Riu Reggae

Stayed for 11 nights in June, started off in room 1180 (I think) initial impressions were good as a nice room, with a partial view of the courtyard, it was a corner room one very close to the lobby next to some double doors. We are usually not ones to complain but we had a sleepless night after a long day of travelling from London, it was very noisy until about 3:30am with people coming through the double doors, we could hear it slamming every time, plus lots of loud groups which we could also hear coming from the lobby bar I guess. We mentioned it to reception in the morning who seemed reluctant to move us and said they would ask people to be quiet - obviously this wouldn’t have helped with the doors slamming! I said that it wasn’t good enough and they moved us. We had to check out at 12:00pm and then check into our new room at 3:00pm. Our new room was on the same floor but closer to the beach, the room was identical but with a partial sea view which was nice. We had great nights sleep for the rest of the trip, so glad we changed! Room was cleaned every day and topped up our rum when we finished it! The rest of the holiday was good, the hotel is small but lively, definitely recommend for younger couples/groups - lots of big groups drinking and twerking haha! Good selection of cocktails and drinks at the pool bars. I would however expect more of a pool/beach service with waiters bringing you drinks. The service from the bar staff was great! Reps were also great, lots of activities going on throughout the day - always something to do. Not too pushy if you’re too hungover to join in! The food was good, especially the Jerk Hut on the beach for lunch - very nice, missing it now haha!! The a la carte restaurants are ok, nothing special - they don’t serve spirits or cocktails at any of the restaurants which was a bit disappointing, only beer or wine or soft drinks. Nightlife - Saw a few good reggae bands, and a good fire show at the beach party. The rest of the shows were ok, again nothing special some nights better than others. We headed over to the nightclub at the sister hotel a few times, it was small but lively, good mix of music and still all inclusive there. We also used their sports bar to watch boxing and play pool, they have 24hr snacks there and at the lobby bar at our hotel which we used after some nights out, burgers, nachos and sandwiches etc. You can use Riu Montego Bay hotel during the day but wasn’t as nice and quite crowded plus lots of kids, we went to spend the day there but wasn’t many sunbeds free so we came back! Done some great excursions, tour guides were brilliant again everyone so nice outside of the hotel - felt completely safe. 1000% recommend Dunn’s River Falls, Ricks Cafe, Bob Marley’s house and Martha Brae River - don’t miss out! Great holiday, YEAH MON! Thanks Riu Reggae

Was quite worried about changing to a different hotel this year as we had stayed 7 times in Grand palladium - Riu Reggae was fantastic and this is now our new place to stay in Jamaica. Thanks to all the staff from reception to cleaning to entertainment, Bar staff , Dj , security on beach and the totally relaxed vibe - From the moment we arrived we were so warmly welcomed, entertainment was brilliant Jaguar, Sparks, Hollywood, small boss man ,Nicky, Nero, super mario (lady mo mo cha cha miaow )lol, and so many others that put on great nights, food was excellent ( I’m veggie super fussy was something different for me every night - and the desserts my goodness unable to resist, Gregory Sherika , Zahir & Carly looked after us everyday at buffet with great service and friendliness, had no issues at all, this place is beautiful the rooms are lovely and cleaned everyday the whole place is spotless and a lovely beach