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The Caves vs Hotel Riu Negril

Both hotels are praised by professionals. Overall, The Caves scores significantly better than Hotel Riu Negril. The Caves is ranked #5 in Jamaica with recommendations from 12 sources including The Telegraph, Oyster and Condé Nast Traveler.

The Caves
The Caves
8 / 10
Light House Road, Negril, Jamaica
From $655 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"This 12-room resort challenges the notion of the tour package/cookie-cutter all-inclusive, not only for its small size but also for its abundance of character."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Seaside oasis with just 12 thatched roof cottages and one villa, all spread over 10 acres of limestone cliff." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Arguably Jamaica's most romantic escape (for adults only), the Caves' 12 unique, private cottages and suites are tucked along lush garden paths and dramatic seaside cliffs." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Located atop Negril’s limestone cliffs, the Caves is an all-inclusive, adults-only resort surrounded by 10 acres of tropical gardens." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Gorgeous, romantic small hotel set behind Fort Knox-inspired gates."
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Hotel Riu Negril
Hotel Riu Negril
7 / 10
Bloody Bay Beach, Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril, Jamaica
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"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
Oyster Oyster
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
Star Service Star Service
"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
Fodor's Fodor's
"At the far north end of Negril on Bloody Bay, this massive resort has a decent, sandy beachfront." Full review