Samsara Cliff Resort

3.5 star property

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Exterior
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Spa

Explore the area

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West End Road, Negril, Westmoreland
  • Negril Cliffs
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Seven Mile Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Negril Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • 46 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Garden Side Bungalow

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Superior Room Ocean View

  • 20 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Sea VUZ

  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Negril

With a stay at Samsara Cliff Resort in Negril (West End), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Jamaica Beaches and 7 minutes from Seven Mile Beach. .This beach resort is 6.2 mi (10.1 km) from Hedonism II and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Bloody Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • Negril Cliffs - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Seven Mile Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Negril Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Time Square Mall - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Hedonism II - 17 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Sir Donald Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rick's Café - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Spice Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fries Unlimited - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Push Cart - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Samsara Cliff Resort

Beach location and 2 outdoor pools
Samsara Cliff Resort offers 50 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Premium cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Negril resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Sugar Island has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 individually furnished guestrooms. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle.
All-inclusive rates are available at this resort. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy local and international cuisine at Chez Maurice, one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10:30 AM.
Chez Maurice - This poolside restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered.
Ciao Jamaica - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Samsara Cliff Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Meals and beverages at companion properties
Number or type of beverages limited at one or more venues

Water activities

Snorkeling
Snorkeling excursions

Land activities

Tennis

Entertainment

Onsite live performances

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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 area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 14 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Chez Maurice
  • Ciao Jamaica

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • 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

More

  • 10 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1982
  • Renovated entire property - December 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 75
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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 75

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
The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 30.00
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 30.00
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 14 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 50 (roundtrip), (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Samsara Negril
Samsara Resort
Samsara Resort Negril
Samsara Cliff Resort
Samsara Cliffs Hotel Negril
Samsara Cliffs Negril
Samsara Hotel Jamaica
Samsara Resort
Samsara Cliff Resort Resort
Samsara Cliff Resort Negril
Samsara Cliff Resort Resort Negril

Samsara Cliff Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 356 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 1002 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve been here 4 or 5 times now (we’ve been coming to Jamaica for almost 20 years). We like to split our trips up by spending time in both the cliffs, and on the beach. This is always our first choice on the cliffs. Beautiful view, quiet, and it’s a convenient stroll to some local hangouts that we like to go to (PeWee’s, No Limit Bar, X-Tabi, etc.). Decent food available at Samsara, and good food across the road, plus your jerk chicken guys nearby on the road. We like to relax, jump off the cliff, snorkel… drink too much rum… All the good stuff!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

judith Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Limited food options. But the food that was served was pretty good. Only certain times food is available. Service is very slow. Bartenders are not friendly. Housekeepers were nice. Groundskeepers friendly. Check in and check out was quick.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a beautiful and unique.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had an amazing time but the resort rooms are sooooo out dated, more like 1998 rooms… but the grounds are nice and the staff are amazing! The food was also top tier
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan E

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Edmonton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Have stayed here many times !
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nekeshia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very beautiful and the staff were really friendly. Good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nina E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property with a very specific, old school vibe. Think 1970s, free-flowing community vibe. Key staff members learn your name and you get to know them. So the whole engagement becomes very personal. The chef is fantastic and creates an ever changing lunch and dinner with multiple options including fish and beef pork/chicken. The breakfast is yummy and consistent - eggs cooked to order, Jamaican greens, French toast, bacon or sausage - all freshly made. Plus a fruit plate, toast and muffins. And cereal options. You can eat in the restaurant or take your food outside. At the end of the day, it's all about the vibe. This is a super cool place to hang and just let yourself be. Guest come from US, Europe and Canada. And people are happy to connect, or leave you alone. It can be whatever you want it to be, but it will not be a big name resort. Take it or leave it, you are not a "guest" when you check into the Samsara. You're really a guest. With hosts who see you and want to make your experience the best it can be.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert, Muskego

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
We had the all inclusive option. What we liked: - Laid back, relaxing vibe. - Cliffs were unique and beautiful. - Not crowded, poolside and cliffside seating was readily available. There was no need to "stake out" your spot first thing in the morning. - Lots of drink variety available in the all-inclusive option. - Food was generally good quality and represented the local culture. What could have been better: - Variety of food was lacking. - Also, the limited hours for getting food definitely made this not feel all-inclusive. Know that a regular resort with an all-inclusive option is not the same as an all-inclusive resort. - Room was clean but bare-bones (and we had a "new" unit.) Only one outlet in the room, plus one in the bath. If you are planning on having electronics to charge, you might want to pack a power strip. - No amenities provided - you need pack your own toiletries, beach towels, Kleenex. - Bathroom was lit by one small overhead bulb. - Housekeeping was spotty - you never knew when the room was being made up, and it would often be done in waves - sheets removed in the morning, bed made in the afternoon, towels later. Just one towel each, and no washcloths (except for 1 day they mysteriously showed up.) A couple days I had to request towels at the desk just so we could get ready for dinner. - Sister property (Legends) was absolutely NOT worth the day trip - small, crowded beach, most of the lounge chars were broken, all umbrellas were taken.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love all staff very friendlly, very quiet all cleaned, good food
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I needed a restful break from a hectic schedule and found the perfect spot. I put away my phone and sat out on the cliff and gazed out over the sea, watched the sunset and even saw dolphins swimming in front of the hotel. Staff were very friendly and my room was kept clean and had a beautiful sea view. I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Audra

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Samsara is fine but definitely do not expect any 4-star quality
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen, Rapid City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen, Rapid City

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is located on the cliffs which are great for snorkeling and the pools were nice. We are at the resort a few times and found the food was good. Room we stayed in was relatively new but the bathroom lighting was poor, anyone overweight would have a difficult time with the toilet situation. Towels were sometimes a problem. Barking dogs was a major issue. Enjoyed the people and likely would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Dionne, Brooklyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with group
While this is not a 5 star resort, it is just what we want. Fun, friendly staff. Awesome location. Bonus that you can also use Legends on the beach. We like the all inclusive option. It is good Jamaican food served up quickly. Eating out in Negril can be slow and expensive. For the price of $140 per day for 2 people, thst is definitely a deal for drinks and 3 meals. We usually hit 2 there and grab something from the locals too. This is our 15 visit to Samsara. We love seeing many others return every year. Tried some other places over the years and we keep returning here.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brandi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing but the food and cleanliness was horrible.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ALICE

Travelled with partner
Clean room, great views, good food and drinks, we went all inclusive, well worth the $.Pool was lovely Life jackets would be nice for going into the ocean, so you could float around and feel safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Susanne

Travelled with group
The property itself was ok. The location was great with beautiful views. Jennifer at the front desk was a lovely lady and very helpful and friendly. Having access to Legends on the beach was a nice idea, but the shuttle service was not well organized as people are not courteous so those who came last would just butt in leaving those who were early to wait for next shuttle. A number system might do well for this. House keeping was pretty much non existing. Our floor wasn’t swept properly the entire 4 days we were there as flower petals left on bed that had fallen to floor first day were still there our last day. Each day between our two rooms, we’d have to go retrieve towels as the ones we hung were taken but not replaced. Would I stay here again or recommend? Only if it had an amazing deal, but there are so many others, so likely not. Suggestion also would be to have some evening entertainment and possibly keep bar open past 10:00. There was a Jamaican band one night and it was great to listen to!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful location

Sam Sara is a beautiful location. Very reasonable prices. The rooms are nice especially the newer part of resort. It's not the cleanest of rooms.overal I love staying there have been going there for years and will continue to.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAULINE, Davenport

Travelled with family
The rooms were very neat and clean. Staff were very friendly. I enjoyed the beach at the sister property legacy. I would book here again. The food was delicious. I enjoyed everything about his property. It was a relaxing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like:on the cliff beautiful view friendly people and great staff Dis like:cats in heat dogs barking at night on both lack of sheet changing once in 3 weeks bring shampoo and beach towel
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanika

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025