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

Both are in Negril, 330 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)

Hotel · ★★★ · Negril
## [White Sands Negril](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/white-sands-negril-negril/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2318585/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Sandy Haven Resort

It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 330 m apart.

### Choose White Sands Negril if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 8.1)
-   free parking

### Why is Sandy Haven Resort better than White Sands Negril?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  6 more listed amenities (20 vs 14) (+6)
3.  Has a gym
4.  Has 24-hour room service

### Why is White Sands Negril better than Sandy Haven Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 8.1) (+0.4)
2.  More guest reviews (86 vs 22), so the rating is more reliable (×3.9)
3.  Has free parking
4.  Has an on-site restaurant

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Sandy Haven Resort | White Sands Negril |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.5  (+0.4) |
| Location | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Facilities | 7.5  (+1.7) | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5  (+4.0) | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.5  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.5  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 22 | 86  (+64) |
| Rank in Negril | bottom 31% | bottom 48%  (+17%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Distance to Negril centre | 2.9 km | 2.6 km  (−260 m) |
| To the beach | 50 m  (−80 m) | 130 m |
| To the airport | 50 km | 50 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 20 | 21 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.9 km | 2.6 km  (−250 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 20  (+6) | 14 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

330 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.

White Sands Negril: city centre: 1.2 km, Sangster International Airport (MBJ): 50 km, beach: 130 m, 21 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 White Sands Negril: common questions

### Which is better, Sandy Haven Resort or White Sands Negril?

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

### Which is cheaper, Sandy Haven Resort or White Sands Negril?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

White Sands Negril is closer: 2.6 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; White Sands Negril is 130 m.

### How far apart are Sandy Haven Resort and White Sands Negril?

The two hotels are 330 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/sandy-haven-resort-negril-vs-white-sands-negril-negril/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/