Scores at a Glance
Aquila Elounda VillageHalf Moon
Overall
8.5
9.1
Beach
8.8
8.8
Food
8.4
8.9
Service
8.6
9.2
Rooms
8.3
9.1
Luxury
8.4
9.3
Value
·
7.6
Romance
9.0
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 9.1 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (1,464) | Google Rating | – |
| (better)From $79 | Price / Night (pp) | From $230 |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 60 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Beach | 8.8 |
| 8.4 | Food | 8.9 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.3 | Rooms | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.6 | Pools | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.4 | Luxury | 9.3 (better) |
| – | Value | 7.6 |
| – | Family | 8.8 |
| 9.0 | Romance | – |
| 8.8 | Quiet | – |
| 8.5 | Wellness | 9.1 (better) |
Of the 9 measures we call, Aquila Elounda Village leads on 1 and Half Moon leads on 8.
Vibes
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Aquila Elounda Village
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 2 pools
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from HER
Half Moon
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from MBJ
Pros · Aquila Elounda Village
- Adults-only setting on Mirabello Bay.
- Private beach and three-level infinity pool.
- Premium All-Inclusive plan includes all-day dining and premium beverage access.
Pros · Half Moon
- One of Jamaica’s strongest luxury resort footprints, with 400 acres, two miles of private beachfront, golf, tennis, equestrian center, spa, and villas.
- Excellent service and space-to-guest ratio for families and couples seeking privacy.
- Strong dining roster anchored by Delmare and Sugar Mill.
Cons · Aquila Elounda Village
- Not every dining or beverage item appears fully included.
- Airport transfer is arranged separately.
- Room-category intelligence needs deeper manual enrichment before Gold Standard completion.
Cons · Half Moon
- Optional all-inclusive is complex and not the same as a simple wristband resort.
- High on-property dining and activity prices if not on the right package.
- Some guests report slow food or drink service during busy periods.
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