Hotel Riu NegrilvsCharela Inn
Hotel Riu Negril and Charela Inn / Le Vendome are both rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Charela Inn / Le Vendome scores slightly better than Hotel Riu Negril. Charela Inn / Le Vendome comes in at 81 with endorsements from 7 publications like Fodor's, Frommer's and Star Service.
Hotel Riu Negril
 Frommer's
 Oyster
 Star Service
 Fodor's
Bloody Bay Beach, Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril, Jamaica
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "Two blockbuster hotels of Negril occupy immediately adjacent plots of beachfront, beside the highway leading in from Montego Bay, east of Negril's town center." Full review
Mid-Range
 "A friendly resort with a mellow beach, free minibars, and a surprisingly solid buffet -- the Riu Negril is a great value." Full review
 "This resort may come of as a bit dated in comparison to Breezes, Sandals and the pair of Couples hotels on the beach, but it has a bit more elegance than its sibling Riu Tropical Bay." Full review
 "At the far north end of Negril on Bloody Bay, this massive resort has a decent, sandy beachfront." Full review
Charela Inn
 Frommer's
 Rough Guide
 DK Eyewitness
 Star Service
 Fodor's
 Oyster
 Lonely Planet
Norman Manley Blvd., Negril, Jamaica
From $200/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "Simplicity, a sense of calm, a well-managed restaurant, and good value are the hallmarks of this seafront inn reminiscent of a Spanish hacienda." Full review
 "French-Jamaican-owned place with gardens, pool, four-poster beds and an air of cultured elegance." 
 "This long-established beach hotel has an enduring appeal owing to its location, amenities (including a pool and conference facilities) and, more especially, the service it provides." 
 "The Charela Inn is much better than outside appearances would have you believe." Full review
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Many Europeans choose this as their Caribbean outpost, creating a cacophony of mother tongues around the pool.
 "This quiet, family-run hotel is on one of the nicest parts of Negril Beach. It's built hacienda-style around a central courtyard, where there's a round swimming pool and a lush garden." Full review
Mid-Range
 "The Charela Inn is a family-friendly three-pearl hotel on Negril's Seven Mile Beach, with 54 air-conditioned rooms and suites, some with whirlpool tubs." Full review
 "Run by a Jamaican-French couple, Daniel and Sylvie, this engaging spot resembles a Spanish hacienda and surrounds a sunny courtyard." Full review