Scores at a Glance
Hotel Riu Montego BayS Hotel Montego Bay
Overall
8.2
8.8
Beach
7.4
8.8
Food
7.9
8.4
Service
8.4
8.8
Rooms
8.2
8.6
Value
8.4
8.2
Romance
7.7
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.2
Overall Score
8.8
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.2 (7,848)
Google Rating
4.6 (1,238)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $209
Yes
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
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Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
10 min
Airport Transfer
10 min
All Scores
7.4
Beach
8.8
7.9
Food
8.4
8.4
Service
8.8
8.2
Rooms
8.6
8.7
Pools
8.5
8.4
Value
8.2
7.7
Romance
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8.8
Nightlife
8.4
5.8
Quiet
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Remote work
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
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Yes
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
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Kids
Yes
Hotel Riu Montego Bay
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 10 min from MBJ
S Hotel Montego Bay
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 10 min from MBJ
Pros — Hotel Riu Montego Bay
- True 24-hour adults-only all-inclusive model.
- Large pool and waterpark footprint.
- Very convenient for MBJ airport arrivals.
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 — Hotel Riu Montego Bay
- Beach quality is not the top strength.
- The atmosphere can be loud and party-heavy.
- Some food and check-in feedback is mixed.
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.