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Frequent Traveler of Jamaica Oct 27, 2009

Check in was fine. Room was cleaned and staff was nice. The room seemed dark to me and the bed was hard. The furniture was ... dated and the facility could use a upgrade. The resturant would not have certain items listed on the menu just as many of the restuarants within Negril.

Average

Me Aug 30, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Only used the room for sleeping mainly. There was no phone or television. I was upgraded to an apartment that could sleep ... four. Had a decent dining area, kitchen with supplies for cooking, and a sitting area outside of the main bedroom. Would be great for a group of people that are not in to the luxury aspect of the all inclusive resorts.

Fantastic location

Eva Ready Aug 9, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

I did enjoy my stay.What could have made it better was having a tv in the room. At the time of booking I didnt realize there ... were no tv and it wouldn't be bad to have wifi in the rooms, or some of the rooms could have these things and make them optional to customers. I do understand some people like rooms with no entertainment, but some rooms could have it and make those rooms optional.

Couldn't ask for more!

The Truth Jul 28, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

White Sands is a wonderful hotel that, in my opinion, can accommodate any type of traveler. My three friends and I, all aged ... between 23-25, had the time of our lives. The hotel owners, staff, bartenders, and waiters were all incredibly courteous and treated us with much respect. Moreover, the hotel security guard did a wonderful job and made it so we could truly relax on the beach. The native salesmen can be a handful from time to time, but Liddon made sure that when we were beach lounging, they would not be an issue. Without hesitation, I would recommend White Sands to families, singles, and couples. The beach is incredible, and centrally located on the seven-mile beach, perhaps in the most ideal location there is.

Great Deal

spoonman Jul 6, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Excellent location, very laid-back, excellent house keeping, beds were a little hard, the refrigerator was not working ... properly and not addressed, and the people were somewhat bother some even during the evening events with asking for money/drinks at the reggae shows and events, not a problem at the hotel, lobster brought to you freshly cooked on the beach is awesome....

I wish I had gone somewhere else!

Traveller Jun 3, 2009

I hope this helps: 1. The hotel, you get what you pay for! Which is little. There are is no TV in the room, no phone, beds ... are two twin beds pushed together, so you end up with a broken back. You may say, who needs all of that when you are in Jamaica. Believe me, after several days, when it get dark at 7, you do. Trying to walk the beach was unsuccessful, because in 10 minutes, 10 people beg you to buy any drug imaginable and there are rarely other people waking when it gets dark. If you walk the street you get honked at least 100 times, someone trying to offer you a taxi ride. 2. Not staying at the resort is not the way to go. Prices in Jamaica are outrageous! If you think you will get a cheap hotel and then go all out for meals, think twice. For a bottle of Coke (vending machine size) at dinner we paid $4.25, fruit shake $6. Dinner per person is approximately $20-$30 at least. At that rate, for 5 days you can stay at a 5 star all inclusive resort and enjoy your vacation. 3. Not very sanitary. I did not trust the food, the people, nothing. They seem very nice and want to talk and welcome everyone, but that is as long as you are buying something from them. My husband got sick really bad, fever, diarrhea, etc. Since there was no phone in the room, the medical emergency numbers were posted at the office but that was useless. 4. The beach is breathtaking, but that is about it. Miles of white sand and crystal clear waters. We went snorkeling for 1/2 day and that was wonderful! Overall, the beach could have been much more enjoyable had I not been asked to buy something every 2 minutes. You are reading your book or napping, and someone who has asked you for the 10000 time to buy something again comes up to you interrupting, waking you up or whatever it takes to get your attention. Ignoring does not work. As mentioned, I have been much better places and for what it ended up costing us, we could have stayed at a 5 star resort with all the amenities not worrying about the food we ate that we paid an arm and a leg for. I have been to the Dominical Republic two times, stayed at an all-inclusive resort and hotel and it is a much more enjoyable experience. The people are friendlier, you don't feel like being taken advantage off and you will have a much better experience.

Excellent accomodations!!

Ronaldo May 11, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Excellent location near the beach without all the noise, clean rooms and friendly staff. ...

Home away from home

jrocker May 8, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

This is my third time to the White Sands and I will be back. I love the location, the friendly staff, and the beach! It's ... just perfect if you aren't a picky traveller. You are in one of the most beautiful places in the world- just enjoy it! The rooms are very basic- we were never in our room anyways.

Great bang for your buck

Joseph Nov 13, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

White Sands is a great value with a friendly staff. Its a no frills resort, but the room was clean. No clock, no radio, no ... tv, nothing. Basically, two tiny beds and a bathroom. Which worked for me because I didnt travel all the way to Jamaica to sit in a hotel room and watch tv. White Sands Hotel is steps away from beautiful seven mile beach.

Hidden treasure

Lindsay Oct 10, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

This was perfect because it had no phone or television. It was nice to get away from the hectic NYC lifestyle for one week. ... The room was spacious and calming. Although the air conditioner didn't work, there was a nice balcony to cool off. It's right on the beach and there are attractions just a cab ride away.

Staff was very friendly and attentive, room did not many frills

Samatha Aug 24, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

White Sands is in an excellent location It's literally less than 1 min from the beach!!! We (my boyfriend and I) stayed on ... the side of the street with the beach our room had an okay garden view. The staff is very friendly and helpful! The beach was BEAUTIFUL, the water was clear the beach was clean and I wasnt hasseled by the locals selling things like some of the other reviewers mentioned. The hotel has a bar and kitchen, we ate there for breakfast and had drinks throughout the day and they had great drink specials. There were all sorts of water activities offered along the beach that you can bargin for the price. There are many activities to do (ie tours, water sports, nite life) just ask the locals. You can also negotiate any and everything without cheating the seller. We went to The Jungle on Sat to party. I got crowed around 11:30/12:00. They had a great mix of contemp Hip Hop and Reggae and the basement was rockin with comtemp Reggae There drinks are good too. Compared to Montego Bay, Negril is laid back truely a great palce to vacation. We really enjoyed ourselves and will definetly return!!!

Worst hotel experience of my life

Kevin Aug 23, 2008

The White Sands hotel is not recommended. The hotel is from start to finish not a good place to stay. They will charge you a ... view premium to be on the ocean side of the street. Our view consisted of looking at a vacant lot that had trash thrown in it. The A/C didn't work well at all (it was a window unit). The hotel would be suitable for spring break if you were just packing 4 people into a room and dont care what your room looks like at all. I would recommend spending the extra money and staying at a hotel that is nice so that you can enjoy the beautiful island.

Good place to stay for the money!!!

Carissa Aug 9, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

Yes, you can stay at the bigger resorts and get more amenities but White Sands was a good. The beach is right across the ... road, the drink specials are reasonable (usually 2 for 6 and very good) and you can travel up and down the beach for other activities. We did not miss out on any activities and we only paid half the price of some of the bigger resorts. The only downside is that the bar closes at 10 and the little cafe closes at three. Security was wonderful (be sure to tip). There is a great little cafe (Selena's) down the road. And there is a guy who sells lobsters (delicious) and jerk chicken (yum!) right on the beach! We ate more for less by eating from the beach vendors. I would stay there again.

Tourist Point of View

Kimberly Jun 27, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

I really enjoyed my stay, but there were situations with other guest in the hotel. I will be picking a more secured hotel, ... but I will visit a couple of the housekeepers. He was the main porter who made sure i was safe.

it's the same beach as the expensive resorts

nicole Mar 30, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

the housekeeping staff really made you feel at home and got you anything we needed. However the beds need some replacing you ... could feel the wooden slats on some. Good bang for the buck though!

Wonderful

Sherry Mar 12, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

White Sands Negril was in a perfect location and perfect price. Right on the beach and a little bar right in front. If you ... are going to relax and lay out and enjoy the people selling fruit juice and food as you lay out this is the best place for it. Don't expect a high end motel and you will be pleasantly surprised.

Great local atmosphere, getaway from franchise resorts

Lakisha Sep 3, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

This hotel was located conveniently at the beach and Negril Village (downtown). This portion of Negril's beach was much ... prettier than at the major hotels and resorts. It is a great place to get away from crowds.

Great location

Candice Aug 15, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

The white sands hotel was great value for my girlfriend and I. Its old, but very comfortable with nice gardens and a great ... location - right in middle of negrils seven mile beach. We had the beach side room with high ceilings, bar fridge aircon and fan. It was very close to shops, restaurants and nightlife. Places where the locals eat which were cheap and close: 'Tony Montanas' (the jamaican owner looks like him! good breakfast) 'Best in the west' (great Jerk Chicken) 'Juicy Patties' (Beef, chicken, cheese or vegies inside a pastry) 'The sweet spot' (home cooked traditional jamaican meals)

Worst experience of my life!!! DO NOT STAY HERE!!!

Tricia Aug 2, 2007

The White Sands Hotel was the worst hotel I have ever stayed in! The rooms are filthy, small, and the a/c does not work! Most ... of the property is not beach side, it is across a very busy and dangerous street. There are are beach side rooms, there are no ocean front or ocean view rooms. There is no TV. It was in a dangerous neighborhood where you get stared at for being a tourist. There are no wash cloths and you have to fight them to get more than 1 towel. The hotel staff are not nice. Felt very unsafe. Ended up leaving the hotel less than an hour after we got there. We ended up going to a resort. There are beggers everywhere and when you say no they do not listen! This hotel experience ruined my Jamaica vacation, and I plan on never going back to Jamaica. It was awful. I would never recommend this place, there were cockroaches everywhere in the room and on the property.

Great Family Run Place

Michael Jul 7, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

The White Sands Negril Resort was everything I anticipated. Being in Negril, the only use I needed for a room was to lay my ... head down at night, snack, and minimal downtime from the intense heat. The rooms were cleaned daily and provided new sheets and towels daily. There was no TV which was a nice change from my common and daily life, but I would suggest bringing an iPOD for some music. The small kitchenette helped to save extra money for nicer dinners, more souveniers, and more tourism around the island. AC provided in each room so heat is not an issue. The room also had a private patio that overlooked their flourishing and well kept garden area. The resort was centrally located to many upbeat places but still maintained the serenity of paradise. Very friendly staff and very helpful in booking reasonably priced tourist attractions. I look forward to booking my future experiences with them.