Hi sorry not going until 13th April 2019

Cualquiera de los hoteles es tranquilo. El agua está más limpia en la zona opuesta del riu negril, ya que el agua en está zona está llena de algas y es como fango

We were guests at the Royalton and walked down the beach to the Sunset at the Palms to see it for ourselves. We were originally going to stay at the Sunset but weren’t sure what it would be like with the beach across the street. The resort is very unique, small and intimate. It is across the main road from the beach, so you do have to cross the street to get to the beach but there is a crossing guard who will assist you. The beach area is private for guests of Sunset at the Palms, has a beach bar, BBQ, plenty of loungers and umbrellas and a place to access water sport activities. There are many trees to offer shade also. The beach is gorgeous, and just down from a set of vendors who have souvenirs and things available. Other vendors walk up and down the beach and sell a variety of services, including excursions. They were polite and courteous if you bought from them or didn’t. There are security guards from the Sunset at the Palms posted on the beach to keep an eye on things (not that we at any time felt unsafe walking up and down the beach), and we watched some live entertainment also for the Sunset guests. It looked like the guests were having a great time. We would definitely consider staying there. It’s not a huge resort, more personalized and intimate.

Riu Tropical bay

Blood Bay is shaped like an n with the 2 legs claimed by resorts and the top being public but this is the narrowest part and is occupied full time by market stalls owned by local traders... no room to use. I did see locals on the beach but very few that weren't hassled a bit to move on by resort security.

We stayed at riu tropical bay. If you were up close to the pool area you could hear music but not on all day. Did see one or two people with their own music further down beach. And if all else fails,there is always the buskers lol

Blood Bay is shaped like an n with the 2 legs claimed by resorts and the top being public but this is the narrowest part and is occupied full time by market stalls owned by local traders...no Jamaican contact authorities

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Snorkeling in general in Jamaica is not great. That being said, there are some people who snorkel from the beach in Bloody Bay. However, depending on where you have snorkeled before, I'd just go with lower expectations.