Hotel Riu Reggae 5*

Beautiful resort, plenty of food, jerk chicken on the beach, parties, great staff and lots of entertainment. Had the time of my life. Will return

My stay at Riu Reggae was a great experience, especially considering how affordable it is. For two people, we paid $1141.76 for 4 nights total, which is hard to beat. The property is very nice, clean, and well-kept. The rooms are basic and the beds are pretty firm, but everything worked perfectly and we had no complaints. As far as food, it's much better than anticipated. As many of us know resort food can be hit or miss especially at party resorts. The buffet was actually good, well-seasoned, and had great fresh fruit. The Jerk Hut by the beach is a must-try for the chicken. I didn't even bother with the à la carte restaurants because the regular food was so good. Next, the beach is beautiful but a little rocky in areas. The best part is that staying at Reggae gives you full access to Riu Montego Bay next door. Reggae has a great mix of relaxed and upbeat energy, whereas Montego Bay is a non-stop party. It's nice to have the option, but just note the Montego Bay side gets super crowded with long waits at the pool bars so if this isn't your vibe then I'd suggest staying away unless you want to check out other amenities on the property. The staff is super welcoming. Definitely book the $85 boat party on-site. It was honestly a great time and the most inexpensive boat I've ever been on. It covers snorkeling, drinks, and music, and was a massive highlight. Also, the gym is fully functional with dumbbells up to 50 lbs, cables, treadmills, machines, and more. It's doesn't have a ton of equipment but there enough to get a good pump before heading out to the pool/beach for the day. If you want top-tier luxury, look elsewhere. But if you want a great social scene, good food, and solid value, this hits the sweet spot.