Scores at a Glance
Blue Haven Resort - All-InclusiveMoon Palace Jamaica
Overall
8.6
8.4
Beach
8.2
8.1
Food
8.4
8.0
Service
8.4
8.2
Rooms
8.8
8.0
Value
8.1
7.7
Romance
8.8
—
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.6
Overall Score
8.4
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (562)
Google Rating
4.2 (6,698)
From $383
Price / Night (pp)
From $201
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
—
Airport Transfer
23 min
All Scores
8.2
Beach
8.1
8.4
Food
8.0
8.4
Service
8.2
8.8
Rooms
8.0
8.2
Pools
8.8
8.1
Value
7.7
8.6
Family
9.0
8.8
Romance
—
—
Nightlife
8.2
9.0
Quiet
—
8.7
Adventure
—
—
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
Yes
Quiet
—
Yes
Adventure
—
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
—
Nightlife
Yes
Blue Haven Resort - All-Inclusive
- 1 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
Moon Palace Jamaica
- 4 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 23 min from OCJ
Pros — Blue Haven Resort - All-Inclusive
- Boutique scale with only 45 rooms and suites.
- Official all-inclusive access to both Blue Haven and Alexandra amenities.
- Strong fit for quiet couples, families and boat-based activities.
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 Haven Resort - All-Inclusive
- Private beach is small compared with Grace Bay.
- Food and beverage feedback is not uniformly luxury-level.
- Travelers wanting a busy resort atmosphere may find it too quiet.
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.