First time at a Riu

This was my first time staying at a Riu and I would recommend this resort. I’d give the location top marks. Situated in Bloody Bay, this little cove north of Seven Mile Beach was perfect. With only 5 resorts, it was peaceful and the beach and ocean were the best I’ve been to in a while since there was very little sargassum. My only complaint would be the lack of shade - you needed to get up early to get a spot under a tree which was the only shade available. Grateful we prefer the beach since th [... read more]e hotel had three small pools side by each that were only 4’ deep. The staff were great and service was top notch. The food in the buffet started off good but by the end of the week the quality wasn’t there and we ended up sticking to the same food for most of the week. We tried only one à la carte, Italian, which was pretty good. The rooms were nice and the grounds were very clean and well maintained. We’d definitely come back!

Great Resort!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Riu Tropical, beautiful beach. The grounds were well maintained and the staff were all so kind and helpful. The food was really good, many varieties to choose from. Definitely going to return.

Beautiful Beach!

Overall, the hotel grounds and rooms were lovely - well appointed, modern and clean. We felt safe and comfortable. The staff overall was accommodating and friendly. The entertainment staff was exceptional (not sure if any of them ever sleep!). The beach was an absolute 10/10. There are a few things that could be improved: (1) the food was average at best for a palace resort. The breakfast options were probably the most enjoyable, but for the most part the overall food were consistently th [... read more]e same for all meal times (no theme days or anything like that). The best lunch option was at the Jerk Hut for authentic Jamaican jerk chicken and sides - delicious!; (2) the reservation process for the a la carte restaurants is a bit clunky. Many people complained about it (2 seating times: either 6:30 or 8:15 and they get scooped fast), and sad to say but overall the a la carte restaurants weren’t very good. There were some really good cocktail and mocktail options though! (3) if you’re not an early riser, be prepared to get up pretty early (by 6-6:30am) to find a good spot on the beach - it’s the best place to spend the day! Overall we enjoyed our stay and would recommend this resort because we all have different opinions! Suitable for friends, families and couples alike!

Beautiful Beach!

Overall, the hotel grounds and rooms were lovely - well appointed, modern and clean. We felt safe and comfortable. The staff overall was accommodating and friendly. The entertainment staff was exceptional (not sure if any of them ever sleep!). The beach was an absolute 10/10. A few improvements: (1) the food was average at best for a palace resort. Though there was always something we could find (though best lunch time spot was the Jerk Hut - for authentic Jamaican jerk chicken and sides  [... read more]- delicious!). (2) the reservation process for the a la carte restaurants is a bit clunky. Many people complained about it. And the restaurants weren’t very good. (3) if you’re not an early riser, be prepared to get up early (by 6-6:30am) to find a good spot on the beach - it’s the best place to spend the day! Overall we enjoyed our stay and would recommend this resort for friends, families and couples alike!

Great location beautiful beach

Most of the staff was extraordinary, tu te friends well mainyained except should not spray that bug spray during the day do at night when people are sleeping. Garbage and Bund should be next to each other for dropping off dishes after eating. Bathroom a are a little far from the beach Should have huts or umbrella to get shade on beach Toilet bowl really badly placed behind the bathroom door There should be a better means of transoortation from airport to hotel small airplane helicopter  [... read more] Love jamaica keep up the great work

Amazing resort!

This hotel was so nice, perfect size. The service was impeccable, the grounds were clean. There weren't any lines at the buffet or at the bars. They had turn down service. The beach was beautiful. The only complaint is the vendors on the beach. They are a bit annoying but respectful. The food was amazing.

Amazing resort!

This hotel was so nice, perfect size. The service was impeccable, the grounds were clean. There weren't any lines at the buffet or at the bars. They had turn down service. The beach was beautiful. The only complaint is the vendors on the beach. They are a bit annoying but respectful. The food was amazing.

A Great Resort

From the moment you walk into the reception area you know this place is going to be a great place to stay. The room was clean and spacious, the food at the restaurants and buffet were wonderful with the buffet having a very large selection. The beach was what one expects to find in the tropics, clean white sand and shade to be had under a palm tree. What made this place extra special was the people. The pride they showed in their work and how they were ready to help. Truly an exceptional  [... read more]group.

Riu Tropical bay Negril

Everything was wonderful the beach is very nice and spacious, entertaining is amazing surprisingly the buffet was good and the choice of drink menu very good overall highly recommended i would definitely go there again

What a great stay!

I was very impressed with Tropical Bay. The service and the food were top notch. The resort isn’t huge but offered everything I would want. Wasn’t a crazy party atmosphere, but that was perfect for me. Plus you can go to the Riu Negril with full access to eat, drink and party if you want. Would highly recommend for a relaxing getaway.

Great week at the RIU Palace Tropical Bay!

We had an amazing week at the RIU. It was nicely designed and laid out. We loved the smaller buildings for our rooms - an amazing view of the Oceanfront - and best when we were post-beach with a in-room bar G&T in hand! One could not find a nicer beach that this one - not even the famous Negril 7-mile beach in our minds. The water was warm, that gorgeous clear turquoise colour, and, even had some starfish to delight us! The facilities were wonderful - clean, fresh, thoughtful, efficient. The [... read more] variety of bars, including the Coffee Bar (OMG, SO GOOD) were perfect, the pools weremclean and varying degrees of noise and busyness; the main buffet was plentiful and the food was always yummy. We enjoyed the Japanese a la carte and the Steakhouse - both got two thumbs up from us. (note, the portions were BIG which not all resorts do, and, truly, we could have easily shared one of our Japanese apps!) The staff were the true gems of the week I think...and I would encourage guests to partake in all of the amazing entertainment that was on offer. From the activation team (OMG, they don't get much sleep and give it everything they have to great results!) to the servers, bar staff, housekeeping, front desk, gift shop, spa team, and the ground keepers - there were always smiles, small chat, and, they remembered us. It made it all just that much more special. We partook in the white party at the RIU next door, learned about Jamaica's history during a day time session, and were surprised and absolutely shocked by how much we loved the silent disco (seriously, SO MUCH FUN!). We are already planning our return next year and, if I had to find one complaint...I'd say it was having to leave. Truly, it was that great (note: it was not at max capacity our week I don't think...but I do not believe you'd be fighting for chairs by the water or pool or in the buffet...it truly is a great resort!

Great resort / wonderful time / just one issue

My family and I just got back from this wonderful resort. We loved it! I have 2 teenaged girls. The beach was incredible, food was good, evening activities on point, and the staff were lovely. Nothing to complain about - except: when we checked-in we were told that the restaurants were fully booked for the next 3 nights. We were only there for 6 nights, so this meant eating at the buffet ALOT! The buffet was good, but part of the fun is going to the restaurants on a resort and we found  [... read more]this annoying. When we spoke to management about this they told us the restaurants were small and acknowledged that this was an issue guests often faced. The resort needs to fix this. Overall wonderful experience though.

Great Resort

The resort has been newly renovated. The beach is great, very calm. Rooms are good, food is amazing and the staff is very attentive. I highly recommend this hotel. Just make sure to put some insect repellent if you are going to the beach after rain, especially after 4 pm. Those low flying tiny insects are vicious.

Awesome resort!

The resort is beautiful! The renovations to the rooms, buffet area, etc. are lovely. Beach/ocean are a 10! Food is good and lots of variety. The hour and a half drive from the airport is worth it!!

Decent hotel-3.5 stars

The beach was really nice and the water was great for swimming. The hotel has 3 tiny pools and they are a major disappointment. The food is really good however the staff can come off as rude . The hotel staff needs customer service training asap. They are not unfriendly however they could really use some training. The bar staff also needs training and they would not make eye contact and you feel like you are bothering them when you ask for a drink.. and I hardly drink. This hotel ca [... read more]ters to the American crowd. Do NOT book the Nexus snorkel excursion. The reef is dead and there is no fish. They take you to Margaritaville and Rick Cafe to spend money . The music along the way is all hip hop

Beautiful clean beach

The resort is clean and well organized. We enjoyed the live shows and all the a la cart restaurants. What attracted us to this resort was the white sandy beach and the spectacular sunsets. Hope to see you next year.

Beautiful Resort

The grounds were well kept, beautiful sandy beach, staff always available for service. Drinks and the food were amazing. The rooms were clean and maintained well. Bathroom were quite modern. The dining room staff always had a table set and ready. We were a group of twenty. A variety of places to relax and have a drink . Entertainment in the evening with music and activities for the children.I enjoyed my stay. I will return.

Amazing Resort

The resort and our room was clean, food was great, beach was amazing, staff incredible and took care of anything we asked. A great destination for anyone. The daily jerk chicken hut is always a treat. Plenty of a la carte restaurants and the buffet has something for everyone.

Resort & Food

We were there April 2nd to 9th, 2024 & enjoyed the many amenities offered! The grounds are very clean and our room was lovely, clean and quiet. The beach was amazing. The entertainment was very good and the programs during the day were a lot of fun. I did the aqua-fit numerous times and we participated in other events (kayak competition, which was a hoot, & karaoke, which was a lot of fun too). The main food was very good, however, the major complaint I have is there were almost zero gluten  [... read more]free options for me!! There were no cookies, not a muffin, not a piece of toast, no desserts at all (other than fruit which I eat every day at home), no jello, no gluten-free ice cream, no pasta, no banana bread, nothing in the vast massive dessert buffet at all!! It was really sad! The ONLY thing they had was a mcmuffin-type thing for an egg-mcmuffin, but I had to hunt them down daily, get it from someone, have it grilled and by then, the people I was with had finished eating. It was a disaster, and I was embarrassed & humiliated asking for my needs to be somewhat met. The head chef, who was there one of the days (day 6 for us, I think) had me in tears over his treatment and my nerve saying it was lacking in GF options and making excuses for himself. I'd rate the experience as a 1 overall because of this. All other resorts and cruises we have been on, cared, had many options and made me feel they were happy to take care of my needs and others with allergies, in exchange for the big money we paid to be there. Not the Riu tho.

Awesome Resort

Everything about this Riu is top notch from staff , restaurants , buffet and beach. The resort is clean and rooms beautiful , who eats lobster 4 times out of 7 !!! Beef tenderloin was also top notch. We will come here again.