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Description
Negril - Imagine an exotic tropical paradise, imagine the Riu Palace Tropical Bay. Nestled along a vast expanse of pristine Jamaican beachfront, this splendid All-Inclusive resort combines old-world charm with modern convenience. Skillfully crafted to recall the timeless luxury of a bygone era, the resort exhibits a unique Victorian influence that perfectly compliments the striking beauty of its natural surroundings. Lose yourself within the warm Caribbean atmosphere, enjoy the benefits of impeccable RIU service. Carefully planned to the last detail, Riu Palace Tropical Bay will surpass all expectations, offering an array of sports and activities, comfortable air-conditioned accommodations, and a selection of delectable dining options.
Location
Located next to the RIU Negril. Guests staying at the RIU Palace Tropical Bay have exchange privileges with the RIU Negril (except dinner).
BLOODY BAY BEACH • NEGRIL • JM
Facilities
Barber / Beauty Salon Boutique Shops Business Services Car Rental Currency Exchange Laundry / Dry Cleaning Service Parking(Complimentary.) Physician on Call
Pools: Number of Pools: 3 Outdoor Pools: 3 There is a beautiful freshwater pool area with complimentary lounge chairs, towels, cabins and sun umbrellas, swim-up bar and a children's pool. Guests at the Riu Tropical Bay have exchange privileges with Riu Negril.
Golf: • NEARBY • Negril Hills Golf Course- 20% OFF green fees. • This 18-hole, par-72 course measuring 6,333 yds has gently undulating fairways, elevated tees and greens, picturesque water hazards and lush vegetation. A tennis court, restaurant, pro-shop and club house are all on the property. • Holes: 18 • Green Fees: Varies • Cart Fee: Varies • Club Rental Fees: VARIES • Caddy: Varies
Tennis: • Number of Courts: 2 • Outdoor Courts: 2 • Lighted Courts: 2
Riu Palace Tropical Bay - a Victorian style of architecture combining old-world charm with deluxe modern amenities. The resort consists of a main building and three-story bungalows, with 416 air- conditioned rooms, each with a balcony or terrace.
This All-Inclusive beachfront resort offers unlimited premium brand alcoholic beverages, six bars, five restaurants, theme nights, nightly entertainment, night tennis, and a Kids Club. Food & beverages are available until 2 am.
Beach: This hotel is situated directly on a long, beautiful stretch of white sand beach in Bloody Bay, complete with comfortable loungers for soaking up the warm Caribbean sun.
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 12:00 noon Total Rooms: 416 Year Opened: 2001
Credit Cards: • Visa • Master Card • Diners Club • American Express
Restrictions
Springbreakers: The hotel has the discretion to remove anyone that is acting inappropriately or causing disturbance in the hotel. They may also impose a cash deposit or credit card. Fee required for WiFi.
Room Types
JUNIOR SUITE OCEANVIEW A/C, ceiling fan, 2 doubles or 1 king, separate living room are with sofa or sofa bed, telephone, mini-bar & liquor dispenser, satellite flat screen TV, radio alarm clock, room safe, iron/ironing board, bathtub & shower and balcony or terrace.
JUNIOR SUITE GARDENVIEW A/C, ceiling fan, 2 doubles or 1 king, separate living room are with sofa or sofa bed, telephone, mini-bar & liquor dispenser, satellite flat screen TV, radio alarm clock, room safe, iron/ironing board, bathtub & shower and balcony or terrace
SUITE OCEANVIEW A/C, ceiling fan, king bed with canopy, split-level living room area with sofa or sofa bed, telephone, mini-bar & liquor dispenser, satellite flat screen TV, radio alarm clock, room safe, whirlpool tub, hair dryer and balcony or terrace.
JUNIOR SUITE OCEANFRONT A/C, ceiling fan, 2 doubles or 1 king, separate living room are with sofa or sofa bed, telephone, mini-bar & liquor dispenser, satellite flat screen TV, radio alarm clock, room safe, iron/ironing board, bathtub & shower and balcony or terrace.
Dining
Riu Palace Tropical Bay features 1 meal plan option:
All Meals, Drinks & Tips
There are 5 Restaurants at Riu Palace Tropical Bay: Negril - Buffet sytle with show cooking, serving International and local specialties. Krystal - A la carte restaurant serving Fusion cuisine. Open for dinner. Rimini - Serves lunch and snacks during the day and for dinner a buffet restaurant. Hakuchi - A la carte restaurant serving Japanese cuisine. Open for dinner. Bloody Bay - Serves lunch during th day and a Grill Steakhouse for dinner.
Activities & Entertainment
Daily Activities & Entertainment: Daytime Entertainment Program, Table Tennis, Pool Games, Volley Ball, Beach Games, one free introductory scuba lesson in the pool. Nightly Activities & Entertainment: Shows, Riu Evening Program and live music (several times a week).
Children's Programs
The Children`s Program is available seven days a week for kids between the ages of 4 and 12. Applicable Ages: 4 - 12 years old. Program Fees: Complimentary.
Children's Facilities PlayGround
Babysitting Fee: Yes
Our Average Customer Ratings (based on 21 reviews)
Thyra
Pool: Beautiful and spacious.
Beach: Never have I seen such blue water.
Food/Drink: All inclusive is my first choice from now on.
Entertainment: Great bands and singers in bars and on the beach, local reggae singers were excellent.
Accommodations: Loved the oceanview from the balcony.
Service: Great staff, all were helpful and courteous.
Overall: Loved it!!!!!
Francesca
Beach: Enjoyed jet skiing. Worth the additional charge.
Food/Drink: Need more caribbean options on buffet.
Entertainment: Would have enjoyed more of a "nightlife" party scene at the resort.
Neda
Pool: Excellent
Beach: Nice
Food/Drink: Great
Entertainment: Pretty Good
Accommodations: Took my breath away
Service: Top of the line
Overall: Peaceful and wonderful
Lisa
Pool: Smaller than looked in pictures.
Beach: Beautiful clear water and soft sand.
Food/Drink: Restaurants needed more of a variety of choices.
Entertainment: Somewhat lacking as compared to other all inclusives.
Accommodations: Clean and nice sized rooms.
Service: Jamaican people are extremely nice and accomadating.
Angus r said, 'Loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'
Beach: Perfect
Food/Drink: Jerk chicken was amazing
Overall: Loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Fran said, 'The best beach!'
Beach: The best beach!
Mike said, 'The best of my nine years going to resorts!'
Beach: The Best ever
Entertainment: The best of my nine years going to resorts!
Accommodations: GREAT
Service: Above Average
Overall: Great
Scott said, 'Everyone at the resort was very friendly and helpful and everything went smoothly. Negril was very nice!'
Beach: Fantastic with beautiful water
Food/Drink: Buffet was good
Entertainment: Ok not very exciting
Accommodations: Nice
Service: Everyone was very friendly and helpful
Overall: Negril was very nice
Helmut
Beach: Excellent
Food/Drink: Excellent
Entertainment: Staff does an excellent job
Accommodations: Top noch
Service: 5 star
Overall: 5 star
Sanford a said, 'Fabulous trip!!! Superb service from all, really nice rooms, food & drinks were excellenct, the beach was nice, and the pool was very comfortable. Booking with Dream Vacations was easy, too.'
Pool: Very comfortable
Beach: Nice
Food/Drink: Excellent
Entertainment: Better than expected
Accommodations: Really nice
Service: Superb
Overall: Fabulous
Sarah said, 'The room was really nice. Was always clean. Beach was beautiful. Service was great and all employees were extremely friendly and helpful.'
Pool: Pool was nice and clean most of the time
Beach: Beach was beautiful
Accommodations: The room was really nice. Was always clean.
Service: Service was great and all employees were extremely friendly and helpful
Overall: All in all it was a good vacation.
Marie said, 'We went to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Loved it and truly would like to go back. Thank you!'
Pool: The swim up bar pool was fun!
Beach: Absolutely beautiful. Clean, pristine, palm trees scattered throughout the beach
Food/Drink: We liked all the restaurants. The Japanese was our favorite but all the a la cartes we enjoyed.
Entertainment: I loved their dancing and we enjoyed their shows. They tried to have something for all ages.
Accommodations: Our room was clean and nicely decorated. They upgraded our room when we arrived. We arrived early and within an hour they had it ready.
Service: Housekeeping, waiters, bartenders and hotel personnel went out of their way to make us feel special and taken care of.
Overall: Loved it and truly would like to go back
Patricia said, 'The people were wonderful. The food was very good & fresh.'
Pool: Beach makes up for the pool
Beach: Ocean like bath water
Food/Drink: Very good & fresh
Entertainment: Could have been better
Accommodations: Clean
Service: The people were wonderful
Karen
Pool: Nice pool area with swimup bar
Beach: Very clean
Food/Drink: Good options and quality
Entertainment: Good shows
Accommodations: Excellent room, attractive and clean
Service: Exceptional
Overall: Excellent
Hector
Pool: excellent
Beach: Beautiful clear water
Food/Drink: variety and quality excellent
Entertainment: Very Poor we left every evening show early
Accommodations: very comfortable and good looking
Service: outstanding, friendly
Overall: fabulous experience
Brendan said, 'Everything was PERFECT!!! Dream vacations makes everything stress free so you could just relax and enjoy your vacation when you get there!!!'
Michael said, 'Outstanding trip with outstanding service!!!!'