Just five minutes from the lighthouse in Negril, tropical splender awaits each visitor to Moon Dance Cliffs — the resort town’s newest luxury boutique hotel.

It’s a kind of tropical treasure replete with endless skies, sparkling sea and azure waves crashing against jagged rocks.

“The ultimate hideaway,” shares hotel manager Matthew Marzouca, “it’s new, luxurious and the west’s best-kept secret.”

SO, had in fact unearthed the secret some three years ago, but the property has since made infrastructural changes and has upgraded its offerings to include a boutique hotel experience.

Built a year and a half ago, Moon Dance Cliffs affords an elegant vacation complete with a view of the sea from each room.

Both the standard and deluxe rooms include a verandah and feature modern amenities. However, those looking to up the style quotient may do so by choosing the suites — one-bedroom or two-bedroom units that feature separate living room areas. Each suite offers a private jacuzzi overlooking the Caribbean Sea and a handcrafted canopy king-sized bed.

There’s lounging too, under the stars, as the property is outfitted with hammocks, lounge chairs and trendy cabanas from which guests can take complete advantage of breezy nights or balmy days.

Or perhaps those days might be better spent at Kamala, the spa, which offers a full menu of hair, skin, nail and body treatments.

Relaxation complete, repair to Annie’s restaurant for stylish alfresco dining.

Perched at the very edge of the cliffs, it’s the perfect spot to view the sunset or create yet another lasting memory.

There are more memories to be had at the Moon Dance Sports Bar with its casual dining, full menu and exciting cocktails. Maintaining an uptempo vibe, the sports bar features a state-of-the-art get-up (think flat-screen TVs, dart boards, pool tables and Nintendo Wii among other games and you’ll get the idea). Conditions permitting, the adventurous are encouraged to engage in cliff jumping (for, what’s Negril without that?) and snorkelling.

Combining all the modern luxuries with a simple Caribbean existence, Moon Dance Cliffs has all the trappings for a fabulous weekend getaway.

For reservations: info@moondancecliffs.com