Are the specialty restaurants included at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma?

Yes — premium & à la carte dining is included in the all-inclusive plan at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma. Gourmet Inclusive terms include all gourmet meals and specialty bites; venue availability can vary operationally.

Does Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma include top-shelf liquor?

Partly — some top-shelf liquor is included at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma, but premium options cost extra. All local and selected international premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included.

Is room service included at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma?

Yes — room service is included in the all-inclusive plan at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma. Official offer terms include 24-hour room service.

Is Wi-Fi free at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma?

Yes — wi-fi is included in the all-inclusive plan at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma. Official all-inclusive details list complimentary Wi-Fi.

Is the minibar included at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma?

Yes — in-room minibar is included in the all-inclusive plan at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma. Official details list minibar with beer, water and soft drinks refilled daily.

Are non-motorized water sports included at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma?

Yes — non-motorized water sports is included in the all-inclusive plan at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma. Official details include kayaks, boogie boards, Hobie Cats and canoes.

Are spa treatments included at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma?

No — spa treatments costs extra at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Spa is available, but Costco and official terms do not show treatments as included.

Are excursions included at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma?

No — off-site excursions costs extra at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan.

Is the kids' club included at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma?

Yes — kids' club is included in the all-inclusive plan at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma. Azulitos kids club is included for children ages 3-12 in official details.

Is tipping expected at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma?

No — gratuities are included in the all-inclusive rate at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma, so tipping isn't expected. Official and Costco terms include taxes and gratuities.

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Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma

Norman Manley Blvd, Negril, Jamaica

Details last verified July 2026 · How we research

Four-StarNear CoastMid-Size

4.6

★★★★★

7,726 reviews on Google

7.4Out of 10

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Highlights

—Full-service spa

—Swim-up suites

—90 min from MBJ

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Guest Reviews

★★★★★

Planora · 4 months ago

Nice hotel with good entertainment overall. The entertainment team had so much energy and really made the week fun. However, the music could have been better as I came to Jamaica hoping to experience more of the local culture. The rooms were not very clean on arrival, as there was hair left in the s...

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April Rangeloff · 5 months ago

Loved the pool side bars. Staff was very friendly, Camille was always so friendly and made us great drinks. Marvin was great to work with as well. Very friendly and always willing to help us when we had questions. Khrysanne, such a beautiful soul was also amazing and always responded to us in a time...

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Danielle Hinds · a month ago

The hotel did not live up to my expectations. The bartender, Damaine, had excellent customer service and was very accommodating and pleasant. Shemar, the bell hop was excellent and made the 1st good experience at the hotel. Jada and Tio from entertainment also tried and made a valiant effort in ke...

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Farhan Qazi · a month ago

We had a very enjoyable stay at Azul Beach Resort Negril and would definitely consider returning. The highlight of the resort is the beach. It is one of the best beaches we’ve ever stayed at, with soft white sand, beautiful clear water, and plenty of space to relax. The beach alone makes this resor...

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Michelle M · 2 months ago

My husband and l had a wonderful experience at this unique resort. We loved the beach and the casual atmosphere. Above all what made our trip amazing were the exceptional staff. Jodian- At the Cafe exceeded our expectations with personalized service for each visit. Your customer service skills are...

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Details

—Norman Manley Blvd, Negril, Jamaica

—+1 866-527-4762

Getting There

Nearest airport: MBJ

Sangster International Airport

1h 30min transfer

The Vibe

What's actually included

What the all-inclusive plan covers at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma

The line between “all-inclusive” and “all-inclusive except the good stuff” is where trips get expensive. Here's what's genuinely covered — and what still costs extra.

Premium & à la carte dining

Gourmet Inclusive terms include all gourmet meals and specialty bites; venue availability can vary operationally.

Included

Top-shelf liquor

All local and selected international premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included.

Partly included

Room service

Official offer terms include 24-hour room service.

Included

Wi-Fi

Official all-inclusive details list complimentary Wi-Fi.

Included

In-room minibar

Official details list minibar with beer, water and soft drinks refilled daily.

Included

Non-motorized water sports

Official details include kayaks, boogie boards, Hobie Cats and canoes.

Included

Spa treatments

Spa is available, but Costco and official terms do not show treatments as included.

Costs extra

Off-site excursions

Costs extra

Kids' club

Azulitos kids club is included for children ages 3-12 in official details.

Included

Tipping & gratuities

Official and Costco terms include taxes and gratuities.

Tips included

Vacation-club desk, low pressure — There's a vacation-club desk at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma, but travelers report it's easy to decline — no chasing, no disguised "orientations." Recent guest/community reports include sales or concierge pressure; evidence is not uniform enough to classify as aggressive.

Inclusions change and vary by room category and season — always confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this.

The Daily Reality

Food, pools & the beach itself

Where you'll actually spend the week — how many places there are to eat and drink, what the pool scene offers, and what the water in front of the resort is really like.

Dining & bars

9 restaurants9 bars4 swim-up barsReservations at some venues— International · Jamaican · Italian · Asian · Gourmet casual

Official and third-party sources reference broad Gourmet Inclusive dining; Expedia currently lists six onsite restaurants while other sources list nine, so restaurant count should be displayed with caution.

Pools & waterplay

7 poolsSwim-up barKids' pool

Karisma map and third-party sources verify pool, kids pool and swim-up-bar features; pool count is from multiple travel-source summaries.

The beach itself

Calm, swimmable waterSargassum: seasonal (varies by year, generally warmer Caribbean months)

Located on the Seven Mile Beach corridor, which is the resort's strongest asset.

Venue counts come from the resort's own pages; beach conditions draw on monitoring data and consistent traveler reports — the sea doesn't read press releases, so treat seasonal notes as odds, not promises.

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Grand Escape Score

7.4/10

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Scores

Beach9.2

High

Food6.9

Medium

Service7.4

Medium

Rooms6.6

Medium

Pools7.5

Medium

Value7.0

Medium

Family7.8

Medium

Pros

Excellent Seven Mile Beach setting.
Broad included-feature list for families.
Room service, minibar, Wi-Fi, gratuities and non-motorized watersports are included.

Cons

Recurring complaints about room condition and maintenance.
Food consistency and restaurant availability can disappoint.
Some reports of concierge or sales pressure.

Things to know

Choose Azul Negril for beach and family inclusions, not for the newest room product.
Check recent reviews before booking to verify whether food availability and room-condition complaints have improved.
The included room service, watersports, kids club, minibar and gratuities make the package broad even where execution is mixed.

Hidden tips

Prioritize room category and current renovation status before paying up for suite features.
Travelers focused on pure beach quality may still like Azul; travelers focused on luxury polish should compare newer Negril resorts.

What guests say

Most loved

Seven Mile Beach location
Included non-motorized watersports and room service
Family amenities and kids club
Multiple pools and swim-up bars

Most common complaints

Rooms and maintenance can feel tired
Food and restaurant availability are inconsistent
Service consistency varies by stay
Some guests report sales or concierge pressure

Things people wish they knew

The beach is the reason to book; recent guest concerns focus more on rooms, food consistency and service execution.
Marketing restaurant counts may not equal all venues being open every night.
This is family-friendly and beach-forward rather than a quiet luxury hideaway.

From Reddit

A recent Reddit JamaicaTourism thread is sharply critical of Azul Negril, especially on food, room condition and value; this is balanced against broader review-platform praise for the beach and included features.

The facts

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Room Count

SpaKids ClubBeachfrontSwim Up BarSwim Up SuiteFamily FriendlySwimmable Beach