Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinS Hotel Montego Bay
Overall
8.1
8.8
Beach
7.4
8.8
Food
8.0
8.4
Service
8.6
8.8
Rooms
7.6
8.6
Value
7.9
8.2
Romance
7.6
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | S Hotel Montego Bay |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 8.8 (better) |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.7 (9,162) | Google Rating | 4.6 (1,275) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $209 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 10 min (better) |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | S Hotel Montego Bay |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.4 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 8.8 (better) |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 8.6 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Pools | 8.5 |
| 7.9 | Value | 8.2 (better) |
| 8.2 | Family | – |
| 7.6 | Romance | – |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | 8.4 (better) |
| 6.4 | Quiet | – |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 7.6 | Wellness | – |
| 7.5 | Remote work | 8.2 (better) |
Of the 13 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 4 and S Hotel Montego Bay leads on 9.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | S Hotel Montego Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Lively | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | S Hotel Montego Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
S Hotel Montego Bay
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 10 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 · S Hotel Montego Bay
- Direct access to Doctor’s Cave Beach.
- Boutique scale with strong design appeal.
- Close to Montego Bay airport.
- Strong service sentiment across guest sources.
- Walkable Hip Strip location.
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 · S Hotel Montego Bay
- Fewer restaurants and resort activities than larger all-inclusives.
- Urban location may feel less secluded.
- Some Reddit discussion questions beach drink service and dining depth.
- Beach can feel busier because Doctor’s Cave is a popular public-area beach.
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