Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinHalf Moon
Overall
8.1
9.1
Beach
7.4
8.8
Food
8.0
8.9
Service
8.6
9.2
Rooms
7.6
9.1
Luxury
·
9.3
Value
7.9
7.6
Romance
7.6
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 9.1 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (9,319) | Google Rating | – |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $230 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.9 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.7 | Pools | 8.7 |
| – | Luxury | 9.3 |
| (better)7.9 | Value | 7.6 |
| 8.2 | Family | 8.8 (better) |
| 7.6 | Romance | – |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | – |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 7.6 | Wellness | 9.1 (better) |
| 7.5 | Remote work | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 2 and Half Moon leads on 8.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Half Moon
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from MBJ
Pros · Club Hotel Dolphin
- Verified all-inclusive availability
- Large pool setup with children's pool
- Strong family-friendly amenities
- Friendly staff feedback is recurring
- Convenient for Bandaranaike International Airport
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 · Club Hotel Dolphin
- All-inclusive is rate-plan dependent
- A la carte dining may cost extra
- Some room refurbishment and air-conditioning complaints
- Large active-resort feel can be noisy
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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