Head to head
Ayada MaldivesvsMoon Palace Jamaica
Ayada MaldivesMoon Palace Jamaica
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (620)
Google Rating
4.2 (6,690)
From $209
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
105 min
Airport Transfer
23 min
All Scores
9.3
Beach
8.1
8.9
Food
8.0
9.2
Service
8.2
9.4
Rooms
8.0
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Pools
8.8
9.3
Luxury
—
—
Value
7.7
—
Family
9.0
9.5
Romance
—
—
Nightlife
8.2
9.2
Quiet
—
9.1
Wellness
—
—
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Ayada Maldives
RomanceQuiet
Moon Palace Jamaica
Lively
Activities
Ayada Maldives
SpaWater sportsKids
Moon Palace Jamaica
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids
Ayada Maldives
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 105 min from MLE
Moon Palace Jamaica
- 4 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 23 min from OCJ
Pros — Ayada Maldives
- Exceptional private-island setting.
- Strong villas, private pools and overwater options.
- High dining breadth for a remote resort.
Pros — Moon Palace Jamaica
- Very strong family activity profile.
- Four-pool setup with children’s areas and water activities.
- Large spa and multiple dining outlets.
- Walkable or close to Ocho Rios attractions.
- Good fit for families with kids and teens.
Cons — Ayada Maldives
- Transfer logistics are substantial.
- All-inclusive is optional and tiered.
- Selected items and premium experiences can carry supplements.
Cons — Moon Palace Jamaica
- Some guests find the resort smaller or more repetitive than Palace’s Mexico properties.
- Transfer from MBJ can be long if not flying into OCJ.
- Food and service feedback is more mixed than the best family resorts.
- Beach is pleasant but not the strongest beach-first Jamaica choice.