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We spent a week here in early September and overall, had a great time. As others have mentioned, it's the people who work at the resort that make this place special. For the entire week, we ran into one grumpy person and everyone is allowed an occasional off day. Use the shuttle to go to the beach!! 7 mile beach is beautiful. You can wade/float a long way out and the bottom of the sea is silky smooth. On the days we didn't go to the beach, we had the pool practically to ourselves. The food was good but limited. Makes sense since the resort was not very busy (slow season right now). I saw some people ordering off a menu but I think they had to pay extra for that. As far as the "know before you go" category... 1. There are not any toiletries included (except bars of soap). 2. The towel situation (or lack there of) is a problem. The towels are super thin and cover about half a lounge chair. The chairs get quite hot in the sun so bring a towel from home to supplement. 3. The rooms are getting a bit tired but we were comfortable and the air conditioning worked great. 4. If you are looking for entertainment, swim up bars, and a party atmosphere, go elsewhere. Personally, we've outgrown that scene.

I traveled to Jamaica with my sister to celebrate my birthday. I chose the Samsara Cliff Hotel because it kept appearing during my search, and it immediately caught my attention. For the price, the accommodation was clean and well maintained. I booked a sea-view room, and the view was beautiful — overlooking the cliffs, the pool, and the ocean. The hotel staff were amazing. They really thought along with you, for example when you wanted to go on an excursion, and they also gave helpful recommendations. The hostess, Sensia, was incredibly supportive and always ready to help with any questions. She provided information to make our stay even better and genuinely thought along with us. Taxis were available at a reasonable price, and there were local shops and restaurants nearby. The food was good, and if you arrived late, they could prepare something for you on request. When going on excursions, you could always take a lunch package with you. One of the nicest things about this hotel was how they knew you by your first name. If they didn’t see you for a day, they would ask where you had been and tell you they missed you. That personal touch was really present, and I would definitely recommend this place to family and friends. They always had a smile ready for you.

Samsara is the hidden gem you’re looking for. The resort is clean, spacious, and offers a great ambiance and spectacular back drop of the Caribbean waters. The sun sets here are great too. The staff is extremely welcoming, and bring a warm vibe to the resort at every moment.

A fantastic location with a chilled vibe, plus a fantastic service from extremely hard working and friendly staff. The accommodation was above expectations, the food was great and nothing was too much effort. Went there to chill out and it delivered big time. I highly recommend this hotel, in fact I have booked up again next year.

Jamaica (Negril) has been absolutely amazing I have enjoyed every bit of it, the pools are amazing and went down to Legends beach and that’s fantastic to. I will be back, me and my dad have enjoyed it all and the rooms always kept clean from the housekeeping service.