As Jamaica’s first Azul Sensatori property, the Azul Sensatori Jamaica, by Karisma received a prime location along the Seven Mile Beach in Negril. The all-inclusive oceanfront resort offers families 136 ocean view guestrooms, with 58 adult-only suites. Guestrooms and suites feature king and double bed configurations, with sofa beds available. Rooms can sleep up to eight and come with flat-screen TV’s, complimentary Internet, coffee makers, mini bars and balconies or terraces. Swim-up rooms are available for those wanting to be close to the pool and the multigenerational section of the resort offers rooms specifically for families. One- and two-bedroom suites are also available for even more privacy.
The resort has three swimming pools, plus a splash area for kids and is located on the beach, with activities like volleyball and soccer available. Non-motorized water sports, like kayaks, boogie boards and canoes are available for rent, and Ping-Pong tables, a giant chess board and board games are great for entertaining kids when they aren’t at the Azulitos by Fisher Price Kids Club or the Playhouse.
New as of 2015, all Azul properties will offer families the Nickelodeon Experience. Kids will enjoy special check-ins just for them, as well as Nickelodeon concierges, a Nick toy lending library, special Nickelodeon-themed amenities and character experiences.
The Azulitos program is for infants and toddlers from 6 months to 4 years old, with mom and baby activities in the morning and daily themed playgroups. The Playhouse is for kids ages 4 to 12 and offers daily activities, access to the splash park and exclusive My Gym programs (advance reservation required). The kids’ clubs are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and in the evenings from 5:30 to 9 p.m.
For parents and adults, nightly entertainment is provided by a DJ if you want to dance the night away or fire and magic shows are scheduled often, as well.
Azul Sensatori Jamaica has six onsite dining options for families and five bars, three of two of which are adults-only. Palms Restaurant is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. with breaks between meals. The restaurant serves up a variety of flavors for everyone and chefs cook in open areas so guests can interact and learn along the way. Ackee Restaurant offers Caribbean cuisine for breakfast (7 to 10:30 a.m.) and dinner (6 to 10 p.m.). Garfield Beach House serves Mediterranean food for lunch from 12 to 3 p.m. and for dinner from 6 to 10 p.m. Oceans Gourmet Corner is open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and serves up Jamaican specialties. Di Romagna Restaurant is an Italian eatery open only for dinner from 6 to 10 p.m. daily. Beans Gourmet Coffee Shop is open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and serves hot coffee and specialty drinks with sweet treats. Dress code for all eateries is casual elegant and the resort asks guests to refrain from wearing tank tops, shorts, flip flops or sneakers to sit down meals.
A few other great resort amenities include massage services, a fitness center, shuttle transportation, certified babysitting services, onsite laundry, a gift shop and a 24 hour medical service.
