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Azul Beach Resort Negril by KarismavsExcellence Oyster Bay
Azul Beach Resort Negril by KarismaExcellence Oyster Bay
Quick Stats
7.4
Overall Score
8.9
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (7,726)
Google Rating
4.9 (16,751)
From $127
Price / Night (pp)
From $259
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
90 min
Airport Transfer
39 min
All Scores
9.2
Beach
9.1
6.9
Food
8.6
7.4
Service
8.5
6.6
Rooms
9.1
7.5
Pools
8.9
7.0
Value
8.4
7.8
Family
—
—
Romance
9.3
—
Quiet
8.7
—
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
Excellence Oyster Bay
RomanceQuiet
Activities
Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
SpaWater sportsKids
Excellence Oyster Bay
SpaWater sports
Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from MBJ
Excellence Oyster Bay
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 39 min from MBJ
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 — Excellence Oyster Bay
- Beautiful private peninsula setting.
- Strong adults-only romance profile.
- Beach House and villa categories are a major differentiator.
- Multiple restaurants and club-level areas.
- Good fit for honeymooners and couples seeking a polished all-inclusive.
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 — Excellence Oyster Bay
- Service can feel slow or inconsistent in some guest reports.
- Not walkable to town or local restaurants.
- Entertainment is more relaxed than high-energy.
- Premium room categories can be expensive.