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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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Air transportation and ground transportation are NOT required. We only need reservations for the Hotel part of the vacation.
Resort: Secrets Maroma Beach
Arrival: January 17th
Depart: January 24th
We're ready to book in the next few days as all other arrangements have been made.
Thanks!
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| Sent you great rate via email - hope we can assist. |
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My husband and I were scheduled for our honeymoon this December at Sandals Whitehouse. However, we just found out that this resort closed unexpectedly until December 18th. Therefore, Sandals took it upon themselves to move our trip to Sandals Montego Bay. Although they upgraded us to a better room, I have read many bad reviews about this resort. What should I believe? I have the insurance on the trip, what are my options? HELP!!!
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| Sandals Montego Bay is a nice resort, just very different than that of Sandals Whitehouse. The beach is smaller and the property is older and it's right next to the airport so airport noise will be heard...
That being said, the resort is lively with a good location to explore the Montego Bay area....rooms are mostly renovated and the food is the same as at Whitehouse.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask.
Also, if you haven't made final payment yet, you can still switch your reservation to work with an agency like ours, where we could put in further requests for upgrades, etc. at no additional cost.
Let me know if we can assist. Also, Sandals Whitehouse will be reopening, so if you really wanted that resort, we can assist you in delaying your trip until January.
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I'm looking for a all inclusive trip in Feb 0f 2010 that would be no more than 2000 dollars for my wife and I for 5 night. I have heard there are some great deals but is this realistic price or am I way to low?
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| There are plenty of opportunities that should be in your price range in both the Caribbean and Mexico - we'll be in touch via email with some options. |
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