Scores at a Glance
Awasi IguazúHalf Moon
Overall
9.3
9.1
Beach
·
8.8
Food
9.1
8.9
Service
9.4
9.2
Rooms
9.4
9.1
Luxury
9.5
9.3
Value
·
7.6
Romance
9.3
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Awasi Iguazú | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.3 | Overall Score | 9.1 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.9 (141) | Google Rating | – |
| From $342 | Price / Night (pp) | From $230 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 30 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| Awasi Iguazú | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| – | Beach | 8.8 |
| (better)9.1 | Food | 8.9 |
| (better)9.4 | Service | 9.2 |
| (better)9.4 | Rooms | 9.1 |
| – | Pools | 8.7 |
| (better)9.5 | Luxury | 9.3 |
| – | Value | 7.6 |
| – | Family | 8.8 |
| 9.3 | Romance | – |
| 9.5 | Quiet | – |
| 9.7 | Adventure | – |
| – | Wellness | 9.1 |
| 4.5 | Remote work | – |
Of the 7 measures we call, Awasi Iguazú leads on 5 and Half Moon leads on 2.
Vibes
| Awasi Iguazú | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Awasi Iguazú | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
| – | Water sports | Yes |
Awasi Iguazú
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from IGR
Half Moon
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from MBJ
Pros · Awasi Iguazú
- Exceptional fully hosted private-guide model.
- Only 14 rainforest villas.
- Meals, drinks, airport transfers and private excursions are included.
- Strong luxury-adventure and romance fit.
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 · Awasi Iguazú
- Not a beach all-inclusive.
- Very expensive.
- Remote-work suitability is weak.
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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