Tensing Pen Hotel

My husband and I just returned from 2 wks in Jamaica; 5 days at Sandals Negril, 5 days at Couples Negril and 4 days at Tensing Pen. After the incredible reviews I read about TP, I have to say we were dissappointed! We got there early (because we had to check out of Couples at noon) so our room was not ready. They told us to wait in the lounge and they would have our room done right away and come get us. 1 1/2 hrs later I went to check and our room was ready, they had just forgotten that we were waiting. I had called the resort directly... more

We traveled to Jamaica over the Christmas holidays in 2005. We rented a car and traveled around the northern, southwestern and western portions of Jamaica, staying in Negril (at Tensing Pen and Rockhouse) and in Ocho Rios at Chrisanns. We'd never driven on the other side of the road before, so it was quite an experience. However, I would NOT suggest driving at night or driving up into the hills, off the beaten path (hire a driver!). We did not want to stay in any of the all-inclusive hotels as we wanted to experience more of the Jamaica... more

Beautiful, romantic, cosy resort. High quality service and fantastic location. Really good value for money. Only request would be for air con but it's still fresh with fans so not a problem. Enjoyed the huge breakfasts, which are included and the dinners by the sea. All in all a truly wonderful place to stay.

Tensing Pen was amazing. My friend and I traveled together - we are both 20-something women. We stayed at one of the cheaper houses with a porch on the front but no view of the water, and we felt very secluded (in a good way!). The main lodge is gorgeous and we would often sit there for hours in the morning, drinking coffee and eating the delicious continental breakfast while watching the waves crash on the cliffs. We would then proceed on to a long day of reading and lounging. There were lounge chairs everywhere, and most were near just one... more

Stayed at both Tensing Pen and Rockhouse over 9 days during the Thanksgiving holiday. I'll review Tensing Pen here and submit a separate review for Rockhouse.. First: Tensing Pen. LOVED IT. This place is a quiet oasis for people who are looking for peace and tranquility. The staff was incredibly nice, including being genuinely concerned when we had a bout of food poisoning after eating at 3 Dives (more on that in a minute). We stayed in Sea Grape II, which I thought was very nice. The place just has a warm, friendly feeling to it. Most... more

All the reviews are true, well except the couple bad reviews. My boyfriend and I stayed there for a week in November and it went by way too fast. The check-in was very simple and fast and afterward you get a tour of the grounds while the staff takes your luggage to your room. We stayed in the Pillar room and it was so beautiful with fantastic views. This room does not have air conditioning, which wasn't as bad as I thought it might be, in fact it was quite cool at night. I don't know how hot it would be during the summer but I am... more

After three days at an all-inclusive that was little more than a holiday inn with free booze (Couples, Swept Away), we arrived at TP. It was our 4th day of a 10 day vacation and we were already ready to come home. We were tired of dealing with disappointing rooms, incompetent management, and pushy employees demanding tips. Tensing Pen changed all that. Our check in was prompt, professional, and with little hassle. After a brief tour of the grounds, we were helped to our room by the groundskeeper/porter/general flunky named... more

My wife and I spent half of our honeymoon at Tensing Pen. We had never been out of the u.s. before. With all of the beautiful pictures of tensing pen our expectations were sky high. I was neither impressed or disappointed. We are in our mid 20's and after two days we were ready to move on. There is no better place for relaxation--I wouldn't doubt it a second. It is everything as advertised. I went in thinking that maybe the pictures on the website are of just the few good spots but the whole thing is absolutely gorgeous. The... more

My wife and I spent our honeymoon at Tensing Pen after finding it through this website. And all the great reviews are true - Tensing Pen is paradise. Here our assessment of our 9 day stay: Great things: - Wonderful resort with only 17 rooms. Hence privacy & relaxation guaranteed - Food: Breakfast and Dinner was fantastic, always freshly prepared by the local cooks. We mainly ate the 3-course dinner in the evening, each of them being very delicious - Staff: Very friendly & accomodating. Whenever we needed some... more

My fiance and I stayed for 5 days in January. We found Tensing Pen thanks to Trip Advisor. We were pleasantly surprised with everything there. The rooms, all individual grass roofed, cottages were fantastic, private, and romantic. The staff were friendly and helpful. We watched the sunset over the gulf/ocean every evening from our private porch (furnished with a hurricane lamp). We ate dinner every night at the restaurant. You have no choice of your dinner as the menu is posted each morning. The food was fabulous and the... more