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The Hotel Riu Tropical Bay is an all-inclusive in western Jamaica on Bloody Bay Beach, 4 miles from Negril, and 50 miles from the Montego Bay Airport. Negril is an eclectic tourist zone with 7-mile beach (great sunsets), shops, and many beachside restaurants.
The Riu Tropical Bay has Victorian-style architecture, and 396 rooms, each with balcony or terrace, most with ocean view; adjoining rooms and junior suites available.The resort has buffet and specialty restaurants (reservations required) ; fitness center; spa.Riu Hotels and Resorts is a Spanish company with over a hundred properties worldwide. Riu has two properties in Negril, and is expanding elsewhere in Jamaica. Guests at the Riu Palace Tropical Bay have privileges at sister resort Riu Negril.
Kids are welcome at the Riu Tropical Bay, but don't expect the multiple programs for different ages found at some all inclusives in Jamaica. The kids' club is for ages 4 to 12; check recent visitors' comments (links below). There's also a kids' playground. Parents of older kids should read visitor comments; be aware that "ganga" may be an open secret.
Keep in mind about the Riu Palace Tropical Bay:
the resort is 4.7 miles from Negril's West-End, 3.7 miles to shopping centre.
the transfer from the airport can be long for little kids; bring water and snacks
at the beach, the water is shallow for quite a distance: great for little kids*
for good snorkeling, you'll need to take an excursion (extra charge)
this property had a major renovation in 2008, and joined the Riu Palace brand
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All-Inclusive food and beverages
Breakfasts and lunches at this resort and a partner resort
Dinners at this hotel's buffet and à la carte restaurants
Unlimited domestic- and international-brand drinks at bars in this resort and the sister resort
In-room liquor dispenser with rum, vodka, gin, brandy
In-room refrigerator with drink mixers, soft drinks, beer, water
Taxes and gratuities
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All-Inclusive activities and equipment
Water sports
Kayaks
Snorkeling gear
Hobie Cat sailboats
Pedal boats
Windsurfers
Pool aerobics
Pool volleyball
Use of swimming pool/spa tub/beach
Land sports
Tennis
Beach volleyball
Beach soccer
Ping-pong
Bocce
Use of fitness center and health-spa sauna and spa tub
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Recreation
The majority of recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).
This Jamaica resort is arrayed on 400m (437 yds) of the fine sand extending 3.25 km (2 mi) around semicircular Bloody Bay, in which the Caribbean Sea remains calm in most weather conditions. The beach extends deeply into the resort under palm trees. At the resort's center are two 23-m (75-ft) irregularly shaped pools--one with swim-up bar and 35-person jetted section--flanked by padded lounge chairs. There's also a 3.75-m-diameter (12-ft) pool for children.
The resort supplies snorkeling gear, pedal boats, kayaks, windsurfers, and Hobie Cat sailboats. For surcharges, a water-sports center offers windsurfing and sailing lessons, parasailing, glass-bottom-boat tours, banana-boating, scuba-diving instruction/certification, and scuba-diving and snorkeling excursions. Independent operators off the beach charge for water skiing.
Golfing nearby
Snorkeling on site
Swimming on site
Sailing on site
Scuba diving on site
Water skiing on site
Personal watercraft on site
Volleyball on site
Aerobics on site
Tennis on site
Bicycle rentals nearby
Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
Horse riding/rental nearby
Parasailing on site
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Rooms
The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this newly renovated (December 2008) resort are included in the room rate; guests are not charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
Riu Palace Tropical Bay All Inclusive offers 416 guestrooms in seven three-story lavender buildings (no elevators). Balconies and ground-floor terraces are furnished with chairs and cocktail tables. Decor includes pale-yellow walls, mahogany-colored furniture, and marble vanities. Wood-paddle ceiling fans supplement air conditioning. Plasma TVs offer satellite channels, and electronic in-room safes can accommodate laptops. Compact refrigerators contain drink mixers, soft drinks, beer, and water. Liquor dispensers offer rum, vodka, gin, and brandy.
Room Amenities
Cable/satellite TV
Separate sitting area
Climate control
Blackout drapes/curtains
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Refrigerator
Bottled water in room (complimentary)
Wake-up calls
Housekeeping (daily)
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Child care (in room, surcharge)
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window opens
In-room safe
Smoking rooms
Rollaway beds
Cribs (infant beds) available
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Ask the Tripguy
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My husband and I are celebrating our 1st wedding anniversary at the Sandals Royal Bahamian during Memorial Day Weekend. We booked a concergie room- it it worth it to upgrade to the butler suites?
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| Thanks on your note and congrats on the 1 year anniversary.
1) The upgrade to butler really depends on the difference in cost and what is important to you. The butler rooms at SRB are definitely nicer than the concierge ones, the butler service is always a nice touch, and private rolls/Mercedes transfers are always welcomed. But of course, the upgraded room costs more - so depending on your details, I could better give you a feel for the difference in costs.
2) I assume that you booked thru Sandals directly since you are asking us your questions. If you did, and still haven't made final payment yet, you can still request to switch your existing reservation to our agency (with no changes/costs) and we can work with you to both advise you on room decisions and also send a note to the manager before you arrive, ensuring they know it's both your anniversary and hopefully getting you the best possible upgrade based on availability.
Let us know and we'll be glad to assist.
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Is there any one of the Riviera Maya secret resorts you suggest over another for a 30th anniversary trip?
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| For a 30th anniversary, our top 5 resorts in Riviera Maya would be (in no
order)
El Dorado Maroma, El Dorado Seaside, Secrets Maroma,
The Royal Playa del Carmen, Secrets Capri, Royal Hideaway, and Excellence Playa Mujeres.
We'd be glad to discuss the good and bad of each and provide pricing.
Congrats on 30 years.
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does sandals whitehouse have gambling
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| Although the Jamaican goverment just passed rules allowing for future casinos on the island, there are currently (as of 2/15/10) no announced plans to have casinos at a Sandals or Couples property. |
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My husband and I are looking into belated summer (june - aug) beachy honeymoon. We eat out at nice restaurants and cook well. Food and drink are probably the most important to us. Golf is an added plus. Is there an all inclusive that you sould recommend for us foodies?
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| We'd be glad to assist you. Don't know if you have a locations that you are interested in or not....but here are some resorts that come to mind.
1) Riviera Maya Mexico-
El Dorado resorts have the best food in our opinion. No buffets, all cooked to order meals....blows us away every time we go. They have 3 different resorts, each with their own good/bad that we can walk you thru. No golf included, but available nearby.
Other options in the area we'd recommend are:
Iberostar Grand Paraiso - great resort, great food, discounted golf walking distance away
Secrets Maroma - great resort, great food, discounted golf nearby
2) Sandals -
New Sandals just opened in Exuma, Bahamas. Restaurants are all brand new, top notch and the resort sits on a Greg Normal golf course with discounted rates. Bahamas also offering buy 1/get 1 free special on the airfare. All butler property.
Other sandals would work also.
Looking forward to your feedback.
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