A little video giving some info on the Royalton Negril in Jamaica including the Hideaway and Diamond Club sections of the resort. I hope you enjoy. Music via Epidemic Sound
Happy that you could have spent your holiday in my beautiful country. I sincerely hope that you do come again. Thanks for your wonderful video presentation, job well done. Very informative and insightful.
Great video pal, we're getting married there in August 2024 all booked, never done a royalton before. Our first time in Jamaica was at the Riu palace jamaica in montego bay. Which we both thoroughly enjoyed they couldn't do enough for you. We walked out on our own and had no bother, we won't hesitate to wander about in negril. Keep up with the vids. 👍👍🏴
Cheers pal, Appreciate the love, I’m currently editing a video that’ll drop in the next week for the Planet Hollywood Cancun you might like so keep an eye out
The guy at the very beginning was my favorite beach sales pitch of all the guys I saw during the week I was down there. Cigarettes, Cigars, papers, something to put in the papers....
Trainers are fine I’d say nice smart dress shorts and a polo top for men in most places and no swimwear etc at night (you’d be surprised how many people don’t follow that rule) you’ll have a boss time
This is by far the best review I have seen in that it covers so much of what we wanted to know 😂 Thank you, it's helped to make up our minds to book this hotel. I've subscribed, so keep the reviews coming - love it!
That’s a really nice comment. You’ll have a fantastic time there. It’s a great place. I’m editing a video for the Planet Hollywood in Mexico so keep an eye out for that one for your next trip maybe. Enjoy 🏝️☀️🏝️😃
Thank you very much, we loved it there and would 100% go back, we really like the Royalton brand. Enjoy your stay in November and keep an eye out as I have another travel review coming out in November for Dubai
Good to see an honest review from a brit. Most of the trip advisor reviews are from our friends over the pond and they are more inclined to a complaint than us I think (No offence to anyone reading this) but i'm looking at this for a holiday with the Mrs later this year and your video might have swung it for me. Cheers bud.
Thanks for then comment pal, I hope you have a great time if you go. We’re not long been back from Planet Hollywood in Cancun which I’ve got a video for too (coming soon) so that could be next on your list! Cheers again pal.
Very helpful video. I'll be there next week for my first visit. No special room or area booked. Do you have a suggestion for which area or building to stay in?
Erm I’d try and avoid building 7 if you don’t watch the shows every night till the end as it gets loud and hard to sleep if your in bed before midnight. Other than that I think you’ll be fine buddy. Enjoy 😃
Great video mate. What’s the tipping situation? It’s the first time we are visiting from the UK and not staying at a sandals so was curious to get some insight?
Cheers buddy, We tipped say a dollar each every other drink and for evening meals we tipped between $5-$10 dollars depending on service, we then tipped the maid about $5 every other day and I little more at the end. Of course the more you tip the more they hang around you of course Hope you have a great time
No worries on asking mate, I don’t smoke, but we did smell it a little and nobody seemed bothered (I think there are plenty that do smoke) we stayed at the Riu Montego Bay and that was a different story, very much a smokers paradise lol
Thanks a lot, no you don’t have to pay for lounger at the beach or around the pool, you may want to give the towel guys a tip for sorting your towels and beds out but there’s no set charge to use them. You’ll have a great time there 😀🏝️
Thanks a lot keep and eye out as I’ll have another vlog/walkabout for the Royalton Riviera Cancún uploaded soon, hit that subscribe button so you don’t miss it. I used a DJI Mavic mini as it’s perfect for travelling with and does a great job
hey! love the vid. how did you find the whole covid testing situation? ive heard people from the UK have been selected at random to have a covid test when they land in Jamaica 😩 making me anxious
Thanks a lot buddy, so we didn’t get selected for another test at the airport when we arrived but we did see some passengers taken aside for a test. I assume they were lateral flow tests that were being used for speed. We just had a test a couple of days before at our local chemist and then needed to ensure we had a “2 day PCR” test booked for our return to the U.K. (they check this when you depart and the airport internet is poor so make sure you have it ready to show buddy. I’m sure you’ll be fine. Have a great time, you’ll love it
Great Video Andy….seems like you did some shots via Drone. If I bring one with any issues with being able to use it? How did you go about getting clearance?
So it’s a Mavic Mini so not subject to a lot of laws etc due to the Weight being very low, however I made sure to stick to the rules set out by the Jamaican CAA etc. also made sure to fly at times when it wasn’t to busy and away from people as much as a could. Check this link out for some more info buddy - uavcoach.com/drone-laws-in-jamaica/ Enjoy
@@TheTravelTographer definitely will mate, been getting to grips with it so hopefully I'll be a bit slicker with it than some of the stuff I have already uploaded to my channel so far ,😅. Really looking forward to heading out with the family, any other tips advice, little gems would be welcome. 👍
Awesome video! We’re heading here in April and have also stayed at Royalton st Lucia - what are your thoughts on entertainment between the two resorts? How does Royalton Negril compare? Thanks!!
Thanks soo much, you’re gonna have a great time. They’re 2 very different hotels, the Royalton St Lucia is a lot smaller and intimate, and a bit more of a relaxed feel compared to Negril and definitely a smaller. But I’d say the beach in Negril is better even though St Lucia had a lovely beach. I’m currently at Planet Hollywood (Cancun) part of the same group and I’m making another video so maybe you can subscribe to make sure you see that video (out next week) You’ll have a great time in April, please let me know how you liked it.
myself and the family are going in October any tips on things to do like tipping bar staff or just tipping in general. is it safe to go negril for a walk around
Hi thanks for the comment buddy, so we took around $200 for tips, we could get low denomination bills but reception can change for you, we didn’t walk around Negril but I know it’s ok to do so especially around 7 mile beach area etc. I’d avoid trying to get seated at “Hunter” or armadillo at peak times between 7-8pm as it’ll take longer to get seated so maybe go early or later unless you don’t mind waiting. I’m sure you’ll have a great time, it’s a really good resort Enjoy 👍😀
Of course it's safe to walk around Negril. Negril is a tourist area! Every day tourists walk around in Negril, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios. I've never heard of tourists being robbed/attacked in Jamaica. If this happens, it is extremely rare- like less than 0.1%. Crime in Jamaica is usually local-on-local/gang-related. Crime in a country can be complicated to understand for a visitor. Funnily enough, crime against tourists is more common in other tourist-dependent countries (Mexico and other Caribbean countries, for example), but people rarely ask this question when going to Mexico.
No, at Royalton a you can’t reserve restaurants unless you’re diamond club where you’ll have a butler whom can make reservations for you. You just go to the restaurant you want to eat at and either get straight in or be given a pager type thing and go have a drink and wait for it to buzz to let you know you’re table is ready. I hope you have a great time 😃
We did the crocodile tour did have the Appleton Estate tour booked but that ended up being closed when we wanted to go but I’ve heard it’s great. We used a company called cross Jamaica tours and they were great to use and I’d really recommend them. Have a great time 😀
Awesome tour!!! I’m booking because of this!
Thanks sooo much, you’ll have a great time it’s awesome
That zoom in of the ocean between the trees (at 12:56 mark) was such a beautiful framing/shot!
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Thanks a lot, I try my best lol
Happy that you could have spent your holiday in my beautiful country. I sincerely hope that you do come again. Thanks for your wonderful video presentation, job well done. Very informative and insightful.
Thank you soooo much for the comment. I really appreciate it, and yes we will be back to Jamaica we love it there 🇯🇲 🏖 🍹
Thank you for the video! It's great to see a recent video (& from a Brit too!) ahead of our stay in April!
Glad you liked it and thanks for the comment too! much appreciated 👍😀👌
Great video pal, we're getting married there in August 2024 all booked, never done a royalton before. Our first time in Jamaica was at the Riu palace jamaica in montego bay. Which we both thoroughly enjoyed they couldn't do enough for you. We walked out on our own and had no bother, we won't hesitate to wander about in negril. Keep up with the vids. 👍👍🏴
Cheers pal,
Appreciate the love, I’m currently editing a video that’ll drop in the next week for the Planet Hollywood Cancun you might like so keep an eye out
The guy at the very beginning was my favorite beach sales pitch of all the guys I saw during the week I was down there. Cigarettes, Cigars, papers, something to put in the papers....
He’s was the best for me too
Just booked today for November 2025 was bit worried at few negative reviews but your video has put me more at ease.
I’m glad, it’s a great resort, you’ll love it
@@TheTravelTographer just a quick 1 , what's the dress code around the hotel are trainers ok of an evening etc ?
Trainers are fine I’d say nice smart dress shorts and a polo top for men in most places and no swimwear etc at night (you’d be surprised how many people don’t follow that rule) you’ll have a boss time
This is by far the best review I have seen in that it covers so much of what we wanted to know 😂 Thank you, it's helped to make up our minds to book this hotel. I've subscribed, so keep the reviews coming - love it!
That’s a really nice comment.
You’ll have a fantastic time there.
It’s a great place.
I’m editing a video for the Planet Hollywood in Mexico so keep an eye out for that one for your next trip maybe.
Enjoy 🏝️☀️🏝️😃
Did you go yet? Going in October
This is such a great review. We came her in 2019 and back again Nov 2022 so can't wait. Well done on the filming too
Thank you very much, we loved it there and would 100% go back, we really like the Royalton brand. Enjoy your stay in November and keep an eye out as I have another travel review coming out in November for Dubai
@alexandralane7690 was a kittle worried after reading a few negative reviews ,, I take it Nothing to be concerned about .
Good to see an honest review from a brit. Most of the trip advisor reviews are from our friends over the pond and they are more inclined to a complaint than us I think (No offence to anyone reading this) but i'm looking at this for a holiday with the Mrs later this year and your video might have swung it for me. Cheers bud.
Thanks for then comment pal, I hope you have a great time if you go.
We’re not long been back from Planet Hollywood in Cancun which I’ve got a video for too (coming soon) so that could be next on your list!
Cheers again pal.
@@TheTravelTographer I went to Cancun last July and I'm going again this July so I'm covered on that side. Subscribed anyway bud.
Thanks for the info and a bit of personality in your review vs so many dry boring ones. Cheers
Very kind of you to say, keep an eye out and maybe hit the subscribe button as I’ll have another review our soon
Thanks again 👍
Very helpful video. I'll be there next week for my first visit. No special room or area booked. Do you have a suggestion for which area or building to stay in?
Erm I’d try and avoid building 7 if you don’t watch the shows every night till the end as it gets loud and hard to sleep if your in bed before midnight. Other than that I think you’ll be fine buddy.
Enjoy 😃
Great video mate. What’s the tipping situation? It’s the first time we are visiting from the UK and not staying at a sandals so was curious to get some insight?
Cheers buddy,
We tipped say a dollar each every other drink and for evening meals we tipped between $5-$10 dollars depending on service, we then tipped the maid about $5 every other day and I little more at the end.
Of course the more you tip the more they hang around you of course
Hope you have a great time
So helpful. Thank you.
No problem and thanks for the comment, always nice to hear 😀👍
Cheers Andy Great video.
Cheers Guy, much appreciated buddy 👍
@@TheTravelTographer no worries, sorry to ask mate if it’s not your thing, but do you have any idea if people smoke weed at this resort?
No worries on asking mate, I don’t smoke, but we did smell it a little and nobody seemed bothered (I think there are plenty that do smoke) we stayed at the Riu Montego Bay and that was a different story, very much a smokers paradise lol
@@TheTravelTographer ahaha cheers Andy, go well mate👍🏼
Great video! Can I just ask do you have to pay for the loungers at the beach? We have not booked DC or hideaway just junior suite. Thanks
Thanks a lot, no you don’t have to pay for lounger at the beach or around the pool, you may want to give the towel guys a tip for sorting your towels and beds out but there’s no set charge to use them.
You’ll have a great time there 😀🏝️
Thanks for the vid. What drone were you using. I particularly enjoyed those shots.
Thanks a lot keep and eye out as I’ll have another vlog/walkabout for the Royalton Riviera Cancún uploaded soon, hit that subscribe button so you don’t miss it.
I used a DJI Mavic mini as it’s perfect for travelling with and does a great job
hey! love the vid. how did you find the whole covid testing situation? ive heard people from the UK have been selected at random to have a covid test when they land in Jamaica 😩 making me anxious
Thanks a lot buddy, so we didn’t get selected for another test at the airport when we arrived but we did see some passengers taken aside for a test.
I assume they were lateral flow tests that were being used for speed. We just had a test a couple of days before at our local chemist and then needed to ensure we had a “2 day PCR” test booked for our return to the U.K. (they check this when you depart and the airport internet is poor so make sure you have it ready to show buddy.
I’m sure you’ll be fine. Have a great time, you’ll love it
Great Video Andy….seems like you did some shots via Drone. If I bring one with any issues with being able to use it? How did you go about getting clearance?
So it’s a Mavic Mini so not subject to a lot of laws etc due to the Weight being very low, however I made sure to stick to the rules set out by the Jamaican CAA etc. also made sure to fly at times when it wasn’t to busy and away from people as much as a could.
Check this link out for some more info buddy - uavcoach.com/drone-laws-in-jamaica/
Enjoy
@@TheTravelTographer this I really useful to know, great footage! Looking to take my Mini 2 in July.
Oh make sure you post some of your work on here buddy, I’ll be keen to see it 👌👍👌
@@TheTravelTographer definitely will mate, been getting to grips with it so hopefully I'll be a bit slicker with it than some of the stuff I have already uploaded to my channel so far ,😅.
Really looking forward to heading out with the family, any other tips advice, little gems would be welcome. 👍
Awesome video! We’re heading here in April and have also stayed at Royalton st Lucia - what are your thoughts on entertainment between the two resorts? How does Royalton Negril compare? Thanks!!
Thanks soo much, you’re gonna have a great time.
They’re 2 very different hotels, the Royalton St Lucia is a lot smaller and intimate, and a bit more of a relaxed feel compared to Negril and definitely a smaller.
But I’d say the beach in Negril is better even though St Lucia had a lovely beach.
I’m currently at Planet Hollywood (Cancun) part of the same group and I’m making another video so maybe you can subscribe to make sure you see that video (out next week)
You’ll have a great time in April, please let me know how you liked it.
Let's go 🇯🇲
I went ma bru and it was great
myself and the family are going in October any tips on things to do like tipping bar staff or just tipping in general. is it safe to go negril for a walk around
Hi thanks for the comment buddy, so we took around $200 for tips, we could get low denomination bills but reception can change for you, we didn’t walk around Negril but I know it’s ok to do so especially around 7 mile beach area etc. I’d avoid trying to get seated at “Hunter” or armadillo at peak times between 7-8pm as it’ll take longer to get seated so maybe go early or later unless you don’t mind waiting.
I’m sure you’ll have a great time, it’s a really good resort
Enjoy 👍😀
Of course it's safe to walk around Negril. Negril is a tourist area! Every day tourists walk around in Negril, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios. I've never heard of tourists being robbed/attacked in Jamaica. If this happens, it is extremely rare- like less than 0.1%. Crime in Jamaica is usually local-on-local/gang-related. Crime in a country can be complicated to understand for a visitor. Funnily enough, crime against tourists is more common in other tourist-dependent countries (Mexico and other Caribbean countries, for example), but people rarely ask this question when going to Mexico.
Do the restaurant require reservations
No, at Royalton a you can’t reserve restaurants unless you’re diamond club where you’ll have a butler whom can make reservations for you.
You just go to the restaurant you want to eat at and either get straight in or be given a pager type thing and go have a drink and wait for it to buzz to let you know you’re table is ready.
I hope you have a great time 😃
Did you get paid to do this review?
No, I was just on my holiday and decided to make the video to help others that may be going or are thinking of going
Did you go on any excursions?
We did the crocodile tour did have the Appleton Estate tour booked but that ended up being closed when we wanted to go but I’ve heard it’s great. We used a company called cross Jamaica tours and they were great to use and I’d really recommend them.
Have a great time 😀
Terrible seaweed problem
we didn’t have any problems during our 2 weeks, a little in the water from time to time but nothing major
hi, what date was this? trying to avoid dream weekend