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Azul Beach Resort Negril by KarismavsSandals Dunn's River
Azul Beach Resort Negril by KarismaSandals Dunn's River
Quick Stats
7.4
Overall Score
8.9
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (7,726)
Google Rating
4.8 (1,510)
From $127
Price / Night (pp)
From $400
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
90 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
9.2
Beach
8.8
6.9
Food
8.7
7.4
Service
8.7
6.6
Rooms
9.0
7.5
Pools
9.1
7.0
Value
7.9
7.8
Family
—
—
Romance
9.3
—
Nightlife
8.3
—
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
Sandals Dunn's River
RomanceLively
Activities
Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
SpaWater sportsKids
Sandals Dunn's River
SpaGolfWater sportsNightlife
Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from MBJ
Sandals Dunn's River
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
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 — Sandals Dunn's River
- Recently renovated and reopened Sandals resort.
- Adults-only couples-focused setting.
- Strong restaurant and bar inventory.
- Excellent pool and room-category variety.
- Access to nearby Sandals Ochi amenities.
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 — Sandals Dunn's River
- Transfer from MBJ or KIN is much longer than from OCJ.
- Some guest feedback reports crowding or noise in busier periods.
- Food feedback is positive overall but more variable than official positioning suggests.
- Premium suite categories are expensive.