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Azul Beach Resort Negril by KarismavsMoon Palace Jamaica
Azul Beach Resort Negril by KarismaMoon Palace Jamaica
Quick Stats
7.4
Overall Score
8.4
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (7,726)
Google Rating
4.2 (6,690)
From $127
Price / Night (pp)
From $201
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
90 min
Airport Transfer
23 min
All Scores
9.2
Beach
8.1
6.9
Food
8.0
7.4
Service
8.2
6.6
Rooms
8.0
7.5
Pools
8.8
7.0
Value
7.7
7.8
Family
9.0
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Nightlife
8.2
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Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
Moon Palace Jamaica
Lively
Activities
Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
SpaWater sportsKids
Moon Palace Jamaica
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids
Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from MBJ
Moon Palace Jamaica
- 4 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 23 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 — Moon Palace Jamaica
- Very strong family activity profile.
- Four-pool setup with children’s areas and water activities.
- Large spa and multiple dining outlets.
- Walkable or close to Ocho Rios attractions.
- Good fit for families with kids and teens.
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 — Moon Palace Jamaica
- Some guests find the resort smaller or more repetitive than Palace’s Mexico properties.
- Transfer from MBJ can be long if not flying into OCJ.
- Food and service feedback is more mixed than the best family resorts.
- Beach is pleasant but not the strongest beach-first Jamaica choice.