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Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with restaurant

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Business center
Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing
Garden
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Parottee Road, A2, Black River, Saint Elizabeth
  • Place, Black River Heritage Buildings
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, High Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Knowsley Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Standard Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Black River

On the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Black River hotel, you'll find Black River Heritage Buildings and High Street. Parrotee Pond Mangroves and Fonthill Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Black River Heritage Buildings - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • High Street - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • beach near Knowsley Park - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Bubbling Spring Mineral Bath - 16 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • YS Falls - 34 min drive - 15.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pelican Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Las Vegas Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Donna Shrimp Spot - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Seafood Palace - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rudy's Jungle Bar - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel

3-star beachfront hotel with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and a meeting room are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 100 square feet (9 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Black River hotel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • 100 sq ft of conference space
  • 9 sq m of conference space
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (surcharge; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 9 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 8 for adults and 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 9 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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

How close is Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel to the airport?

Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel is 45.2 mi (124-min drive) away from the Sir Donald Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 150 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 8 for adults and USD 6 for children. It's available every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for a fee.

Does Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel have a pool?

Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel have a restaurant?

Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel is home to The Sago, which features local and international cuisine, ocean views, and a beachfront location.

Does Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel to downtown Black River?

Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Black River.

Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Dania

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

8/10 Good

todd

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

10/10 Excellent

Andre

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dukiemar

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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