Seven Mile Beach
Seven Mile Beach
4.5
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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This famous Jamaican beach in Negril—once plagued by pirates—is now a popular spot for sun-seekers and beach lovers. The seven-mile stretch of stunning white sand beach has plenty of bars and restaurants, plus clear waters that are great for snorkeling—just remember to watch out for stingrays! You can also take a glass-bottom boat tour over the turquoise waters. Stick around for the breathtaking sunset over the Caribbean. Consider staying at a seaside resort to experience all that the area has to offer, including its vibrant nightlife. If you're short on time, the beach is also a great stop on a day tour from Montego Bay. – Tripadvisor
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- Jack SKenosha, Wisconsin96 contributionsBest Place in Jamaica!If you want to see the locals, you can walk the 7 mile (more like 4.5ish) beach and stop in almost any place for food, drink, music, etc. Be advised there are a few All-Inclusives on the North end that you can't get into. I'd suggest coming in around Margaritaville and walking west as far as you wish. Try a Patty from Patrick or stop anywhere and look at the menus. Definitely a place to walk, eat and drink.Visited December 2022Written March 21, 2023
- SNelsonTerrace, Canada676 contributionsA must doOf course you have to visit when in Negril. Beautiful beach with nice sand, gorgeous clear blue water. Many restaurants & bars around. If you see Norman, be sure to try his patties! Best prices and best patties on the whole beach. You will see him out with his bike. There is a lot of locals here trying to make a living but if you’re not interested a simple no thank you and they’ll move along. We only had an issue once with an aggressive dealer, we just kept walking.Visited March 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten April 4, 2023
- SabrinaNew Haven, Connecticut8 contributionsTranquilSeven Mile beach is clean quiet and pristine. Water sports are available along the shore. Rustic and modern hotels line the beach but it is never crowded or loud. You will be approached by sellers for fresh fruit, massages, coconut, and other things. Great food and music. I dined at Miss Lily's for dinner one night and had a beach massage and lunch another day. It's a must-see and do for anyone who loves coming to Jamaica.Visited May 2023Written May 31, 2023
- LFC89Lake Geneva, Wisconsin194 contributions7 Miles of HeavenOne of the most vibrant beaches in the world! Alive with tourists, local beach vendors, Jamaican children and so much action. Beautiful white sand and crystal clear blue water. Awesome restaurants and bars to visit for food and drink. Check out Tony's Hut and have a drink, play a game or just relax Mon. Love this place.Visited February 2023Written June 16, 2023
- GRZChicago, Illinois10,092 contributionsVery Beautiful and Calm Beach!I have looked up Seven Mile Beach and the Skylark Negril Beach Resort before we arrived to Jamaica and saw all these stunning videos of beautiful seethrough and peaceful waters... and was wondering whether this is just on that video and whether it will look like this during our stay.... So we stay here 4 nights/5 days and despite storms/thunderstorms etc. the water always remained this peaceful and this seethrough! One of the most peaceful shorelines I have seen ever as even the Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos during the initial stay was "still" and dreamlike and yet during another attempt was wild and crazy :) There are series of small to bigger hotels along the shoreline, lots of vendor huts/restaurants and of course vendors on foot trying to sell everything from snacks/bracelets to weed and the like :) it's Jamaica, one love right? :) TIP: Noseeums aka sea flies do arrive around sunset so plan accordingly - we usually watched the sunset from the property to get away from the sand - during day time this did not seem to be a problem, also never any seaweed was a nice bonus as well!Visited August 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten August 30, 2023
- Carol J6 contributionsHEAVENSeven Mile Beach is like dying and going to heaven. The clearest and calmest water with multiple shades of blue as far as the eye can see. Yes, there are some vendors but if you tell them "No thank you" they keep on walking. Do not miss the opportunity to talk to some of these wonderful and genuine people. Jamaica has some of the most humble and nicest people out of all the places I have visited. Great for singles, couples and family.Visited July 2023Written September 9, 2023
- Lovern MOklahoma City, Oklahoma3 contributionsPretty BeachLook I came all the way from Montego Bay to get to a wonderful beach the resort beach sucked. We booked with tcjtours to take us out for the day we know the beach is expansive roughly 5 miles long so they are ways to enter the beach . We stayed particular at the board walk for about 2 hrs which was less crowded then we went to margativille theres lots of water sport activites to decide on and there is a cataraman that goes out i think its at 2 pm . We also went to see Ricks Cafe for the sunset . This place is easy to fall in love with and no thank you to local sellers is all you need to do and ensure you are at a private spot since the beach is section off security and staff will ensure nobody is bothering you . If you are at the free entry spots your on your own to understand the local language . As well as staff the private drivers will always advise of the best spots . Its worth a day trip in my opinion and the best thing too is ship cruise dont visit the area .Visited January 2024Traveled with familyWritten January 7, 2024
- craig1086Atlanta, Georgia920 contributionsA Perfect Beach!Flat out one of the best beaches in Jamaica. Love that entry access is free. The vendors will walk up the shore peddling food and tours. Just say no thank you and they keep it moving. But spend plenty of hours out here, and soak up as much sun as you can stand. Tey to catxh the sunset if you can. Also, some sections of the beach & sea are off limits to post up chairs and umbrellas, as they are beachfront property for some of the hotels. However, you can walk up & down the entire beach as much as you'd like. If you want more chairs and drinks/food, you can slide down to the Margaritaville section and enjoy it all. Finding parking can be iffy, as you might have to park on the street and walk over, as lots are small.Visited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten January 20, 2024
- Natalie C2 contributionsBest beach experience!I experienced 7 mile beach during my stay at the Westender Inn. They had a deal with Whistling Bird and we could get dropped off there and use their private beach. It was amazing and the staff there treated us like we were guests of their own. We got a glass bottom boat ride from Mr. Vincent at a phenomenal price and for just a little more, my sister was able to go snorkeling and Mr. Vincent provided a guided tour in the water himself! Beautiful place and the water was amazing, cool, calm and clear. Like an enormous swimming pool.Visited January 2024Traveled with familyWritten January 22, 2024
- Rekha KLeicester, United Kingdom24 contributionsJamaica Negril 7 mile Beach ⛱️Definitely picked the best location, if you like a great stretch of beach. Miles of white sandy beach, hotel situated on the beach front. Put plenty of insect repellent on in the evening if your planing to spend time on the beach partying or watching the sunset.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten February 3, 2024
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We have a trip planned for Negril and hear there is an issue with sargassum/seaweed right now. Does anyone have some updated info on this?
cathy b
Kincardine, Canada3 contributions
Yes we flew home Feb 7th and Feb 5th terrible rain wind storm....beach at Sandals was eroded...high waves and large amounts of seaweed...Staff desperately trying to rake and remove it
Really saf
Jim Baker
Tennessee
We are staying in Montego bay what's the best private service to enjoy a day here? Which private beach also best spots ?
Lovern M
Oklahoma City, OK3 contributions
Tcjtours is the best options for private i use them every year . I would recommend Negril Tree house and Boardwalk . There are so many entry points to the beach . You can book with tcjours online on the tour page the drivers spend the day with you and when you ready to leave they leave .
kboogie1
High Point, NC32 contributions
Is there a place to rent beach chairs, towels and umbrellas.?
Navigator734669
La Calera, Argentina
Hola como estas?
Vi tu comentario y te queria hacer unas consultas. Yo fui a jamaica hace unos años e hice un tour que nos llevaban a negril, pero en el medio parabamos a comer en un bar, no llevaron a hacer compras y dsp terminamo en el cafe ricks. Pero de playa fue casi nada, o muy poco.
Entonces pense en la idea de buscar ir directamente a la playa 7 miles en taxi, (nosotros estariamos en montego bay) y que nos busquen para volver, pero la duda es si es factible eso, o son solo playas privadas? y en caso que si, que me recomendas vos, el tema de como ir, o a que hora ir. Yo quiero pasar el mayor tiempo posible en la playa.
Muchas gracias
Saludos,
Is there a entrance fee ? If yes how much?
Axel R
Ijmuiden, The Netherlands287 contributions
Free entrance is via the Negril city art market
V M L
New Orleans, LA
i know its been a while ago but do you remember where you actually hung out on 7 mile beach? where you got the cheap lobster? and lastly was this just a day trip from a cruise? if so is it easy to get a taxi at the port that would pick you up at the end of your day? any information is appreciated. my cruise leaves Oct 2, 22
Carla C
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We gained access to the beach by purchasing a day pass at the Negril Tree House Resort. Our driver, Miguel, taught us this hack. The resort will allow you to pay $10 for a day pass and that includes a chair and umbrella. Miguel can be found on Trip Advisors and instagram by searching Montiq_tours.ja. He customized a tour for us from Montego Bay to Negril. Our day trip was wonderful. We made several stops and did not have to worry about driving. It was one of our best days during our stay.
Dpete01
Denver, CO
how far is the reef from the beach? can you swim out?
outspokenone
Brighton, Canada166 contributions
Hi. No you cant. The reaf is very far. I you are looking to snorkel from shore Negril Beach isnt it.
Isabel J
Harmondsworth, UK2 contributions
is this better than the beach area around bloody bay?
thanks!!
Sadie338
Hamilton, Canada78 contributions
I don’t think I‘ve been to bloody bay but I can say that I will never go back to 7 Mile Beach. The water was muddy. There were holes & bumps under the water that you didn’t know were there until you tripped or fell in a hole! The bottom felt terrible on my feet - mud & seaweed. We combined this with watching the sunset from Rick’s Cafe. The sunset was nothing worth seeing. I’ve seen way more beautiful sunsets right here at home in Canada! So we spent at least 2 hours each way to & from Negril, a couple of hours on a lousy beach, then the bus trip to Rick’s for about an hour. All in all, we spent more time on the bus than anywhere else. We were out for a full 12 hours. It was a total waste of time & money. We could have had a great day at the resort instead & saved a couple hundred dollars. I wouldn’t recommend it.
rosa892
Forli, Italy
Good evening, may I know the name of the resort (if there is) where you stayed? I would like to go with 2 childrens (2 and 3 years old), but I dont’t know which is more appropriate.Thanks
Hola.. voy a hospedar en el hotel riu negril . Alguien podría decirme cto sale un taxi hasta seven Miles beach???.. o d q otra forma de puede llegar..gracias..
regina
Essen, Germany172 contributions
You can take a route taxi at the main road called norman manley boulevard. The route taxi has a red license plate. It is easy, don' t worry. There are a lot of taxis, you will see. They even beep at you. Have a nice holiday, seven mile beach is paradise.
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- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Seven Mile Beach:
- Negril Day Trip to Seven Mile Beach & Rick's Cafe w/Admission from Montego Bay (From $95.00)
- Negril's 7 miles Beach and Rick's Café (From $35.77)
- [PRIVATE] Negril Sightseeing Tour with RickS Cafe Cliff Diving (From $157.00)
- Negril Seven Mile Beach Tour from Montego Bay (From $120.00)
- Negril Beach Experience & Rick's Cafe from Negril (From $59.34)
- Hotels near Seven Mile Beach:
- (0.10 mi) Negril Tree House Resort
- (0.07 mi) Country Country
- (0.04 mi) Beachcomber Club
- (0.15 mi) Firefly Beach Cottages
- (0.19 mi) Sandy Haven
- Restaurants near Seven Mile Beach:
- (0.01 mi) Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Negril
- (0.02 mi) Jimmy Buffett"s Margaritaville
- (0.10 mi) Negril Treehouse Resort
- (0.05 mi) Whistling Bird Resort
- (0.14 mi) Cheap Thrill Corner
- Attractions near Seven Mile Beach:
- (0.03 mi) Jacques Tours Jamaica
- (0.15 mi) Reef Explorer Diving Center
- (0.07 mi) Exxotic Fitness Beach Gym
- (0.16 mi) Natasha's One Love Massage Spa
- (0.10 mi) Negril Treehouse