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Half Moon Beach, Negril

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Kristi
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The beach is NOT the reason I wrote about this beach! Keep reading, you’ll find out what is!

I always thought Half Moon was a luxury resort on the Montego Bay side of the island but thanks to a great friend of mine (thanks Alice!), I discovered that the Negril side has a beach with the same name. It’s pretty hidden and you could drive past it and not even notice. The entrance to Half Moon beach is about 15 minutes drive west of Negril and I would have never found it if I wasn’t following someone into it.

half moon beach negril

Once you drive in you discover it’s a little oasis all to itself. The beach is totally secluded, with hammocks, lounging chairs and quiet places to sit. There’s also an entire bar inside here where you can order up some cool drinks and things to munch on.

half moon beach negril

I also heard from Alice that they actually have little cottages in the bush here but I didn’t get a chance to see them. Apparently other people know about it though because we saw a few random people chilling around the property.

half moon beach negril

half moon beach negril

Perhaps the BEST feature about this beach – and the ONLY reason I wanted to write about it – is the public bathroom walls! The moment I entered the bathroom stall I knew I needed to blog it. I could have sat on the toilet forever reading the writing on the bathroom walls. Pure entertainment!

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Comments

19 responses to “Half Moon Beach, Negril”

  1. Jason Lopez Avatar
    Jason Lopez

    Love to go there! Remove myself from the hustle and bustle of the tourist scene.I do stay all inclusive for the fact I have not been to Jamaica many times. I guess it is the sense of security I feel knowing if an unfortunate event shall take place, I can still eat and sleep everyday.I go and see the real Jamaica with my trusted tour guide AJ, from ajislandwidetours.com.

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    1. Kristi Avatar
      Kristi

      Thanks for commenting Jason. Glad to see someone else who knows of this place!

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  2. Heather Barlow Avatar
    Heather Barlow

    I’m getting pumped for my trip to Negril this June with my friend. We are leaving husbands and children behind. I’ve been to Jamaica many times, it’ll be my friend’s first. Haven’t been to Negril since ’98 <— college Spring Break trip. We're staying in a hostel called Secrets Cabins on Negril Beach. Have you checked that out yet?

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    1. Kristi Avatar
      Kristi

      Nope haven’t been to that place yet. I’m sure you will love it thought. Have an awesome trip!

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  3. Ed Avatar
    Ed

    I have stayed tgere 2 times and am going back for 3. Very privare and quite. Bless

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    1. Kristi Avatar
      Kristi

      Ed thanks for the comment! I really wanted to see if I could get a couple of comp nights to write a review but I couldn’t stay on that side of the island because my job was in Mobay. Glad to hear you love it.

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  4. NANCY CAVALLIN Avatar
    NANCY CAVALLIN

    Hi there. I’ve just retired (age 56) and am very interested in acquiring a position down South, love Jamaica, for a six month contract. Do you know of
    any contacts I might write to? I was the Undergraduate Calendar Editor for a Toronto university so am used to working under fire and to a deadline with many last minute changes). My passion is travel and music.

    Would appreciate all and any feedback you could give me.

    Many thanks.

    Nancy

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    1. Kristi Avatar
      Kristi

      Nancy sorry I don’t know of anything like that. You could check out some job sites to see what you can find. And make sure to check out http://www.movetojamaica.com for information on jobs and living here.

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  5. Kelly Avatar
    Kelly

    I love this place….Sepp took Kim and I here on one of our first trips together…its so quiet and peaceful…he called it nookie beach cuz you could totally do that!! lol I will have to check out the bathroom next time we go as I have not been it it…(yes, i peed in the water) dwl

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    1. Kristi Avatar
      Kristi

      LOL Kelly!! Nice one.

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  6. Mac Avatar
    Mac

    I’ll try to see it next week. So much to do so little time.

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  7. Kelly Avatar
    Kelly

    I have been back here since with the sole purpose of going to the bathroom!! lol

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  8. Andre' Holland Avatar
    Andre’ Holland

    Wow and Wow…Half moon beach is Paradise and was a perfect location for our wedding on the 06 jul 13.Isabelle our wedding co-ordinator is like a fary godmother who grants any wish for you.The best day of my life was marrying my now wife Sharon Holland.We went to Jamaica from England to have our wedding on a beach and I would 100% recommend this unspoilt location.Thank you, Thank you, Andre’

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    1. Kristi Avatar
      Kristi

      So awesome Andre! Thank you so much for sharing that! I’m so happy to hear this spot is being used for creating memories of a lifetime because it sure is beautiful, and yes, unspoiled. Congrats on your wedding!

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  9. one love Avatar
    one love

    Does anyone know if Judy is still wintering there. I spent over a month in Jamaica….and almost every day was spent at Half Moon Beach. We stayed at a friends house up in the mountains, but we also rented a cottage on the beach because we loved it so much there. It was shortly after they had built the cottages. You could hear the waves crashing on the shore at night. It was a bit of a hike to the bathroom, but we didn’t care!! We liked the privacy of the cozy cottage. I also liked the fact that we were living off the economy instead of giving all of our money to the big corporate resorts.

    I can’t say enough good things about this place. It’s got great food and beautiful sunsets and privacy without all of the hassle of tourist type stuff.

    Thank goodness we happened upon this place. After spending so much time there, I don’t think I could bring myself to stay in a hotel downtown. I didn’t mind visiting downtown once in a while, but it doesn’t beat half moon beach. Hopefully, when I return to Jamaica after over a decade, it will still be one of the best hidden treasures!!

    Thinking of visiting again soon!!

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    1. Kristi Avatar
      Kristi

      One Love, thanks for reading and for your comment! I don’t know about your friend named Judy but I remember this place as being so awesome. Glad you enjoyed it!

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  10. Fran Avatar
    Fran

    Are there any number for this place we could call. Would love to go with my family

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    1. Kristi Avatar
      Kristi

      Fran I have no idea if they have a phone number but anyone can drop in here at any time.

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  11. Dagmar Avatar
    Dagmar

    The contact numbers are 876 531-4508 or 876 809-6041.

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