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Riu Montego Bay Hotel

3.5 of 5
Mahoe Bay, Montego Bay, Jamaica
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Riu Montego Bay Hotel
Ranked #19 of 61 hotels in Montego Bay
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Sioux City, Iowa
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

Went from May9th-16th....we enjoyed almost everything and most of staff was nice but we have stayed in Ocho Rios Riu and we liked everything better there Pros-Nice grounds Close Shopping Nice Room with good house keeping Nice Pool Good Food(got to get jerk chicken on beach in afternoon) Good Entertainment Enjoyed 24 hour bar late at night Cons-One night the... More

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Barnsley, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

Stayed @ Riu Montego Bay frm 24/09/12 to 08/10/12 & had a ABSOLUTE fabulous time Rooms cleaned daily as you would expect, best part of the room was the space & the OPTIC's refilled every 2 days The Thomsom rep Jackie is a local girl so she knows her stuff reg places to go, things to see etc.- any problems... More

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New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

This place has a lot of pros and cons. The pool was great with plenty of shady places to lay. A bar in the pool was fun and it was very clean. The beach also had lounges n the shade and at least when we were there 4 of us had no problems finding a good spot. The water was... More

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Ottawa, Canada
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

Me and my girlfriend decided to go to Jamaica on a girls trip. My friend traveled a lot around the world, and this was my first trip. I had been wanting to travel to Jamaica for 7 years so I was excited that this was happening!! We looked for the best deal possible and ended up booking 5 days before... More

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Everett, Washington
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

It took me a long time to write my experience, I usually never complain. But oh boy this was a night mare. The hotel is so nasty looking I was simply shocked. Before booking this hotel I did read the reviews, but I was thinking oh well there is always unhappy people everywhere. So let’s start with the room, its... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

So where do I start!!! fantastic weather even for May. The hotel is fabulous, spacious with a big swimming pool and there were always sunbeds available. There is a swim-up pool bar. The rooms were very large, very clean and you could get movies, sport drama etc.. on the TV.. all in English. The beds were changed every day with... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We went in May 2013, family of 4, 2 adults and two twin girls of 2 years old. Everything, from check-in ( literally, 5 min.), to the 10 min. drive to and from Airport was a blast. After a 4-5 hours flight with two lab infants all you can dream is to settle as soon as possible in your room.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We arrived and it was hot and we had to wait for our room. we went for something to eat and went back to reception. Room, food, drinks, entertainment, activities, staff friendliness were all what you would expect from this 5* hotel. This was my 3rd stay in a RIU resort. I personally prefer the RIU Montego Bay due to... More

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1 review
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

For the people who are reading this and think that people only like to complain well in this review that is NOT the case. I arrived yesterday with my boyfriend after a beautiful 7 day vacation that was completely ruined on our last day. We had gone out for dinner and the evening show only to come back to our... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

My girlfriends and I traveled there (I left my 8yr. old at home). It was 3 of us. We booked our affordable vacation through NJTravel.com and were pleasantly surprised when we received a room upgrade and a complimentary souvenir bag of Blue mountain coffee in our room a few days later. It took us only about 15 mins. from the... More

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Additional Information about Riu Montego Bay Hotel

Also Known As:
Riu Montego Bay Resort
Riu Hotel Montego Bay
Riu Montego Bay Hotel Jamaica, Caribbean
Address: Mahoe Bay, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Region: Caribbean > Jamaica > Montego Bay
Amenities:
Beach Business Centre Fitness Centre Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#15 Romantic Hotels in Montego Bay
#15 Top resorts Hotels in Montego Bay
#16 On the Beach Hotels in Montego Bay
#16 Family Hotels in Montego Bay
Price range (per night): S$259 - 466
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
* Opening September 2008 * Located in Montego Bay, on Jamaica's northwest coast * On the beachfront * Complimentary sun loungers on the beach * 2-story main building and 3-story and 4-story annexes * Surrounded by 40,000 m2 / 47,840 sq. yards of lush gardens * 4.5 km / 2.8 miles from Montego Bay * 350 m / 114.8 ft from various shops * 2,7 km / 1.7 miles from Montego Bay airport * Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Amex, Visa ... more   less 
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