Hotel Promotions
Free Perks - Shared transfers included when booking Suite Ocean Front, save $57 per person.
Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 01 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Travel Dates: 01 Jan 2025 to 30 Jun 2026
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
Riu Splash Water World
All guests are invited to enjoy FREE access to Riu Splash Water World! 

• Water slides
• Height requirement at least 1.20m/3.9ft to be admitted
• For safety, the minimum recommended age is 12.

Important Information: Details provided at check in.
Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 28 Aug 2023 to 23 Dec 2026
Travel Dates: 04 May 2024 to 23 Dec 2026
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
Up to $654 in Resort Credits.
Resort Credit Includes:
Renova Spa - $200 in coupons
Weddings by Riu - $100 in coupons
Scuba Caribe - $180 in coupons
Photography - $40 in coupons
Margaritaville - $6 in coupons
Main Street Rose Hall - $128 in coupons


Additional Information: Details on credits will be given at hotel at time of check in. Credits are per room, per stay. Must be 21 years or older. Resort Credits are non-transferable, non-cumulative, non-refundable, non-combinable and cannot be used for future stays. Resort credits can be used as discounts on specified select services only. Credits cannot be exchanged for cash. This promotion is subject to availability. Some restrictions apply. *Inclusions subject to changes without prior notice.

Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 27 Nov 2024 to 22 Dec 2025
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2024 to 23 Dec 2025
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
Up to $762 in Resort Credits.
Resort Credit Includes:
Renova Spa - $200 in coupons
Weddings by Riu - $200 in coupons
Scuba Caribe - $180 in coupons
Photography - $40 in coupons
Margaritaville - $14 in coupons
Main Street Rose Hall - $128 in coupons


Additional Information: Details on credits will be given at hotel at time of check in. Credits are per room, per stay. Must be 21 years or older. Resort Credits are non-transferable, non-cumulative, non-refundable, non-combinable and cannot be used for future stays. Resort credits can be used as discounts on specified select services only. Credits cannot be exchanged for cash. This promotion is subject to availability. Some restrictions apply. *Inclusions subject to changes without prior notice. 

Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 27 Nov 2024 to 22 Dec 2025
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2024 to 23 Dec 2025
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
Exchange Privileges
Guests have daytime use of the following Riu properties: Riu Montego Bay. Guests may use the facilities at this resort, including the beach, pools, and bars. Guests may also enjoy lunch at this property. Restrictions apply and transportation is not included. Consult hotel upon arrival for more information.

Important Information: Exchange privileges are subject to change.

Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 12 Jul 2024 to 23 Dec 2026
Travel Dates: 12 Jul 2024 to 23 Dec 2026
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
Honeymoon Inclusions.
Guests celebrating their honeymoon with us will receive the following amenities:

• Surprise welcome gift in their room
• Small bottle of Rum
• King bed (subject to availability at time of check-in)
• Late Check-out (Subject to availability at time of departure)
• Complimentary upgrade to next available room category (subject to availability and upon request)
• 35 USD Spa credit for a selected service in ""Specials for couple"" category (120 min). This discount applies per couple per stay and does not apply with other promotions or discounts.

To receive this offer, just enter ""Honeymoon"" in the Special Service Request section during check-out or call out Customer Care and we will be happy to make the notation for you. 

Important Information: Proof of marriage must be provided at check-in and must be valid within 90 days.

Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 26 Jun 2024 to 23 Dec 2026
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2024 to 23 Dec 2026
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
All Inclusive Amenities
The all-inclusive program includes the following amenities:

• All meals, snacks and local and International drinks with top brands in all hotel bars and restaurants.
• Snacks and drinks 24 hours a day.
• Room service 24 hours a day.
• Regularly refilled minibar and liquor dispenser in the guest rooms.
• Drinks service at the pool.
• Turndown serivice.
• WiFi throughout the hotel
• Free sports, activities and entertainment programme;  beach volleyball, stand up paddle surfing (SUP), kayaking, small catamaran, snorkel gear and 1 scuba tryout in the pool.
• Free wellness facilities; gym and gropu fitness in Riu Fit area.
• Daytime entertainment programme for adults.
• Live music, shows & RIU entertainment.
• Riu Land kids' club (4-7 & 8-12 yrs).
• All hotel guests are required to wear an "All Inclusive" wristband for identification purposes.

Important Information:  Redemption information will be provided by the hotel at check-in.   

Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 28 Aug 2023 to 23 Dec 2026
Travel Dates: 04 May 2024 to 23 Dec 2026
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.

Resort Details

OnSite Dining
  • Various Bars
    • Lobby bar: Daiquiri
    • Lounge bar: Ska
    • Patisserie & ice cream parlor: Capuchino
    • Poolside bar with swim-up bar: Marley (**Access to the swim-up bar is restricted to guests over 18 years)
    • Swim-up bar: Kingston (**Access to the swim-up bar is restricted to guests over 18 years)
    • Sports bar
  • Various Restaurants
    • Main restaurant: White Bay
    • Gourmet restaurant: Krystal
    • Italian restaurant: Napoli
    • Asian restaurant: Kyoto
    • Steakhouse
    • Jerk Station: Pepe's Food
On-Site Amenities
  • 24-hour room service†
  • Pool†
  • Wi-Fi

† Fees may apply

On-Site Recreation
  • Children's pool †
    Children's swimming pool.
  • Children's program, onsite †
    Daytime entertainment program for children.
  • Direct access to a beach †
  • Fitness center on-site †
    Restricted to guests 18 years and older.
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports †
    - Windsurfing
    - Sailing
    - Snorkeling equipment
    - Kayaking
    - Body boarding
  • Pool †
    Six swimming pools, including Splash Water World aquatic park
    Offering complimentary sun loungers, towels and parasols by the pool.
  • Spa †
    Renova Spa offering various beauty treatments.

† Fees may apply

Customer ratings & reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 697 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Wonderful Birthday

    The GOOD PART - Rooms were excellent & clean, great views. The property is well maintained, Drinks and Bartenders were excellent, Staff very pleasant & professional, Excellent Customer Service, Great Amenities, Pools, Entertainment was magnificent (all day, everyday, you canotttt be bored!), Hotel is right on the Beach, Lots of nightlife. DISAPPOINTING PART - Beach shore needed to be cleaned daily like other hotels we have stayed in Jamaica. The Food was mediocre at buffet except the curried chicken. Serving lamb as "curried goat". Two of the 4 Restaurants are closed on the weekend. Very limited seating at the restaurants. Buffet is small for such a large resort and limited in food choices compared to other hotels we have stayed in Jamaica. Hardly any authentic Jamaican food. When travelling to other countries tourists would like authentic native food. Stop Americanizing everything and thinking tourists don't want the authentic Jamaican flavors - we do!. Please add the flavors! There is already enough american/british bland foods at the buffets. Remember, alot of families like ourselves travel for food and we visit 3x per year.

    Jan 22, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Love My Stay In RIU PALACE AQUARELLE

    Everything was too tier. Great food , entertainment, and so much to do. The water sports was so fun. I’ll visit over and over again.

    Jan 21, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Well needed break from the frigid cold 🥶

    I liked the check-in process and overall, i think there is value staying here. Based on the rate I paid I have no complaints. This was my first RIU stay. All the other reviews on here are pretty accurate so i'm not going to repeat. I did think the food was good but probably wont get to try everything as I'm going off site a lot. The staff at this hotel is 100%.

    Jan 21, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Nice for families and fun

    Stayed here in Jan with friends. The place was very nice, had many pools for adults and children, the entertainment staff were really good. My room was always cleaned. The rooms are a good size. Enjoyed the sauna. It was pretty crowded during this time which may have been the reason why we couldn't get a single reservation at any of their restaurants which was disappointing. You can only book 24 hrs in advance and they were booked up. Same issue with any spa services. I would avoid the taxis at the hotel.. huge ripoff and in USD. Next door they had massage services on the beach which was totally worth it. The water activities were canceled on our resort day because of weather. The paid excursions are super pricey and more expensive through the hotel. Better off booking directly. While it was a nice 80 degrees, not warm enough to swim in the oceans. I would go in late Jan when the temps pick up more.

    Jan 20, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    RIU AQUARELLE WAS AMAZING!!!

    I recently stayed at the RIU AQUARELLE with a group of friends and family and I must admit a time was had. From the customer service to the food and bars, everything was top-tier. I will say that if you prefer top shelf liquor, you may want to bring your own, but other than that this resort is a 10/10.

    Jan 20, 2025
Hotel advisories
  • AdvisoryStudent Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
  • AdvisoryJAMAICA'S TOBACCO CONTROL REGULATIONS SMOKING PROHIBITED IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: •All enclosed places (Restaurants, bars, lobby areas and rooms) •Public transportation •Work places • Government owned and occupied buildings •Health facilities including pharmacies •Sports, athletics and recreational facilities for use by the public •Educational institutions •Areas specifically for use by children • And places of collective use such as bus stops. Persons may be fined or imprisoned.
  • AdvisoryGuests staying at Riu Palace Aquarelle are able to use Riu Montego Bay facilities. Guests staying at Riu Montego Bay are not able to use Riu Palace Aquarelle facilities.
General Policy
  • Check in: 3:00 PM
  • Check out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • General policies:

    Check-in Policy - Deposits or credit/debit card hold authorizations are not requested at check-in. Minimum age of 18 is required for check-in, an ID/Passport will be requested upon arrival.

    Convention Policy - IGroups traveling together can book this property for their stay taking advantage of group benefits such as 6th or 11th complimentary guest, Group dinner reservation, One complimentary cocktail hour with a selection of appetizers, One complimentary massage for the group leader, Complimentary room upgrades to the next category, Fruit plate and bottle of wine for the VIP, Private check-in when arriving together,  Welcome sign. Applicable with Wedding Collections and Social Packages. Consult terms & conditions

    Hotel Spring Break Policy - Student Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.

    Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.

    General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.

    Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.

    Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

  • Pet policy : Pets Not Allowed
  • Early departure policy
    • Early departure penalty:1 nightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 04Jul24 - 23Dec26
    • Early departure penalty:2 nightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26

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