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Riu Palace Tropical Bay   Four plus sun rating (This accommodation rating is a First Choice Sun Rating)

in Negril, Jamaica

 

At a glance

Swimming pool

Swimming pool

Key features

Best for Adults

These accommodations provide a holiday experience geared toward grown-ups. They’re best suited to couples, single travellers and groups of friends.

 

Although we can’t guarantee they will be child-free, these accommodations are more suited to those travelling without children.

Best for Families

These accommodations are family-friendly, offering entertainment and facilities for both kids and grown-ups.

 

Some may feature their own kids’ club, crèche, kids’ dens, or sports and activities for families to enjoy together.

Premier

An exclusive selection of quality four and five star hotels, our Premier range offers superior standards of comfort, service and dining, with luxurious facilities and fantastic extras. In-flight and in-resort benefits vary across our Premier Family, Premier Luxury and Falcon Premier holidays.

 

Benefits may include:

  • Free in-flight meal and reserved seating on First Choice Airways flights
  • Increased baggage allowance (up to 23kg per person)
  • Free day before check-in at London Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham Airports
  • Priority airport transfers to your resort or return private taxi transfers
  • Premier Reps providing outstanding customer service and assistance
  • Complimentary children's’ pack with Premier Families

All Inclusive

Our All Inclusive holidays cover all your essentials, so you can relax knowing that everything is already paid for while you’re on holiday with the UK’s ‘Best All Inclusive Tour Operator’.

What’s included?

  • Unlimited local alcoholic drinks
  • All meals and snacks
  • Unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee
  • Ice cream for the kids in many hotels
  • Sports and watersports facilities in most hotels
  • Daytime and evening entertainment and activities

Close to the Beach

Choose one of these accommodations to ensure you are within 300 metres of the beach (1km for villas).

Gold Choice

Voted for by you, your favourite properties are awarded our prestigious Gold Choice Award for scoring consistently highly in our questionnaires.

Weddings

For a truly unforgettable experience, why not get married abroad? This accommodation offers wedding holiday packages, or if you are simply looking for a wonderful honeymoon, you may find exclusive benefits for newlyweds.
Riu Palace Tropical Bay is on Jamaica's best beach, with watersports and evening entertainment nearby. This friendly and popular hotel is fantastically located, to make sure your days are relaxed and your nights are fun filled.

Key facts

Airport transfer: 1hr 15mins
Distance to beach: Beachfront
Sleeps up to: 4 people max

Customer rating

  • Holiday overall: 93%
  • Accommodation: 91%
  • Location: 90%
  • Meals: 89%

Features

  • 24hr All Inclusive
  • Beachfront
  • Air conditioning
  • Watersports

For adults

  • Honeymoon
  • Weddings
  • Spa
  • Wellness Package
 
 

All inclusive

Aerial view

Aerial view

All inclusive

24 Hour All Inclusive

Food: All meals up to 11pm, 24 hour snacks and room service.

Drink: 24 hour unlimited domestic and imported beverages, in-room mini-bar and re-stocked liquor dispenser.

Sports and Activities: All included except where indicated*.

RIU Exchange: Riu Palace Tropical Bay guests enjoy access to all facilities, activities and entertainment at the adjacent Riu Negril hotel (excluding dinner restaurants).

Key

Charges may be made for some facilities in addition to those highlighted as payable locally above.
* - payable locally

 

Rooms

Junior Suite

Junior Suite

All Inclusive

Junior Suites sleep up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children with 1 king size or 2 double beds, private facilities, living area with sofa bed, air-conditioning, mini-bar, liquor dispenser, safe, TV and balcony or terrace.

Suites with similar facilities as Junior Suites plus hydromassage bathtub, separate shower and larger balconies are available.
Child Prices: 2-12 years.

Other Facilities

2 Swimming pools, Sun terrace, Poolside Jacuzzi ™, Use of beach/pool towels, 5 Restaurants, Optional dinner with Fusion food, Italian, Japanese cuisine and Grill/Steakhouse, Ice machines, 4 Bars including swim-up bar, Gift shops*, Internet facilities*, Wireless LAN zone, Laundry service*.

Building

Official Rating: 4 Star
Rooms: 416
Blocks: 7
Floors: 2-3
Lifts: 0
Bedrooms: 416
Telephone: 876 9575900

Key

Charges may be made for some facilities in addition to those highlighted as payable locally above.
* - payable locally

 

Facilities

Reception

Reception

On Site

2 Swimming pools, Sun terrace, Poolside Jacuzzi ™, Use of beach/pool towels, 5 Restaurants, Optional dinner with Fusion food, Italian, Japanese cuisine and Grill/Steakhouse, Ice machines, 4 Bars including swim-up bar, Gift shops*, Internet facilities*, Wireless LAN zone, Laundry service*.

Location

Positioned at the northern end of Negril's Seven Mile Beach, with its superb selection of watersports and variety of craft stalls. Local beach bars and discos offer evening entertainment and reggae music.

Special Offers

Honeymoon offer: A bottle of rum and fruit basket.

Key

Charges may be made for some facilities in addition to those highlighted as payable locally above.
* - payable locally

 

Activities

Volleyball

Volleyball

Entertainment

Daily Entertainment programme, Live music, Live shows.

Sports

Windsurfing, Sailing, Scuba diving*, Introductory scuba diving lesson in pool, Snorkelling, Pedaloes, Kayaks, Waterskiing*, Parasailing*, Banana boat rides*, Motorised watersports*, 2 Tennis courts, Table tennis, Pool and Beach games, Volleyball.

Health & Beauty

Fitness centre, Sauna, Spa*, Beauty treatments*, Aerobics, Massage*.

For Families

Pool, Playground, Activity programme, Babysitting*.

Key

Charges may be made for some facilities in addition to those highlighted as payable locally above.
* - payable locally
 

Photos & videos

Swimming pool

Swimming pool

 
 
 

Local info

About Negril

A relaxed part of the island, in Negril you can laze in the sun on Jamaica's famous Seven Mile Beach, the best on the island, brilliant for watersports and snorkelling. Be sure to visit Rick's Cafe, voted one of the world's top ten bars; this is the best place to watch the sunset and see some incredible cliff jumping.
Airport Transfer: 1hr 15mins

About Jamaica

The heart and soul of the Caribbean, the warmth of Jamaica's locals matches that of its sunny skies. Whether you move to reggae rhythms, climb Dunn's River Falls or lay on perfect white Caribbean sands, this colourful island is seriously easy to fall in love with.
 
 

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