Me and my wife will be going back to the hotel in April from the U.K. for the fifth time since I retired i like snorkelling just of the beach and we love going to visit the beach huts and taking to the locals we have been to a few places around the world but we find Jamaica has becoming a second home to use and is just what we want from a holiday not to quite but if you want you can join in with the fun and games and the staff work hard to make you happy 😊
The video was well done. I just went there a week & a half ago for 3 nights & 4 days. It was a fantastic trip. I loved it. Everything you said was correct, except the internet service is good now.
Good review! We stayed at the Riu back in February and while I agree with you for the most part, I would beg to differ on at least one part. There are 4 buildings of rooms and if you are in the first or even second building ( closest to the lobby) then yes it's not too far of a walk from the lobby,entertainment and restaurant areas. However, if you are in the third or fourth building ,it can be a pretty good hike to get back to the lobby ,let alone the buffet dining room. Plus it is pretty dark when walking back to your room at night. Building 4 and the buffet dining area each at the far extremes of the property. Plus it can be even worse if you are staying on the second or third floors since there are NO elevators. We very much enjoyed the entertainment more than you did however Im sure that they rotate different types of it from time to time. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider it again if we were to return to Jamaica!
was there last week. The internet sucked BIG TIME!!! The food was so-so... a little on the salty side. Drinks were ok, except for the cappuccino i always ask for from the sports bar with extra rum cream. Yummmmmm!!! Always leave a tip, dollar or two.... they appreciate that. Don't be like the brits lol
Yes, you can buy marijuana from locals on the beach. However, I don’t believe they allow you to smoke marijuana openly on site. At least when I was there I didn’t see anyone openly smoking marijuana.
To be honest. I found the prices of the hotel expensive. You can book it on your own to save money but then you have to go out outside of the hotel which can be a little dicey. For me, I’m familiar with the Caribbean so leaving the hotel to book it was not a problem. I strongly recommend you have strong negotiation skills if you decide to do it on your own. You also have to be careful because people will take advantage of you.
If am ready on the island and going strat to tge hotel from home what Tim am I accepted...am told the treatment is different....see that when am going straight from the airport to tge hotel it's fine even when the rooms aren't ready we still have acess
If you’re asking, do they have a shuttle from the airport to the hotel then the answer is yes. You can pay for a shuttle service that will not be limited to that hotel, but may service other hotels in addition to the RUI.
I believe it is. However, I had a lot of liquor, but I didn’t try the wine. I can’t imagine they would charge for it unless you get a entire bottle but even then I don’t think they would charge.
Me and my wife will be going back to the hotel in April from the U.K. for the fifth time since I retired i like snorkelling just of the beach and we love going to visit the beach huts and taking to the locals we have been to a few places around the world but we find Jamaica has becoming a second home to use and is just what we want from a holiday not to quite but if you want you can join in with the fun and games and the staff work hard to make you happy 😊
Agreed. I had a great time, and I think anyone who chooses this type of vacation will find Jamaica a great place to have fun.
The video was well done. I just went there a week & a half ago for 3 nights & 4 days. It was a fantastic trip. I loved it. Everything you said was correct, except the internet service is good now.
Great, I’m glad that you enjoy the video.
You did an amazing job on this video much respect from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you very much! I do this for comments like yours.
Good review! We stayed at the Riu back in February and while I agree with you for the most part, I would beg to differ on at least one part. There are 4 buildings of rooms and if you are in the first or even second building ( closest to the lobby) then yes it's not too far of a walk from the lobby,entertainment and restaurant areas. However, if you are in the third or fourth building ,it can be a pretty good hike to get back to the lobby ,let alone the buffet dining room. Plus it is pretty dark when walking back to your room at night. Building 4 and the buffet dining area each at the far extremes of the property. Plus it can be even worse if you are staying on the second or third floors since there are NO elevators. We very much enjoyed the entertainment more than you did however Im sure that they rotate different types of it from time to time. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider it again if we were to return to Jamaica!
That was a great commentary of the resort. You were very thorough.
Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment.
Wow! You did such a great job.
Thank you so much!
was there last week. The internet sucked BIG TIME!!! The food was so-so... a little on the salty side. Drinks were ok, except for the cappuccino i always ask for from the sports bar with extra rum cream. Yummmmmm!!! Always leave a tip, dollar or two.... they appreciate that. Don't be like the brits lol
Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment. I hope you had a good time.
Enjoyed this vlog 😊. Very informative. Going next week with family and appreciate the insight you provided in video 🎉
Glad it was helpful!
Wow perfect timing this hotel looks wonderful! What advice would you give someone traveling to Jamaica for the first time?
I would say, come with an open mind and expect the unexpected. I think the food, people, and culture are great.
This is highly informative. I leave for this resort in a couple days 🎉
Thank you for the compliment! Please let me know how you enjoy your stay.
great video thank you
Shaa May Ka
Thanks for leaving the comment. Wish I could understand your language.
Great video! Thank you so much 😊
You are so welcome!
Very nice 👍🏾
Thanks for watching!
we will be base at the adults only pool
Question They sell weed on the beach but do people smoke on the beach? or anywhere around besides the cig smoking area?
Yes, you can buy marijuana from locals on the beach. However, I don’t believe they allow you to smoke marijuana openly on site. At least when I was there I didn’t see anyone openly smoking marijuana.
Are there many fish to see snorkelling just off the beach?
Yes, they are not at plentiful or as colorful, but there are there.
Always 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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Did you book the charter bus through the hotel or you found it on your own?
To be honest. I found the prices of the hotel expensive. You can book it on your own to save money but then you have to go out outside of the hotel which can be a little dicey. For me, I’m familiar with the Caribbean so leaving the hotel to book it was not a problem. I strongly recommend you have strong negotiation skills if you decide to do it on your own. You also have to be careful because people will take advantage of you.
If am ready on the island and going strat to tge hotel from home what Tim am I accepted...am told the treatment is different....see that when am going straight from the airport to tge hotel it's fine even when the rooms aren't ready we still have acess
That’s one of the great things about this hotel. As soon as you walk through the door, the fun can begin.
Question
Do they have a shuttle??
If you’re asking, do they have a shuttle from the airport to the hotel then the answer is yes. You can pay for a shuttle service that will not be limited to that hotel, but may service other hotels in addition to the RUI.
Has any body stay here in last 6mouth ? And how was it
Yes we were there in February. See my reply above.
Any oxtails?
Yes, they have it.
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Thank you for the encouragement.
Could a teenager go in the adult pool?
They really try to keep the adult area adult adults only they really don’t like seeing teenagers over there.
This is very beautiful
Yes it is! If you ever get a chance to go, please let me know what you think.
Is there wifi in the rooms?
Yes, there is. However, in my opinion, the overall Wi-Fi there is spotty at best.
The wine inclu?
I believe it is. However, I had a lot of liquor, but I didn’t try the wine. I can’t imagine they would charge for it unless you get a entire bottle but even then I don’t think they would charge.
The wine inclus
I believe it is included
nice
Thanks
$50 usd or ja for the towel
$50 USD!
@letsgoseeit457 yea they done lost their raggedy minds
Jamaicans prefer US cash over their own money.
That is true! There is a good amount of fluctuation with the Jamaican dollar compared to US currency, which is far more stable and valuable.
Is there wifi in the rooms?
Yes, there is Wi-Fi in the room. However, in my opinion, the Wi-Fi performance overall is spotty.