This is a great place to enjoy jamaica. Great location, amazing atmosphere, you can enjoy the view and the sound of the sea from your room, and have the most amazing sunset in the word. Milo and marianne, the owners, are really nice, helpful and ready to give advices. They are good people. With milo we became friends right away and help me and my wife a lot. Every time i left banana shout to go on the beach after a while i just wanted to go back in this paradise place where you feel yourself at home because there is not the atmosphere of the big resort but just 4 nice and cozy cabanas right on one of the best part of the jamaica's sea and all the privacy that you want...what else do you need?
I think it is the best location to enjoy negril, with several good restaurant just next door.
I really hope to go back there very soon.

We celebrated our 31st wedding anniversary with a week in Negril. The cliff-side "Banana Shout" resort was charming and relaxing. The cliffs are definitely the "way to go" in Negril. The beach, we find, is too busy and commercial. Having a private cove to swim in and the stunning sunsets are perfect for a couple. We do suggest that Banana Shout do a bit of upgrading to the cottages. The towels are threadbare and the water pressure quite low. It was best to wash one's hair in the private shower under the cave, by the ocean. Be sure to take advantage of the excellent local food. We did lunch twice at the organic Ras Rody. Loved the callalou! Try "LTU" for a nice dinner, but prompt them for service. They were out of coffee one night! Who is out of coffee in Negri? They grow it in Jamaica. "Sips and Bites" is tasty, with excellent brown stew. It was harder to find "patties" than I thought, at least as far out as we were, but I did hear that Juicy Patties in town was the ticket. We will try that next time. We did a special dinner at "Catch a Falling Star" and it was lovely. Shrimp for sure. I cannot say enough about the staff at Banana Shout. Mr. Plug, Marianne, Milo, the "Mayor" of the West End, Miss Barbara, and Mr. Ashmann, who did a precious carving of a banana for my Christmas tree....so friendly and caring. Take time to hike up the 103 steps to the Lighthouse. Stunning. One Love Drive is off-beat, creative, and lively. Not a place for children. Not at all. But, if you don't want the typical "All Inclusive" experience and you DO want to live simply, eat good food, get back to nature, and focus on your loved one, then.... definitely look into Banana Shout ...it was #1 in the Lonely Planet Book, and is #1 in our book.

Had the opportunity to stay at the Banana Shout for 7 days. Needles to say it was the best 7 days ever. Milo and Marianne made us feel welcome the second we stepped in the door. My buddy and i stayed in the Red Rooster, which in my opinion is the most relaxed spot on the west end. With a perfect view of the sunsets every night and the ability to jump in the ocean whenever we wanted we couldn't have asked for more. Located close by is Ricks cafe and LTU Pub which were both great places to hang out and chill. We found it much more fun to sit and relax at the Banana instead of going where every tourist was. Plug and Jerome were more than happy to help with anything and everything we needed. It was great relaxing with them after a long day of laying in the sun, sharing stories and drinking Red Stripes. I cant express enough how relaxed and comfortable we were when we reached the Banana Shout. Just out the gate there are plenty of local shops and food huts waiting to be tried out. Getting in touch with the true local feel of Negril was the best part the vacation. All we had to do was walk out the front gate and explore. Cant wait to return to Jamaica ! It will definitely include a stay at the Banana Shout.

Thank You!!
Jim

This was my husband and I’s 6th trip to Negril and our second stay at Banana Shout and once again it was a wonderful experience. As soon as walked through the big yellow gate and saw everyone, it felt like we had come back home.

What we love most is the vibe at Banana Shout. Milo and Marianne make you feel at home the moment you arrive. If you want to experience Negril and the local flavor, this is the place. Do not expect anything fancy, but their cottages have everything you need and most importantly the most amazing views and proximity to the water. Yes, there are other properties with more amenities and we have stayed at them, but Banana Shout just has a wonderful laid-back feeling.

We returned to Dolphin Bay for 3 nights and then moved over to Tree House. Dolphin Bay is a quaint, rustic cottage on the edge of the cliffs with outstanding views and the most comfortable bed around.

Tree House is set back behind Dolphin View and the accommodations are on the second floor (no one below you to worry about) with a beautiful view. Tree House is completely unique and unlike any other cottage we have ever stayed in. It literally is like having a big Tree House to yourself. The balcony is huge including 2 comfy hammocks and a table set. The large bi-fold doors open up completely so your entire little cottage is open to the sea.

I spent many hours in the hammock at Dolphin Bay and Tree House chilling with a great book (Sunset Negril) and an ice cold Red Stripe or two. At night my husband and I would chill on our deck, listen to the waves crashing against the cliffs and play card and dice games all night. We do not go on vacation to watch TV. Love just listening to our iPod and being together.

Milo is a great cook and loves to cook for his guests. The jerk chicken dinner was excellent and his spaghetti lunch was amazing.

Marianne is a sweetheart, wonderful hostess and someone I consider a friend. My husband and I could stay anywhere we wish, however, the great rustic cottages and Milo and Marianne are why we return to Banana Shout. Plug, is a wonderful caretaker of the property. He takes pride in Banana Shout and it shows. Plug works from sun up to sundown and will accommodate you in anyway or fix anything that needs fixing. Negril’s own McGyver (McPlug). Oh and we just love hanging out and talking with him.

There are plenty of places to walk for a bite to eat and a convenience store right across the street.

Rick’s is directly next door and Ivan’s is a must for at least dinner one evening. LTU Pub is a couple doors down and Shark’s has great jerk chicken.