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Bak A Yaad

Property class: 2.5

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A treehouse with a rustic design, surrounded by dense foliage and illuminated by string lights.
A rustic wooden cabin bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a door.
A house surrounded by lush greenery, with a pathway leading to the entrance.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a staircase with blue railings and a white wall with a shelf.
A house surrounded by dense foliage with a thatched roof and a small porch area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$116
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug

Explore the area

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West End Road, Negril, Westmoreland
  • Place, Rick's Cafe
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Negril Lighthouse
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Negril Cliffs
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wooden door.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bed with a canopy, a ceiling fan, and a wooden headboard.

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A house surrounded by lush greenery, with a pathway leading to the entrance.

Deluxe Cabin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A yellow house with a porch, surrounded by trees and plants.

Executive Cabin

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A small, single-story house with a porch, surrounded by tropical plants and a gravel pathway.

Deluxe Cabin

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of trees.

Basic Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A small, green wooden house with white trim, surrounded by trees and greenery.

Executive Cabin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Negril

At Bak A Yaad, you'll be 2 km (1.2 mi) from Negril Cliffs and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Seven Mile Beach. Highlights at this hotel include in-room pools, free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This hotel offers an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas and concierge services. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a games room and express check-in. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this West End hotel include Time Square Mall and Negril Hills Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Rick's Cafe - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Erica's Cafe - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Negril Lighthouse - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Joseph's Cave - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Negril Cliffs - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rick's Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Matthew's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ackee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mahogany - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪HUA HIN - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Bak A Yaad

As a guest of Bak A Yaad, you'll find an outdoor pool, an arcade/games room, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Bak A Yaad also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Negril hotel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
Bak A Yaad offers 22 accommodations with private pools. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Private pool
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Bak A Yaad

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Bak A Yaad Hotel
Bak A Yaad Negril
Bak A Yaad Hotel Negril

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Bak A Yaad?

Yep, Bak A Yaad has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Bak A Yaad?

As of 12 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bak A Yaad on 13 Aug 2026 start from NZ$116, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Bak A Yaad?

The closest beach to Bak A Yaad is Seven Mile Beach (4.4 km).

Does Bak A Yaad have a pool?

Bak A Yaad has an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Bak A Yaad?

No, but there are private pools in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bak A Yaad?

No, Bak A Yaad does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bak A Yaad?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bak A Yaad?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Bak A Yaad Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marquis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too many things to do/go. Was laid back and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good house keeping clean. Staff very helpful. Parking available. No pool. Setting is nature theme. Across from Rick's Cafe in negril
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service, clean rooms, and location. Great staff that was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly, I was there with my son for 5 nights and I had a blast. Staff was genuine, real and 100% a pleasure. The pool was nice, ping pong, video games, a ton of things to do. Was quiet and peaceful. Want to say Thanx to the staff and I definitely will be rebooking when I return to c my again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth D

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff very helpful and vibe perfect. By no means is it luxury but the gardens are really nice. Used pool at Ricks no problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect 😍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely weekend at Bak A Yaad. The grounds are beautiful. It was easy to upgrade our reservation to a cabin with more amenities when we checked in. The cabin and common areas were tidy and well-kept. Walking distance to great restaurants and small grocery.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hands down my favorite back packer place to stay at in Jamaica!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kori

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pros: Sanctuary like exotic garden landscape, cute cottages, friendly staff, ample parking, swimming pool! Love the louvre windows! Cons: Part of Bathroom shower wall is made of drywall and has moisture damage in my cottage - please fix (meaning change that wall to concrete). Also shower floor needs proper cleaning. Water was not hot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

RENATA

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No water , no AC , and shared bathroom . I would like my money back , we only stayed there for 20-30 minutes and we left this property. It is not as described in Orbitz
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a Treasure

My stay was quite glorious. Ami and Ms. Elaine are delightful people who served us with the greatest hospitality! I will definitely come again…
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

O'Neil

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
They had no A/C for the basic rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Silja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was expecting a room with 2 beds, got 1 bed and one blow up bed with a bit of a leak during night. But all over it was very nice and safe place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were HOT with only a ceiling fan! Need a vent to the hall and a mirror and some wall hooks would be nice to have in the room. Staff is WONDERFUL and very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaycia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my short stay at this property. The cottages are quaint and comfortable. I felt secluded, peaceful and safe with lots of nature all around. The pool is small but adequate for a warm dip. The host was pleasant and properly introduced us to the options for dining and entertainment around the area. However Alecia, the housekeeper, was the real star of our experience. She was friendly, helpful and courteous without ever being pushy. She seems to really to enjoy intetacting with guests. I would definitely rerurn.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricky Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An EPIC Jamaican Tropical Paradise that's the BEST

Negril finally has my "go-to" spot: Bak A Yaad Hostel & Cottages! Initially, I booked a week, but this hidden gem was so incredible, I extended my stay four or five times. Nestled in the beautiful West End, Bak A Yaad is a family-owned oasis managed by the wonderful Jordan, his brother Cameron, and their amazing staff – Allecia, Elaine, and their local team. Words can't do justice to how amazing Bak A Yaad is. From the diverse range of accommodations to the incredible hospitality, everything about this place is perfect for an epic Jamaican experience. As a retired Navy veteran and ocean enthusiast, I'm searching for a diving base for Wounded Warriors, veterans, and their families. Bak A Yaad's location, atmosphere, and values perfectly align with my vision. I see a future filled with introducing these heroes to scuba diving, collaborating on coral reef restoration projects, fostering local education, and empowering communities through online income generation. Bak A Yaad is more than just a place to stay for me, it's a springboard for creating positive change in Jamaica and the local communities & especially the educational resources to the children.
Bak A Yaad's colorful sign you'll see at the entrance of the property
My version of a Jamaican Jerk Chicken Scramble Eggs Breakfast I enjoyed on the patio at Bak A Yaad everyday because of their full kitchen access!
Negril's EPIC Sunset & Dining views just a short walk away is an absolute must!
Bak A Yaad's spacious & relaxing pool deck offers lounges and a few umbrella covered tables & chairs for a snack, lunch or whatever your desire for some shade.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Set in a private Jamaican Jungle with pool!

I can't say enough about Bak A Yaad, in my 30+ yrs of traveling as an original "Cyber Gypsy" :o), this is top 3 in Hostels & hybrid Resorts that offer a multi-tiered accommodations with a hostel, private rooms & private cottages all set in an ancient Jamaican Jungle! I booked multiple stays after my first few days in the private single rooms, with small queen or double size bed I think, plenty of space for 1 or 2 people & Super Clean! There were a couple little suggestions I made to Jordan, the owner, who's on site & a very friendly & welcoming, dual citizen I think he said Jamaican & US via Miami, either way the whole staff at Bak A Yaad are just fantastic, especially also the local Jamaican housekeepers Elaine & Allecia are both sweethearts, mother & daughter actually (Please make sure to drop them a tip, a little bit helps them a lot, cool my fellow travelers & digital nomads, gotta spread some LOVE especially on this magical island of Jamaica!) :o) The property overall is set in a little private jungle across from Rick's Cafe in the West End but you'd never know it as the double high walls on the outer property & the high security gated inner walls along with the tall trees on the property all over drown out any noise that comes from Rick's, plus it's a place you got to visit for the overall entertainment value not to mention the EPIC NEGRIL JAMAICA SUNSETS are best viewed sipping a cold one from their patio! Location, atmosphere, amenities & staff you'll love it!
Front gate
Fish pond in garden setting of property
Epic Negril Jamaican Sunset from Rick's Cafe across the road
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricky Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My new Jamaican Paradise Home Away from Home!

I had stayed here @Bak A Yaad once before recently beginning my Jamaican adventure for several days and loved everything about it! So I decided to come back for sure when I extended my stay in Negril. From the fantastic location and secluded Jamaican jungle style of the resort itself, a laid-back relaxing pool deck area & refreshing pool to the convenience of having a full kitchen access, BBQ & a community clubhouse with wide screen smart TV, ping-pong table & plush couches to interact & network with other international travelers I've already extended my trip by 2 weeks with most of it staying right here, because this place just can't be beat for value & everything else are bonuses! To top all the great aspects of Bak-A-Yaad, the owner Jordan is a Jamaican & US citizen, a cool dude along with his younger brother Cameron and their absolutely sweethearts of housekeeping, Elaine & Allecia (local Jamaican mother & daughter), they keep the property pristine - hard to do considering the jungle setting & the rooms, bathrooms & showers very clean & tidy! (PS-make sure you drop the ladies a little something before you leave, they work very hard keeping everywhere clean especially the common use kitchen area!) :o) And if you decide to extend your Jamaica trip like I did or return to this little hidden gem in the near future I think you'll find them all welcoming you back like old friends & family, I did for sure, now if they'll only let me move in for good I'll be set for life! LOL!
Bak A Yaad sign on the front wall at gate entrance
A little waterfall & fish pond in the middle of the Jamaican jungle
Picnic area surrounded by nature
Ricks Cafe Negril is across the street with nightly EPIC SUNSETS!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Maria Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Misleading pictures and descriptions!

First, I want to clarify that my feedback is based on the expectation set by the hotel’s presentation on hotels.com. From the descriptions and images provided, there was no indication that the accommodations would be hostel-like, particularly concerning shared bathrooms and showers. This discrepancy was surprising. My intent is not to disparage but to express that the reality of our stay did not align with the expectations set by the advertisement. I believe transparency in the amenities offered, including the nature of the accommodations, is crucial for informed decision-making by potential guests. This is not a hotel. It’s a hostal and the pictures and information provided are misleading. We rented a single room and in the pictures there were very cozy tiny home type accommodation with full bathroom. For us it’s a very negative surprise to realise the rooms were in a second room of a building at the very end of the property. Plus the most negative surprise was that that we had to share the toilet and shower with the entire floor. There are one set for men and other set for women. The property is across the Rick Coffee. It’s very famous because it offers paid cliff jumping, and ridiculously loud party at the sun set. So, However, the (hostel) rooms were very silent on the night. The property has swimming room and extremely beautiful tropical tres. It has a large private parking. Nonetheless, when we arrived by car , we asked a local to direct us to Bak a Yaad. The loca
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Matratze und Kopfpolster waren gut zum Schlafen. Der Pool bot frühmorgens eine gute Erfrischung. Die Küche war ungepflegt und unhygienisch
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Isabele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
O quarto estava impecável! Lindo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Em frente ao Rick's café, 10 min de carro da 7mile beach, cabana completa com fogão elétrico, forninho, cafeteira, microondas. A limpeza me deixou um pouco na dúvida pós tinha papel no vaso sanitário quando cheguei. Algumas pequenas teias de aranha poderiam ter sido removidas na limpeza também mas nada q atrapalhe. O local é bem rústico e a única coisa q me incomodou de verdade foi a escuridão a noite! Vi que tinham luminárias nos postes mas não eram acesas a noite. Voltaria a me hospedar com Certeza
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025