
Guy Britton is the managing editor of Caribbean Journal. With more than four decades of experience traveling the Caribbean, he is one of the world's foremost experts covering the region.