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Azul Beach Resort Negril by KarismavsBahia Principe Explore Jamaica
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Scores at a Glance
Azul Beach Resort Negril by KarismaBahia Principe Explore Jamaica
Overall
7.4
7.0
Beach
9.2
8.0
Food
6.9
7.0
Service
7.4
6.4
Rooms
6.6
7.3
Value
7.0
6.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma | Measure | Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
| (better)7.4 | Overall Score | 7.0 |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.6 (7,816) | Google Rating | 4.5 (32,323) |
| (better)From $127 | Price / Night (pp) | From $151 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 90 min | Airport Transfer | 90 min |
All Scores
| Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma | Measure | Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.2 | Beach | 8.0 |
| 6.9 | Food | 7.0 (better) |
| (better)7.4 | Service | 6.4 |
| 6.6 | Rooms | 7.3 (better) |
| 7.5 | Pools | 8.2 (better) |
| (better)7.0 | Value | 6.8 |
| 7.8 | Family | 8.5 (better) |
| – | Nightlife | 7.8 |
Of the 10 measures we call, Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma leads on 6 and Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica leads on 4.
Vibes
| Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma | Measure | Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma | Measure | Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from MBJ
Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 90 min from OCJ
Pros · Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
- Excellent Seven Mile Beach setting.
- Broad included-feature list for families.
- Room service, minibar, Wi-Fi, gratuities and non-motorized watersports are included.
Pros · Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica
- Large beachfront family resort.
- Water park, kids club and Runaway Bay beach setting.
- Hyatt/Bahia all-inclusive branding.
- Free Wi-Fi and minibar included.
Cons · Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
- Recurring complaints about room condition and maintenance.
- Food consistency and restaurant availability can disappoint.
- Some reports of concierge or sales pressure.
Cons · Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica
- Premium drinks cost extra.
- À la carte dining is limited.
- Current review mass under the Explore identity is very thin.
- Renovation/rebrand disruption risk remains.
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