It just feels like home at this immaculate seaside resort located in Negril, Jamaica. Built in 1970, the continuous upgrades have kept pace with the changing times and every convenience vacationers seek is here. 
Owner, Gail Jackson (pictured left), is a charming and delightful hostess.
The former GE Sales Engineer and University of Pittsburgh graduate is successful in many areas of her live, yet, has not missed one exquisite detail in satisfying her resort guests. In the more than 31-years that she’s owned, operated and managed the property, she has only gotten better at doing what she loves. And it shows. Her brillant smile and chipper laugh is infectious. She never meets a stranger and can talk fluently about everything from local fish delicacies that her resort serves, to the latest in casual wear and stylish natural hair designs.
Mornings, you may find her overseeing various departments of the resort: confirming menu items with her restaurant manager, double-checking VIP reservations and transportation pick-ups from Montego, Bay, creating holiday promotions and sales incentives, and more. Jackson is full of energy and, is definitely a type “A” personality. This trait works very nicely to keep on top of her schedule while accommodating the hundreds of international guests who visit the resort annually.
As soon as you enter the spacious reception area to check-in for your stay, you’ll notice the serene ambiance that radiates throughout the property. And it is backed by an attentive, well-trained staff whose always at your beckon call. The sound of Jamaica’s endemic tropical birds: doves, parrots and cuckoos, along with waves gently crashing in the background, will quickly put you at ease and in vacation mode!
Jackson’s keen sense of perfection and excellent taste in decorating–both the hard and soft goods– keeps the resort beautifully furnished with lovely furnishings and island-styled linens and draperies. Resort amenities include: free self-parking, porter/bellhop, outdoor pool, spa tub, room service, onsite gift shop, newsstand, beach bar, a bountifully supplied restaurant and free Wi-Fi.
There is prime access to dozens of nearby beach shops, eateries, hair salons, massage stations with plenty of great options for late night dinners and entertainment. 
Local attractions include Booby Cay, Negril Hills Golf Club, Times Square Mall, Kool Runnings Water Park, and Throne Room.
Check-in time starts at 2 PM. Check-out is noon. The resort also accommodates special or accessibility needs. 70 beautifully decorated, well equipped rooms span two floors of the resort for spectacular garden and sea views, balcony/patio and daily housekeeping.
Guests rest comfortably with air conditioning, in-room safes, telephones and televisions. Ironing boards and hair dryers are available on request. 
All guests are offered a complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast—a real ‘down home’ kind a’ spread offering local Caribbean delicacies and traditional American fare.
At this resort you can be as busy (or lazy) as you wish with swimming, beach volleyball, snorkeling, scuba diving, water skiing, para-sailing and boat tours all conveniently nearby. 
Tours can be arranged to different parts of the island such as Y.S. Falls, Black River Safari and Dunns Falls at the front desk located in the lobby.
With 4.1 stars out of 5 (on Expedia) the resort stays busy welcoming guests from all over the world. Winter rates/Dec. 20-April 1: $160 garden view (1-2 people) to $350, two bedroom suite (sleeps up to 6 people). But check online to find some terrific value specials that the resort frequently runs on travel and couponing sites.
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When it’s time to check-out, you’ll want to extend your stay! Negril Treehouse Resort Norman Manley Boulevard Negril, Jamaica Toll Free: 1-888-790-5264
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Debert Cook is a travel writer and avid golfer based in New York City.
