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Excellence Oyster BayvsHotel Riu Negril

Excellence Oyster Bay
Excellence Oyster Bay
Five-Star·★ 4.9·Adults Only
Hotel Riu Negril
Hotel Riu Negril
Five-Star·★ 4.2

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 BayMeasureHotel Riu Negril
(better)8.9Overall Score8.0
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.9 (17,399)Google Rating4.2 (5,588)
From $286Price / Night (pp)From $138 (better)
YesAdults OnlyNo
Not applicableKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
(better)39 minAirport Transfer90 min

Excellence Oyster Bay

Kids' club & childcare
Not applicable: adults only
Room service
Included. 24-hour room service
Dining reservations
Reservations required: Spice (Teppanyaki stations only). Confirmed walk-in: The Kitchen Table, Chez Isabelle, The Grill, The Lobster House, Oregano, Magna. Other reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. Spice: Teppanyaki stations require reservations; ordinary dinner seating is walk-in. The Lobster House: The supplier lists an annual lobster closed season from April 1 through June 30; this does not establish closure of the whole restaurant. Magna: Excellence Club guests only. Zenith: Excellence Club guests only. 8 à-la-carte dinner venues plus buffet, jerk house and takeaway wood-oven pizza; only the hibachi tables need booking Magna is for Excellence Club guests only. Zenith is also for Excellence Club guests only. The official fact sheet lists 11 bars; restaurant totals vary by section and remain qualified.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Junior Suite; Beachfront House Suite with Plunge Pool. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at Excellence Oyster Bay

Hotel Riu Negril

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed: 4–12. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Included. 24-hour all-inclusive service
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 6 people in one accommodation. Family Room 2 bedrooms with sea view. Adult limit unverified.
Category age restrictions
Swim-up Double Room with Sea View and Terrace: Both guests must be 18+.
See supplier details at Hotel Riu Negril

Excellence Oyster Bay

Highlights

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 4 pools
  • 10 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • 39 min from MBJ

Why choose it

  • 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.

Keep in mind

  • 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.

Hotel Riu Negril

Highlights

  • 3 pools
  • 5 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 90 min from MBJ

Why choose it

  • Bloody Bay beach
  • Family facilities
  • 24-hour dining
  • Value

Keep in mind

  • Party noise in some blocks
  • Not walkable to town
  • Seagrass at times

All Scores

Excellence Oyster BayMeasureHotel Riu Negril
(better)9.1Beach8.8
(better)8.6Food7.8
(better)8.5Service8.1
(better)9.1Rooms7.8
(better)8.9Pools8.0
–Luxury7.2
(better)8.4Value8.3
–Family8.2
(better)9.3Romance7.0
(better)8.7Quiet6.4
8.0Remote work–

Of the 12 measures we call, Excellence Oyster Bay leads on 11 and Hotel Riu Negril leads on 1.

Vibes

Excellence Oyster BayMeasureHotel Riu Negril
YesRomanceYes
YesQuiet–

Activities

Excellence Oyster BayMeasureHotel Riu Negril
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
–KidsYes
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