Scores at a Glance
Calabash HotelMoon Palace Jamaica
Overall
9.3
8.4
Beach
8.6
8.1
Food
9.5
8.0
Service
9.6
8.2
Rooms
9.4
8.0
Luxury
9.4
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Value
8.2
7.7
Romance
9.5
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.3
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (354)
Google Rating
4.2 (6,698)
From $437
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
20 min
Airport Transfer
23 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.1
9.5
Food
8.0
9.6
Service
8.2
9.4
Rooms
8.0
8.3
Pools
8.8
9.4
Luxury
—
8.2
Value
7.7
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Family
9.0
9.5
Romance
—
—
Nightlife
8.2
9.4
Quiet
—
8.9
Wellness
—
—
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
Yes
Quiet
—
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
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Nightlife
Yes
Calabash Hotel
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from GND
Moon Palace Jamaica
- 4 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 23 min from OCJ
Pros — Calabash Hotel
- Exceptional service and food consensus.
- Quiet beachfront boutique atmosphere.
- Suites and villas emphasize privacy, balconies and luxury touches.
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 — Calabash Hotel
- All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions.
- High price point.
- Small scale means fewer facilities than a large all-inclusive resort.
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.