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Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
Black sand beaches and ocean vistas create a coastal escape at this tropical retreat where local cuisine and refreshing cocktails enhance the getaway

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Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel sits directly on a distinctive black sand beach with ocean views. Visitors can enjoy sunshine and meals at The Sago restaurant or relax with drinks at the bar. WiFi is available throughout public areas for those needing to stay connected.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds
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About the area

Located in Black River, Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel is on the beach. Great Pedro Bluff and Appleton Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Parrotee Pond Mangroves and Fonthill Nature Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby boat tours, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Black River travel guide
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Parottee Road, A2, Black River, Saint Elizabeth

What's nearby

  • "Red sky at night..." take time to soak in the unreal sunsets in MoBay #sunsets #jamaica #familytravel
    Jamaica Beaches
    7 min drive - 3.2 km
  • View of the house of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's father, Jamaica
    Bubbling Spring Mineral Bath
    12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • YS Falls which includes a waterfall and a lake or waterhole
    YS Falls
    25 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Black River Heritage Buildings
    4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • High Street
    4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.)
    124 min drive

Restaurants

  • Las Vegas Cafe
    5 min drive
  • Donna Shrimp Spot
    13 min drive
  • Pelican Bar
    11 min drive
  • Rudy's Jungle Bar
    15 min drive
  • 3 Little Birds
    9 min drive

About this property

Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel

Hotel by the sea
A terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, The Sago, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and ocean views. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a business centre.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and 1 meeting room
  • Beach towels, barbecues and concierge services
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as safes and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (surcharge; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Sago

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 100 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 5

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 9 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 8 for adults and from USD 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 5 (subject to availability)
  • In-room safe fee: USD 50 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Idlers' Rest
Idlers' Rest Beach
Idlers' Rest Beach Black River
Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel
Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel Black River
Rest Beach
Idlers Rest Beach Hotel
Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel Hotel
Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel Black River
Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel Hotel Black River

Frequently asked questions

Is Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for USD 5 (subject to availability).

Does Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 150 per vehicle applies.

Where is Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Black River hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Black River Heritage Buildings and High Street. Parrotee Pond Mangroves and Fonthill Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 89 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

sherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint little beach hotel

This hotel is on a secluded beach in a little beach town. The staff is accommodating and quite welcoming. Make sure to order your meals 12 hours in advance. This is a really nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people. Clean cozy individual rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dyanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great little comfortable place on the beach

The staff can’t be nicer or more helpful. The beach is beautiful. Juliet, the owner is super accommodating and helped with every aspect from cabs to tours and things we needed on the property. She was very good at explaining details about things you may not know about so you’re prepared.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Idlers Rest was extremely helpful and so kind and accommodating, especially Maxine !! Husband and I stayed for a week and was greeted every morning with delicious breakfast and hot coffee. Dinner was no different! Maxine makes the best brown stew chicken hands down! We will be returning!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a hidden jewel. Very quiet and very peaceful. Not in the heart of the town, with all the hustle and bustle. But close enough to the historical town of Black River, the capital of St. Elizabeth parish. Also a little historical fact, it was the first town to receive electricity. The property is near to famous attractions such as Black River Safari, YS falls, Jamaica Zoo, and Holland Bamboo. Love this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oral Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is not fancy, but it is clean and peaceful. The staff is excellent and the food is delicious! We spent most of the time relaxing on the gorgeous beach. It was so nice, we didn’t want to leave! Maxine, Dunkley, and Ruchelle were exceptional! I suggest bringing an extension cord, as there are not many outlets. A collapsible cooler would also be handy as there is not a refrigerator in the room. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Owen

Liked: Staff & service
Idlers Rest is essentially what you see in any other review, it's good for what it is and the location is not terrible. Where they excel they excel wonderfully but they're shortcomings are also as dramatic. I particularly did not enjoy hearing the dogs bark and the roosters crow throughout the night. However overall it was a comfortable enough stay where is it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service

Ok place to stay, avoid if you are an animal lover

Overall we had an ok stay, the breakfast and coffee was good. Plenty of parking. We could use their fridge for our drinks. We did change rooms as our original room was a bit dark with lack of natural light. The 2nd room was brighter, even better once my husband cleaned the windows. We were very upset to see large terrapins crowed in a small pond without room to hardly move. Chickens kept in a small enclosure, birds in cages and two beautiful dogs chained up day and night both desperate for some human interaction, stimulation and love. If you are an animal lover you may find this distressing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dania

Liked: Amenities
Was a great choice for stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quite an calm environment
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had an excellent experience, the staff is friendly, the dinner options were fantastic, the food was yummy, I was treated like family. Juliet helped me get transportation, I went out on three excursion, Black River is close by, I got to swim in the Caribbean Sea, I'm planning my trip back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our kind of people. So nice...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was super nice and the place has such good character and ambiance. If you are looking for a quiet stress free getaway for a weekend this is a great place. It’s not the Ritz or the W but if you love nature, the beach and just kicking back then this is the place. Just bring mosquito repellent because they are vicious here. Lots of great food and entertainment nearby. Much less congested and busy than the North Coast or Mobay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Dukiemar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Okay property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Laid back

Had a wondweful sray and will be going back, very relaxing and laid back, If your looking for a real taste of jamaica, then this is it very unique setting,, be prepared for mosqitos at night due to the wondeful foilGe of plantz and trees, lavender oil and spray will repel them
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANNIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Idlers Rest is the best!!

We had an amazing experience. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay a memorable one. We attended a wedding for a family member. Even though it really ran late, the staff was very patient and stuck it out with us. Kudos to the kitchen staff, front desk clerk and even security. Idlers Rest is the place to be and a great wedding destination. We enjoyed our stay!! Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I basically just sleep there i didnt hang around for long. First nite was fine place look decent but the second morning i saw a lot of bugs. I wont starly ther again as this was a 1 time situation
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Hughton

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was not clean overall. Understaffed. Toilet issues, television does not work, Wi-Fi is pointless, mosquitoes everwhere. Place just not properly maintained. No staff to attend to you at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love that the hotel is right on the Beach. Every day I would walk almost the full length of the beach. Very relaxing. The breakfast area overlooks the beach. Amazing view. There are a few seafood resturants along the beach. You could actually walk to them or take a taxi. We went by taxi to eat but I passed them every morning while walking. Juliet the manager is very accommodating and receptive to suggestions. We ended up in a large room/ suite with a sitting area and a large bathroom at no extra cost. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Sister and Daughter (their call names) are the housekeepers/ cooks and very helpful. Sister cooked some sumptuous Jamaican breakfast upon request for an additional cost. The hotel itself is very pretty and Caribbean colorful. Lots of pretty colorful foliage around the hotel. Hotel could use some updating such as better lighting in the rooms, accessible electrical outlets for electronics, good WiFi and some countertop in the bathroom area for toiletries. Better drainage when it rains. One night we had to wade through water to get to our room. There is no public transportation. Hotel staff arranges taxi service which is reasonable. Overall I would return.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ayesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and perfect location for what we wanted
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Hyacinth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It could have been better no water the breakfast was terrible. no garbage can in the bed room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is old and needs repairs.services was Terrible. Would not use that Hotel again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great place to idle !

The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The property sits on a beach with a great view out to the water and sunsets. Morning breakfasts (included) served on the lovely patio deck were delicious and the service attentive. Spacious rooms with nice outdoor areas, benches and hammocks! The property needs some repair & maintenance after a couple of quiet years with few guests due to the pandemic, and the area seems under populated overall. But two lovely busy restaurants are a short drive away along the water, the Black River safari was an amazing day trip, as was an afternoon outing by boat to Floyd's Bar in the ocean ... and the nearby town of Black River bustles during the day with vendors, banks and food stops. The value and overall experience was perfect for our group of four.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022