Skip to main content

Tensing Pen Hotel

4.0 star property
Cliffside Caribbean retreat where travelers can savor ocean-view dining, indulge in deep-tissue massages, or simply lounge by the pool amid lush surroundings

Choose dates to view prices

Tensing Pen Hotel, near Negril Lighthouse, offers a stylish escape with ocean-view dining at The Lodge. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, outdoor massages, body scrubs, WiFi, a pool with sun loungers, and on-site shopping.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Sea Facing

Terrace/patio

Panoramic Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Sea Facing

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • 96 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Garden View

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Located on the waterfront, Tensing Pen Hotel is in West End, a neighbourhood in Negril. While the natural beauty of Negril Cliffs and Seven Mile Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Negril Hills Golf Club. Blue Hole Mineral Springs is another place to visit that comes recommended. Snorkelling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Negril travel guide
Map
West End Road, P.O. Box 3013, Negril, Westmoreland

What's nearby

  • Negril Lighthouse showing a small town or village and a lighthouse
    Negril Lighthouse
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Rick's Cafe
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Erica's Cafe
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Joseph's Cave
    2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Negril Cliffs
    2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Rick's Café
    3 min walk
  • MyBeach jamaica
    5 min drive
  • Sweet Spice Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • Fries Unlimited
    5 min drive
  • Juici Patties
    5 min drive

About this property

Tensing Pen Hotel

Luxury upscale hotel near Negril Cliffs
Located close to Seven Mile Beach, Tensing Pen Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and shopping on-site. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas, and indulge in a hot stone massage, reflexology or a facial. The on-site Caribbean cuisine restaurant, The Lodge, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • A banquet hall, meeting rooms and a gift shop
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and childcare services

Awards and affiliations

Tensing Pen Hotel is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

Similar properties

Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Ocean Cliff Hotel Negril Limited
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 211 reviews
Ocean Cliff Hotel Negril Limited
Compare similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • The Lodge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 60.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 50.00 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 8:00 PM
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 60.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Pen Hotel
Tensing Pen
Tensing Pen Hotel
Tensing Pen Hotel Negril
Tensing Pen Negril
Tensing Pen Jamaica
Tensing Pen Hotel Hotel
Tensing Pen Hotel Negril
Tensing Pen Hotel Hotel Negril

Frequently asked questions

Does Tensing Pen Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Tensing Pen Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tensing Pen Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tensing Pen Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 PM. Late check-in is available from noon to 8:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Tensing Pen Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Tensing Pen Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 100.00 per person applies.

Where is Tensing Pen Hotel located?

Located in West End, this luxury hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Negril Cliffs, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Seven Mile Beach and Negril Hills Golf Club. Blue Hole Mineral Springs is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) away.

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.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Tensing Pen Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 235 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location on the cliffs. The resort is clean. There are beautiful sunsets nightly. Laid back feel. A great place to reset. Paul the lifeguard goes above and beyond.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shanta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very beautiful, quiet, peaceful, and serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

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

Beautiful views and resort

Beautiful resort, we only stayed for one night and loved it, wish we stayed longer! The location is stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a great place beautiful and the best of all great customers service very friendly staff I wish all Jamaica was like this place the price is the best part the food is incredible the drinks are great my room was the must beautiful room and very clean the staff is all great thank you all for the great time I will recommend this place to anyone who like to have a great and peaceful time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly hospitable staff. Great location away from crowds of 7mile. Stop at Murphy’s for their pineapple lobster, Miss Penny’s and Kool Vybez.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALLEN T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, romantic, beautiful place. Staff were awesome! food delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was quiet and unique. AC was cool and they cleaned up well after hurricane.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone extremely help and nice, would recommend 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tensing Pen is a fabulous place. It’s showing its age a bit, and isn’t what was when I came in 2012, when it was world class, but then Negril seems to have struggled a bit as well. Despite these deficits, it remains an amazing place to completely relax, unwind, and go off grid. If you like the bohemian feel and want to step away to another world, this is the spot. The natural beauty, combined with great food, and wonderful staff make this a hidden gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

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

What an amazing experience - Tensing Pen!

Tensing Pen was by far one of the best resorts we have ever stayed at. The staff and team at the resort were friendly and personal. I went for my birthday and they all wished me warm wishes on the day. They went out of their way to make us feel like valued guests, something you don’t experience at a large resort. Their accommodations are wonderful and the location is a dream. From check in, to dinner to hanging out by the pool at the resort, truly an experience we will never forget. The Tensing Pen resort is the best out there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Magical Retreat - Tensing Pen Hotel What a beautiful surprise! My husband and I travel extensively, and we believe that the hotel you choose plays a significant role in making a vacation truly memorable. I can’t say enough good things about the Tensing Hotel—it’s simply magical. From the moment we arrived, it felt as though we had the entire place to ourselves. We stayed in a villa with an ocean view, and it was worth every penny of the upgrade. Waking up to the sight of the ocean each morning was nothing short of breathtaking. The food at Tensing is exquisite. The quality, the menu—everything is prepared fresh to order by a talented chef. It’s a paradise, secluded yet sophisticated, with a design that beautifully reflects Jamaican culture. We are definitely coming back! Beyond the hotel itself, the Jamaican people are incredibly kind and welcoming, which added to the overall experience. I don’t think this warmth is unique to just this hotel; it seems to be a hallmark of Jamaican hospitality in general.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Staff & service
Goergous property grounds and staff. Incredible location. The room itself was dirty and unkept. Do not stay in garden room if you are looking for luxury. Food is meh.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Top Location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing and chill atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about Tensing. It took me 3 weeks to find this place. The hotel staffs were excellent including our driver Tony. My hubby and I had a wonderful time and the scenery is so beautiful. Thanks guyssss !!!! Def gonna recommend you guys to our friends and family

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed every part of this resort. Quiet, intimate, great food, beautiful grounds, amazing cliffs, no beach beggars, friendly staff, 3 beautiful dogs on site, snorkeling and bridge jumping! Just a great experience and I will definitely go back and recommend. If you are looking for a crazy drunken party scene you won’t find it here. If you want cheap all inclusive food you won’t find it here. This is a place to unwind and relax. Perfect for what we wanted.

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tensing Pen has beautifully recovered from Hurricane Melissa. The photos truly don’t do it justice. The grounds are stunning, perched right at the edge of the cliffs with breathtaking views of the sea. A continental breakfast is included and more than enough to start your day satisfied. You can swim and snorkel right off the property, which was one of the highlights of our stay. Paul, the lifeguard, guided us while snorkeling and pointed out incredible marine life. I wish I had an underwater camera — it was majestic. He even dove deep to retrieve sea creatures from the ocean floor to show us up close. We saw a giant manta ray, tiger fish, and blowfish. Absolutely unforgettable. The on-site restaurant is one of the most popular in the area, so reservations are highly recommended. The sunsets are spectacular, the atmosphere serene and relaxing, and the staff warm, friendly, and courteous. I would definitely return.
Essentials
Breakfast
Breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

teresita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want peace and relaxation, this place is perfect. Great scenery, quiet and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in, the staff, the premises were all amazing. I wish I stayed here for the entire trip but everyone suggested that I split the trip between the cliffs and the beach. Truth be told, when I booked, they only had one night available. It was worth it. My god what a beautiful place! The views, the food and the staff. I experienced some homophobia in Negril but not at Tensing Pen. So thank you! I will definitely be returning!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nita

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

us Time

The Staff was Amazing. It’s a place to spend quality time with your partner. No, tv on the property made it easy to spend time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adrian, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am in love with this place and I cant wait to be back in Jamaica to stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Danica

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

Spectacular Views

We typically stay on the beach when we visit Jamaica but I decided to try something new so we stayed West End side of Negril instead of 7 mile beach. It was my husband birthday celebration and we were NOT disappointed. We loved it!! The views were out of this world spectacular. The grounds were quiet and tranquil and full of trees and flowers. Our ocean view room was breathtaking. We watched the sunset from our balcony. We had trees surrounding our balcony so it felt like we were on a private island. Some additional details beds were super comfortable I personally hated the pillows because they were soft instead of firm. There was no TV in the room but we didn’t care. We wanted to relax. Bathroom was very spacious but water pressure not so great. My only complaint is against the food. I wasn’t impressed and to be fair my husband is a chef so my palette and standard is VERY high. I thought food was a bit overcooked for my personal taste. Otherwise staff was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend staying here and we will definitely return. Bonus this location is walking distance to the famous Rick’s Cafe.
Ocean view from bridge
Outside shower
Front entrance
Day view from room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely amazing property with attentive caring staff. This is my second trip to Negril and my first visit at this property and it will be where I return in the future. You are made to feel like family. You are close enough to 7-mile beach to get there via a short taxi ride, can walk to Rick's, and yet it feels isolated, peaceful, and quiet. Just perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019