Intimate, welcoming property with outdoor pool
Cheery, simple rooms with balconies and hammocks
Convenient, free shuttle to Seven Mile Beach
Free continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi
Popular with locals and repeat guests
Quality entertainment in weekly reggae show
Wide variety of rooms -- some better appointed than others
Some rooms experience noise from surrounding area
Travelers that want to meet locals, explore Negril, or stay for an extended period are drawn to the budget Seastar Inn. Privately tucked into the trees of West End Road, this hotel has a variety of rooms, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and a free beach shuttle. There is a weekly reggae show that is popular with guests as well as residents. The location allows for easy access to nearby restaurants, shops, and attractions. There is an outdoor pool with swim-up bar on-site. Room types vary, but all have balconies complete with hammocks.
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Scene
Simple and open budget hotel
The Seastar Inn doesn’t have a true lobby -- instead, guests pass through the gate and can head right over to the covered reception desk, which includes information on transportation and local activities. The gift shop is right next door, along with the open restaurant dining area and bar. Gardens are everywhere, helping to give the hotel some privacy, and the pool along with a small waterfall are visible around the corner.
Location
Tucked into Negril on West End Road
Up into the hills, guests drive down a long driveway off of West End Road to eventually find the hotel tucked into gardens and trees. Though it can feel like a hike to get to the beach, the free shuttle offers easy transportation, and West End Road itself has a wide variety of restaurants, bars, shops, and other attractions. The surrounding area can be loud, depending on where in the hotel you are, but doesn’t feel unsafe.
Rooms
Newer rooms are spacious, while older rooms are very worn
The rooms at Seastar Inn can vary widely, depending on what type is booked. Standard rooms on the older side of the hotel are basic and feel a bit shabby, with a mini-fridge and air-conditioning but not much else. But the larger rooms and the newer suites by the pool are spacious, colorful, and clean; some rooms have full kitchens, sitting areas, and multiple bedrooms. Every room has a private patio or balcony, with both a table and chairs as well as a hammock.
Features
Lots of entertainment and events on the property
The hotel's double-height restaurant is casual and open-air, and the bar has a window opening to the pool, allowing for both restaurant and swim-up access. The outdoor pool is simple but adequate, and has a large adjacent whirlpool. There's also a recreation area with pool tables and poker, and surprisingly for a budget property, spa services are available.A weekly reggae party attracts locals and guests from all over the area, and nightly happy hour and karaoke nights offer other entertainment options. The hotel also offers free continental breakfast as well as free daily shuttles to the beach, and tours and other activities are easy to set up at the front desk.
