Scores at a Glance
Blue Bay Resort HotelMoon Palace Jamaica
Overall
8.2
8.4
Beach
8.1
8.1
Food
7.8
8.0
Service
8.7
8.2
Rooms
8.2
8.0
Value
8.3
7.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.2
Overall Score
8.4
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (1,795)
Google Rating
4.2 (6,698)
From $64
Price / Night (pp)
From $201
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
33 min
Airport Transfer
23 min
All Scores
8.1
Beach
8.1
7.8
Food
8.0
8.7
Service
8.2
8.2
Rooms
8.0
8.8
Pools
8.8
8.3
Value
7.7
8.5
Family
9.0
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Nightlife
8.2
8.1
Quiet
—
8.1
Adventure
—
—
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
—
Yes
Adventure
—
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
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Nightlife
Yes
Blue Bay Resort Hotel
- 6 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 33 min from HER
Moon Palace Jamaica
- 4 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 23 min from OCJ
Pros — Blue Bay Resort Hotel
- Strong sea-view setting.
- Six official pools including two children pools.
- Good access to Mononaftis Bay for clear-water swimming and snorkeling.
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 — Blue Bay Resort Hotel
- Not directly beachfront.
- All-inclusive drinks are limited to local options and specific hours.
- Hillside layout may not suit mobility-sensitive travelers.
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.