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Riu Montego Bay Hotel

3.5 of 5
Mahoe Bay, Montego Bay, Jamaica
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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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York, Pennsylvania, United States
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

24 people in r group stayed here in may 2013 the place sticks. when we all got home and washed clothing the smell did not go away. the food is good, pool ok lots of lounge chairs, tv and ac might work. take febreze it might help. beds r hard, pillows suck.

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york, PA
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

a group of 24 stayed the first week may 2013. all of our rooms smelled, the food is 3 star, grounds 4 star, rooms 1 star. your tv and AC might work, they may give you the type of bed u asked for maybe not ? the pool is nice lots of lounge chairs, no motorized water sports, entertainment 4... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We stayed at the RIU Montego Bay from April 27, 2013- May 4th, 2013. It was our first time in Jamaica and also our first time staying at a RIU resort. We have stayed in other countries and have all been at all inclusive resorts. So with that being said....we have some experiences to compare this too. Arrivial - We... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

This was my second time staying at the RIU Montego Bay. I had a great time then and now. My sister and I stayed from May 10 thru May 14 2013. Not enough time in Paradise at all! We had a wonderful time. The hotel is not far from the airport which is nice. The grounds are beautiful and well... More

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Mississauga, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Visited Riu Montego Bay Hotel the week of April 30th-May 7th 2013. The purpose of the trip was for a wedding. There was a group of us (about 25 ppl) that stayed at this hotel. Staff: Excellent! Everyone, wait staff, housekeeping, front desk, spa, maintenance etc was very friendly & very pleasant. Always willing to help. No one was pushy... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

First off, the staff were absolutely amazing. Every single staff member went out of their way to make us feel welcome and entertained and I've never experienced that anywhere else. That made a huge difference. The food was good - the breakfast buffet was AMAZING! I didn't like the Asian restaurant but the Italian actually wasn't that bad. The Steakhouse... More

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Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Dirty rooms, hard beds, HORRIBLE FOOD. Wouldn't feed it to my dog. Came here for a friends wedding. Planes are so loud and annoying. Found a bag of old, moldy weed and a roach under our mattress. Do not go here. REPEAT! Do not go here!!! Do your research and stay away!! We've stayed at Secrets Wild Orchid close by... More

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Grand Falls
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Folks, my wife and I stayed at the RIU from May 5th to the 12th and from the second we landed to the time we left, it was the best vacation ever in Jamaica. We stayed at Sandals in Montego Bay 2 years ago and although it was nice, not worth the 2500 buck’s more. The staff is awesome, food... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Very happy with the RIU Montego Bay....resort was clean, pool could have been stayed on top of better. Room with Ocean Front was Nice good balcony view. room was clean. Beach was comfortable and clean. Food was awesome all around. Jerk chicken on beach daily was a favorite!!! All staff friendly and helpful! Nightlife good! Would stay again for sure!!!!!!!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Please ignore any negative reviews here-- this resort is as nice as it could be, rooms very clean and spacious, with mini bar in the room, very close to the airport (noise from airplanes didn't bother us at all), the staff was very friendly and helpful, excellent entertainment every night, beach was very nice...except what we missed was the long... 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
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 Top resorts Hotels in Montego Bay
#15 Romantic Hotels in Montego Bay
#16 On the Beach Hotels in Montego Bay
#16 Family Hotels in Montego Bay
Price range (per night): RM618 - 1,112
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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