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N Resort
Jamaica's New Naturist
Resort
Oyster Bay, Jamaica |
The N Resort
at Oyster Bay, Jamaica is primarily a nudist resort for adults only. The resort
welcomes guests as couples and single ladies only. Nudity is not compulsory so
you may describe it as clothing optional.
The resort is not fancy…
it’s modest in design but does include all the features of a larger, all
inclusive property, surprising for a small resort.
Frank Rance, the
owner and Freddie DePass, General Manager of N Resort, both emphasize their
resort is not Hedonism… it’s suited for small groups and fun loving
adults who enjoy tropical ambiance in a clothes-free
environment.
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 The N Resort at Oyster Bay,
Jamaica is primarily a nudist resort for adults and is all inclusive in format.
This means room, meals, bar drinks, taxes and airport transfers are included in
your room rate. The resort welcomes guests as couples and single ladies only.
The property at one time was called Pebbles. After a refurbishment, the
resort's opening day of November 19, 2010 ushers in an era for the resort
catering primarily to adult nudists although clothing optional clients are
welcome as well. The dining areas and reception are the two locations on the
property where clothing or a cover up is required.
Compared to most
resorts on the island, it's a bit smaller than most resort layouts with only 96
rooms, most of them Ocean view.
 In addition, its compact
area on about 3 acres literally hugs the beach composed of beautiful white sand
that serves as a perfect entrance to the beach water. You don’t need aqua
shoes to enjoy swimming at the beach. And, snorkeling is a step away from the
beach with sand bars and reefs accessible from the shore.
What sets the
resort apart from other small hotels is the construction. All guest rooms are
built with native Jamaican wood with authentic decorations and appointments
including a nice porch for that early morning coffee or late afternoon drink as
you watch the sunset.
The resort used to be called, Pebbles, a family
resort, and was built in the mid 90s.
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Passports are required for international air travel,
including Jamaica.
Fly into Montego Bay's Sangster Airport, hop on a
shuttle bus and you'll be at the resort, usually taking between 30-40,
depending upon traffic. Your trip is a scenic drive along the coast road to
Runaway Bay and Ocho Rios, although you won't travel that far.
Air
service is provided by both scheduled air carriers and charter airlines
worldwide to Montego Bay. Typically, charters are a good value, but the flights
usually operate once or twice a week from the USA and Europe. If you want
convenience, scheduled airlines offer the most flights, most often, to the
island. The trade off for you is price vs. convenience. The choice is
yours.
There is no commuter airport nearby, so a short bus ride is your
primary option, included automatically in your resort accommodations' package.
The bus may stop for a passengers' beer or pee break, depending upon the whim
of the bus driver or guests. The coastal road eastward from Montego Bay takes
you through the areas of Falmouth and Trelawny where you may pass roadside
stands selling sea grapes, excellent wood carvings and, of course, Red Strip
beer and jerk chicken, the island's specialty.
A little useless trivia:
A movie classic filmed years ago called "Papillon" about a Devils' Island
(French penal colony) starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman was filmed in
the old warehouse complex in Falmouth, which also boasts the second oldest
church on the island. Nearby Duncans is the boyhood home of Harry Belafonte, a
Jamaican calypso singer popular in the 50s and 60s in Jamaica and the USA
before reggae became established in the 1970's. In addition, several James Bond
classic movies were filmed near there, including Goldfinger.
Some more
interesting recent trivia: The 2008 Olympic world record holder for the 100
yard dash, Usain Bolt, was born and raised near Trelawny, not far from the N
Resort.
The resort is just east of Breezes Trelawny family resort and
not far from the new seaport at Trelawny where Royal Caribbean docks its cruise
liners on the north shore of Jamaica.
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N Resort is a full service hotel with your accommodations,
all meals, bar drinks, non-motorized water sports, taxes, tips and round trip
airport transfers included for one price. Airfare and personal consumption
items, SCUBA and spa treatments are extra.
Additional services
include:
* WiFi on site throughout the property and your guest room
* Free computer center
* Swimming pool
* 100 ft Water slide
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1,000 feet of white sand beach
* Snorkeling
* Kayak
* Glass Bottom
Boat Rides
* Tennis
* Fitness Center
* Game room
* Pool
Tables
* Ping Pong
* Crafts & Arts shop
Extra Options for a
fee:
* Off site tours which can be arranged at the resort
* SCUBA
diving
* Spa Services On Site
WiFi service is complimentary and is
located throughout the property. A separate piano bar is combined with an
adjacent room that also doubles as a flat screen movie, DVD or satellite TV
viewing room. Bring along your DVD movies if you enjoy sharing them with
others. Each guest rooms includes flat screen satellite TV, too.
A
unique little craft shack is located near the lobby for those who want to try
their hands at a little artistic creativity.
At the beauty salon, you
can enjoy manicures, pedicures and hair braiding for an extra fee. Massages may
also be arranged. An appointment is necessary.
A surprisingly complete
fitness center is adjacent to the main function area, too. And, tennis is
available on site.
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N Resort has three dining venues:
* Main restaurant for
breakfast, lunch and dinner daily - clothing required
* Italian restaurant
for evening meal-clothing required, seats 50 persons
* Beach grill -
clothes free on nude beach
 Main dining restaurant
features grilled fish, Jamaican specialties as well as Continental
cuisine.
The Beach Bar & Grill and Swim Up Bar features 10 AM to
midnight full bar service, sandwiches, jerk pork, jerk chicken, ice cream
pastries
 Bar services includes soft drinks, beer, wine and
premium drinks in all bars.
A special fast service bar features rum
punch, beer or a glass of wine.
Dining is all open air in all 3 venues.
Meal service is a combination of self service, buffet and al a carte.
N
Resort is compact on 3 acres so you can’t get lost on your way to the
poolside beach grill & jerk center, to Sabbria (the Italian bistro) or the
Oceanside Restaurant for main meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Beach parties as well as pool deck dining and occasional special-theme nights
fill out the week for evening meal time evening. A big plus for those who enjoy
bar drinks: Premium drinks really are available including items like Gray Goose
or Skyy Vokda, in addition to local beer and house wines from Chile. Premium
wines are also available for an extra fee. Ask for the wine list and you can
bring your own wine if you prefer to ship it with you.
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A total of 96 native Jamaican wood Jr suites comprise the
guest accommodations.
Each suite includes:
* Island decor with
Jamaican wicker with a tropical ambiance
* King bed
* Mini fridge
*
En Suite Bathroom
* Large balcony
* Satellite TV
* WiFi in Room
(service can be spotty, use reception area instead--service subject to
change)
* Coffee maker
* DVD Player
* Small Safe (not suitable for
large lap top)
* Hair Dryer
**No bath robes
Pricing is
seasonal; accommodations can vary from USD $185/person/night to over
$250/person/night. Specials, packages with airfare or short term sales can also
affect the room tariff. ALERT: Pricing above is NOT guaranteed and will change
without notice.
If you have a group of friends who prefer to travel
together, contact Castaways Travel for current group rates and
amenities.
At this 96 room hotel, all guest accommodations are the same
layout. The only difference in room rates is based on location: Beach Front
rooms are in buildings 1, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12 and Ocean View rooms are in
buildings 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9. All twelve building units are 2 story
construction.
A plus for the hotel’s guest quarters: All guest
rooms are equipped with separate air conditioning units as there is not a
central air conditioner to break down.
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Adult couples and single adult women are welcome as guests
at the resort.
Frank Rance, the owner and Freddie DePass, General
Manager of N Resort, both emphasize their resort is not Hedonism. It’s
suited for small groups and fun loving adults who enjoy tropical ambiance.
A bit if interesting trivia: Frank Rance was the first General Manager
of Negril Beach Village back in the late 70’s. Freddie was his first
assistant manager of the resort which later converted to... Hedonism # 2 in the
early 80’s when SuperClubs assumed control and management of the property
in Negril.
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N Resort has an comfortable island feel to it with
overgrowing flowering walks throughout the property dotted in and around the
palm trees for that lazy island feel, just right for a snooze on the
beach.
 Activities for the more
energetic clients include tennis, kayak, snorkeling and swimming plus cycling
as well as volleyball-both the beach kind and the swimming pool kind.
Nightly, a disco rocks & rolls, plus live entertainment and karaoke rounds
out the week. For a more relaxed venue, you can try your hand at board games,
Scrabble to chess and dominoes.
The pool includes a separate
conversation area, cabanas and the swim up bar is open all day of course as
well as the Jacuzzi which is active day and night.
A "must do" in any
island destination is enjoy a beachside massage as you hear the waves gently
lapping up on the beach. Not to be missed. Spa service and massages are
extra.
Special features are planned for a Caribbean floor show during
the week.
 A shopping trip to Montego
Bay is also included in your room rates, too, but gals, your shopping purchases
are your own!
Since the resort is so compact, the pool area is a great
place to enjoy the beach café, jerk center and beach view lounge on the
second story above the beach grill. Strategically placed near the beach &
pool bare on either side of the pool are two hot tubs, overlooking both the
ocean and the pool…..what a great place to hang out to follow the fun in
the pool as well as to take in the spectacular sunsets.
 A wonderful little wooden
pier in front of the resort serves as a perfect spot for fishing and enjoying
sunsets in the evening, of course, with a cool drink in your hand and your
honey by your side.
The hotel also features a couple of unique, fun
sports: Fishing off the pier and helping haul the catch from net fishing right
at the beach.
***Tips
* Guests can bring their own wine if the
choose to do so.
* Jamaica’s annual jazz festival with world-class
entertainers held in January each year is virtually across the road from the
resort. Make your reservations early for N Resort and take a short taxi ride to
the open air Trelawny entertainment center where the Jazz Festival, concerts,
cricket and soccer events are held.
* Bring your own movies to share your
entertainment with other guests.
Theme nights at N Resort
ALERT: List below supplied by the resort is subject to change
without notice by the resort. May vary for special events or holidays.
For the Theme Nights, costumes may be worn starting at dinner for the duration
of the evening.
Sunday - PJ Party
Monday- Toga Party
Tuesday-
Bon Fire
Wednesday- Pirate Night
Thursday - Nude party
Friday -
Leaf Party
Saturday- Reggae night
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There are over 20 choices for optional tours and sight
seeing off site. Highlights include a shopping tour to Montego Bay, a downhill
bicycle tour from the Blue \ mountains, past villages and ending at sea level
for a meal and drink, a tour of Dunn's River Falls near Ocho Rios for a great,
wet climb up a waterfall (do it once at least), a rafting trip down one of the
many scenic Jamaican rivers, sunset cruises, a chance to swim with dolphins at
Dolphin Cove, horseback riding, and deep sea fishing as well as trips to other
villages such as Falmouth, Negril or Port Antonio. These trips can be arranged
at the Tour Desk at the resort.
Private drivers can also be hired right
at the resort for a do-it-yourself tour if you wish. Rental cars can be
arranged at the resort but don't expect any deals since both vehicles and
gasoline are no bargain in Jamaica.
For riding enthusiasts, the Braco
stables are located 10-15 due east of the resort near Breezes Rio
Bueno.
Golfers can scratch their itch at a number of courses located in
the Montego Bay area, including Ironshore, White Witch and Rose Hall.
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Compact and more intimate than many of the mega
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Convienient location to Montego Bay and the
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We'll add more as the resort gets up and going...
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Jamaica is a year-round travel destination with the fall
season seeing weather that can be less stable than other times of the year.
Since you're in the tropics, expect a downpour at some time while you're there,
although it's rare for rains to last days on end. The weather usually blows in
and blows out pretty quickly.
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We'll fill in this section after we've had a chance to
visit the resort after the grand opening.
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Click on the Photo Album button to view personal photos of
N-Resort. The first batch we have were taken the week prior to the grand
opening. But if you are planning to go, you can contribute to this section when
you get back - all you have to do is go to our
Contribute Trip Report /
Photographs page.
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Read trip reports from visitors
to N Resort at this link. After you pay the resort a visit, you can
contribute to this section - all you have to do is go to our
Contribute Trip Report /
Photographs page.
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