September in Negril at RIU-nightlife

[EmpressJG]

Hi everyone, will be going back to JA (been to Mobay about 5years ago) but this time I will be staying at RIU tropical bay in Negril. Is this resort close to any nightlife? It will be my boyfriends first time to JA, and I want to have a good time. I've read countless reviews of resorts where it's pretty much crickets and lights out by 9pm. Hope this is not the case with the RIU tropical bay. Any suggestions, tips greatly appreciated. Also, has anyone ever took an excursion to Kingston from Negril, if so about how much was it? I love going off resort and experiencing the island and spending time with the lovely people of JA.

[TAH]

It's about as far away from the nightlife as you can get. In fact, it's technically not even in Negril. You'll have to taxi in to town, which isn't a problem, just not convenient. Don't let the drivers parked at the AI tell you what the rate is, go to the road an grab a route taxi.

[Big_frank]

You should call Seastar Inn and be transported for free to their Saturday night buffet and live entertainment event. You'll experience the west end of Negril, see a great little resort in an authentic Jamaican neighborhood setting and be completely safe and well treated. There are some videos of this 'experience' on you tube. Search Seastar entertainment, drummers, webcast, buffet. You'll see what it's like.

[Flipadelphia26]

How old are you and your boyfriend? Seastar is an OK suggestion. But i think it's really more.for the older people. Buffet dinner and entertainment is over before midnight. It's a nice time. But might not be what you're really looking for.

Thursday nights is ladies night at Jungle. You'll hear about it at the resort. Get there around 11ish. The party kicks up around midnight.

Friday nights. You can do margarittaville. I belive that is there night for 20 or 30 dollars all inclusive with a DJ. Or you can try Alfreds ocean palace.

Saturday should be bourbon beach. But they are under new management. So I am not certain. You could do that after Seastar.

Don't use the hotel to call you a taxi. Outside the gate. Ask a red plate to take you. Should be no more than 10 dollars each way on the beach road. 20 dollars each way to the westend.

[rocknrollfarmer]

Respectfully, if you like going off the resort, and experiencing the island etc. You should have stayed elsewhere other than a huge AI. just sayin'. Have fun

[captaind]

But i think it's really more.for the older people.

Flip.....Say what???????

[Accompong]

Flip.....Say what???????

I think the word he was looking for was MATURE!

[booger]

I think the word he was looking for was MATURE!

Not when I'm staying there.

And I concur with Flip's generalization about Seastar. A good time for me is to hang out Thursday night, and than head out with someone staying there and bar hop. Hit the Jungle for a bit after hanging with the geezer's, maybe finish it up with an Egg and Cheese Sandwich at Mi Yard or Jenny's.

I'm in my 30's and love Seastar, haven't met many that do not. I do prefer the shows I saw a couple of years ago that leaned more reggae. RIP Steven West. Seastar's rooms are great and the service is outstanding.

[Shaggy]

lol I hope so

[Chris B]

Everything above is pretty good info, I don't doubt. We've been doing the AI thing for too long ourselves... not that it wasn't worth it, because the AI's have their own attraction to many. Next April, we're doing the AI thing again, but only for half our stay. We're staying for a full week 'pon d'beach to try that style out, plus it helps to pay for a longer reach.

I would strongly recommend that you take the cab into town for an afternoon to try out the cliffs. I'd also recommend that you find a way to get out of Bloody Bay for an afternoon... perhaps drop off early in the afternoon south of Swept Away and then wander further south as far as you can along the beach. The myriad of Mom&Pop places... resorts, hotels, bars, restaurants, shops... is astounding!

We're really looking forward to out April reach to see the beach from a totally different perspective!