Donaldson's Inn, Norman Manley Boulevard, 7 Mile Beach, Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica
Donaldson's Inn 
Norman Manley Boulevard, 7 Mile Beach, Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica
+1 876 9574377
http://www.donaldsonsinn.com
Norman Manley Boulevard, 7 Mile Beach, Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica
+1 876 9574377
http://www.donaldsonsinn.com
General and in-room facilities and services available at Donaldson's Inn
summer garden
summer terrace/patio
rooms for non-smokers
luggage storage
phone at the reception
garage places on site
quiet surroundings
television set in room
air conditioner in room
refrigerator in room
en-suite/private bathroom
Some excerpts from the website of Donaldson's Inn that might be useful
There are many ways to enjoy Negril. Feel free to ask us for information about an activity and for help planning a trip. Here is a sample of the many wonderful activities. We want you to have fun and remember, no worries! For the soul that needs the ultimate in relaxation, enjoy sunbathing on the world famous 7-mile beach or swimming in the warm, turquoise Caribbean sea. Sit back and enjoy a Red Stripe, play some dominoes, or just enjoy a beautiful sunset from the Inn Thing. We are a full service resort and you don't need to ever leave the Inn. If you enjoy the sea, go scuba diving or snorkeling at Negril's famous corral reef. How about fishing, a glass bottom boat tour, parasailing, or a jet ski rental? To explore, you can stroll down the beach, rent a bike, or hop in a taxi. Shopping, many restaurants, bars, reggae music and more are all within walking distance down the beach. The town of Negril, the Cliffs on the west side, and a golf course are a short taxi trip away. How about a day trip? Would you like to tour the hills of Negril on horseback? There are also tours to Mayfield Falls, YS Falls, Appleton Rum Estate, cane fields, caves, and the Black River Safari.
Look for our blistering specials! Beach Front Room Accommodations. Garden Room Accommodations. Jamaican Cabin Accommodations. Donaldson's Inn on the Beach provides. 24 hour security while you are our guests. Opens to the Caribbean. 50 to 100 foot walk to the beach. Rustic wooden cabins. 2 or 3 rooms per cabin. Showers, toilets, sinks. 2 twin-sized beds per room. Tips for your next vacation in Jamaica. Make sure you have a valid passport. Remember the Jamaica exchange rate fluctuates, so don't be scared off by prices. Bring many swim suites, shorts, comfortable sandals and if you plan to climb the falls, bring water shoes. Remember temperatures stays around 90 degrees. Be patient at the airport, immigration and Customs takes a long time. Remember Jamaicans drive on the left, so don't be alarmed when you sit on the wrong side! Yes you will see cows and goats and dogs crossing the street..No Problem Mon. Here are a few important Jamaican words you may want to remember.. NyamTo Eat sumptuously. Gimmi Disgive this to me. Rent a dreadJamaican male available for a price. Rastaman.hard working religious person who wears a dreadlocks. Remember Jamaica is 4411 square miles, with little over 2.5 million people, numerous waterfalls, caves, beaches, two airports and the capital is Kingston. No! marijuana is not a legal drug in Jamaica. Legal currency is the Jamaican dollar but most businesses will accept the American dollar.
Our Resort has a variety of accommodations to suit your every need. For those who require lavish beachfront rooms that open up to the beautiful blue Caribbean ocean we have newly built rooms that will enchant your most intimate desires. If you prefer a more secluded room with air conditioning, cable television and a view of our Jamaican garden, you can stay in our cottages only a short stroll away from the water. Finally, for those who wish the more rustic setting, we offer cabins with Jamaican style of living. Prices vary based on season and room selection. For more info, Donaldsons Inn guests have the pleasurable task of choosing from our wide array of Jamaican and International cuisine. Ossie's Jerk Center offers the best in native dishes. The most native of these choices are Ossie's Festival and Jerk Chicken. For the more contemporary palate walk into Ossies Shack and try our Shrimp or Lobster dinner created at your request. Lena's Inn Thing named after our beloved mother serves up some of the best sandwiches and Jamaican breakfast you can ever want. Watch the magnificent Negril sunset from your chair in the Inn Thing while playing dominoes. Jam to reggae music while waiting on your meal or simply sip on a cup of Jamaica's Blue Mountain Coffee or an ice cold Red Stripe Beer. For more info,
Looking for a Jamaican Getaway? Then welcome to Donaldson's Inn on the Beach,... Where Di Fun Don't Done.. We're not an expensive, all-inclusive, resort. We are a full service resort that is Jamaican owned and Jamaican run by the Donaldson family. We're located in the heart of seven miles of white sand beach, Negril, Jamaica. We are a full service resort giving you unlimited access to amazing sunsets, colossal coral reefs, and calm sandy beach for those intimate and quiet walks at night. We also offer a wealth of things to do, including: snorkeling, parasailing, jet skiing, tours within the island, and reggae shows and private sunbathing. (Tours available upon request). From our resort you are in walking distance to all major attractions and downtown Negril. For more information, Read about the Lena and Lester Donaldson Memorial Scholarship, Hi Audley, Just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful vacation my husband and I had in Jamaica. Staying at Donaldson's Inn was great. Everyone that worked there was very polite, and very friendly. We met so many people that have come to Donaldson's Inn for years because it is so clean, comfortable, affordable and most of all so friendly. I have never traveled out of the U.S. so Jamaica was my first real trip, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. I have spread the word about Donaldson's to all of our friends. We are hoping to go back next year and bring some friends with us! We have only been back home for 5 days and we are already planning for next year! Please let everyone at Donaldson's Inn know that Boston (that's what they called us!) will be back for many years to come. Pam and John (Feb. 15, 2003). FOR Reservations call:
Ms. Lena's Inn Thing. Lena and Lester Celebrate 50 years of Marriage. In the early eighties Lena Donaldson had a really bright idea, it was, why not use her charm, resourcefulness and love of people to create a small, intimate, family owned restaurant on the beach in Negril, Jamaica. Ms. Lena as she was affectionately called had been wife to Lester for over thirty years. She had never owned or operated a business, but had enough courage and the support of her husband and family. She experimented with many names but finally decided on the Inn Thing, the name was suppose to connote style, something fashionable with easy access and good food. One thing Lena was sure about that this gathering place would provide friendship and good company to anyone and everyone who strolled on the beach. She wanted to create the same atmosphere in the restaurant as was present around her dining table and in her home. The Inn Thing soon became known for its warmth and beautiful view of the sunset. It was also the place where guests at Lenas Cabins could swap stories, make up stories and court the young at heart. In over twenty years of serving a diverse and broadening population Ms. Lenas Inn thing have seen second and third generation families sitting on those stools. American, Canadian, Italian, German, and British visitors have all tasted good food, experienced love and have been romanced by the grace and delightfulness of each worker. Very few have walked away unsatisfied with the cuisine or fellowship that accompanied a wonderful traditional Jamaican breakfast or simply an ice-cold Red Stripe beer. With little desire to compete with the high-rise buildings and large complexes, The Inn Thing has remained a cuddly little place nestled in the middle of seven miles of white sand beach. It is this unobtrusive nature that has made this place special. Ms. Lena prided herself in hiring staff that reflected her family values, understood good service and share the common view of Life is just for living. Dining at the Inn Thing has always been more than just consuming ackee and saltfish or drinking carrot juice, it has become a social event, accompanied by good conversations, good atmosphere and friendly faces. Although Ms. Lena passed away in 1997, the Inn Thing has remained vibrant and alluring, her legacy of treating everyone with respect and dignity has followed beyond her passing. Her children have honored her by keeping her passion for a belly full of food and a belly full of laughter in one place. So Ms. Lenas Inn Thing has survived many hurricanes, tropical depressions and just commercial development in Negril and still boast as the place to be. Make sure when you plan your vacation you squeeze in some time to sit in one of those stools and see the sunset or just take in the view of para-sailors or skimpily clad beauties on the beach. The Donaldson Family
To have your guest book comments listed, send us an email. Sept 27, 2004 from Deborah Aries - Hi, I will never forget Miss Lena and the many friends my husband Rene and I made as well as the special friends I had...Tony Fernandez and his brother, Joe and George...I'll never forget the tent (ha-ha). They used to call me the white angel but as they know, I am NO ANGEL! I'll be back someday with my new husband and hope to sample the food againthe meat is delicious.. Oct. 15/03 From Phil Adams, Ottawa Canada - I enjoyed your new website. As a frequent visitor in years past, I always enjoyed my stay at Miss Lena's Cabins. God bless Miss Lena and Lester for their chearful receptions. They were a big part of why I kept returning for more visits. I am sad that they are no longer with us. I have been all over Jamaica and even lived in Jamaica for four years and I know down home hospitality when I see it. I welcome the newer units with their built-in amenities. I will return!. Joy and John, June 16, 2003 - Dear Donaldsons: Enjoyed seeing all my favorite places on your website! For any prospective guests checking out Donaldson's Inn via the website and wondering if this is your place for an authentic Jamaican vacation, don't hesitate another minute! My husband and I discovered the Donaldsons 27 years ago, and we have made it a priority to go back once a year ever since! That makes 26 fantastic vacations, and we're already booked for this 27th year. We are just two of many, many regular return guests. Donaldsons' Inn has an awesome history of quality hospitality true Jamaican style ever since it started years ago. It's GREAT PEOPLE, GREAT FOOD, GREAT LOCATION, GREAT SUNSETS, EVERYTHING YOU WANT IS RIGHT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS. Joy and John McRae, New Jersey. Jennifer, March 23, 2003 - Dear Audley, Jamaica unexpectedly got under my skin. I cried all day the first day back from Jamaica. The states somehow seem foreign to me. I feel like someone ripped my heart out and I left my home in Jamaica, or my umbilical cord, as you say. I fell in love with your country. I can't put my finger on any one thing, but the land, the beauty, the ocean, the sunsets, the food, the spirit of the people, the cheerfulness in the face of poverty, the good will and generosity that was shown to us, the community-mindedness of everyone, so eager to help, eager to share. I was blown away. I am so grateful, and I just pray that I can somehow retain some of that spirit and keep it here in Los Angeles. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!. Pam and John, February 15, 2003 - Hi Audley, Just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful vacation my husband and I had in Jamaica. Staying at Donaldson's Inn was great. Everyone that worked there was very polite, and very friendly. We met so many people that have come to Donaldson's Inn for years because it is so clean, comfortable, affordable and most of all so friendly. I have never traveled out of the U.S. so Jamaica was my first real trip, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. I have spread the word about Donaldson's to all of our friends. We are hoping to go back next year and bring some friends with us! We have only been back home for 5 days and we are already planning for next year! Please let everyone at Donaldson's Inn know that Boston (that's what they called us!) will be back for many years to come.
Look for our blistering specials! Beach Front Room Accommodations. Garden Room Accommodations. Jamaican Cabin Accommodations. Donaldson's Inn on the Beach provides. 24 hour security while you are our guests. Opens to the Caribbean. 50 to 100 foot walk to the beach. Rustic wooden cabins. 2 or 3 rooms per cabin. Showers, toilets, sinks. 2 twin-sized beds per room. Tips for your next vacation in Jamaica. Make sure you have a valid passport. Remember the Jamaica exchange rate fluctuates, so don't be scared off by prices. Bring many swim suites, shorts, comfortable sandals and if you plan to climb the falls, bring water shoes. Remember temperatures stays around 90 degrees. Be patient at the airport, immigration and Customs takes a long time. Remember Jamaicans drive on the left, so don't be alarmed when you sit on the wrong side! Yes you will see cows and goats and dogs crossing the street..No Problem Mon. Here are a few important Jamaican words you may want to remember.. NyamTo Eat sumptuously. Gimmi Disgive this to me. Rent a dreadJamaican male available for a price. Rastaman.hard working religious person who wears a dreadlocks. Remember Jamaica is 4411 square miles, with little over 2.5 million people, numerous waterfalls, caves, beaches, two airports and the capital is Kingston. No! marijuana is not a legal drug in Jamaica. Legal currency is the Jamaican dollar but most businesses will accept the American dollar.
Our Resort has a variety of accommodations to suit your every need. For those who require lavish beachfront rooms that open up to the beautiful blue Caribbean ocean we have newly built rooms that will enchant your most intimate desires. If you prefer a more secluded room with air conditioning, cable television and a view of our Jamaican garden, you can stay in our cottages only a short stroll away from the water. Finally, for those who wish the more rustic setting, we offer cabins with Jamaican style of living. Prices vary based on season and room selection. For more info, Donaldsons Inn guests have the pleasurable task of choosing from our wide array of Jamaican and International cuisine. Ossie's Jerk Center offers the best in native dishes. The most native of these choices are Ossie's Festival and Jerk Chicken. For the more contemporary palate walk into Ossies Shack and try our Shrimp or Lobster dinner created at your request. Lena's Inn Thing named after our beloved mother serves up some of the best sandwiches and Jamaican breakfast you can ever want. Watch the magnificent Negril sunset from your chair in the Inn Thing while playing dominoes. Jam to reggae music while waiting on your meal or simply sip on a cup of Jamaica's Blue Mountain Coffee or an ice cold Red Stripe Beer. For more info,
Looking for a Jamaican Getaway? Then welcome to Donaldson's Inn on the Beach,... Where Di Fun Don't Done.. We're not an expensive, all-inclusive, resort. We are a full service resort that is Jamaican owned and Jamaican run by the Donaldson family. We're located in the heart of seven miles of white sand beach, Negril, Jamaica. We are a full service resort giving you unlimited access to amazing sunsets, colossal coral reefs, and calm sandy beach for those intimate and quiet walks at night. We also offer a wealth of things to do, including: snorkeling, parasailing, jet skiing, tours within the island, and reggae shows and private sunbathing. (Tours available upon request). From our resort you are in walking distance to all major attractions and downtown Negril. For more information, Read about the Lena and Lester Donaldson Memorial Scholarship, Hi Audley, Just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful vacation my husband and I had in Jamaica. Staying at Donaldson's Inn was great. Everyone that worked there was very polite, and very friendly. We met so many people that have come to Donaldson's Inn for years because it is so clean, comfortable, affordable and most of all so friendly. I have never traveled out of the U.S. so Jamaica was my first real trip, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. I have spread the word about Donaldson's to all of our friends. We are hoping to go back next year and bring some friends with us! We have only been back home for 5 days and we are already planning for next year! Please let everyone at Donaldson's Inn know that Boston (that's what they called us!) will be back for many years to come. Pam and John (Feb. 15, 2003). FOR Reservations call:
Ms. Lena's Inn Thing. Lena and Lester Celebrate 50 years of Marriage. In the early eighties Lena Donaldson had a really bright idea, it was, why not use her charm, resourcefulness and love of people to create a small, intimate, family owned restaurant on the beach in Negril, Jamaica. Ms. Lena as she was affectionately called had been wife to Lester for over thirty years. She had never owned or operated a business, but had enough courage and the support of her husband and family. She experimented with many names but finally decided on the Inn Thing, the name was suppose to connote style, something fashionable with easy access and good food. One thing Lena was sure about that this gathering place would provide friendship and good company to anyone and everyone who strolled on the beach. She wanted to create the same atmosphere in the restaurant as was present around her dining table and in her home. The Inn Thing soon became known for its warmth and beautiful view of the sunset. It was also the place where guests at Lenas Cabins could swap stories, make up stories and court the young at heart. In over twenty years of serving a diverse and broadening population Ms. Lenas Inn thing have seen second and third generation families sitting on those stools. American, Canadian, Italian, German, and British visitors have all tasted good food, experienced love and have been romanced by the grace and delightfulness of each worker. Very few have walked away unsatisfied with the cuisine or fellowship that accompanied a wonderful traditional Jamaican breakfast or simply an ice-cold Red Stripe beer. With little desire to compete with the high-rise buildings and large complexes, The Inn Thing has remained a cuddly little place nestled in the middle of seven miles of white sand beach. It is this unobtrusive nature that has made this place special. Ms. Lena prided herself in hiring staff that reflected her family values, understood good service and share the common view of Life is just for living. Dining at the Inn Thing has always been more than just consuming ackee and saltfish or drinking carrot juice, it has become a social event, accompanied by good conversations, good atmosphere and friendly faces. Although Ms. Lena passed away in 1997, the Inn Thing has remained vibrant and alluring, her legacy of treating everyone with respect and dignity has followed beyond her passing. Her children have honored her by keeping her passion for a belly full of food and a belly full of laughter in one place. So Ms. Lenas Inn Thing has survived many hurricanes, tropical depressions and just commercial development in Negril and still boast as the place to be. Make sure when you plan your vacation you squeeze in some time to sit in one of those stools and see the sunset or just take in the view of para-sailors or skimpily clad beauties on the beach. The Donaldson Family
To have your guest book comments listed, send us an email. Sept 27, 2004 from Deborah Aries - Hi, I will never forget Miss Lena and the many friends my husband Rene and I made as well as the special friends I had...Tony Fernandez and his brother, Joe and George...I'll never forget the tent (ha-ha). They used to call me the white angel but as they know, I am NO ANGEL! I'll be back someday with my new husband and hope to sample the food againthe meat is delicious.. Oct. 15/03 From Phil Adams, Ottawa Canada - I enjoyed your new website. As a frequent visitor in years past, I always enjoyed my stay at Miss Lena's Cabins. God bless Miss Lena and Lester for their chearful receptions. They were a big part of why I kept returning for more visits. I am sad that they are no longer with us. I have been all over Jamaica and even lived in Jamaica for four years and I know down home hospitality when I see it. I welcome the newer units with their built-in amenities. I will return!. Joy and John, June 16, 2003 - Dear Donaldsons: Enjoyed seeing all my favorite places on your website! For any prospective guests checking out Donaldson's Inn via the website and wondering if this is your place for an authentic Jamaican vacation, don't hesitate another minute! My husband and I discovered the Donaldsons 27 years ago, and we have made it a priority to go back once a year ever since! That makes 26 fantastic vacations, and we're already booked for this 27th year. We are just two of many, many regular return guests. Donaldsons' Inn has an awesome history of quality hospitality true Jamaican style ever since it started years ago. It's GREAT PEOPLE, GREAT FOOD, GREAT LOCATION, GREAT SUNSETS, EVERYTHING YOU WANT IS RIGHT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS. Joy and John McRae, New Jersey. Jennifer, March 23, 2003 - Dear Audley, Jamaica unexpectedly got under my skin. I cried all day the first day back from Jamaica. The states somehow seem foreign to me. I feel like someone ripped my heart out and I left my home in Jamaica, or my umbilical cord, as you say. I fell in love with your country. I can't put my finger on any one thing, but the land, the beauty, the ocean, the sunsets, the food, the spirit of the people, the cheerfulness in the face of poverty, the good will and generosity that was shown to us, the community-mindedness of everyone, so eager to help, eager to share. I was blown away. I am so grateful, and I just pray that I can somehow retain some of that spirit and keep it here in Los Angeles. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!. Pam and John, February 15, 2003 - Hi Audley, Just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful vacation my husband and I had in Jamaica. Staying at Donaldson's Inn was great. Everyone that worked there was very polite, and very friendly. We met so many people that have come to Donaldson's Inn for years because it is so clean, comfortable, affordable and most of all so friendly. I have never traveled out of the U.S. so Jamaica was my first real trip, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. I have spread the word about Donaldson's to all of our friends. We are hoping to go back next year and bring some friends with us! We have only been back home for 5 days and we are already planning for next year! Please let everyone at Donaldson's Inn know that Boston (that's what they called us!) will be back for many years to come.
