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Old Grand Lido Negril #125757
03/29/2017 06:23 PM
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Does anyone know what is going there? And will it be another adult only resort ? Could use a few more choices .

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Re: Old Grand Lido Negril [Re: bailey39] #125758
03/29/2017 06:48 PM
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The Grand Lido Negril has been resurrected, as a much smaller au naturel resort. There are 20 some rooms, where the old a/n side was. It is part of a larger resort now, which took over the rest of the resort. It was supposed to open in February, which I assume it did.


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Re: Old Grand Lido Negril [Re: Carol_Hill] #125759
03/29/2017 09:49 PM
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I think the average price point is around $900/night...

Re: Old Grand Lido Negril [Re: DarkDiggler] #125760
03/30/2017 09:30 AM
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Pretty steep pricing..


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Re: Old Grand Lido Negril [Re: Carol_Hill] #125761
03/30/2017 11:58 AM
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Butler service ain't cheap...

Re: Old Grand Lido Negril [Re: DarkDiggler] #125762
03/31/2017 04:36 AM
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Too rich for us most likely. I think I would be "uncomfortable" having a butler anyway. It is very encouraging that someone is willing to start up another clothing optional resort. so many have closed in the past few years.

Re: Old Grand Lido Negril [Re: markis] #125763
03/31/2017 11:29 AM
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Keep in mind that those are rack rates. They have had one 25% off sale already, but it's over now. I just look at the rack rates for Couples San Souci for spring next year and an Ocean Vehandah is $898 per night. But, the special promotional price is $481 per night. It's fairly common for resorts in Jamaica to have very high rack rates and then deeply discount. 50% off is pretty common. No way we're spending $900 a night, but $450 a night is doable.

GLN's booking engine is actually showing "WINTER SAVINGS 50% OFF" right now, but does not seem to be applying it to the quoted rate. I'll bet if you called them you would probably get that rate.

Re: Old Grand Lido Negril [Re: bailey39] #125764
04/18/2017 01:38 PM
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Just got an email from Go Classy with the following prices for travel in the near future. A good deal, if you can go soon! (A good deal, as compared to their rack rates, at least!!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />)

LOW introductory rates for the Sunset Ocean View Suite
$206.25 pppn Double
$310.00 Single
$188.75 pppn Triple
Book NOW between April 17 - 30, 2017
Travel May 1 - June 30, 2017


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Re: Old Grand Lido Negril [Re: Carol_Hill] #125765
04/18/2017 08:39 PM
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We are contemplating taking one for the team and exploring this summer.

I am afraid we will be the only ones there...

Re: Old Grand Lido Negril [Re: DarkDiggler] #125766
04/19/2017 08:16 AM
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If you can go on that special, it's a good deal. If you do, would love to hear about it!


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Re: Old Grand Lido Negril [Re: Carol_Hill] #125767
04/19/2017 06:50 PM
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So, the resort did not open until March 31st. It is still not complete and people are complaining about it. It is a huge property with very little beach. I will be going to Couples Negril in June and will see for myself, but reviews starting to get posted on Trip Advisor.


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Re: Old Grand Lido Negril [Re: nibs] #125768
04/19/2017 07:10 PM
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"very little beach"?? There was not a lot of beach on the a/n side before. Is there less beach now?


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Re: Old Grand Lido Negril [Re: Carol_Hill] #125769
04/20/2017 09:46 AM
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Yes, Carol. It appears that the building go almost to the beach and my understanding is that it is really a "pool" resort, as opposed to a beach resort. There are rooms for about 1200 guests, from what I hear. It's also 3 resorts into 1, a family area, an adult area and an AN Area. The strange thing is that they put the family area closest to Couples AN Section and people are complaining about that. Apparently the resort didn't disclose this to people. Not sure why they wouldn't have put their AN area there. It will be interesting to see what happens. It's certainly not like the old GLN that we all loved.


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Re: Old Grand Lido Negril [Re: nibs] #125770
04/20/2017 10:51 AM
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Huhm, ok. I knew they were putting in a lot more rooms, but didn't realize it was going to be THAT huge! I am assuming, without knowing, that the a/n area is basically where it used to be? Are people complaining about no beach in general, or no beach for the a/n section?


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Re: Old Grand Lido Negril [Re: Carol_Hill] #125771
04/21/2017 11:14 AM
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Assuming you're asking about the Couples AN Section? Yes, same spot. The people are complaining that their kids can see naked people. Some are complaining about the lack of beach in general and that the water is only waist deep. If you meant Royalton's AN Section, I think it's on the other side, closer to Hedo, but I may be wrong about that.


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Re: Old Grand Lido Negril [Re: nibs] #125772
04/21/2017 12:50 PM
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I was talking about the GLN a/n section. For some reason, I thought it was in the same spot where the a/n side used to be.


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Re: Old Grand Lido Negril [Re: Carol_Hill] #125773
04/23/2017 11:54 AM
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I would love to see an overhead photo showing where the various "sections" are located.


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