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The Crown Jamaica

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 5 reviews

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The Crown Jamaica is a 5-star resort in Negril with 3 rooms rated 5.0/5 by 5 TripAdvisor reviewers; typical rates from about $165 a night.

About

The Crown Jamaica is a small resort in Westmoreland Parish on the island's west coast. With a perfect 5.0 overall rating and straight 5s for rooms, value, service, and cleanliness, it's running a tight operation — though only five reviews means the sample is limited. The sleep quality subrating dips slightly to 4.3, which suggests minor noise or comfort issues, but everything else holds at the ceiling. Westmoreland puts you closer to Negril's beaches and cliffs than the Montego Bay resort strip, so expect a quieter stretch of coast. The 4.7 location score suggests it's not directly on a main beach or in walking distance to much, but that seems intentional. If you want a small property with full marks on service and housekeeping and you're fine driving to dinner, this fits. Just know you're betting on a place with very few public reviews — which can mean either undiscovered or simply new.

At a glance

Area: Negril
Star rating: ★★★★★
Typical nightly: $165
Beach access: shuttle
Kid-friendly: ●●●○○
Party score: ●●○○○
Walkability: ●●○○○
Rooms: 3
Casino: –
Swim-up: –
Kids' club: –
All inclusive: –
Vibe: intimate
boutique
authentic
quiet
community

Sargassum: rarely

West-coast Negril location; leeward waters rarely see sargassum. Shuttle beach access keeps sand quality high year-round.

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