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title: "Sandy Haven Resort vs Travellers Beach Resort: which hotel is better?"
description: "Sandy Haven Resort or Travellers Beach Resort in Negril? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Sandy Haven Resort vs Travellers Beach Resort

Both are in Negril, 530 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★★ · Negril
## [Sandy Haven Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sandy-haven-resort-negril/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2058266/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★½ · Negril
## [Travellers Beach Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/travellers-beach-resort-negril/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.4

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2242607/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Sandy Haven Resort

It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 530 m apart.

### Choose Travellers Beach Resort if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.1)
-   to walk to the sights (990 m / 1.5 km)
-   free parking

### Why is Sandy Haven Resort better than Travellers Beach Resort?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★) (+0.5★)
2.  5 more listed amenities (20 vs 15) (+5)
3.  Has 24-hour room service
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Travellers Beach Resort better than Sandy Haven Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.1) (+1.1)
2.  More guest reviews (122 vs 22), so the rating is more reliable (×5.5)
3.  8 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+8)
4.  Has free parking

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Sandy Haven Resort | Travellers Beach Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.2  (+1.1) |
| Location | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Facilities | 7.5  (+0.8) | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5  (+1.5) | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 9.1  (+0.7) |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.2  (+1.1) |
| Number of reviews | 22 | 122  (+100) |
| Rank in Negril | bottom 31% | top 3%  (+66%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Distance to Negril centre | 2.9 km | 2.4 km  (−460 m) |
| To the beach | 50 m  (−70 m) | 120 m |
| To the airport | 50 km | 50 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 20 | 28  (+8) |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.9 km | 2.4 km  (−440 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+0.5★) | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | – | 47 |
| Listed amenities | 20  (+5) | 15 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

530 m apart

Sandy Haven Resort: city centre: 1.5 km, Sangster International Airport (MBJ): 50 km, beach: 50 m, 20 places to eat within 500 m.

Travellers Beach Resort: city centre: 990 m, Sangster International Airport (MBJ): 50 km, beach: 120 m, 28 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Negril

[Negril weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/jamaica/westmoreland/negril/weather)

## Sandy Haven Resort or Travellers Beach Resort: common questions

### Which is better, Sandy Haven Resort or Travellers Beach Resort?

Sandy Haven Resort leads in 2 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness. Travellers Beach Resort is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Sandy Haven Resort or Travellers Beach Resort?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Travellers Beach Resort is closer: 2.4 km from the centre, against 2.9 km for Sandy Haven Resort.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Sandy Haven Resort is 50 m from the nearest beach; Travellers Beach Resort is 120 m.

### How far apart are Sandy Haven Resort and Travellers Beach Resort?

The two hotels are 530 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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