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Reviews of Riu Palace Jamaica - Adults Only - All Inclusive Elite Club This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Ironshore P.O, Rose Hall, Mahoe Bay, Montego Bay, Jamaica

#20 of 32 hotels in Montego Bay

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 41 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: March 29, 2025

    9.0
    Will definitely stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite Jacuzzi Ocean View- Elite Club
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff was friendly and accommodating, property was clean, and location is convenient. Tons of entertainment and parties between all three resorts. My only complaints are food was mediocre, the wifi is horrible, and the room bar does not come with premium alcohol even with the Elite Club.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2025

    9.0
    Very good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite Ocean Front - Elite Club
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Problem with the room safe that was not resolved during my visit.

    Location was beach front which was excellent. Meals was good no matter where you ate at on the premises. Plenty to do

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    8.0
    Overall we were pleased and have a great time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite Ocean Front - Elite Club
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Water temperature, safe malfunctioning

    Convenient

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    9.0
    Get the elite package
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite Ocean Front - Elite Club
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very beautiful love this property

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite Ocean Front - Elite Club
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The resort rooms were very outdated, walls were dirty, and paint was peeling everywhere. The balcony was filthy and looked as if it hadn't been cleaned in weeks. The staff was friendly but one of our rooms was given to another guest as we were in the middle of the checkin process. As a result we were on completely different sides of the property and on different floors. The experience was not "ELITE" at all. The property was extremely expensive for the quality and should consider updating or lowering their rates.

    Friendly staff and elite alcohol options

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2025

    3.0
    Disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite Ocean Front - Elite Club
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    From start it was bad.. Room was not ready... sink was broken.. internet wasn't working on tv.. couldn't access our Netflix log in.. I felt like I should have gotten less stress at elite an I felt I paid way too much and wasn't comfortable at all.. I honestly was disappointed

    Waitresses

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2025

    1.0
    The room I booked 3 weeks in advance was not available upon my arrival.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite Jacuzzi Ocean View- Elite Club
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They overbook rooms.

    I was unable to explore the property because the room I reserved was overbooked and therefore I had to stay at a different property.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2024

    10
    A beautiful vacation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Junior Suite Ocean Front - Elite Club
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is difficulty getting the reservations you want for your dinner preferences.

    An adult-only, all-inclusive, beautifully situated hotel that’s not too far from the airport is the perfect vacation spot.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2024

    4.0
    I did in what I didn’t like about the stay.
    • Couple
    • Suite Jacuzzi Ocean View- Elite Club
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Well first off we booked dinner on the beach and there was a misunderstanding with the lady at the front desk. When we mentioned dinner on the beach she said would y’all like to book 7,7:30 or 8? We booked 8 because we knew we were doing excursions that day. Long story short, it was booked for 7pm without our acknowledgment then when I asked her about it she acted clueless and had an attitude as if she didn’t give us the option to book at 8. Why would we book 8 if SHE didn’t give us the option to? We still were able to have the dinner but it wasn’t decorated as advertised online esp for the price. The host was very nice though! and the food was decent. We had two wash cloths when we first arrived, then when I put in an order for the next day 2.5 hours passed before our excursion and I still didn’t receive them even after asking a housekeeper in the hallway about them. I understand they probably were busy. We had to use the same ones again and I just put another order in for some when we got back. The buffet food and room service food wasn’t good but what do you expect all inclusive? The bartenders were very nice and the drinks were good though! I probably wouldn’t stay here again first and last.

    I liked the view and how close it was to the beach. The scenery was nice.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2024

    10
    My stay was excellent. Everything went well. No faults
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite Ocean Front - Elite Club
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I never had any issues.

    I loved the ambiance, the staff were so friendly. The room was top tier, the place was comfortable and the food was excellent. Thanks to Janieve (not sure if that’s how her name is spelt) as well from front desk who checked us in. She’s amazing ❤️

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2024

    10
    Great food, drinks and amenities. I had an incredible time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Junior Suite Ocean Front - Elite Club
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sometimes a lot of noise

    Clean, comfortable and exciting

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2024

    10
    Overall, we had a wonderful time! The RIU Palace Jamaica will forever be special to us!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite Ocean Front - Elite Club
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints.

    Everything was great!! We loved how close the property was to the airport - 15 minutes. The front desk staff were also warm and friendly. As a matter of fact, the reception staff, especially Sheldon, helped my now fiancé plan the perfect marriage proposal! The entertainment staff and photographers were top notch and very engaging. Finally, the restaurant staff, especially “Dr. Phil”, greeted us every morning with a smile and great conversation. We left the resort feeling like FAMILY!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2024

    5.0
    Overall, I'd stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite Ocean Front - Elite Club
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The suite had a couple of issues unexpectedly but the staff took care of things to accommodate us.

    The food, the drinks, the staff, and scenery were great. Loved some of the interactions I had.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2024

    10
    My husband and I stayed in the oceanfront Elite room beautiful view, it was a group of us of 13 everything was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite Ocean Front - Elite Club
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I have NO COMPLAINTS!!

    Everything food was great. Staff was amazing. Check in was quick and easy no problems. The beach was amazing. Everything was awesome.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite Ocean Front - Elite Club
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn't like the wi-fi connection. It was not good which made it difficult to make reservations for dinner.

    Breakfast was great!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite Ocean Front - Elite Club
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Awesome

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite Ocean Front - Elite Club
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The view, and the nightlife!!I

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite Jacuzzi Ocean View- Elite Club
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had roaches in our room..... running a race.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    1.0
    Was not a good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite Jacuzzi Ocean View- Elite Club
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t like the fact that they tried to charge me 18 extra hundred dollars for one on the person it was only two of us

    I booked a suite for two people. Once I arrived at the resort they tried to charge me an extra $1800. I asked to speak to a manager and they told me they did not have anyone on duty so I left with My Husband and they still charged me for the room.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Junior Suite Ocean Front - Elite Club
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I think when checking in they should inform the elite club of all the perks that come with their stay.

    The location was perfect 5 minutes from the airport. The hospitality and water sports were a plus.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    10
    Amazing looking forward to go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite Ocean Front - Elite Club
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Everyone was very welcoming. Very clean! Food was delicious!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2024

    6.0
    I wanted to just relax and was able to do that. I spent most of my time on my balcony. Thankfully the elite club side wa
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Junior Suite Ocean Front - Elite Club
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The lack of food options…I was just recently in Cancun at a riu with the elite club and throats why I booked elite club again for Jamaica. The property in Jamaica only had one buffet. How is it a palace with only one buffet? And why a lot of the workers so mad and make you feel like you’re bothering them. I wish I knew the only lady that was nice to me every day, she only worked breakfast and lunch at the buffet. Overall this place was very small and had very poor food options.

    I liked how quiet and empty the elite club pool and section was. It was nice to be able to sit on my balcony and relax or go to the cabana and read without it being loud and crowded

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Junior Suite Ocean Front - Elite Club
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Junior Suite Ocean Front - Elite Club
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2024

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