Firefly Beach Cottages

Hotels
8.5 (159 reviews)
Norman Manley Boulevard , Negril , jm

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Lack of kitchen utilities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.58
Concerns about cleanliness mentioned in the review regarding lack of maintenance.
Service
9.05
Staff described as extremely helpful and friendly across multiple reviews.
Location
9.09
Many positive mentions of the excellent location near the beach.
Room Quality
8.54
Spacious and clean rooms mentioned positively with some regret for previous stays.
Amenities
8.07
Basic amenities mentioned, but lack of some kitchen utensils noted.
Value for Money
8.53
Overall reasonable value for the experience provided.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Positive comments regarding the food and breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.55
Overall pleasant experience with a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 05:39

Property Description

Beachfront Paradise
Luxurious Amenities
Exciting Entertainment

Book your stay at Firefly Beach Cottages for a memorable experience by the sea.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please note that, while the beach next to the property is clothing-optional, the resort is not.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MBJ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 159 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.58
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 8.55
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saha family_with_children us
9
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Brenda couple fr
2
Misleading and extremely disappointing
Pros:

The beach area was the only thing we liked.
The lady at the reception who tried to find us a solution.

Cons:

I never leave bad reviews but this one does not even deserve the 3/10 that I gave. It is misleading and false advertising. This property is nowhere near a 4 star. The photos do not correspond to reality. The rooms are old, dark and cramped. We got to see 2 rooms because the first room was a box in a box where my husband and I couldn’t sleep, we both felt claustrophobic. The receptionist found us a different room for the next 5 nights.
In the new room same problems: the shower is extremely tiny and uncomfortable, the WiFi doesn’t work and you can’t watch any tv because everything works through the WiFi. There are electric cables popping out the walls. There are no windows just shutters so you hear everything and everyone. No toiletries provided other than a small bar soap… and the list is long.
Also the restaurant staff were not very polite and they tried to rip us off two times.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
Åsa family_with_children fi
6
Pros:

The location of Firefly Beach Cottages right on 7 Mile Beach is great! The food in the restaurant is really good and the vibe is nice. The staff at the front desk is very helpful and Dennis at the bar is the best. The cleaning was good and the beds nice. There is A/C and a fan in the room which is very good. Firefly offers beach towels to the guests which is nice. There is a good supermaket only a short walk away from the hotel. We had breakfast included which meant that we could choose one dish from the breakfast menue with a glass of juice and a cup of coffee.

Cons:

It says on Booking that Firefly has a private beach but it hasn't. The beach area for the guests is extremely small and a lot of people not even staying at Firefly make reservations for the sunbeds early in the morning.
A part of our group stayed in room 16, a room for four persons close to the road. It was extremely noisy! There is no glass in the windows isolating the noise, only insect nets and wooden blinds. At night you felt like the bed was in the middle of the road because of the loud traffic noise. At 3 AM the roosters started yelling and it felt like they were right there in your bedroom. It was awful. None of us got a good night's sleep during our 10 day stay. Addressed the problem at the front desk but they could not offer another room further away from the road.
The standard of the room was very outdated. There was no warm water in the tap neither in the kitchen nor in the bathroom. If you wanted warm water you had to turn the shower on. The shower taps (one for hot and one for cold water) were loose and it felt like they were going to come off the wall when you turned them. The water pressure was very low at times but addressing this problem to the front desk resulted in a new shower head and the problem got solved.
The kitchen was poorly equipped and there were no electrical outlets for the coffee maker or the toaster in the kitchen area so we had to have them on the floor in the livingroom area to be able to use them.
The room was in general very dark and quite poorly decorated, so we stayed there as little as possible. A part of our group stayed in room 4, also close to the road, outdated, dark and noisy. The standard and comfort of the rooms we stayed in was not very good.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Jacquelyn couple us
10
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Danijel couple si
9
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Tania extended_group pe
5
Regular
Pros:

Bonita vista a la playa, la salida directa a la playa fue lo mejor.

Cons:

Habitaciones pequeñas y mal distribuidas, encontramos bichos, que si bien lo limpiaron fue desagradable encontrarlos.
Ruidosa las habitaciones cerca a la carretera.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Gail solo_traveller us
10
I will definitely be back
Pros:

Wonderful hospitality very accommodating great location, good value

Cons:

People fighting over beach chairs

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Courtney solo_traveller gb
8
Excellent way to see in the new year 2026 I shall return 😎
Pros:

Location to the beach and walking distance to shopping mall and bars..Dennis and all the staff where excellent and made sure everyone was happy and comfortable,I will take at firefly again and would recommend to family and friends..
Thanks to all at firefly..
🙏🏽🇯🇲🍻

Cons:

N/A

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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andrea couple de
8
ich würde es nochmal buchen aber gezielter nach dem zimmer schauen. habe jetzt eine liste mit preisen.
Pros:

der stil der alten häuser.
restaurant hat zivile preise.

Cons:

zimmer war etwas eng, vor allem das bad.
ausserdem lag unser studio sehr nahe zur strasse.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Christopher solo_traveller us
10
A most enjoyable and unforgettable vacation experience.
Pros:

Friendly, courteous, attentive staff who made sure I was comfortable and my needs are met. I needed emergency cash and they were able to assist. Food and drinks at the restaurant and bar were delicious and excellent value, not to mention the open air and view of the water. Beautiful beach with tree-shaded area for getting out of the sun. Restaurants and a shopping center with a grocery store and pharmacy all within walking distance. Beautiful, well-maintained grounds.

Cons:

Nothing could have been better.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Monica couple ro
10
Pros:

Staff, location.

Cons:

Small things that can be easily improved - sliding entry door is very dificult to open (high friction), bathroom door cannot be closed, kettle not working, water stagnating in some old brokeb jacuzzy very close to cottage -> mosquitos were really present, etc)

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Dionne family_with_children gb
9
Idyllic Apartment on the 7 mile beach
Pros:

We were upgraded to a lovely apartment on the beach called Pelican. It was super clean and great facilities. WiFi was good. Super friendly and attentive staff. Helped me with all my questions.

Cons:

It was a little noisy on the first evening because there was a party on the beach a few properties away.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Paulina family_with_children pl
9
Pros:

It is a perfect place just right on the beach. Very clean, well kept. Staff is amazing which is not a standard in Jamaica. Food in the restaurant very good which was a surprise as I find beach bars places where they serve bad food. This was not the case. Well equipped

Cons:

Not an issue for me but place is old, old furniture's etc. If you expect luxurious resort it is not a place for you

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
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Shelley couple us
10
Cons:

Beds are uncomfortable but they did add a mattress pad that helped some

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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Mai extended_group jm
8
2026-01-09 via Nuitee
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Deniz family_with_children dk
10
Pros:

Enjoyable stay at a cosy, small cottage. The staff were very nice and made us feel welcome right from the check-in. Great location right on the beach. Nice rooms with good beds. Excellent food on new years eve.

Cons:

The waiting times at the restaurant was very, very long, especially for breakfast. They could use more staff. The food was good though and friendly staff

2026-01-04 via Nuitee
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Jessica family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Location a d staff very accommodating

2025-12-20 via Nuitee
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Nora family_with_children ca
10
Wonderful
Pros:

The staff, the rooms the food and location were fabulous,

2025-11-29 via Nuitee
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Adrian couple ca
10
Great vacation spot
Pros:

Excellent location next to the beach. Spacious room.

2025-10-26 via Nuitee
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Tammy partner
10
Pros:

The beach access and location is ideal for everyone at Firefly. The kitchen in the room we were in was well equipped and had everything that we needed to enjoy cooking our favorite meals while away from home.

2025-10-10 via Nuitee