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Travel => Jamaica => Topic started by: JJay on May 03, 2005, 03:27:00 PM

Title: Riu Negril
Post by: JJay on May 03, 2005, 03:27:00 PM

Has anyone been to Riu Negril?  If so did you enjoy it.  I'm going in 9 days - can't wait

Title: Re: Riu Negril
Post by: Gambitt on May 03, 2005, 04:13:00 PM

I haven't been to the hotel, but I've been to the area, and the beaches are amazing.
 
 A don't miss in Negril, is sunset at Rick's Cafe... the sun drops righ ino the ocean, in a huge display of color.

Title: Re: Riu Negril
Post by: flopnfly on May 03, 2005, 04:34:00 PM

Hi JJay
 
 We haven't been to Riu Negril yet, hope to one day.  We have been to Beaches Negril, and you are going to love Negril.  
 
 Heather

Title: Re: Riu Negril
Post by: flopnfly on May 03, 2005, 04:36:00 PM

I'm not sure if Rick's is open yet.  They had a lot of damage from the storms last year and closed for repairs.  
 
 If it is open, you have to do it!!  Gambitt is right.
 
    (http://www.7daysinparadise.com/albums/album03/rickscafesunset4.sized.jpg)  
 
 
 Heather

Title: Re: Riu Negril
Post by: rummrunner97 on May 03, 2005, 11:24:00 PM

We haven't been to Riu Negril - only to Riu Tropical Bay.  If they're anything alike, you'll have a great time.  We've already started saving for a trip to Negril next spring.
 Hope you have a great time!  And enjoy the bus ride.   :bus:

Title: Re: Riu Negril
Post by: flopnfly on May 04, 2005, 07:30:00 AM

rummrunner97,
 
 At Riu Tropical, was the pool really small?  I've read so many reviews about the pool being small.
 
 Do they still have the 2 seatings for dinner even at the buffet?
 
 thanks
 
 Heather

Title: Re: Riu Negril
Post by: rummrunner97 on May 04, 2005, 02:22:00 PM

At the time I never really noticed, but now that you mention it, I guess the pool is small.  It's almost like 2 pools side by side.  Maybe 30 x 30 feet in each pool give or take a bit.  We spent most of our time on the beach.  :D  
 I has a nice swim up bar though - good 'tenders too!
 Looking forward to going back.  I checked out the pics. on Rusty's website but none of them do the pool much credit.
 One more thing if you want to avoid the bus ride, last time we went, we took a commuter flight from Mo'Bay to Negril. Fifteen minutes in the air - no long bus ride.  I was making my first trip to the bar in my bathing suit when the bus pulled in!!