Fun Holiday Beach Resort

Fun Holiday Beach Resort
3.113.113.113.113.11
3.11 based on 85 reviews
#13 of 23 hotels The Monarc.ca popularity scale (#1/15) classifies all the hotels of a single destination according to the number of grades received on 5 and the total number of reviews. in Negril
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Stunning Location… could be a real gem!

, Olds, AB
2024-03-20
You could not ask for a better location. This resort needs a lot of work and updating - the potential is there! Unfortunately this resort does not meet Canadian three star standards. [Details]
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The strong points
Stunning location along beautiful seven mile beach in Negril. 2 minute walk from the room.
The weak points
Resort ran out of water 4 out of 6 days. Meals were repetitive but edible. Bar was basic with very limited choices. Beer only available on tap unless they ran out. Fridges and hair dryers are an additional charge. Bottled water only available one day.
Sanitary measures
Entire resort had no water for hours on end four out of six days. This includes kitchen and bar facilities. Food was unmarked so had no idea what you were eating. Limited choices for food and bar. Never saw a soul in the pool. Health and safety hazard.
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Vacation

, Lakeville , NB
2024-03-06
I guess I will start with the water, we arrived on Sunday and until Wednesday I complained daily about no hot water. Finally, I demanded to have our room changed.
Food, meal times were posted ! meals were either an hour early or an hour late. The food was disgusting. It was something that you would expect to eat. If you went to Cuba we ate the exact same thing every day with the exception of Friday and we had lobster.
The rooms were clean! Overall, I would rate this vacation as a three out of 10 so disappointing as we had not been away since Covid [Details]
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The strong points
Strong points the waiters and waitresses were nice
The weak points
Food, hot water, dirty pool that wasn't open and dirty rooms
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Lovely little local resort

, Toronto, ON
2023-03-23
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. It's a comfortable small resort. All staff were friendly and attentive. The food was good and the beach is stunning. Don't skip the massage therapist, she's incredible! [Details]
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The strong points
Beach is stunning. Friendly staff.
The weak points
Some of the electrical outlets need repair in the room but we made out fine with the ones we had.
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Fun Holiday resort

, Windsor, ON
2022-03-22
The pictures are from along time ago . It is very run down and full of mold. The all inclusive is a rip off if you like to have drinks. [Details]
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The strong points
It is right on the beach , Janet is amazing and made the difference in us staying
The weak points
Ran out of beer 3 days out of the week , our room was full of mold , eye sore from the beach
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True to it's name!!!

, Dunnville, ON
2020-02-02
We have been to 5 star resorts but even though this one is a 3 star I enjoyed it far more than any vacation ever. The buildings were needing some repair but the quaint garden rooms were a delight. The whole atmosphere was friendly and cheerful and the staff were outstanding. Loved them all! Rooms were cleaned daily and were stocked with necessities.The beach man worked very hard to keep the white sands beautifully clean. There was no shampoo or body wash supplied but most people bring their own and spare the environment the extra plastic garbage. In future this will be my destination for Jamaica. Thanks to Donavan for his extra special attention ....wonderful barman [Details]
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The strong points
Staff.... beach.... no hassle from peddlers super friendly people on the street so there was no fear of walking to all the nearby shops The food was very good never ran out and lots to eat
The weak points
Buildings need a little maintainance but they are working on that

A nice time!

, Trenton, ON
2019-05-07
Overall I had a nice time staying here and had a nice break and relaxing time on the beach. I liked it was a small resort, not crowded,and close to the beach. The dining area was also right by the beach which I liked. I was surprised though they didn't have shampoo or body wash but I had been pre-informed so I had brought my own. I was also surprised they charged extra for the fridge and safe. Meals were only served at certain times and were often late so I was hungry with nothing to snack on in-between so I had to "smuggle" food from meals up to my room to snack on in-between meals. The staff was very nice and they look they other way if you smoke weed. Beware of the hustlers on the beach though. [Details]
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The strong points
Not too big. Close to the beach. Easy to find my way around. Nice staff. Good food.
The weak points
No snacks in-between. Pay extra for safe and fridge.

FUN HOLIDAY....❤️

, Thunder Bay, ON
2018-09-23
The staff at Fun Holiday Beach Resort were outstanding, Willie the security guard was Glendon And my favourite [Details]
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Recomended

, Toronto, ON
2018-03-24
Very good price, great food, can't really be any closer to the beach. Did our room look a bit like prison cell? Yes. Was it a problem for that price and did it affect the overall experience? Definitely not.

There was some confusion about boat trips, hotel staff said they can't help with that and one has to speak to boat guys on the beach (who overcharge and it's difficult to get them to tell you what are you actually buying). And then I overheard the manager complaining that people do not book through the hotel (???). [Details]
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The strong points
Price, food, beach, surprisingly good wifi.
The weak points
Loud music at night, but this will be true for ANY resort in Negril :-)
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Bad

, North York, ON
2017-10-14
The room was great. Tanisha, Gary and Yogi were awesome. Apart from that everything was a mess. There need to be some organization and accountability in the dining area. Food was not serve on time. They need to prepare more food. There were guess who end up with no food because they did not prepare enough. Even if you eat an need more, there is nothing to get. On the grill menu if you order anything, you have to wait for almost two hours to get it. We went to the bar and there were no fruits to make the drinks you nee, no beer and nothing to make the Pina calada. It was a terrible. [Details]
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Quaint but Outdated

, Barrie, ON
2017-09-28
Our experience at this hotel was different. The airline must take responsibility for their mis-information of this resort. We were told one thing (a 4 star when it is "maybe" a 2) and found it is outdated, small, diningroom is small, food is just ok. There was never anyone at the swim up bar. We were told it was "off season", so there was less staff. Disappointing. [Details]
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The strong points
Most staff is great. Beach is gorgeous. Mike, beach security, was very tentative. Colin's of Colin's Tours was excellent and very reasonable.
The weak points
Tiny, outdated rooms. No hot water in the shower in our 1st room. Meals ok. All Inclusive-NO. Meals are timed/alcohol timed. Entertainment-DJ. Plain & Simple!

Fun Holiday Beach, (Negril)

, Brampton, ON
2015-03-29
This resort is at a very good location and has a lot of potential to be a pleasant holiday destination. [Details]
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The strong points
For the most part, the staffers were quite friendly and were eager to please. We felt relatively safe. For sunset lovers, this is a great location to watch the sun set. The beach is gorgeous and non threatening.
The weak points
Poor entertainment, weakly organized and poorly planned activities. Meal times weren't properly observed. Had to wait in line constantly. A menu and activity display board would be helpful.
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Our problem is no problem to them (Jamon)

, Calgary, AB
2014-11-26
The room was ok, Jannifer the cleaning lady was exlent and front desk for pretty good too, restaurant need big improbment, they never started the buffet on time, if you order from the menu i had to wait more than an hour for the food [Details]
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The strong points
All the facilities are right there, Love the small resort because it was very imformal place.
The weak points
we saw cockroch in our room and in the restaurant,too many flys at the bar,no soap or paper towel and tissue in the restroom,even asking for few times, pool and zaccusi was not clean.
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You get a little less than you expect

, Guelph, ON
2014-02-19
the room was less than 1 star the furniture is very old and run down, the whole place needs painting and thorough cleaning!! the staff were all very friendly and eager to assist with whatever you request. the food was typically Jamaican, but with very little variety. we paid for all-inclusive but were told that after 10 pm the bars were cash bars…never experienced that before at an all-inclusive!!! [Details]
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The strong points
friendly staff, beach was the best I've ever seen. location and surrounding area great!
The weak points
whole place needs updating!!! paint!!! and thorough cleaning of bathrooms especially!!! furniture is old and rundown, even the dining furniture at the buffet!! entertainment was mediocre and repetitive from week to week. sunset views were awesome.
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Will Go Back if the price is right

, Kingston, NS
2014-02-17
I would return to this hotel only if it was on a sale price. This is the smallest resort I have ever stayed at, only steps to the beach from the rooms, great food & staff were awesome. That being said they have to really check on their supply of beer and rum as they would run out on a daily basis. It would be a 1-2 hr wait sometimes before the they would have more. It is a No Frills Hotel. But there the beach is amazing and you are in walking distance to everything. I would return. [Details]
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The strong points
The staff were amazing, the security on the beach was nothing I have ever seen. They (Mr. Brown & Stanley) were always making sure we were not being bothered by the locals. Dinning room staff were very friendly and accommodating. The Food was FANTASTIC!!!
The weak points
We were all inclusive, and on a daily basis they would run out of Beer, the Rum, then Vodka, they would get it but it was always a 1-2hr wait. Did not like this. We would have to go buy beer down the beach for $1.20 a bottle.
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Good value for price

, Edmonton, AB
2014-01-29
The location was AWESOME, great restaurants close. Felt safe walking everywhere. Resort is small but decent. Food choices were limited but tasted good. [Details]
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The strong points
Fantastic location & beach. Nice to walk out your room & be at the beach in under a minute.
The weak points
Resort needs a bit of TLC
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Fun holiday beach resort review

, Brockville, ON
2014-01-22
tried to screw me on my room (booked ocean view and they tried to give me a room overlooking the local dump ) You need to have security walk you up the beach if you don't want to be accosted by the locals. [Details]
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The strong points
great location in the middle of 7 mile beach
The weak points
no hot water / very low water pressure/ security keeping vendors at bay is non-existent / very miniimal food choices
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Great vacation for what we paid

, Spencerville, ON
2014-01-09
First impressions weren't good but once you give it a chance you learn to like it.
The room needs upgrading, the showers are usually cool and the food is nothing to rave about but we were fine. We were rarely in the room and we both gained a little weight so it wasn't that bad.
Vendors on the beach can be very annoying but we realize they need to make a living.
On New Year's Eve my Boyfriend was on the beach at a picnic table in front of our resort and a guy brought his "friend " (a female prostitute ) over to meet him. I had been gone for maybe 5 min. To go to the bathroom. I didn't like walking on the beach by myself because creepy men would walk along with you trying to pick you up. Probably male prostitutes.
Inside the resort was fine but there were a few people who had "guests " stay with them but that happens at resorts everywhere.
You have to just ignore it and the people selling and smoking pot everywhere unless that is what you are going for-not for us but to each his own.
We met some great people, had good weather & spent most of the day at the beach so we had a really good time. We would probably return if we got a similar deal as the one we got this year! :) [Details]
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The strong points
Gorgeous beach & ocean Staff Small, friendly size of resort
The weak points
Vendors on the beach bothering you. Prostitutes and men trying to pick people up when walking the beach. Only had cool showers. Would like at least 1 hot one. Have to ask for a bedspread Food was limited and just okay. Narrow/short beach area
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Small Friendly resort

, Laval, QC
2013-12-12
This is a small resort, which is what I wanted exactly. If you want touristy this isn't the place, it's like visiting family! [Details]
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The strong points
The staff is extremely friendly, the food was good, the beach was beautiful
The weak points
none
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Great vacation for the price

, Scarborough, ON
2013-12-02
This is our 4th time at the resort so we knew what to expect: bring your own beach towels, shampoo, hairdryer, wine. They have improved in several areas since our last visit (coffee all day, better beach chairs, only ran out of bar supplies once) Any problems with the room or requests were quickly addressed: toilet fixed within 30 min light bulb changed by the time we got back from dinner, a request for a second room key was delivered within one hour. We mentioned that the soup at lunch and dinner had too much black pepper, and from then on the soup was perfect). All staff were friendly and helpful. This year most(?) rooms didn't have a bedspread (only 1 thin top sheet). Other guests complained that they were cold. We never use the bedspreads and always bring a flannel sheet to use as a blanket instead. [Details]
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The strong points
Small friendly boutique resort right on the beach. Room had good firm beds, A/C and satelite TV worked great. Saturday beach party food and entertainment were the highlights
The weak points
Had some problems with the toilet but it was quickly fixed. At most meals the dishes were not labelled so some meals were a mystery. What looked like pizza on toast was actually a tuna melt or corn beef melt. A shock to the taste buds!
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Funky & fun

, Sutton, QC
2013-10-02
Clean & unusual. Great staff, & after a
short time we felt like we belonged...
A wonderful experience. So much fun we
are booked for 3 weeks in 2014. [Details]
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The strong points
the beach and the size of the Hotel. Not too big, just right !
The weak points
none, that come to mind.
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It wasn't the same

, Winnipeg, MB
2013-07-14
Sorry, people for the delay of this review, but due to mobility issues was unable to get to my computer until now.

Last year I gave this resort a lot of leeway but this year, I'm disappointed. I take into consideration it's a maybe 2* wanting to be a 3*, but you have to put some effort and money into your business. With the money they are charging and the little they pay in wages, the owner should be able to upgrade or at least upkeep this gem in the rough. The owner was not available to address the concerns of some very irate guests. Maybe, too, if the owner allowed his bar staff the inventory, instead of running out of hard liquor, beer and mixes, he wouldn't be going through staff like flour in a sifter. The poor staff had to endure the wrath of the comments or irate guests as did the very kind Sunwing Representative.

Unless you're up at the buffet right when food is out for all meals, food is sparingly replaced and unless you go somewhere else, you'll go hungry. Several occasions we had to go out to eat even though we paid for the AI and we aren't ones to sleep past 8:00a.m.

We were kind enough to bring some plastic ashtrays as last year they never had any...they used styrofoam cups with sand. We still have not received as much as a thank you.

We never saw any positive changes or upgrades from our stay last year.

We aren't the 5* frilly people...all we need is a bed to lay our head and good food and drink for a great vacation.

Negril is a beautiful place; beautiful sunset and beach but sad to say we won't be staying at Fun Holiday next year. It's up to you to form your own opinion. I can't be anymore honest. [Details]
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The strong points
Location, sunset and staff...it's the staff, not the owner that makes the place.
The weak points
Running out of ice and running out of food...not much variety in food on buffet and charged $6.00US for Red Stripe at swim up bar. AI bar closed when we arrived, due to delayed flight and no food. Hadn't eaten for almost 12 hrs.
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Not too Fun at Fun Holiday

, Ddo, QC
2013-04-22
The hotel was ok. But the food and beverages were not. The pool was very dirty. Staff acted like it costs to smile, no bartender many times, almost like we had to beg for service. They ran out of everything including beer, rum, vodka, fruits, food, bowls, plates, glasses etc. No syrup for 2 days, but pancakes and french toast at every breakfast. No entertainment, no wifi in common areas, no beach grill as described. Music was almost never on, everything closed early. [Details]
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The strong points
The beach was really nice, lot's of shade and chairs. The rooms were good and the cleaning ladies were excellent.
The weak points
The food was terrible. Very bland, repetitive. No beach grill as specified, food was always finished and they had no more. No rum, no beer, no ice, broken blender. Was not impresse. Staff was not to friendly and never around. Pool very dirty.
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Disappointed but get what you pay for

, Cambridge, ON
2013-04-03
should of spent more---- only had week off [Details]
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The strong points
cheap--- but expect 3 stars
The weak points
small buffet - and repetitive ran out od alcohol---all the time no wine
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Great Resort if your easy going

, Niagara Falls, ON
2013-03-14
The staff and the location made the holiday awesome. The resort offers all the basics it's not fancy or fussy. No need for fancy clothes, dress casual and kick back, relax and you'll have a ball. [Details]
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The strong points
The staff and location. Although the buffet is small in comparison to 5 star properties, everything we ate was delicious.
The weak points
The bar ran out of supplies. Table cloths should be changed after every meal service. The owners should buy a dishwasher for the kitchen staff so they don't have to wash everything by hand.
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Be Patient, tip and you MUST love local food..

, Toronto, ON
2013-03-10
Everyday was different.. Some days the staff was happy to serve you, some days it felt like we were pestering them to serve us drinks... We knew what we paid for so we all went with an open mind and patient soul. At the end of the day, you're still fortunate to be in Jamaica! I would go back to Negril but to a different resort... [Details]
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The strong points
Great location for parties, food, beach bars. Used to be a spring break party resort.. Not in 2013!!
The weak points
Always ran out of food, felt like we shouldn't "indulge" so there would be some food left for others!
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Fun Helliday...

, Ottawa, ON
2013-03-06
Having been at this hotel last year, I knew what to expect... Which was awful food, no local beer served but nice staff.. Rooms were clean, intermittent water. Closes down at 10 pm. [Details]
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The strong points
Nice staff.. And nice looking... Made for an enjoyable vacay...
The weak points
Bad food, no red stripe beer, bad liquor for an all inc.
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Yamon Holiday

, Edmonton, AB
2013-02-23
The beach is the Best part of this hotel. The ocean is shallow and gentle and almost anyone could swim here...unless there is a strom which we had two days of rough but still my husband could swim.
The hotel needs more maintence than they are giving it. Water in the rooms was a issue but apparantly this is a common problem. However they could make things better if there faucets functioned better.Often the water would be off for periods of time then back on.
There is no telephones in the room so every time you have a problem you must walk to reception.
Our air conditioner was old and VERY noisy.They came to fix it when the remote for it wasn't functioning and that worked but to fix the extreme rattle they just stuffed newspaper into where it was loose from the wall.
The staff our freindly but that is every place you go in Jamanica.
The food was OK.It got a bit boring and they did not have alot of fresh vegetables,especially lettuce salads.Always cabbage salads. [Details]
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The strong points
Beach
The weak points
see above
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Negril

, Pickering, ON
2013-02-19
overall would go again... second time at this location.. food is way better than last year...thanks to Brendon(cook) and Richard (cook) don't forget to tip the staff!!!! [Details]
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The strong points
location, food, staff
The weak points
manager almost non existant...took along time if there were any problems to get a response from the manager/owner.vernon could fix up the hotel a bit...new chairs on beach, hotel needs some tlc...
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You get what you pay for

, London, ON
2013-02-05
Because this is a small resort you get to know alot of people, the staff are incredible. The resort is in need of an upgrade [Details]
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The strong points
the staff are exceptional
The weak points
needs an upgrade
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Great fun at Fun Holiday

, Toronto, ON
2012-08-27
My wife and I had great fun at Fun Holiday, good food, friendly staff, nice strong drinks and a great location. Rooms were very basic, but immaculately clean. Word of warning, if you're looking for the kinds of services and entertainment you get at a big resort keep looking, but if you want a beautiful stretch of beach, a nice central location close to night life and don't need a lot of organized activities to keep you busy during the day Fun Holiday is ideal. We'll definitely be back. Special shout out to chef Robert, he makes the best jerk in Negril and he can get you anything you need during your stay. Also big shout out to Richard the security guy, on the rare occasions when beach vendors got overly aggressive he would just appear as if by magic at my shoulder, I can take care of myself, but it was very reassuring. [Details]
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The strong points
Food, Location and a super friendly staff.
The weak points
Wifi went down with some regularity and didn't cover most of the property, this second issue could easily be addressed by the addition of a second router down by the beach. Also power went out about once a day.
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