Xtabi on the Cliffs

So here we are in one of the most sought-after areas of Jamaica known for its cliffs and beaches. With so many options of where to eat and what you do we found ourselves drawn to visit this restaurant after reading the reviews with guest photos, but was it as the reviews suggest? We were excited to see reasonable prices posted in the photo section of the review platform but were very discouraged shortly after showing up and comparing the actual updated real-time menus that were considerably more than the photos suggest, when I say more we are talking 50% more in most cases, so beware the current pricing is inline with most of the other local restaurants that are in my mind way to expensive for what you get food wise. Please don't hold your breath at any time while waiting for a server and or the food you've ordered unless you are practicing for the dives you will be taking shortly after. The physical attractions they have while visiting this cliff lovers oasis are top-notch, to say the least, as you can see in the photos I'll leave here. I'll have to say that all and all this is a great bang for your buck as they should really charge for an entry fee alone, and that's why they've received a 4 star rating from this vacationer.

Just stopped in to see the caves, they have the best access to cliff swimming and caves I've seen so far. Plus it only costs the price of some beers. Just buy a drink and explore! Fantastic snorkeling!

Great location, beautiful views, we love coming here to jump off the cliffs as the ocean feels so different in the west end of negril. The staff are always so welcoming and the caves are great little addition. We don’t actually eat here often so can’t comment there but the coffee is great!

On Wednesday November 20, 2024, my wife and I checked into to the Xtiba hotel in Negril, Jamaica. On Thursday November 21, 2024, between the hours of 10pm and 11pm....my wife and heard heard the knob to our door rattling and we remained quiet since we didn't expect anyone. Shortly after the rattling I heard a click, identical to the one the lock makes when it is opened with the manual key follow by a push and shakes for a few minutes. The deadbolt was engaged and this prevented the intruder(s) from entering. Eventually, there was no more noise coming from the door and we remained silent for the entire time. I was unable to sleep after this and at approximately 1 am on Friday November 22, 2024, I went to use the restroom and observed that the door was unlocked and only secured by the deadbolt. I reengaged the door knob lock as it was in perfectly working order.||On Friday November 22, 2024, at approximately 8:20am, I spoke with the assistant manager(Donna Gibbon) of the Xtabi Hotel and told her what happened. I asked her who has keys to the room and she ignored the question and requested that she refund me then stated she did not get paid yet for the transaction so she can't refund me. She refunded me only a $20 cash deposit that was taken at check-in. I vacated Xtiba on November 22, 2024, immediately at the end of the conversation. ||It must be noted that:|| The reservation was made via Jetblue Vacations from November 20-25 November 2024.||At check in, I was charged additional for air conditioning. ||The room have no telephone and no numbers were given for emergency contact. ||It appears that a key might have been used to opened the door without permission and at no point I lost the one key that was provided to me. ||On November 22, 2024, at 8:11pm I received a phone call from Xtiba and they are saying the manager on the night shift inadvertently opened my door because he was trying to access the incorrect balcony, and can't explain why he didn't call me, knock and announces himself not leave a note or tell anyone who works at hotel.||Neither Xtabi nor JetBlue Vacations hold them self accountable for any of these actions.||Be your own judge.

This was my favorite part of our trip to Jamaica! We went there on a whim from the advice of our driver Kingsley. This place was absolutely amazing! The food was fantastic, The Red Stripe was cold, and the view was like nothing I have ever experienced in my life. Thank you Xtabi for making our 25th wedding anniversary one that we will always remember. Also, if you can go at sunset, it will be an experience you will never forget.

Right on the cliffs. Very private, rustic & really Jamaican. Great restaurant, best lobster eggs benny. Friendly staff. This was a romatic place, not really for kids. They do have other villas accross the street, i think theres a pool there. The staff were very accomodating.

The quality of the food has drastically decreased. If the chicken shortage is so bad, don't serve stew chicken at all. Padding it with carrots is nasty work. Also...fruit salad is NOT bananas in water. Who wants soggy bananas?!

I had an excellent stay, great value for the price and spectacular views. |I had stayed in one of the seaside cottages #6 and was so glad that I booked a sea front cottage. |My views from my patio were spectacular pretty much anytime of the day but sunsets were the best. There were three loungers on my patio plus a table and two chairs so plenty of space to hang out. |My room had air conditioning a mini fridge also a great outdoor shower plus the bed was comfortable and seating in the room was also good. |The hotel is a little bit older so it’s not shiny and new but you can tell that the furniture is really solid and well built. These items were meant to last and are well-made. I appreciate quality especially for the price. |Lots of great places to swim/snorkel from if you’re comfortable with the ladders, there is also a few caves to explore with one that has a bit of a sandy Beach when the water is really calm. |Restaurant is great. I pretty much had really good meals every time I ate there, love the eggs Benedict for breakfast plus their omelets are great. Don’t have anything bad to say about the food. Drinks are reasonably priced.|They have a pool across the street in their garden side, which I checked out one day. Nice pool, very relaxing.|Hope to be back very soon!