Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveHalf Moon
Overall
8.8
9.1
Beach
8.6
8.8
Food
8.2
8.9
Service
8.5
9.2
Rooms
8.8
9.1
Luxury
8.5
9.3
Value
8.3
7.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 9.1 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.9 (51,721) | Google Rating | – |
| (better)From $119 | Price / Night (pp) | From $230 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | 15 min |
All Scores
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Beach | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.2 | Food | 8.9 (better) |
| 8.5 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.8 | Rooms | 9.1 (better) |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.7 |
| 8.5 | Luxury | 9.3 (better) |
| (better)8.3 | Value | 7.6 |
| (better)9.2 | Family | 8.8 |
| 7.4 | Quiet | – |
| – | Wellness | 9.1 |
| 7.7 | Accessibility | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive leads on 4 and Half Moon leads on 6.
Vibes
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Half Moon
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from MBJ
Pros · Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- All-suite room inventory.
- Strong review-platform ratings for a large family all-inclusive.
- Three pools, children's water park and broad sister-resort 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 · Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- Large resort scale creates walking-distance and crowding tradeoffs.
- Restaurant reservations can be a friction point.
- Beach entry is not universally smooth.
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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