With a stay at Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel in Black River, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Jamaica Beaches and Black River Heritage Buildings. .This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from High Street and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Parrotee Pond Mangroves.
What's nearby
Jamaica Beaches - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Black River Heritage Buildings - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
Bubbling Spring Mineral Bath - 11 min drive - 6.2 miles
Parrotee Pond Mangroves - 13 min drive - 5.5 miles
YS Falls - 23 min drive - 11.9 miles
Getting around
Sir Donald Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ) - 124 min drive
Restaurants
Las Vegas Cafe - 5 min drive
The Seafood Palace - 3 min drive
Pelican Bar
White House Fish Stop - 6 min drive
Donna Shrimp Spot - 13 min drive
About this property
Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, wedding services, and a picnic area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite with local and international cuisine at The Sago, a beachfront restaurant which features an ocean view. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Black River? This hotel has 100 square feet (9 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
The Sago - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Languages
English
Property amenities
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
Restaurants on site
The Sago
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
100 square feet of conference space
Business center
Meeting room
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Beach towels
Garden
On the beach
On the waterfront
Picnic area
Terrace
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
More
2 floors
6 buildings
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with premium cable channels
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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 9 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
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
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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
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
Idlers' Rest Beach Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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!
Shannon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Susan
Traveled with group
May 17, 2024
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.
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!
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!
Roger
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
4/10 Poor
christabel
Apr 12, 2024
christabel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
4/10 Poor
Omar
Apr 4, 2024
Omar
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Owen
Traveled with family
Feb 26, 2024
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.
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.
sherrie
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Christine
Nov 14, 2023
Christine
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Dania
Traveled with family
Sep 22, 2023
Liked: Amenities
Was a great choice for stay.
Dania
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dyanne
Traveled with family
Aug 13, 2023
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.
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
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.
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
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