Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay

Item: Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay
Rating: 4
Author: U.S. News & World Report

Norman Manley Blvd. | Negril, 10 [SEE MAP]Negril, 10 [SEE ADDRESS]

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Overview

All-inclusive room rates cover meals, drinks, water sports activities and more

Property is not within walking distance of downtown Negril, the closest major city

Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay provides an all-inclusive resort experience on the ivory shores of western Jamaica's Bloody Bay. Recent guests said this RIU outpost is a great place to bring kids because of its children's club, four pools (including one just for kids) and playground near the beach. Guests with and without kids applaud the resort's 452 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, which feature central air conditioning, lounge areas with sofas, minibars, beverage dispensers and free Wi-Fi access. When you get hungry, you can feast on Riu's cuisine from around the world, from Japanese to Italian, plus an all-day buffet. (And with your all-inclusive package, you will get unlimited beverages at any hour.) But don't worry about eating too much – you can always hit the gym or go kayaking to burn off those calories.

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Location: Negril, 10

Hotel Class: 4.0-star

Property Type: All-inclusive resort, 452 rooms

Primary View: Bay, Ocean

Style: Traditional

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This all-inclusive hotel features a grand Colonial-style lobby and a good range of dining options. Well-appointed rooms have bathrooms featuring vanities with two sinks.

Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 6453 have reviewed the Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay, giving it a rating of 4, on a scale of 1-5.

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4.0 (based on 6453 reviews)

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Guest Rooms

Accommodations here are divided into Double Standard rooms, Junior Suites and Suites. Decor throughout all guest rooms includes wooden furnishings, neutral walls, tile floors and teal linens and accents. All rooms offer amenities like liquor dispensors, satellite TVs, balconies or terraces, minibars and coffee makers.

All-inclusive rates cover in-room Wi-Fi access
Turndown service

Standard room size: 301 square feet

Premium channels
Workspace/desk
Minifridge
Bathrobes/slippers
Minibar
Shower/tub combo
Separate shower
Separate tub
Internet
Wireless internet
Free internet
Fee for internet usage
Guest rooms with patios and balconies
Adjoining rooms available

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Situated on the western tip of Jamaica along Bloody Bay, Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay is a Victorian-inspired, all-inclusive resort that appeals to both couples and families. Beach access is available on-site. All kinds of amenities are available on the property grounds, but for additional options, guests can travel less than 6 miles southwest to downtown Negril. Various area attractions, including Rhodes Hall Plantation, are also located within 6 miles of the resort.

Approximately 45 miles west of Sangster International Airport
Complimentary self-parking

24-hour valet parking
24-hour self-parking (free)
Airport shuttle
Car service

Within walking distance of:

Bus stop
Restaurants
Movie theater
Train station
Beach
Theater
Subway/metro stop
Grocery store
Shopping

Dining

The resort's all-inclusive rates cover all meals and beverages at the various restaurants and bars. Guests can choose from five dining venues, including an international buffet. At the property's additional eateries, diners can enjoy a la carte Japanese, Asian fusion, Italian and steakhouse specialties.

Formal dress codes apply during all a la carte dinner services
Swim-up pool bar
Reservations required at a la carte restaurants
All-inclusive plan covers 24-hour room service

Number of restaurants: 5

Cuisine Types: Buffet, Asian, Italian, American

Fine dining
Casual dining
Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
Bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour room service
free breakfast

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Pool

The resort features three pools, plus an outdoor whirlpool and a small kids wading pool. One of the main pools houses a swim-up bar, while another offers a waterfall feature. All pools offer built-in lounge chairs, as well as seating and umbrellas on the pool decks. A beach is also available for complimentary nonmotorized water sports like kayaking, snorkeling and windsurfing.

Poolside games available daily
Kids playground at beach
Additional whirlpool in spa

Lap pool
Wading pool
Lazy river
Family pool
Infinity pool
Whirlpool/hot tub
Adults-only pool
Lifeguard on duty
Poolside service
Waterslide
Deck chairs or cabanas
Pool bar

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Spa

The on-site Renova Spa offers multiple treatment rooms for massages, facials and body wraps, as well as a sauna and a whirlpool. There's also an on-site beauty salon, which provides services like hair cuts, manicures and pedicures, makeup applications and waxing. Keep in mind, all spa services cost extra.

Couples massages
Bridal spa services

Services offered:

Massage
Facial
Body Treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
Salon services
Outdoor treatment area
Steam room
Sauna

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Kids

In addition to offering a small kids pool and a beachside playground, the property schedules multiple family-friendly activities daily, including arts and crafts projects and games. A complimentary kids club is also available for children ages 4 to 12.

Complimentary nonmotorized water sports equipment like snorkeling gear and kayaks at beach
Beach volleyball court

Kids Club
Free Kids Club
Fee for Kids Club
Cribs
High Chairs

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Fitness

Within the spa's fitness center, guests have free access to free weights and cardiovascular and weight-training equipment. The resort's all-inclusive rates also cover outdoor activites like beach volleyball and kayaking. Free water aerobics and yoga classes are available daily as well.

Gym patrons must be 18 and older
Towels provided in fitness center

Weight equipment
Cardio equipment
Yoga mats
Free fitness classes
Premium fitness classes (with fee)

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Business

The property offers five indoor and outdoor spaces for business functions: two lounge areas, the beach and two restaurants. The largest space, the beach, can accommodate up to 100 attendees for seated dinners or up to 200 people for receptions. Two of the resort's restaurants are ideal for smaller banquets with up to 60 guests, while more intimate cocktail receptions can take place in the Reggae and La Plata lounges.

Complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout resort
Internet cafe with computers available (fee applies)

Number of meeting rooms: 5

Business center
Meeting rooms
Meeting and event planners available

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Wedding

Wedding ceremonies here can take place at one of two outdoor venues: the beach or a gazebo overlooking the ocean. Both areas can accommodate up to 80 guests for ceremonies, though the gazebo is ideal for more private affairs. Three wedding packages are available, all of which include wedding planning services, ceremony decor, bouquets and boutonnieres, wedding cakes and spa discounts for all attendees and the bridal couple. The most expensive option, the Caprice Package, gives the couple additional inclusions like a bottle of sparkling wine, a couples massage, late checkout (subject to availability) and a post-wedding breakfast in bed.

Three honeymoon packages
Optional wedding extras include rose petals and a live band
Property hosts vow renewal ceremonies

Maximum wedding guest capacity: 80

Hotel hosts weddings
Outdoor space for weddings
Wedding planners available

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