Royalton Negril, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Janelle Davis

This was my second visit to the Royalton in Negril. I’m happy to say that the amazing staff and entertainment team bought us back to the resort and didn’t fail to disappoint. Special shoutouts to the fitness team (specifically Jovie, Garrison & Alpha), and the vibe team (Starfire, Astro, Tiny, Lucky, Trouble, DJ Smart, MJ & Prince); thank you to all of the old crew for welcoming us back and being the life of the resort! I also want to say thank you to the bar staff who work so hard every single day to check in and make sure that we were having an enjoyable experience! Just to name a few; Neckola, Horace, Romaine, Arvil & Natasha. Despite the positive experiences from staff, I did not have a great experience in other areas of my holiday. During our first week, we experienced an issue with our hotel room door not being able to lock. On closer inspection, it was as if it’d been tampered with and it took 2 different people and almost 3 hours to fix this. This did not set a good tone for the rest of the holiday. Another minor teething problem included heavy promotions on additional paid facilities such as the spa, excursions and premium alcohol (which were all mostly overpriced). Coming to an all inclusive resort, we shouldn’t feel obliged to spend more on facilities we didn’t factor into our budget. Each day we would get asked multiple times by the same people and it got boring pretty quickly. Our intention was to have a relaxing break, not be hassled by promoters trying to make us spend money on things we didn’t want to. I expected to come back to the resort and give the same 5-star rating as before, but standards and quality have dropped and as a result I cannot give a rating higher than 3 (which may even be too generous). As mentioned, the wonderful staff were the main reason for rebooking but unfortunately this cannot overwrite the overall negative experience, and I will not be considering coming back to the resort for a third time unless things improve.

Dee

I recently returned to The Hideaway at Royalton Negril in 2025 for my cousin’s wedding, after having an amazing experience here back in 2022 — Sadly, this time around was a complete disappointment. From the moment we arrived, the energy was completely different. The staff didn’t seem happy or motivated, and after speaking with a few of them, I understood why — they’re underpaid and frustrated. It really shows in the quality of service and overall mood of the resort. On top of that, staff constantly asked for tips, which made things uncomfortable and awkward. Most of the restaurants were closed, and the few that were open had very limited menus — many items listed weren’t even available. I understand it’s the off-season, but this level of unavailability is unacceptable for a resort in this price range. The food that was available was mediocre at best. The rooms were terrible — they smelled like mildew, our shower had standing water, and the toilet barely flushed. It honestly felt like zero effort was being made to maintain the rooms. While renovations are currently happening (which are much needed), guests shouldn’t have to pay full price to stay in such poor conditions. The only positive I can mention is that the property itself is well-kept — the landscaping and grounds are beautiful and clean. But that alone doesn’t make up for the overall decline in quality and service. I left feeling extremely disappointed and disheartened. I will never return to this resort and cannot recommend it to anyone.

Dee Smith

Disappointed. The resort needs improvement. The cleanliness of the rooms and supplies such as wash cloths, soap, extra blankets etc are scarce. Our room was not cleaned one day which resulted in our room service plates sitting for two days. There’s only 1 pool for adults (unless you are a Diamond Club member), there’s a splash area for the children but I didn’t see or experience any children themed activities. The dining hall food is repetitive along with the poolside grill. Didn’t get to experience any restaurants because all reservations were full and only half the restaurants on the resort were open. Some staff were friendly, while others acted as if they could not see you or hear you. My credit card was charged twice at check in, but was only provided with an email to contact in order to get it resolved. I paid cash for room charges and was told they don’t have change, so the cashier just didn’t give me any. The pool towels are always out. Some drinks were limited at the poolside bar. The BUG stayed in my tub for two days and I’m not sure why the black things or someone else’s hair would be on my bed. Bathrooms were not cleaned, I purposely left soap scum on the sink (it was there my entire stay). Oh yeah, housekeeping must have forgotten they were changing the pillow case because she simply took it off and didn’t replace it. I don’t know if the workers are tired or overwhelmed but it’s not working out. This was my mom’s first experience at an all inclusive resort and her response is “I’ll stick to my cruises.” The views were pretty but I also feel like the locals are doing anything to get your $.

deborah mcleod

Day three, and i honestly can't fault anything here. A late September mother daughter vaca, it's perfect! Not crowded, the food is both authentic and drinks are superb. Its everything we could have wished for... white sandy beach or poolside with both service and entertainment. We wakeup, do a private yoga class then to breakfast. Spend the day by the pool/sea whilst sipping on champagne cocktails, then nibbling on the jerk platter (served by the pool). The spa facilities are first class, and whether you prefer water sports or day trips out its all here for you to enjoy. I give the trip a 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for service, cleanliness and the location.

Sharee Williams

⭐ 1 out of 5 stars Disappointing Experience at a Beautiful Resort We stayed at the Royalton Resort in Negril from October 17th to 21st for a wedding. The resort itself is beautiful — the rooms, the pool, and the grounds are all well kept and impressive. Unfortunately, the staff’s attitude completely ruined what could have been an amazing experience. Our check-in was a nightmare. The staff at the front desk seemed confused and unorganized. The first girl who started helping us said she’d be right back — and never returned. Then someone else took over but didn’t finish the process either. One of the front desk attendants, Monique, was especially rude, rolling her eyes and acting as if we were bothering her for simply checking in. After a long day of travel, this kind of treatment was unacceptable. No guest should be made to feel like a burden. It’s a shame because the property itself is lovely, but the service was so poor that I would not recommend this resort to anyone. I don’t usually write reviews, but this experience was bad enough that I had to say something.