Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
Last verified July 2026. Rooms is the weakest mark at 6.6. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in
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
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
Located on the Seven Mile Beach corridor, which is the resort's strongest asset.
- Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
- Caveat: Sargassum seaweed lands seasonally, raked daily
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Who fits where at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
All 13 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Room | Sleeps 2 | 398 ft²37 m² | 1 bedroom | Ocean |
| Deluxe Swim Up Room | Sleeps 2 | 398 ft²37 m² | 1 bedroom | Pool and Lazy Riverswim-out |
| Premium Swim-Up Suite | Sleeps 3 | 431 ft²40 m² | 1 bedroom | Oceanswim-out |
| Premium Suite | Sleeps 4 | 431 ft²40 m² | 1 bedroom | Ocean |
| Family Suite | Sleeps 4 | 484 ft²45 m² | 1 bedroom | Ocean |
| Premium Ocean View Suite | Sleeps 4 | 603 ft²56 m² | 1 bedroom | Ocean |
| Premium Ocean View Swim-Up Suite | Sleeps 3 | 603 ft²56 m² | 1 bedroom | Oceanswim-out |
| Premium Couples Ocean View Suite | Sleeps 2 | 700 ft²65 m² | 1 bedroom | Ocean |
| Premium Couples Ocean View Swim-Up Suite | Sleeps 2 | 700 ft²65 m² | 1 bedroom | Oceanswim-out |
| Family Loft Suite | Sleeps 8 | 753 ft²70 m² | 2 bedrooms | Ocean2 baths |
| Beachfront Honeymoon Suite | Sleeps 2 | 797 ft²74 m² | 1 bedroom | Beachfront |
| Beachfront Honeymoon Swim Up Suite | Sleeps 2 | 797 ft²74 m² | 1 bedroom | Beachfrontswim-out |
| Two Bedroom Suite | Sleeps 6 | 818 ft²76 m² | 2 bedrooms | Oceanfront2 baths |
Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
= sleeps 2 of 8 max
Before you book
Eight things the research turned up about Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma that the brochure does not say.
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.
Things guests wish they had known
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.
Most loved
4 themes- Seven Mile Beach location
- Included non-motorized watersports and room service
- Family amenities and kids club
- Multiple pools and swim-up bars
Most complained about
4 themes- Rooms and maintenance can feel tired
- Food and restaurant availability are inconsistent
- Service consistency varies by stay
- Some guests report sales or concierge pressure
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 rate, and where to check it
Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.
Per-person figures assume two sharing. Taxes and fees vary by channel, so compare the final screen, not the first one.
Where else to look
- Resort website (opens in a new tab)
- Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
- Expedia (opens in a new tab)
- Tripadvisor reviews (opens in a new tab)
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Nov to Apr
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Aug to Nov. Hurricane season is real here: about 1 in 7 Augusts sees one pass within 100 miles, most recently Melissa in 2025.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Wet | Fine | Wet | Wet | Wet | Best | Best |
| High °F | 86 | 86 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 88 | 86 |
| Rain days | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| hurricane odds | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | 1 in 7 | 1 in 9 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 |
Odds count the complete years, 1980 to 2025, in which a hurricane passed within about 100 nautical miles of Jamaica, the nearest point in the NOAA and IBTrACS records to this resort. Two storms in one month still count that year once. How the hurricane belt works
Getting there
90 minutes from MBJ
- Nearest airport
- MBJ · Sangster International Airport
- Transfer
- 90 min
- Address
- Norman Manley Blvd, Negril, Jamaica
- Phone
- +1 866-527-4762
Jamaica
- Language
- English (plus Patois)
- Currency
- Jamaican dollar; USD widely accepted
- Power
- 110V, Type A/B plugs (same as the US)
- Driving
- On the left
- Main airport
- Montego Bay (MBJ)
- Flight time
- ~3–4h from the US East Coast
Who it suits
One of the 7 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into MBJ, 90 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $451.
Search fares (opens in a new tab)Insurance
Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)Days out
Off-site excursions cost extra here, so price the days out of Jamaica ahead.
See excursions (opens in a new tab)Kayaks & paddleboards is already in the rate. Don't pay for them twice.
How we scored Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
7 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 11 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 1 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except value, service, dining, rooms, pools & spa and family, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value7.0Medium confidence
- Beach Value
- 8.5
- Included Breadth
- 8.1
- Room Food Penalties
- 6.1
Service7.4Medium confidence
- Consistency
- 6.8
- Staff Praise
- 7.8
- Sales Pressure Penalty
- 6.5
Beach9.2High confidence
- Sand Quality
- 9.2
- Swimmability
- 9.2
- Sargassum Risk
- 7.5
- Guest Sentiment
- 9.0
- Seven Mile Beach
- 9.5
Dining6.9Medium confidence
- Included Meals
- 8.0
- Guest Sentiment
- 6.7
- Venue Consistency
- 6.2
- Restaurant Breadth
- 7.8
Rooms6.6Medium confidence
- Condition Signal
- 6.0
- Maintenance Signal
- 6.2
- Ocean View Inventory
- 7.2
Pools & Spa7.5Medium confidence
- Pool Count
- 7.8
- Swim Up Bars
- 8.2
- Crowding Temperature Signal
- 6.7
Family7.8Medium confidence
- Kids Club
- 8.2
- Beach Ease
- 8.6
- Room Condition Penalty
- 6.6
What it does best
- Excellent Seven Mile Beach setting.
- Broad included-feature list for families.
- Room service, minibar, Wi-Fi, gratuities and non-motorized watersports are included.
Where it costs you
- Recurring complaints about room condition and maintenance.
- Food consistency and restaurant availability can disappoint.
- Some reports of concierge or sales pressure.
Everything we read on Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
In the plan, or on the bill
Where the line sits at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningGourmet Inclusive terms include all gourmet meals and specialty bites; venue availability can vary operationally. | Included |
| Top-shelf liquorAll local and selected international premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included. | Partly included |
| Room serviceOfficial offer terms include 24-hour room service. | Included |
| Wi-FiOfficial all-inclusive details list complimentary Wi-Fi. | Included |
| In-room minibarOfficial details list minibar with beer, water and soft drinks refilled daily. | Included |
| Non-motorized water sportsOfficial details include kayaks, boogie boards, Hobie Cats and canoes. | Included |
| Spa treatmentsSpa is available, but Costco and official terms do not show treatments as included. | Costs extra |
| Off-site excursions | Costs extra |
| Kids' clubAzulitos kids club is included for children ages 3-12 in official details. | Included |
| Tipping & gratuitiesOfficial and Costco terms include taxes and gratuities. | Tips included |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
Bringing the kids to Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Supervised program
- Rooms that fit a family
- 5 categories, incl. Premium Suite, Family Suite
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at some restaurants
- Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma?
- Yes. Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma has room categories that sleep 5 or more in one key: Family Loft Suite, Two Bedroom Suite. The largest stated occupancy is 8. Occupancy rules count most children (and sometimes infants) toward the limit, so confirm your exact ages with the resort when you book.
- Does Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
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