No neon signs or advertising of any kind will draw your attention to Nirvana. You could walk right past & never notice the little path that leads you into the most outstanding tropical gardens & grounds on Negril Beach.

   Owned & operated since 1990 by an American couple, Lonnie & Stanley Gottlieb, Nirvana is an intimate & unique un-hotel beachfront property with that famous old-style Negril ambiance making it the perfect choice for a special hideaway vacation for couples, singles, families or groups, centrally located on Negril Beach & is a terrific value.

   You can rent one unit, several units or the whole property for that special island-style laid back un-commercial beachfront vacation you have been searching for.

   Nirvana is mostly a garden which many Negril visitors don't find unless they hear about it from a friend or until a second or third trip to Negril......after much looking around & searching for that special little place to call their own.

   Nirvana's grounds & gardens are reserved for the exclusive use of our guests. There is no beach bar, restaurant or boutique.....in fact, nothing at all to sell you. Nirvana offers a private & secure refuge from the many commercial offerings guests can find all along the beachfront. Spend your day taking in all the flavors of Negril or just relaxing under a favorite palm tree.

   If you're looking for........ Romance, Privacy & Security...... in a great central location, Nirvana has it all.

   American-style comforts in our rentals & exceptional hospitality from our friendly & caring Jamaican staff will make you feel right at home.

   The 2 & 3 bedroom family-style private garden cottages offer a unique beachfront environment in an exotic tropical garden filled with fruit trees & all kinds of blooming flowers, each cottage is fully screened & has ceiling fans in all rooms. Cottage rates include full kitchens, daily maid service & cook service for 1 meal per day (guests provide all groceries needed for meal preparation).

   Extra services such as day trips to the countryside, waterfalls, Black River Safari & many other beautiful tours......as well as all watersports activities.... and personal services such as laundry & babysitting are easily arranged at your request to our manager.

   Phone & Fax service is available on a limited basis. You'll be thrilled you found us!!!  At NIRVANA, all you have to do is ASK!

   The new Negril Hills 18 Hole Golf Course is a 10 min. drive from our gate. Our recommended drivers have safe new vehicles & are happy to see to all your transportation needs & will check with you each day, if asked.

See all this & more by visiting Nirvana's gorgeous new website at: http://www.nirvananegril.com/

 

   Planning your trip to Negril is half the fun. Besides choosing where you will sleep at night, you probably are considering all the fun things you can do in Negril as well. Of course you have the usual water sports like snorkeling, SCUBA, parasailing, jet skiing, sailing a sunfish and more. But there are places to see just a short hop away from your hotel and right here in Negril. Be sure to stop by for a visit to the historic Negril Lighthouse.
   The lighthouse is located on the westernmost point of the island at 18°15’ North, 78°23’ West. It’s about 3 miles south of the center of Negril proper, just a short drive down Westend Road. The 66’ tall tower was built in 1894. It was powered by kerosene until 1956 when they switched over to acetylene. In 1985, they switched the power source over to solar energy. It flashes every 2 seconds through a prism made in Paris.
   There is no admission charge to visit the light house as of this writing. It is open 9 am to sunset daily. The Superintendent (Wilson Johnson) will take you for a tour inside. There are 103 stairs that will take you to the top for a bird’s eye view. It is suggested that you give Wilson a tip in exchange for his services.
   You can make a day trip out of this by packing a picnic lunch, and planning on spending the day on the lovely grounds of the lighthouse. There are some rather rickety stairs to the sea, but if you’re careful you can get down there no problem. Snorkeling is great in the early morning but be advised the currents pick up in the late morning so I suggest that only strong swimmers do this.
   Pay close attention in the morning hours and watch for the school of dolphins that love to swim just off of this point.
   Nearby you can find the Lighthouse Inn. Owners Penny & Inge offer a variety of accommodations and an excellent restaurant that offers cultural “Mento” shows at least once a week. If you are not staying at the Lighthouse Inn, just call their place from your hotel and make a dinner reservation, they will come pick you and then return you to your hotel for free!

   Another close-by trip is the beautiful Royal Palm Reserve located just outside of town near the town of Sheffield. It is located on the Southern end of the Great Morass and is the 2nd largest wetland in Jamaica. The reserve was created to protect the endangered Swamp Cabbage Palm (Roystonea princepa) in 1989. These trees provide a great vantage point for the Ospreys and Hawks that frequent the morass. Birdwatchers will find the reserve filled with all kinds of birds including the endangered Black Billed Parrot, all kinds of herons and egrets, Jamaican Woodpecker, Doctor birds and butterflies, some landing in the trees right next to you. There is a mile long boardwalk that meanders through the morass and a 44 foot wooden observation tower allows the visitor to have a bird’s eye view of the amazing flora and fauna below.

Gearing up for the new winter vacation season?

Here at Negril Today, we are hard at work adding new resources to make your virtual stay (as well as your "Real" vacation in PARADISE) filled with information and enjoyment.

In addition to the high-quality "Special Live Broadcasts" beginning in late December from various locations in and around Negril Jamaica, Negril Today has contracted for a 24/ 7 reggae music audio broadcast. This broadcast will feature both live and recorded music from many of your favorite artists. Please tune in anytime by clicking on the "Message and Media Center" link and then clicking on "Audio Links" to experience the rhythms of Jamaica.