Ratings based on 36 Verified Reviews
4.6 Room cleanliness
4.5 Service & staff
4.1 Room comfort
4.1 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 23 Feb 2024
The easiest (and only?) full marks review of my life: this a real pearl among hotels
Comment from Hotel Management
23 Feb 2024 by Jennifer, Hotel Management
Hi Daniele. You are too kind! Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us. We sincerely appreciate it. Thanks for staying with us! We hope to see you again in the near future. Warmest regards, Tingalayas Retreat Staff
by A verified traveler
Posted 3 Jan 2024
Comment from Hotel Management
8 Feb 2024 by Jennifer, Hotel Management
Dear Guest, thank you for taking the time to post your rating of our property. We appreciate your 5/5 rating. We look forward to your future visit.
by A verified traveler
Posted 23 Jul 2023
Out dated
Comment from Hotel Management
24 Jul 2023 by Jennifer, Hotel Management
Dear Guest, we’re sorry to hear that our property was not to your liking. We are certainly not outdated. Our furnishings are exquisite and made of good quality, the property is well-maintained, and we provide a typical tropical living experience which is what our guests look for when booking their stay.
by A verified traveler
Amazing HideAway near Negril
Posted 27 Mar 2023 on HotelsThis is a remarkable place close enough to Negril but located in the forested, quiet area of West End. The properly is beautiful, the staff are pleasant and attentive and the private beach is like something I have never seen before. Having a car is almost required (mind the potholes) but once there, the place really is a retreat!
Comment from Hotel Management
28 Mar 2023 by Jennifer, Hotel Management
William, thanks so much for taking the time to write a review for us. What a kind and generous post! We're thrilled to learn that you enjoyed your visit.We look forward to hosting you again in the near future.
by A verified traveler
Posted 27 Feb 2023
Tingalayas has always been my top pick for a place to stay in Negril. It's a quiet retreat with beautiful garden views on one side of the property and magnificent ocean views on the opposite side of the property. It's so tranquil and peaceful on whichever side you decide to stay. It's close to seven mile beach and other attractions. The staff there are exceptionally helpful. They go out of their way to assist you in every way. The cottages are beautiful and clean. If you appreciate old world antiques and minimalist style, you will love your stay here. Breakfast is included-authentic Jamaican breakfast at its best. Looking forward to staying there again.
Comment from Hotel Management
28 Feb 2023 by Jennifer, Hotel Management
Dear Ana, thank you for taking the time to write a review. We always appreciate our guest’s feedback. We’re thrilled that you decided to stay with us again and that this stay was just as enjoyable as your other visits. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future.
by A verified traveler
Peaceful retreat
Posted 23 Feb 2023 on HotelsA lovely, peaceful retreat. Breakfast is served daily, featuring many local ingredients. The ocean-fed salt water pool is the highlight.
Comment from Hotel Management
24 Feb 2023 by Jennifer, Hotel Management
Hi Kim. Thanks for staying with us and for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate your feedback. It was our pleasure hosting you at Tingalayas. We look forward to your next visit.
by A verified traveler
Posted 1 Jan 2023
I absolutely LOVED my stay at Tingalaya's. Went for a solo quiet retreat and it was just what I needed. The environment was naturalistic and serene. I stayed in one of the smaller Seaview cottages which was a joy to wake up to in the morning. The property does have dogs but they are friendly and don't bother a soul. I found that they only barked for about 5 or so minutes at almost a set time at night - which was actually kinda fascinating (as if they were simply checking in to each other. Beyond that, the place was quiet. Breakfast was DELICIOUS - kudos to the hands that prepared (Sophia and Marie). Big up to Bobby, Jummy (not sure if that's how it's spelt) and Robinson who were very friendly and kept the grounds immaculate and safe. I appreciated that the owner, David, happened to be there as well. He greeted all his guests and took personal interest to make sure we were happy with our stay. Great guy! My only issue was with the internet which didn't really service the cottage and seafront area. But this being a quiet retreat it wasn't a big deal for me... was a good way to tune out of my devices and just... be. It's the right space for others seeking the same kinda escape. I already plan on staying again later this year. Highly recommended.
Comment from Hotel Management
6 Jan 2023 by Tingalayas Staff, Hotel Management
Shauna, thanks so much for taking the time to write a review for us; so very kind of you. We're thrilled to know that you enjoyed your stay at Tingalayas. We take pride in our property and enjoy hosting and serving our guests. The WiFi matter is a constant issue in Negril, especially in the WestEnd area. We're constantly working with the internet provider on connectivity issues and upgrades. The signal is strongest in the kitchen and dining areas. As you noted, we are a place to rest, unplug, and recharge, so having limited access helps. We look forward to your future visit.
by A verified traveler
Quiet retreat in Negril
Posted 29 Dec 2022 on HotelsIt is a quiet retreat, with only 7 guest rooms spread across a large area.
The garden is lovely with many interesting trees and plants.
What didn’t work for us was the bathroom and toilet didn’t have a door , so had to improvise with a sheet strung across the open doorway!
Also , was expecting a sandy beach. Instead, access to the sea is across the road in continuation of the property, and through low cliffs.
On calm days they can lower a ladder over the cliffs into the sea- we couldn’t experience thus because of rough seas.
There is a beautiful salt water pool which is continuously fed with waves crashing into it- absolutely divine to spend hours in the pool without the hassle of getting into the sea!
Another unique feature of the property is one can watch BOTH sunrise and sunset from the pool deck!
The staff is lovely; special mention of Sophia who cooked us an excellent Jamaican dinner and daily breakfast.
Comment from Hotel Management
29 Dec 2022 by Jennifer, Hotel Management
Kshama, thanks for staying with us and for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate your feedback. Yes, the Great House is an open floor plan. Our staff could have helped you with the bathroom door - we have a screen partition available. The retreat has 8 cottages, and we're glad that you had the opportunity to stay in the largest one. It seems that you had a good stay overall, and we hope that you were able to get some good R&R. Looking forward to your next stay.
by A verified traveler
Posted 28 Nov 2022
We were hoping to have a place to go snorkelling and be in a relaxed place…There were no fish on the reef, the staff were pushy and rude about getting tips - they did not want you to go with another cab company than their own for instance, even though theirs was double the price - huge competition to get tourists to locations for kickbacks - breakfast was good - paid for a dinner and it was absolutely horrible - were sick after it. No water or absolutely anything provided in the room - smelt of mold and red ant infested - we got bit so badly which hurt and itched for days. The furniture was so uncomfortable and no provisions or anything close by. They advertised being a retreat with yoga and none of that happened. The view of the ocean though was spectacular.
Comment from Hotel Management
28 Nov 2022 by JS, Hotel Management
We’re sorry to hear about your experience. We certainly care about our guests and their feedback. We’re not sure about where you may have seen information about snorkeling or yoga classes, but we do not advertise either activity as being available at our property. We also make clear in our reservation confirmation message sent at the time of booking about not having a restaurant on site for additional meals aside from the breakfast each morning. We will look into what was prepared for you and the quality of food served. We’ll also review the ant situation and staff procedures for recommending cab drivers and make corrections as needed. We appreciate your feedback.
by A verified traveler
Posted 4 Sep 2022
Tingalaya's is a lovely Negril retreat offering both seascape and garden areas in one location. The accommodations are bungalows sensitively detailed with a unique fusion of caribbean, indonesian and islamic details nested in a garden of tropical flora and fauna. The Jamaican breakfast is superb with callaloo from the organic garden and fresh coffee every morning. Friendly and attentive staff. Ask for the masseuse ! Caters to large or small groups, families and individuals. A welcoming host with intriguing universal interests. Great place for rejuvenation.
Comment from Hotel Management
4 Sep 2022 by David, Hotel Management
Jacquiann, thank you for your kind review. We are grateful for your business and thrilled that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to hosting you again in the near future.
