Whistling Bird

Been to the Whistling Bird 2 years in a row first was for 7 days and had a great time. We decided to give it a 2nd try for 2 weeks and the change within a year was crazy. The staff were amazing, with great humour. As far as booking goes, there are too many people taking reservations with no booking app to actually keep track of who books what and which room. We reserved the room John Chewit and then told we would be staying in the upper level of the new cabin built last year to then be told there was a water issue and could not stay there. To then find out they reserved it with someone else. We were then put into the room Sparrow which should only be used by a single person as it is the size of a shoe closet. We did not complain as it was clear it didn’t matter to the owner(Calvin). The wifi service is only segregated to the beach, but if you search up the wifi they have multiple but they are all password protected and guests are not privy to that information. As for the pricing of our stay, they have a tiered pricing based on how many years you have been staying at the cottages which range from $120-150 US it is definitely not based on the size of your room. As for food pricing we found everywhere else to be cheaper and paying in Jamaican to be better than paying in US. The other set of owners were great people making sure everyone was happy and getting to know all the guests and want the place to be a better stay and experience. Move over Calvin and let them run the place. We will definitely be back to Jamaica but not to the Whistling Bird unless the ownership changes hands and the booking is done correctly and they improve the place for the better.

Whistling bird is a magical place located on an amazing stretch of beach. The staff and owner are wonderful, made us feel right at home! Food is incredible, overall great vibe there. It was a great home base for our negril adventure. We will definitely be back!

I went to Whistling Bird twice for their Happy Hour & it was AMAZING. Cool vibes, drink, & food. The $3 specials were delicious. The Rum Punch & Duurti Melissa cocktails were great. We had the Jerk Wings, Grilled Fish Sandwich, and the Beef Sliders. Amazing food.

The beach is the most amazing I have been at . Now if you don't mind the owner putting his bare feet on a table where people eat than good for you that was disgusting. No bath towels for 4 days left in my room even after leaving a tip. Some one stole my phone from my room .The noise from the street and the people working at 6 am wake you up everyday .

We had a fabulous stay! Rooms were nice and the bed was super comfortable. The staff were absolutely incredible and the food was amazing! Amazing beach as well.

My husband and I stayed here for 8 nights, just a week after hurricane Melissa hit. Our stay was great! Negril had no power or water, but Whistling Bird has it's own generator and self contained water. We were very comfortable during our stay, as the staff is amazing! We were served a delicious breakfast and dinner everyday! Chef Ann is the best and she made all of our Jamaican faves! Ronika took excellent care of us as usual, too! They are both always smiling, along with the rest of the staff :) We always feel like family at Whistling Bird.

Pros ------ * Unique boutique hotel resort * Nice beach with shade * Few people on beach * Wheelchair accessible * Comfortable clean 3 star rooms * Great restaurant onsite and many nearby * Incredible masseuse * Excellent friendly staff and wonderful service * Fantastic location central to beach Cons (few and minor in nature) -------- * Slightly officious security guard during the day, with his command of chairs * Water pressure and temperature varies but typically Jamaican * No TV * Internet can be temperamental * Broken loungers * Construction onsite and next door but not disturbing * Nearby loud music Overall ... highly recommend this beautiful little resort.  There are many repeat customers.  You too will soon be family.

The Whistling Bird was absolute perfection! My husband and I stayed there for a week for our honeymoon and it was exactly what we were hoping for! A cozy, rustic little cottage nestled in so much beautiful greenery. It's not your typical resort - which we were very happy about. The staff was absolutely lovely, very helpful and friendly. We ate breakfast and dinner there almost every night and everything was truly delicious, and affordable! We also loved that our area of the beach wasn't crowded. Super low key but inviting at the same time for anyone who wanted to dine or drink there. There's also a little beach kitty named Papaya that we fell in love with. The security guard Milton was very helpful and gave us tips on what to do / not to do and what to be on the lookout for in the area. We appreciated him so much. They also have a bar called the Seagrape Bar with some swings and the sweetest bartender. If you're looking for a quiet getaway that allows you to relax but offers so much hospitality - this is the place for you. My husband and I will be back without question. I don't think we would ever want to stay anywhere else in Negril!