Couples Negril: Perfect Vacation Destination for Couples

We love this resort as it is small and we don't have to fight crowds at the restaurants. The food is amazing and the service is top notch. The beach is spacious with plenty of shady spots and you can walk a long distance down the beach past other resorts. The staff are all so friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed the water aerobics but there are also lot's of watersports, activities and outings included. Special perks for repeat customers are available as well. It was the perfect get away!

Couples Negril: Return visit to Couples Negril

We had another enjoyable stay at Couples Negril. Our journey started with nothing but problems (delayed flight, lost Club Mobay order, missing luggage), and when we arrived at the resort 3 hours later than expected, we were placed in the only Beachfront Suite, ground floor room we asked not to be placed in, 9108 - the closest room to the nude beach. Reception was quick to rectify that and we were moved 2 days later to room 5107, the furthest in the opposite direction, near the boat and diving  [... read more]rentals. We loved this room! Many staff recalled us from our visit the year prior. It felt like coming home. The weather wasn't the best in the afternoons, but mornings were fantastic. We love that this resort has everything you need mere steps away. You need only dress up a little for one restaurant and for the rest it is dress casual - that's refreshing while on vacation. The beach and pools are always clean. Food was disappointingly average this year, but we really enjoyed the lobster at end of lobster season (Mar 31). In one instance a jerk chicken sandwich we ordered at lunch could not be obtained as they were out of chicken! At dinner one night, after the meal, we wanted chocolate mousse but the tray was empty and when we enquired, they were all out! We did encounter one waitress at lunch who should not have been there; she was quite rude, but other than that and those points outlined above that had nothing to do with the resort, it was a great trip.

Sunset at the Palms: Great Return Visit

Another great return visit to Sunset at the Palms. Resort is small, friendly and inviting! Beach is fantastic, you can’t beat the Negril beaches. The wonderful staff keep us returning for multiple trips. ♥️

Riu Palace Tropical Bay: 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!

Ocean Coral Spring: Great Resort - Small but has everything

Our visit started off rocky when we paid for a Ocean view room and were asked to wait until after 3:00 to check in (totally fine) but once we got into the room it was overlooking a junkyard with the ocean in the back. The room itself had broken off doors and the safe did not work / locked our items inside. We left to go to dinner and speak with front desk about these issues and upon our return we noticed that our room had been turned down but the door was left open, leaving all our stuff vulnera [... read more]ble. After reporting to staff at the front desk again (who were incredibly hostile) we were told they would find us another room after we repeatedly asked to change, to any type of room. We just wanted to feel safe. They kept repeating they would change us the following day after rooms had been cleaned after check out. Instead, they called our room at 11:00PM when we were sleeping and told us the call was being recorded and that they had offered us a room and we were declining. I repeatedly told them we were not declining, but that we would move first thing in the morning as the other guests were asleep after a long day of travel. The next morning we went back to front desk and new staff were super kind and helpful and got us the promised room. We were able to move over. After that the trip went smoothly and we really enjoyed the resort, which is on the smaller side, and all it had to offer. Gorgeous place but our time was tainted but the initial check in day which was wasted just trying to get some help with the various issues with our room and staffs hostility.

Riu Palace Tropical Bay: 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!

Couples Negril: Great as we remember

A bit dated but superbly well kept. Nothing is ever not functioning or broken as they keep things perfect at all times. There are newer and marble filled room etc… but what makes this resort stand out is the VIBE. It is chill, calm and fun a g the same time. Small in size, food is good and the people there looking after us guests are friendly and pleasant. This was our second time there and it was exactly like we remember it back in 2019. Not a party place, but enough to keep busy if you t [... read more]ake part in all activities throughout the day. No stress in finding lounge chairs on beach or around the pool. There is always availability no matter when you are looking for one so no need to get up early to find a lounger. As I mentioned, it’s just a nice calm and chill resort with good food, great service and just plain chill vibe.

Riu Montego Bay: Amazing resort.

The grounds were well groomed and beautiful. Food was fantastic and plentiful. Entertainment was amazing. Rooms were very clean and had a week stocked fridge. Pool was a fun time. All and all it was a fantastic time with friends.

Riu Ocho Rios: Fantastic Resort

I would like to start off by saying that this is my second time at this resort. The resort is beautiful, the staff is very friendly and kind. I would like to suggest that maybe the resort could consider getting golf carts to bring the guests to either ends of the resort because it is very big. I would also like to suggest maybe doing theme nights at the buffet restaurant.

Riu Ocho Rios: Great Resort

The Hotel was Fantastic.....a bit large and would prefer to book a smaller hotel, there were a lot of people and at full capacity at times the buffet looked like a school cafeteria....all in we had a great time

Couples Swept Away: Great experience

Everything about the resort was great. The biggest highlights: -The service was fantastic. Guests are always taken care of, everyone is beyond friendly. -Food was great. We ate at each restaurant, but the buffet was the clear winner. Always great options, fresh food, etc. -Beach is fantastic. Very clean, and there was always a spot to lay down -Cats on the resort were a big highlight

Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach: Very good resort

This resort is good value for the money. It's a bit of a smaller resort, only one pool and the walkable beach front is limited, maybe .5 km. The beach itself is clean and well maintained. Like most Caribbean destinations there are issues with seaweed but the Iberostar staff were on it daily. Our swimming area was mostly free of seaweed. We spent all our time at the beach but the pool area was well used and is nice with swim up bar. Staff are terrific and the food was above average at this p [... read more]rice point. Our room was good, showing signs of use but overall ok.

Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton: Alright resort

Well where to start, first Jamicia is beautiful. The Jamician people for the most part were wonderful. The resort was large and it takes a couple of days just to learn the way around. The food was good, the sports bar didn't disappoint. The resort was clean the beach was a struggle due to seaweed. There is a incline so walking around if you have mobility issue are troublesome. The smell of sewage was bad. Which resorts do need to repair. The beds were like sleeping on wood. They could not mix  [... read more]a good drink. It seem like they would mix stuff together and it was not even close to what you asked for. They really tried to push rum on ya. We lost water in our room for a few hours which would of been nice to been informed of.

Riu Palace Tropical Bay: 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

Riu Negril: resort riu negril jamaica

i was at the same resort five years ago with all my other children wow lots of upgrades, food was delicious, rooms are nice and stacked with booze and refreshments The activities throughout the day was great! always something to do and everynight there was entertainment and good entertainment! very nice even though its a two hour bus ride it goes by fast and its always nice to see the way the people live hope to go back to visit lots of teenagers, kids but everyone has separate a [... read more]reas swim up bar a pool just for volleyball

Riu Palace Aquarelle: Riu Palace Aquarelle Jamaica

The hotel is located approximately 35 minutes from the Montego Bay Airport. The property is relatively new, the rooms are attractive, and most offer at least a partial sea view, if not a full one. However, the check‑in experience was disappointing, as the staff were not particularly welcoming. Food: The buffet provides an excellent variety of options for all three meals, and we were consistently satisfied. A noteworthy detail: Thursday is lobster night, and the lobsters are large and delic [... read more]ious — though this is not advertised to guests. Booking the specialty restaurants is challenging. Reservations open online at midnight, and availability is limited; booking on a Monday night typically secures a table for Wednesday, but nothing is available for the following day. Waiting until the morning or during the day to book means there will be no openings left. The Steakhouse was a significant disappointment, while the other restaurants were excellent — Krystal was so good we went twice. At the Steakhouse, the rib‑eye steak was no more than a quarter‑inch thick, making it impossible to cook to medium‑rare; after returning it, the replacement was also well‑done. Pepe’s Food was underwhelming, we went once and we chose not to return. The Italian restaurant serves a reduced breakfast buffet from 8h00 to 10h00 - a much quieter and smaller vibe - nice change up from the big buffet which is open from 7h00 to 10h00. Do try the wings at the Sports Bar! We got our morning coffees there everyday. The iced coffee at Capucino in the main Lobby is fantastic and you can also get milkshakes and a variety of cakes, cookies and croissants - all excellent. Pools and Beach: Both the pools and the beach are beautiful, though guests should be prepared to rise early to secure a spot. Bars: The bar-tending team is excellent and consistently enforces the adults‑only policy in the designated areas. Derwayne and Rodinel were particularly outstanding — they remembered our preferred drinks and ensured we were well looked after throughout our stay. They have premium brand alcohols and use shelf alcohol for mixed drinks. There are multiple drink options and you can ask them to make you anything you want. Cleanliness: The property, including the rooms and common areas, is generally very clean. Our room experience varied depending on the staff member assigned that day. One attendant was exceptional, while the other was less attentive and did not consistently replenish towels or facecloths for two guests. Gift Shop and Beach Vendors: There are two gift shops on site, though the prices are quite high relative to the quality of the merchandise. There is sun lotion available at the gift shop and it's buy one get one free so it comes out to $15 USD per bottle. A short walk down the beach, past the Royalton Hotel, local vendors have tents offering a wide variety of items at more reasonable prices — some of the carvings are truly impressive. A few vendors also walk along the beachfront with smaller items for sale. We opted to take a taxi from the hotel entrance to a small mall five minutes away, which had an excellent selection of goods at very competitive prices. We highly recommend asking for Tracy Hudson or Sherlet Black — both are warm, trustworthy, and made us feel completely safe and well cared for. As a note, tours booked through the operators inside the resort are significantly more expensive than those arranged through the taxi services just outside the main entrance. We did a couple of tours with Tracy and Sherlet and they went above an beyond to provide excellent service, stayed with us and made sure everything ran smoothly at the venues. The Luminous Lagoon tour lady tried to double charge us and Sherlet was not having it, she called over the owner and everything was settle within a minute. Final Thoughts: A vacation is ultimately what you make of it. Jamaica is wonderfully relaxed, and even on cloudy or rainy days, the weather was enjoyable. The vast majority of people we encountered — truly 99% — were friendly, welcoming, and full of joy, so it’s best not to dwell on the rare exceptions. I would go back to Jamaica in a heartbeat - but I would try another adults only RIU Palace next time around - this one is not a "true" palace in terms of amenities, room service (limited offering) and specialty dining experiences due to the horrific "midnight" booking system.

Ocean Coral Spring: Great Hitel!

Food, staff and grounds were fabulous. Rooms were clean. Anything we needed, staff were quick to provide or direct us to. The beach had some rocks and was small/shallow but still refreshing and beautiful. Information about the hotel I.e. maps, hours if restaurants/bars etc would’ve been more easy to access had they been in print as the app was often not working and/or difficult to maneuver.

Ocean Coral Spring: Was exactly what we expected

The hotel is beautiful clean the food is good no issues the pools were clean the entertainment there was lots happening every night The beach was small and rocky, but I was ok with as I am not a beach person

Ocean Coral Spring: Resort varies between a 1 and 5

Resort fails miserably on check-in, loungers in shaded areas and staffing levels. There is so little shade that you must be prepared to get up at 0430 for a shaded spot (its really a curtain draped over the top of a wood frame).This trip was for our grandkids and for them it was fabulous. Great pool, great food variety and wonderful entertainment staff. Buffet is a nighttime feeding frenzy. They open at 630 which, is far too late for kids. That causes a stampede. Grounds were clean and room w [... read more]as clean. As an adult, I would not return but would happily go back if my grandkids desired. Final note on the customer service extended by Kaylee Toth. She answered all questions,was available if needed and made it an easy booking - outstanding!

Riu Ocho Rios: Had a fabulous time!

The hotel was incredibly clean, modern and there were tons of activities through the day and at night. Amazing food and the beach was gorgeous. Can’t say enough good things about this place. ……………………………………………………………….