Scores at a Glance
Azul Beach Resort Negril by KarismaHotel Riu Montego Bay
Overall
7.4
8.2
Beach
9.2
7.4
Food
6.9
7.9
Service
7.4
8.4
Rooms
6.6
8.2
Value
7.0
8.4
Romance
—
7.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
7.4
Overall Score
8.2
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.6 (7,752)
Google Rating
4.2 (7,848)
From $127
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
90 min
Airport Transfer
10 min
All Scores
9.2
Beach
7.4
6.9
Food
7.9
7.4
Service
8.4
6.6
Rooms
8.2
7.5
Pools
8.7
7.0
Value
8.4
7.8
Family
—
—
Romance
7.7
—
Nightlife
8.8
—
Quiet
5.8
Vibes
—
Romance
Yes
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
—
—
Nightlife
Yes
Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from MBJ
Hotel Riu Montego Bay
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 10 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 — Hotel Riu Montego Bay
- True 24-hour adults-only all-inclusive model.
- Large pool and waterpark footprint.
- Very convenient for MBJ airport arrivals.
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 — Hotel Riu Montego Bay
- Beach quality is not the top strength.
- The atmosphere can be loud and party-heavy.
- Some food and check-in feedback is mixed.