Head to head
Azura Benguerra IslandvsMoon Palace Jamaica
Scores at a Glance
Azura Benguerra IslandMoon Palace Jamaica
Overall
9.2
8.4
Beach
9.4
8.1
Food
9.1
8.0
Service
9.3
8.2
Rooms
9.2
8.0
Luxury
9.1
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Value
—
7.7
Romance
9.6
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (127)
Google Rating
4.2 (6,698)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $201
No
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
40 min
Airport Transfer
23 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
8.1
9.1
Food
8.0
9.3
Service
8.2
9.2
Rooms
8.0
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Pools
8.8
9.1
Luxury
—
—
Value
7.7
8.2
Family
9.0
9.6
Romance
—
—
Nightlife
8.2
9.4
Quiet
—
8.9
Adventure
—
8.7
Wellness
—
—
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
Yes
Quiet
—
Yes
Adventure
—
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
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Nightlife
Yes
Azura Benguerra Island
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 40 min from VNX
Moon Palace Jamaica
- 4 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 23 min from OCJ
Pros — Azura Benguerra Island
- Beautiful and uncrowded Bazaruto beach setting.
- Private-pool villas and dedicated butler-host model.
- Strong food and service reputation for a small remote island 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 — Azura Benguerra Island
- Remote transfer logistics and a high nightly price.
- Limited nightlife and no walkable town scene.
- Some excursions and premium drinks are not clearly included.
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.