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
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★Negril
White Sands Negril
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
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?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 26 more listed amenities (20 vs 14)+6
- 3Has a gym
- 4Has 24-hour room service
Why is White Sands Negril better than Sandy Haven Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 8.1)+0.4
- 2More guest reviews (86 vs 22), so the rating is more reliable×3.9
- 3Has free parking
- 4Has 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 vs White Sands Negril: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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.
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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