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RIU Montego Bay
4 stars

RIU Montego Bay

Mahoe Bay, Ironshore, Montego Bay, Jamaica
+1 876 940 8010
From
$72
Cheapest

rate per night

8.0
Great

based on 61 reviews

RIU Montego Bay
Sat 5/4
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Sun 5/5
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Nightly total
Standard room
Double room

About RIU Montego Bay

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi and Breakfast for free

Nestled on the shores of northwest Montego Bay, Jamaica, RIU Montego Bay offers all-inclusive service. With free sun loungers on the beach, guests can lounge beachside with friends and family or enjoy a stroll in the hotel’s lush gardens. Located just under three miles from Montego Bay and Montego Bay Airport, this is the ideal spot for a fun-filled, Jamaican adventsure.

Boasting high quality service, RIU Montego Bay offers a variety of local and global cuisine, recreational activities, and live entertainment. Hotel highlights include water activities, a four course golf course, free Wi-Fi, swimming pool with adjoining whirlpool spa, themed restaurant, and a gym with a sauna and whirlpool bath.

Guests can comfortably stay in beautifully-appointed guest rooms, family rooms, and suites. Select rooms and suites boast sweeping sea views. For instance, the Suite with Sea View offers an expansive lounge area with a cozy sofa dressing room, and an outdoor space with gorgeous water views. The en-suite bathroom is outfitted with a luxurious hydromassage bathtub. All guests rooms are well-appointed and come complete with satellite TV, air conditioning, a minibar, and a private outdoor space.

The all-inclusive amenities include full American breakfast buffet, lunch, and dinner featuring local cuisine. Apart from the all-inclusive amenities, optional dining is available with flavors from around the world. For instance, guests can take advantage of the diverse menus ranging from Asian to Italian fare. Guests can enjoy the Tai-Tai poolside bar with a swim-up bar, the Sports bar, and the popular Coconut bar boasting handcrafted cocktails.

Whether traveling with friends or family, RIU Montego Bay is the ideal choice that offers upscale service. Offering a discotheque, game room, gift shop, and conference space, the hotel has what it takes to meet a wide-range of needs.

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Amenities at RIU Montego Bay

  • Private beach
  • Snorkeling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee shop

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business center
  • Car rental
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Entertainment staff
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • 24hr front desk

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke alarms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Snorkeling
  • Evening entertainment
  • Beauty salon
  • Horse riding
  • Water park
  • Pool table
  • Water sport facilities (on site)
  • Night club

Pool and spa

  • Spa and wellness center
  • Massage
  • Pool bar
  • Spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Pool towels
  • Water slide

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Public bath
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Outdoor

  • Beach towels
  • Grill
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach
  • Garden

Dining

  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Coffee shop

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Storage available

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Fitness

  • Aerobics
  • Fitness center
  • Tennis

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Complimentary breakfast

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Reviews of RIU Montego Bay

All reviews are collected from real users with a verified booking made with KAYAK or one of our trusted external partners.

8.0
Very goodBased on 61 verified guest reviews
6.9Solo
5.6Friends
7.4Couples

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6.5 Okay
Pros:Location is perfect. 85 and sunny all week long.staff were pleasant, and the pool is outstanding with swim up bar
Cons:Food tasted like I was back in a high school cafeteria. We ordered a king bed and we got two doubles pushed together so I felt like I was going to fall through the crack. Rooms are extremely dated
A
7.4 Good
Pros:Loved the amenities and the staff were friendly and helpful. However way to close to the airport planes were flying by very frequently and was disappointed with the noise
G
9.4 Wonderful
Pros:Very friendly staff, good food.
Cons:New Jamaican smoking laws prohibit smoking on most of the property except designated areas, of which there are only two.
A
10.0 Wonderful
Pros:The staff were all very polite. Very engaging
F
7.7 Good
Pros:I was very relax in this hotel the staff was nice and friendly
D
6.5 Okay
Pros:Jamaica has fantastic weather compared to snow and cold! The beaches were nice and clean. Pool was fantastic. There are many opportunities (+$) available with buses/taxis always ready within minutes to get you anywhere (+$). The food is pretty good but don't expect high quality. You should think ordinary buffet in the US.
Cons:The only specialty restaurant that you should go to is the steak place. Unfortunately, like the other places, you won't be able to get a reservation even though the place WILL be empty when you walk by repeatedly. So, just go 15 mins after seating and then you can jump right in (done). Except for the steak place, the Italian and Asian food can all be obtained in the regular buffet line so it isn't very special. If you have food allergies/issues, you are on your own. Service everywhere is hit or miss. You'll be amazed by the service and then let down the next hour. I think training would go a long way. The amazing service is pretty much just the attitude of the employee. If you are looking for fun only, this place is great. If you are looking for luxury/quality/food/etc, go elsewhere.
C
4.0 Mediocre
Pros:The fresh fruit juices, jerk chicken on the beach, the water aerobics
Cons:The lack of available restaurant reservations, by the time we checked in they were all taken for the entire duration of our flight. The food was full of MSG, the buffet was like a shark tank feeding frenzy, dangerous at times with people running every direction and trying to get their food before you. The bar line was always a 10-15 minute wait, even after we tipped the bartenders generously. The pool chairs were completely reserved before 8am, reserved with towels but people were not there the entire day. We never once had a chair at the pool and there were 60+ each time just sitting there reserves but their "owners" we're no where near the pool area. The staff should not allow chairs to be reserved all day long whenever people are not using them. We paid the same amount for the all inclusive and did not enjoy a chair at the pool, a meal in the speciality restaurant!!!! The shops across the street were a rip off and the locals demanded tips for everything. They were not helpful, just wanted our money and were not shy in asking for it. I will never travel to Jamacia or any Riu properties again, this was my second Riu and was worst than the first sub par property.
J
8.6 Very good
Pros:the hotel staff was well above friendly they all worked hard never stopped working always wanted to help you in any way the best resort i ever stayed at the best assocates ever
Cons:they had a sewage leak at spa every day you had to walk by it to get to everthing at resort the smell was very bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you walk by to go eat 5 times aday smell bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! all 6 days and nights jerry barron stayed 8 -28 to 9-3
E
7.6 Good
Pros:Great service; the staff was very friendly and responsive. The shower was great (poor water pressure is a deal breaker for me). Balconies off every room make great places to watch the amazing sunrise and sunset. I got an ocean view room which was totally worth the extra money.
Cons:The room furnishings are dated and the mattress felt like it was made of concrete. The food in Rose Hall left a great deal to be desired, especially at dinner; I was expecting a more expansive selection of Jamaican food.

Location

Mahoe Bay, Ironshore, Montego Bay

What's nearby

  • SuperClubs Ironshore Golf and Country Club0.7 mi
  • Three Palms Ocean Course2.9 mi
  • Half Moon Golf Course3 mi
  • Cornwall Beach3.6 mi
  • Doctor's Cave Bathing Club3.7 mi
  • Gloucester Avenue3.9 mi
  • Jarret Park4 mi
  • AquaSol Theme Park4 mi
  • Walter Fletcher Beach4 mi
  • Sam Sharpe Square4 mi
  • White Witch of Rose Hall Golf Course4 mi
  • Harbour Street Craft Market4.1 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about RIU Montego Bay

Low season

September

High season

March

Average price (weeknight)

$376

Average price (weekend night)

$379
Cheapest month to stay with an average 21% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 31% rise in price.
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When to book a room at RIU Montego Bay

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Top tips for your stay at RIU Montego Bay

  • If you’re after a cheap room at RIU Montego Bay, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in September and August.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at RIU Montego Bay, plan to stay on a Saturday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Sunday.
  • The cheapest price a room at RIU Montego Bay was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $277, while the most expensive was $456.
  • How long should you stay at RIU Montego Bay? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 5 days.

FAQs when booking at RIU Montego Bay

  • What can I expect from the food at RIU Montego Bay?

    Guests have praised the food at RIU Montego Bay, highlighting the variety and quality of the cuisine. Some guests have mentioned that the food is above average for this style of resort, with delicious and diverse menus ranging from Asian to Italian fare.

  • How are the beds at RIU Montego Bay?

    Guests have found the rooms at RIU Montego Bay comfortable, with some mentioning the good layout and rooms. However, a few guests have suggested that the blankets on the beds could be improved.

  • Is parking available at RIU Montego Bay?

    Yes, parking is available at RIU Montego Bay, providing convenience for guests who arrive by car.

  • What are the highlights of the entertainment at RIU Montego Bay?

    Guests have enjoyed the nightly entertainment at RIU Montego Bay, describing it as enjoyable and top tier. The hotel also offers a discotheque and game room for additional entertainment options.

  • When is the best time to visit RIU Montego Bay?

    The high season at RIU Montego Bay is in January, offering an ideal time to experience the engaging activities, beautiful beach, and engaging entertainment. However, guests have also enjoyed their stay during the low season in June.

  • Is live entertainment or gaming provided at RIU Montego Bay?

    Along with live music, variety shows are also popular entertainment for guests. You can also try your luck in the resort’s casino room. Here, there are several slot machines.

  • What kind of wedding can I have at RIU Montego Bay?

    If you want to get married with the Caribbean Sea in the background, RIU Montego Bay will give you a couple of options. Get married on the beach or under a gazebo. For convenience, the resort offers pre-arranged wedding packages. There is a package for more intimate weddings with guests of 20 or less, as well as a more elegant ceremony with up to 40 guests.

  • Is there a kids’ club at RIU Montego Bay?

    RiuLand Kids’ Club provides activities for kids ages 4 to 12. At registration, your child will be placed in a group with kids close to their age. Along with water fun and play, your kids can get involved in arts, crafts, theater, dancing and various games. It is staffed by trained child-care providers who will closely supervise your kids.

  • Can I learn any sports or take any other classes on my vacation at RIU Montego Bay?

    Learn and experience scuba diving on your Caribbean vacation. The resort provides instruction in the pool for an added fee.

  • Are there any romantic activities at RIU Montego Bay?

    Enjoy a romantic dinner with your significant other on the beach. For an additional cost, the resort will serve the two of you a candlelight dinner. This is ideal for special getaways and honeymoon, birthday or anniversary celebrations.

  • What kind of spa and wellness treatments can I get at RIU Montego Bay?

    The Renova Spa is located on the hotel grounds. Get a variety of massage treatments and body wraps for wellness while you’re on vacation. Enjoy your spa service indoors or outdoors in its beach pavilion where you can smell the sea and listen to the waves while you relax. Have your hair done here in an updo or braids for your wedding or anniversary celebration. Its facilities also include a gym with treadmills, elliptical machines and weight-lifting equipment as well as a hydrotherapy jet spa and sauna. The gym is open to all hotel guests; however, spa treatments are offered at an added fee.

  • What activities can I enjoy on the beach at RIU Montego Bay?

    The resort shares a beachfront with the RIU Reggae and RIU Palace. In addition to relaxing and sunbathing, you can enjoy an array of games and water activities such as beach volleyball, windsurfing, kayaking, and snorkeling.

  • What attractions are within a few miles of RIU Montego Bay Resort?

    Go shopping at Whittier Shopping Mall only just a short walk away. It is a good place to shop for souvenirs, clothing and groceries. Learn all about the history of and culture of Jamaica at the Rastafari Indigenous Village. You are also only a few miles from Cobblestone Square and the Sam Sharpe Monument.

  • Where is RIU Montego Bay located?

    RIU Montego Bay is located at Mahoe Bay, Ironshore, 3.9 miles from the center of Montego Bay. SuperClubs Ironshore Golf and Country Club is the closest landmark to RIU Montego Bay.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at RIU Montego Bay?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at RIU Montego Bay.

  • Does RIU Montego Bay offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, RIU Montego Bay offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is RIU Montego Bay from the airport?

    RIU Montego Bay is 2.2 miles from Montego Bay Sangster Intl. RIU Montego Bay is 32.9 miles from Negril.

  • Does RIU Montego Bay have a pool?

    Yes, RIU Montego Bay has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great RIU Montego Bay hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at RIU Montego Bay in Montego Bay and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at RIU Montego Bay and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for RIU Montego Bay.

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Good to know

Value for money

6.3

Distance to city center

3.9 mi

Nearest Airport

Montego Bay Sangster Intl

Distance to airport

2.2 mi