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Azul Beach Resort Negril by KarismavsS Hotel Montego Bay
Azul Beach Resort Negril by KarismaS Hotel Montego Bay
Quick Stats
7.4
Overall Score
8.8
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.6 (7,726)
Google Rating
4.6 (1,225)
From $127
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
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
8.8
6.9
Food
8.4
7.4
Service
8.8
6.6
Rooms
8.6
7.5
Pools
8.5
7.0
Value
8.2
7.8
Family
—
—
Nightlife
8.4
—
Remote work
8.2
Vibes
Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
S Hotel Montego Bay
Lively
Activities
Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
SpaWater sportsKids
S Hotel Montego Bay
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids
Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from MBJ
S Hotel Montego Bay
- 2 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 — S Hotel Montego Bay
- Direct access to Doctor’s Cave Beach.
- Boutique scale with strong design appeal.
- Close to Montego Bay airport.
- Strong service sentiment across guest sources.
- Walkable Hip Strip location.
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 — S Hotel Montego Bay
- Fewer restaurants and resort activities than larger all-inclusives.
- Urban location may feel less secluded.
- Some Reddit discussion questions beach drink service and dining depth.
- Beach can feel busier because Doctor’s Cave is a popular public-area beach.