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Azul Beach Resort Negril: what to know before you book

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  1. My local take
  2. At a glance
  3. Pros and cons
  4. Rooms
  5. Food & drink
  6. Pool & beach
  7. Location
  8. FAQ
  9. Sources

My local take

Azul sits right on Seven Mile Beach, on the strip of Norman Manley Boulevard where most of Negril’s big all-inclusives are. With 283 suites it’s mid-sized by Jamaican all-inclusive standards: big enough for seven pools, five restaurants and a kids’ playhouse, small enough that it isn’t a city. Karisma pitches it at couples and families alike. My take: it suits families with children under 12 who want the beach and a pool day without a full water park, and couples who like having adults-only swim-up bars and a late-night rum lounge to themselves.

The adults-only corners are worth knowing about before you book. All four pool and swim-up bars are listed as 18+, and so is the Nesta Rasta Lounge at night. That’s good news for couples, and something to plan around if you’re traveling with children. The Azulitos Playhouse takes ages 4 to 12 and closes from noon to 2 pm, and the splash park needs a parent with the children at all times.

If it’s not quite right, look at Beaches Negril, a bigger family all-inclusive further along Seven Mile Beach, or Royalton Negril for another family-friendly option with more restaurants. More options: the best all-inclusive family resorts in Jamaica.

At a glance

Name
Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
Area
On Seven Mile Beach, Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril
Resort type
All-inclusive; families, couples and groups welcome
Status
Open, according to the Jamaica Tourist Board
Size
283 suites; non-smoking hotel
Room types
Deluxe rooms (398 ft²) and swim-up rooms on the lazy river, premium and ocean-view suites (428–608 ft²), family suites (484 ft²), family loft suites (683 ft²), two-bedroom suites (818 ft²) and beachfront honeymoon suites (796 ft²)
Included
All meals and drinks, 24-hour room service, minibar restocked daily, Wi-Fi, non-motorized water sports, nightly entertainment, and all taxes and gratuities
Restaurants
Five restaurants and two gourmet corners, including Ackee (Jamaican), Di Romagna (Italian) and Hua Hin (Asian)
Bars
Seven, including four adults-only (18+) pool and swim-up bars and the Nesta Rasta Lounge (18+, nightly DJ)
Pools
Seven pools, including a lazy river in front of the swim-up rooms, plus a splash park for children
Kids
Azulitos Playhouse for ages 4–12, with a daily supervised activities program
Spa and gym
Vassa Spa (about 9,400 ft², nine treatment suites, hydrotherapy) and a fitness center; tennis court across Norman Manley Boulevard
Dinner dress code
Resort casual: long pants or dressy shorts and collared shirts for men; no sleeveless shirts or sports caps

Checked October 2026 against the sources below. See sources. Something changed? Tell me.

What stands out

  • Right on Seven Mile Beach, with sand a few steps from every part of the resort.
  • Swim-up rooms and suites step straight into a lazy river that runs in front of them.
  • Family suites, family loft suites and two-bedroom suites sleep up to six, so bigger families don't need two rooms.
  • Ackee, the Jamaican restaurant, is run by an all-Jamaican kitchen team.
  • Taxes, gratuities, Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service are included.
  • At 283 suites it's a manageable size, with adults-only bars for couples.

What to know before booking

  • No water park, only a children's splash park, and the playhouse closes from noon to 2 pm.
  • All the pool and swim-up bars are adults-only (18+), which is awkward with children in the pool.
  • Seating at the à la carte restaurants is by availability, and Hua Hin and Di Romagna recommend reservations.
  • The tennis court is across Norman Manley Boulevard, not inside the beachfront grounds.
  • Negril is the far end of the island from Montego Bay airport, so transfers take longer than for Montego Bay resorts.

Rooms

Karisma lists 12 room types. Deluxe and ocean-view deluxe rooms (398 ft²) have a king bed for two adults. Deluxe swim-up rooms (403 ft²) and premium swim-up suites (428 ft²) open onto the lazy river. Families should look at the family suite (484 ft², a king bedroom plus a living room with a sofa bed for two children), the family loft suite (683 ft²) or the two-bedroom suite (818 ft², up to six guests). Premium ocean-view suites (608 ft²) take two adults and two children. For couples, the beachfront honeymoon suites are the largest at 796 ft², one with a swim-up terrace. Every room has a minibar restocked daily and 24-hour room service; Karisma notes restrictions on room service when it rains.

Food & drink

Karisma lists five restaurants and two gourmet corners. Palms is the world-cuisine breakfast room with a cooking station, Mahogany is the open-kitchen restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner with themed nights, and Ackee, Di Romagna (Italian) and Hua Hin (Asian) are dinner restaurants. West End Gourmet Corner does salads, paninis and wraps on the oceanfront terrace in the afternoon, and Beans Coffee Shop in the lobby runs from 7 am to 11 pm. Dinner has a resort-casual dress code: long pants or dressy shorts and collared shirts for men, no sleeveless shirts or caps. My take: book Ackee early in your stay. A resort that hands its Jamaican restaurant to an all-Jamaican team is taking the food seriously.

Pool & beach

The resort is all beachfront on Seven Mile Beach, with kayaks, Hobie Cats, canoes, beach volleyball and yoga included. Karisma lists seven pools, including the lazy river that runs in front of the swim-up rooms. The four pool and swim-up bars (Poinsettia, Tamarind, West End and Hibiscus) are adults-only and open 10 am to 5 pm. Children have a splash park, open 9 am to 5 pm with parents supervising, and the Azulitos Playhouse for ages 4 to 12.

Location

Azul is on Norman Manley Boulevard, the beach side of Seven Mile Beach, with bars and restaurants along the road in both directions. Sangster International in Montego Bay is the nearest international airport, and the drive west along the coast road takes longer than most first-timers expect, so book your transfer before you fly. From here, Rick’s Café on the West End cliffs is the classic sunset stop, and YS Falls makes a good day trip into St Elizabeth. Locals will tell you to walk the beach at least once: Seven Mile Beach is public, and the walk is the best way to see it. See where to stay in Negril for the wider area.

Questions people ask

Is Azul Beach Resort Negril adults only?

No. Karisma welcomes couples, families and friends, and has family suites, a splash park and the Azulitos Playhouse for ages 4 to 12. The four pool and swim-up bars and the Nesta Rasta Lounge are adults-only (18+).

Is Azul Beach Resort Negril open after Hurricane Melissa?

Yes. The Jamaica Tourist Board lists Azul Beach Resort Negril as open as of October 2026.

Does Azul Negril have swim-up rooms?

Yes. Deluxe swim-up rooms, premium swim-up suites, premium ocean-view swim-up suites and a beachfront honeymoon swim-up suite open onto a lazy river that runs in front of them.

Are tips included at Azul Beach Resort Negril?

Yes. Karisma lists all taxes and gratuities as included, along with meals, drinks, 24-hour room service and Wi-Fi.

Is Azul Negril on Seven Mile Beach?

Yes. It’s on Norman Manley Boulevard, directly on Seven Mile Beach.

Sources & updates

Update log

  • — New guide; facts checked against Karisma's official pages and the Jamaica Tourist Board status list.
  • — Moved source citations out of the text

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