Scores at a Glance
Excellence Oyster BayHotel Riu Negril
Overall
8.9
8.0
Beach
9.1
8.8
Food
8.6
7.8
Service
8.5
8.1
Rooms
9.1
7.8
Luxury
·
7.2
Value
8.4
8.3
Romance
9.3
7.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Excellence Oyster Bay | Measure | Hotel Riu Negril |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.9 | Overall Score | 8.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (17,121) | Google Rating | 4.2 (5,393) |
| From $259 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)39 min | Airport Transfer | 90 min |
All Scores
| Excellence Oyster Bay | Measure | Hotel Riu Negril |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.1 | Beach | 8.8 |
| (better)8.6 | Food | 7.8 |
| (better)8.5 | Service | 8.1 |
| (better)9.1 | Rooms | 7.8 |
| (better)8.9 | Pools | 8.0 |
| – | Luxury | 7.2 |
| (better)8.4 | Value | 8.3 |
| – | Family | 8.2 |
| (better)9.3 | Romance | 7.0 |
| (better)8.7 | Quiet | 6.4 |
| 8.0 | Remote work | – |
Of the 11 measures we call, Excellence Oyster Bay leads on 11 and Hotel Riu Negril leads on 0.
Vibes
| Excellence Oyster Bay | Measure | Hotel Riu Negril |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Excellence Oyster Bay | Measure | Hotel Riu Negril |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Excellence Oyster Bay
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 pools
- 10 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 39 min from MBJ
Hotel Riu Negril
- 3 pools
- 5 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 90 min from MBJ
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.
Pros · Hotel Riu Negril
- Bloody Bay beach
- Family facilities
- 24-hour dining
- Value
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.
Cons · Hotel Riu Negril
- Party noise in some blocks
- Not walkable to town
- Seagrass at times
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