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Azul Beach Resort Negril by KarismavsBahia Principe Explore Jamaica

Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma

Four-Star·★ 4.6

Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica

Four-Star·★ 4.5

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

7.4

7.0

Overall

9.2

8.0

Beach

6.9

7.0

Food

7.4

6.4

Service

6.6

7.3

Rooms

7.0

6.8

Value

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 (8,381)	Google Rating	4.5 (32,300)
From $235	Price / Night (pp)	From $155 (better)
No	Adults Only	No
Listed	Kids' Club	Listed
Near coast	Beachfront	Near coast
Mid-size	Resort Size	Mid-size
90 min	Airport Transfer	90 min

Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma

Kids' club & childcare: Kids’ club listed: 4-12. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service: Included. Official offer terms include 24-hour room service.
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 8 people in one accommodation. Family Loft Suite. Adult limit unverified.

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Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica

Kids' club & childcare: Kids’ club listed: 4–12. Family-forward resort with kids club, water park and teen-club imagery; current post-rebrand teen-program quality needs more guest evidence. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service: Unverified
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.

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Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma

Highlights

Full-service spa
Swim-up suites
90 min from MBJ

Why choose it

Excellent Seven Mile Beach setting.
Broad included-feature list for families.
Room service, minibar, Wi-Fi, gratuities and non-motorized watersports are included.

Keep in mind

Recurring complaints about room condition and maintenance.
Food consistency and restaurant availability can disappoint.
Some reports of concierge or sales pressure.

Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica

Highlights

3 pools
6 places to eat
Full-service spa
90 min from OCJ

Why choose it

Large beachfront family resort.
Water park, kids club and Runaway Bay beach setting.
Hyatt/Bahia all-inclusive branding.
Free Wi-Fi and minibar included.

Keep in mind

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.

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