Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay - All Inclusive

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront property near Bloody Bay Beach

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Sports facility
Reception
4 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar
BBQ/picnic area
Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

Map
Norman Manley Boulevard, Bloody Bay Beach, Negril, Westmoreland
  • Bloody Bay Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Hedonism II
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Kool Runnings Water Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.)
    ‪98 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-CA)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Oceanfront (C)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (B2C-CA)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Sea View (L)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (U)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (C)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View (C)

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (C)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Garden View (U)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Garden View (L)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (U)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (C)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (B2C-US)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Partial Sea View (L)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Oceanfront (L)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Standard - E)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Oceanfront (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (L)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Partial Sea View (E)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront (U)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (C)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Double Beds

About the area

Negril

Beachside getaway.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bloody Bay Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Booby Cay with a stay here. Seven Mile Beach and Kool Runnings Water Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Bloody Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bloody Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hedonism II - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Seven Mile Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kool Runnings Water Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Sir Donald Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Green Island Restaurant, RIU - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hunter Steakhouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ackee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hedonism II - Delroy's Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mahogany - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay - All Inclusive

4-star beachfront property near Bloody Bay Beach
Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay - All Inclusive offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a health club, and a hot tub. There are 5 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A children's pool, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay - All Inclusive. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Negril property is smoke free.

  • 452 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 8 buildings
  • 5 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Kid's club
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay - All Inclusive offers 452 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Negril property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa, Renova Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Volleyball
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.
When a room reservation includes a round-trip airport transfer at no charge, it's essential to respond to the supplier's message to arrange the shuttle service.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay - All Inclusive

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Riu Palace Tropical
Riu Palace Tropical Bay
Riu Palace Tropical Bay All Inclusive
Riu Palace Tropical Bay All Inclusive Negril
Riu Palace Tropical Bay Negril
Riu Tropical
Riu Tropical Bay
Riu Tropical Bay Palace
Riu Tropical Palace Bay
Tropical Bay
Riu Tropical Inclusive Negril
RIU Palace Tropical Bay All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay - All Inclusive Negril

Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 573 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1009 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Yissel Torres

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My experience at this resort in Jamaica had both positives and negatives, though the cons stood out more. Starting with the negatives, one of the bartenders at the main lobby bar was extremely rude while I was ordering a drink. She even ended up yelling at me, which led to a heated exchange and ruined my day. In addition, the room had several issues—the bathroom was not working properly, and the toilet wouldn’t flush. Despite maintenance coming three times, it remained faulty, forcing us to manually add water to make it work. The AC also wasn’t functioning, and I heard similar complaints from other guests. The safe in our room was initially broken; maintenance attempted to fix it twice, and it finally worked for the last four days of our six-day stay. On the positive side, a few staff members in different departments were incredibly kind, which helped make up for some of the resort’s shortcomings. Some of the à la carte restaurant options were decent, but the buffet food was repetitive and did not match the price we paid. The beach itself was stunning, though relaxation was often interrupted by persistent vendors offering marijuana, with no intervention from security. Overall, while the resort had some beautiful aspects, the service and maintenance issues significantly impacted the experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of vibe many world travelers
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lysette

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unfortunately the air conditioning didn't work the first 3 days of our trip. Once it did work, everything else was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Teddie Michel, Wilmington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The dining, bar, and activities Staff were superb - as always! The front desk Staff don't seem to be equipped with the information or resources required to aptly assist guests. This trip, the AC was out, and there was no warning - not prior to the trip or upon registration, not even when we called the front desk to inquire about the air in the room. Even after a bellman informed us, the front desk did not offer a fan for comfort. The next day, when we asked for a fan, we were told there were none available. What we weren't told was that more were being delivered or that as soon as there was a check out one would be provided - just NOTHING. NO AC for 4 of 6 nights...no bueno. The front desk was not helpful at all; there were a lot of shrugs and thrown up hands, but nothing resembling assistance. This AC issue was horribly mismanaged from a communications & service excellence perspective. We expect so much more from the RIU and they fell short this trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

luz yadira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
Housekeeping was hit and miss. Bar service/ room service also hit or miss. No atm on site. Taxi charges $10 USd for a 2 minute drive to atm. Buffet is tired and same every day. Other than that great.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dondre

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner for whole property was not working properly and our room had a leak that was never fixed. Resort is in need of upgrading. Staff was excellent as always and beach is beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Adan

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than AC issues, the service, staff, and facility was amazing.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need a bigger gym Need at least one night a week gospel entertainment
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family reunion

Great family vacation.Service was exceptional especially the activity and entertainment staff. Lots of activities for all of us. The layout of the rooms in villas was conducive to prvacy yet great access to everything .Rooms were comfortable and large.Food was good in that there were some Jamaican offerings but mostly catered for a european diet. With respect to the special restaurants ,two of the three were good which is a good average .The condition of the resort showed some wear but very clean. Overall, we would come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mattia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach is absolutely gorgeous!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Peace and friendship
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This was an awful experience! I did not feel like I was at a Riu resort. The food quality was terrible and very lazy. The room service food did not match the pictures of menu descriptions. They are giving people left overs and food made earlier that afternoon for room service. When I called room service to ask why the food quality did not match that of other Riu’s. I was told that it was because they had no overnight cook and the head chef instructed them to remake the food and serve it throughout the night. That means the sandwich I ordered at midnight was made some time that after noon. This is unacceptable for a Riu. Also, I hurt myself in their gym when the strap on a piece of equipment snapped, throwing me to the ground. Due to this, I have to extend my trip and stay longer until I am healthy enough to fly. when I asked the hotel managers how I could contact the review to voice my concerns for the stay I experienced. they voluntarily gave me the wrong phone number. I waited four days and received no response. Then I called the review. Customer service general inquiry line a person there explained to me that those two managers gave me the wrong phone number and then he proceeded to give me the correct phone number so I can find some rectification for this incident with the review has put me through as a guest is absolutely shameful. I would never return to one of their properties again Expedia seriously look into what they are doing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach is beautiful..staff is super friendly..you can find quiet places or enjoy music and drinks..food was delicious..jerk chicken hut on the beach excellent..day trips were easy to book .overall a great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good good
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rasheed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice Awesome beach Entertainment team Great!!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I have visited the Riu many times over the years and its a wonderful property, but the quality of the staff has gone down ( at least towards Black women) but Big up to Chinroy, bellhop and Karen in the dining hall who know what good hospitality is👍 More than their peers. But the property remains beautiful and well maintained
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025