Hotel Riu Palace Jamaica is a hotel destination wedding venue in Montego Bay, Jamaica, hosting 30 to 300 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Montego Bay International Airport (MBJ), 20-25 minutes. Best months: January, February, March, July.
Hotel Riu Palace Jamaica
Hotel Riu Palace Jamaica stands apart with its all-inclusive wedding model, guests eat, drink, and stay without separate venue fees eating into your budget.
About Hotel Riu Palace Jamaica
Hotel Riu Palace Jamaica stands apart with its all-inclusive wedding model, guests eat, drink, and stay without separate venue fees eating into your budget.
Positioned on Mahoe Bay's private beachfront in Montego Bay, the property offers 540 rooms across multiple categories, giving you the rare advantage of housing your entire wedding party under one roof.
This eliminates logistics headaches and keeps your celebration cohesive from rehearsal dinner through departure.
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Choose a day from the calendar.
Nothing is reserved until the venue confirms. A first note comes back within two business days.
The room was pretty good. The bed was really big and super comfy, the furnishings were nice and the mini fridge and alcohol selections were very good but just below what I would expect for an Elite Class selection.
Rick D · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- MBJ, 25 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 540 rooms on-site means 100% guest accommodation in one location with no external hotel coordination required
- All-inclusive model covers meals, drinks, and entertainment for guests during their stay, simplifying per-person costs
- Private beachfront access on Mahoe Bay with dedicated event spaces including oceanview terraces and ballrooms
- Google rating of 4.5/5 reflects consistent guest satisfaction across accommodations, dining, and service quality
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 4:00 PMWelcome cocktail for early-arriving guests at beachfront bar
- 5:00 PMRehearsal dinner in private dining room
- 4:30 PMCeremony on oceanview terrace
- 6:00 PMCocktail hour with beachfront views
- 7:30 PMReception dinner and dancing in main ballroom
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- MBJ · about 25 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Montego Bay International Airport.
- Typical total
- $25,000-60,000Aisle estimate
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$25,000-60,000 for 50-person wedding with 3-night guest stay
- Ceremony fee
- $1,500-3,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- $150-250 a headAisle estimate
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$150-250 (all-inclusive rate for non-staying guests)
- Room rate
- $250-550 a nightAisle estimate
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$250-550 depending on room category
- Weather window
- January – March
The months the weather is kindest, with July mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (876) 940-8022
Answered by the venue in local hours.
All-inclusive rates shift traditional per-head costs. Ceremony fees cover setup/coordination. Final pricing depends on season, room allocation, and package selections. Request formal quote from sales team.
Questions about the venue
What's included in the all-inclusive package for wedding guests?+
Accommodations, all meals, beverages (including alcohol), entertainment, and most activities. Wedding-specific catering and bar packages vary; contact the wedding team for premium options.
Can we book the entire resort for our wedding?+
While the hotel accommodates groups of varying sizes, exclusive buyout typically requires 300+ room nights. Speak with sales about your specific group size for available arrangements.
What outdoor ceremony spaces are available?+
The resort offers beachfront terraces, garden venues, and oceanview lawns. Indoor backup spaces exist for weather contingencies.
How far is the airport?+
Montego Bay International Airport (MBJ) is approximately 20-25 minutes away. The hotel can arrange group transfers for arriving guests.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.