LAST UPDATED JANUARY 2003. What's Available! The town of Negril has pretty much all of the comforts of home. Grocery Stores, Medical Services, Pharmacies, Liquor Stores, Post Office, Banks, Internet Cafes, Cellular Telephone Services, Car Bike Rental, Small Plane Airport, Tourist Gift Shops, Film Processing, Churches, Hardware Stores a Craft Market and more! Facts Info. *Average daytime temperatures are about 80 to 85 degrees. Night temperatures usually drop to a comfortable 70 to 75 degrees. Summertime is usually warmer. *English is the official spoken language but patois, a broken English with African Spanish influences is used more often between the locals. *Drinking water is purified filtered by the most modern methods. *Time zone is eastern standard time. Daylight savings time is not observed. *Electricity is 110 volts/50 cycles. *Public phones are available but not in abundance. You must purchase a special card from a local vendor in order to use these public phones, they Do Not work with coins. International and local calling cards are available for purchase at most shops. *Cellular phones(pre-paid) are available to purchase from several different companies. Digicell Cable Wireless Jamaica are most common. Phone's are fairly reasonable in price, starting at about $40.U.S. up. You then purchase talk time via a phone card. These phones can be purchased in Negril at cellphone outlets. *Currency is the Jamaican dollar. The value of the Jamaican dollar fluctuates but at present time (August 2007) it is approximately Ja.$65.00 to U.S.$1.00. *The Jamaican sun is hottest in the midday between 11 a.m. 3 p.m. It is recommended for the average person to take only 20 to 30 minutes of sun a day. Sun screen protection is also recommended. *Taxi's are unmetered readily available but only charter licensed cars with red plates. Always negotiate settle on a price before getting into a taxi. *There is a protection season for the lobster, when they are reproducing they can not be harvested between April 1st through June 30th. *There is a protection season for Conch, their numbers are dwindling from over fishing. Conch season is closed between July 1st through October 31st. *Drugs are illegal. *Departure Tax-a government imposed tax on tourists leaving Jamaica. Check with your travel agent for the current cost. A Little History... Alfred's Ocean Palace is located in the town of Negril at the western tip of Jamaica. Once a sleepy little fishing village Negril was for the most part, discovered by American hippies in the sixties. Not set up for tourists at this time, the hippies would just show up make arrangements to stay with some of the friendly Jamaican families, sleeping wherever room was available. A secluded paradise, far away from first world hustle bustle, Negril is the perfect spot to get away from it all offering a laid back atmosphere on the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean sea, with breathtaking sunsets seven miles of white sand beach. Also offering the attractions of Negril's West End, where rocky cliffs pop-up out of the sea giving an alternative to the beach life. These cliffs get to be as high as 60 feet and are laced with underground tunnels caves where it is said that runaway slaves hid from their captors in the days of British Spanish rule. Today these cliffs offer a happier side to life with swimming, snorkeling, beautiful views again, great sunsets. The word about Negril didn't take long to spread in the late seventies early eighties it started to boom with the tourist industry. Hotels, restaurants bars started to appear tourists from all over the world began to make Negril one of the number one vacation destinations. Concerned about the impact of the tourist industry on this environment maintaining Negril's rustic atmosphere, Negrillions set some rules to protect their growing town such as, no buildings can be higher than the tree line. No high rise hotels on this beach. Also the fragile coral reef has it's own preservation society to protect it. The rule here is look but don't touch or leave nothing behind take only memories. Negril is a place where time slows down people take time to enjoy life all it has to offer.

LAST UPDATED FEBRUARY 2004. ALFREDS A Truly Jamaican Experience! WHERE THE WORLD COMES TO MEET! ALFRED'S OCEAN PALACE is a family owned operated seaside restaurant bar/beachfront guest house. Located on Jamaica's most western point, in the heart of Negril's famous seven mile white sand beach. Offering. CLEAN, COMFORTABLE ROOMS in a casual atmosphere at reasonable rates! Alfred's is one of Negril's first original establishments for tourists. Jamaicans people from all countries congregrate, mingle socialize here. Now more than 20 years old, Alfred's has become a Negril beach tradition is the premiere entertainment spot in western Jamaica.Striving to provide the customer with the most entertaining. a truly cultural atmosphere experience. Showcasing some of Jamaica's hottest high energy, roots rock reggae performers. Not a chain restaurant or an imported fake. is known for service quality and local /international country style cooking. Specializing in locally caught seafood such as: lobster, conch, mahi mahi, blue marlin, tuna, kingfish and calamari. Dine in the dining room or at a candle lit table under the stars. changes with the seasons the sea. The fish chips at lunch is a favorite among the locals and internationals alike! ALFRED'S BAR boasts some of the best most entertaining bartenders in Jamaica, whipping up tropical fruit cocktails and their own mysterious, secret recipe specialty drinks. Made with fresh caribbean fruits juices(never a mix). The bar also offers seven nights a week(in season) including: jazz, country, parrot head of course reggae. Three major a week on: Sundays, Tuesdays Friday nights with the A.O.P Band featuring local international talent, plus never-ending exotic surprises. WATERSPORTS of every kind are available justoutside your front door including: snorkeling, scuba diving, deep sea fishing, water skiing, glass bottom boat rides, jet ski rental, dolphin sighting, catamaran cruises or just swimming. This year, Alfred is proud to introduce his new sun bathing diving raft, anchored just a few swimming strokes from shore. Special Events Hosted By Alfred's Include: The annual. JAMAICAN-INTERNATIONAL, OPEN DOUBLES BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT which is held yearly at the end of January. CLICK HERE for details. Also the. FIREWORKS DISPLAY SHOW. Alfred's has been ringing in the New Year with a bang for more than a decade with a dazzling, professional fireworks display reflected off of the glistening Negril coastline. Whether you book a room or stop in for dinner, a drink or a show, you're going to have a great time at ALFRED'S OCEAN PALACE! Or JUST STOP IN SAY HI. Alfred the crew are always happy to see a new face!

Specializing In Country Style Cooking Seafood Caught From The Blue Caribbean Sea. Serving Breakfast, Lunch Dinner. Check For Our Daily Specials. Our Menu Changes With The Seasons The Sea! Salads (served with our house papaya dressing) Mixed Seasonal Greens Fresh Tuna Salad Chicken Salad Caribbean Lobster Salad Soups-ask for our home made soup of the day! Examples: Conch, Vegetable, Chicken, Pumpkin, Red Pea. Sandwiches (served with lettuce, tomato salad) Fried Egg Grilled Cheddar Cheese Grilled Ham Cheese Fresh Tuna Salad Chicken Salad Hamburger w/grilled onions mushrooms Cheeseburger w/grilled onions mushrooms Fishburger Caribbean Lobster Salad. Entree (served with rice n peas salad) Vegetable Crepe fresh local vegetables in a light crepe. Fried or BBQ Chicken your choice. Sauteed Chicken Breast boneless breast in white wine, lime butter. Blackened Chicken boneless breast, creole spiced grilled in garlic butter. Broiled Steak grilled onions, mushrooms red wine. Rasta Pasta ackee, sweet pepper, onion tomato sauce. (excludes rice 'n' peas). Fish Of The Day fried, broiled or steamed Jamaican style. Fish Chips french fries tartar sauce. Coastal Conch(seasonal) grilled, curried or stewed. West Indies Shrimp scampi(butter garlic) or curried. Caribbean Lobster(seasonal) broiled, curried or scampi. Sides French Fries, Coco Bread, Potato Skins, Rice 'n' Peas, Garlic Bread. Desserts Fruit Crepe, Chocolate Brownie, Banana Cake, Frosted Chocolate Cake

Alfred's rooms are clean, comfortable as close to the water as you can get. Offering a Rustic, affordable get- away/retreat, with shaded verandah overlooking the blue Caribbean sea. E-mail us for bookings more info. A variety of different style accommodations to fit your vacation needs! Click on the Thumbnail to see the big picture! $50. u.s. per night One double bed one single bed with private bathroom. $40. U.S. Per Night Two double beds with small loft shared bathroom. We Accept Jamaican, U.S., Canadian, Euro English Currency. Travelers Checks. VISA, MASTERCARD DISCOVER. Alfred's beach - balcony view.

Every TUESDAY, FRIDAY SUNDAY Nights! ALFRED'S PRESENTS: LIVE REGGAE BEACH PARTY MUSIC SHOW! On The Main Stage with the A.O.P. Band FEATURING LOCAL INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS plus never-ending exotic, cultural surprises which can include: Firebreathers, Contortionists, Limbo Contests, Comedians, Native Animal Displays, Balancing Acts Much, Much More! Special Attraction on the Band Break Spinning all the latest, hottest CD's of today... DJ VIRUS Rocks The House Hip Hop, Dancehall, Reggae, R B lots more! Shake, Whine Roll with this up coming local star. In season live music inside bar area check schedule. Shows can include: Steel Band, Native Drummers, Jazz, Country, Parrot Head of course Reggae. Click on the image below to see a bigger picture!

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 Luggage storage
 Credit cards accepted
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Licensed bar
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Restaurant
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Animation, entertainment
 Patio, summer terrace
 Cheques accepted