West End or Seven Mile Beach? How to choose your side of Negril
By Home Sweet Home Resort · · 3 min read
Negril really has two sides, and first-timers often wonder which one to pick. The good news: they are only about ten to fifteen minutes apart, so you can enjoy both.
Seven Mile Beach, to the north, is the classic postcard: a long stretch of white sand, calm shallow water, watersports, and beach bars you can stroll between. It is livelier, with bigger hotels and more buzz.
The West End, to the south, is the cliffs. Instead of sand you get limestone, sea swimming off ladders and steps, excellent snorkeling, and a quieter, more local feel. It is also home to the famous sunsets, Rick's Cafe, and the Negril Lighthouse.
We are on the West End, so your mornings are for snorkeling off the rocks and your evenings are for sunset, with the beach a short taxi ride away when you want it. The lower Cliffedge suite opens straight onto the cliff, a few steps from the ladder down into the sea. Choose the West End for quiet, snorkeling and sunsets; choose Seven Mile for sand and a busier scene; or do both.
Where To Stay
Home Sweet Home is a 19-room resort on the West End cliffs, and every room looks out at the Caribbean. A few to start with:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it better to stay on Seven Mile Beach or the West End in Negril?
Choose the West End for cliffs, snorkeling, sunsets and a quieter feel; choose Seven Mile Beach for white sand, calm shallow water and a livelier scene. They are only 10 to 15 minutes apart, so many visitors enjoy both.
Can you swim on the West End cliffs?
Yes. You swim in the sea using ladders and steps set into the cliff, and the snorkeling is excellent. There is no sand beach on the West End, but Seven Mile Beach is a short taxi ride away.
Keep Reading
Which room at Home Sweet Home is right for you?
Honeymoon, family trip, sunset chaser, or group takeover: a straight answer to which of our 19 sea-view rooms fits your trip.
The best time to visit Negril
Year-round sun, with a sweet spot. When to come to Negril for the best weather, fewer crowds, and better rates.