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We stayed the last week of February and had the sea view room which was very nice. Had to wait a day and a half with no towels in the room after visiting the reception desk and asking the room attendant twice. The food was mediocre at best. Two days we didn’t even bother going for dinner. The best part of the day was having an omelette made to order. The dining room has no appeal whatsoever and needs a good cleaning and an update. The staff were wonderful and a pleasure to be around. You take your life in your hands walking on the main road. We walked down to PeeWees one night and enjoyed the music and the food, but the walk itself was terrifying. A few people we spoke to simply used this resort as a base and ate all meals out. If that is cost effective for you it would be a good option. I would suggest that you spend more money and find an all inclusive with better food. Also there is a dog nearby that barks ALL night long…someone told me it was the owners residence, but I cannot confirm that. I would NOT recommend this hotel.

This was our second holiday at Samsara. It did not disappoint. We had another fantastic time and will be returning in 2027. Everyone is very friendly, the food was great and drinks plentiful, and being able to use the Legends hotel on 7 mile beach was a bonus. The snorkelling from the cliffs was amazing.

Nice friendly hotel on the West End,from the singing receptionist to the attentive staff this boutique hotel is a good budget option. Shoutout to Tina on bar who always had a smile for guests. Samsara offers a free daily shuttle to the beach at sister hotel legends however it only has a small beach frontage & little space for beds better to walk to a bar offering free sunbeds. Restaurant food for AI guests is basic & drinks are local brands however a good cocktail list is included. Nice infinity pool & plenty of sunbeds to watch the sunset & the catamarans pass onto Ricks & back. Dolphins swim by regularly Best restaurants located close by easy to get there with Uber Stayed in 1005 ground floor fantastic well appointed room

We very much enjoyed our stay at Samsara Cliffs Resort. We chose this hotel in the hope of having a more authentic Jamaican experience and it didn’t disappoint. The staff were lovely and knew most of the guests by name, which gave this small resort a very friendly, open and warm atmosphere. Guests often spoke to each other and shared tips, so it felt like a nice community. My daughter needs gluten free food and when we travel we always worry, but Daniel, the chef, made her feel comfortable. He made sure every evening that two of the evening buffet choices were gluten free and he made sure she was taken care of. She got to enjoy all the homemade Jamaican jerk, stew, curry dishes and loved them all ?? Breakfast all had a good selection of gluten free with omelettes, hash browns and bacon being her favorites. The cocktails were strong, but good and Tina was always happy and chatty when making them ?? The rooms were basic, but they were clean and most had an uninterrupted sea view. We had live music a couple of evenings in the bar area. I travelled with my mother who struggled with all the steps everywhere that were not clearly visible in some places. In addition access to the sea is down ladders or by jumping in, which with limited mobility meant she could only sea swim by going over to the sister hotel, Legends, to swim at the beach. The hotel also doesn’t have lifts so if you have mobility issues this might not be a good choice. We enjoyed going to 7-mile beach at the sister hotel, Legends, but the loungers area was very cramped on the beach and the shuttle bus wasn’t big enough for everyone to fit in to get there and it only ran once a day. We much preferred the relaxed calm vibe of Samsara. Some of the sun loungers were damaged and these haven’t been removed, but there always seemed to be enough to go around so it never seemed a problem just didn’t look so nice. All bar drinks were served in paper cups that went soggy as you were drinking, but I guess it’s more fish friendly than plastic if the wind sweeps them in to the sea.

We have enjoyed every minute of our 3 week stay at The Samsara. It is not your typical All Inclusive experience. In our opinion it has all the charm of an individual hotel with the convenience of delicious ,wholesome, home cooked food and drinks on your doorstep. Yes, it is tired in places but after the effects of the hurricane that is only to be expected and does not detract from the magnificent views from its cliff side position. You feel at one with nature. Without doubt though one of the main reasons we will be coming back next year is the team of individuals who work tirelessly to give you the best experience. It is like having a big Jamaican family! The warmth of the hospitality is equal to the warmth of the sun! Thank you all - groundsmen, cleaners, bar staff, waiting staff and of course The Chefs. Keep smiling. Alan and Anne.