If you want a place to enjoy lush, tropical vegetation as well as plenty of recreational options, the Grand Lido Negril Resort & Spa might be just the right choice for you. Your choices at this hotel include quite a few of the most popular recreational activities, so you can have an active vacation in a relaxed setting.
Water and Fitness
In fact, with the added flexibility offered by 2 pools swimming pools, it will be easy to find a place by the pool.
Tennis
Tennis enthusiasts may find this hotel to be a particularly good choice.
You shouldn't have difficulty getting a court to use, considering that there are 212 rooms sharing 4 courts
available. That equates to an average of just 127 guests
sharing each tennis court, which is quite good, compared to other hotels in the Caribbean.
The hotel offers the option of playing on a lit court, so you can play into the evening hours. This is perfect for travelers who would rather spend their afternoon at th beach.
It should also be mentioned that Zagat's recommends this hotel for its tennis.
If you are looking for some other choices that are good for tennis, investigate Hedonism II and Half Moon Montego Bay. There are some of the area's best spots for tennis at these hotels, so it may be wise to take a minute to consider these other options before making a reservation.
Golf
Although there isn't a golf course at the Grand Lido Negril Resort & Spa, if golf is on your list of things to do, the hotel can help you make reservations with one of the local golf courses.
The closest golf course is Negril Hills Golf Club, located 6.9 miles
to the south
of the Grand Lido Negril Resort & Spa.
This par 72 course is 6,333 yards long.
Greens fees are as follows: $57.50.
If you want more information, call the course at 876-957-4638.
Watersports
While visiting Jamaica you may want to try out a new recreational sport. The hotel offers a number of different options, so you can be sure to find an aquatic activity you enjoy, regardless of your skills. You can check out this chart, which indicates which watersports are available at the Grand Lido Negril Resort & Spa:
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If the hotel doesn't have the watersport you're looking for, don't worry. It may be available at a local vendor.
Family Activities
The Grand Lido Negril Resort & Spa is an adults-only hotel, so if you are traveling with children you should look elsewhere. For adults who would love a vacation away from youngsters, this hotel may be the ideal location.
Entertainment and Nightlife
Vacationers looking for some spectacular night life may be disappointed; live shows aren't a part of the schedule at the Grand Lido Negril Resort & Spa.
While live entertainment isn't an option, you'll find several locations to grab a quick - or leisurely - drink at this hotel.
There also plenty of other places you can visit, as shown in the following chart:
If you're feeling lucky, and want to enjoy a bit of glitz and glamor, visit Hotel Riu Tropical Bay, which is located 0.4 miles
northeast
of the Grand Lido Negril Resort & Spa.
Spa
This hotel is one of the few in Jamaica that features a spa, allowing travelers to get some pampering treatment. The chart below lists a sample of the available services:
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Other Recreation
One of the hotel's popular activities is horseback riding. Many visitors find this to be a pleasant way to spend part of their day in Jamaica.
A great past time to consider during your stay is shuffleboard. Not only is shuffleboard a relaxing sport, but it offers a bit of challenge for players at all skill levels.
You'll also be able to play croquet at this hotel. Although croquet can be challenging even for players with very high levels of skill, many guests thoroughly enjoy playing the game, despite being complete novices.
No matter where you go in Jamaica you'll find plenty to see and do, so you aren't restricted to the particular activities this hotel happens to offer. From a day relaxing at a nearby beach, to a few hours exploring a local market each traveler can plan his or her own perfect vacation.
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