Head to head
Club Med CefalùvsMoon Palace Jamaica
Club Med CefalùMoon Palace Jamaica
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (1,535)
Google Rating
4.2 (6,688)
$500-800
Price / Night
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No
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
90 min
Airport Transfer
23 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.1
8.6
Food
8.0
8.5
Service
8.2
8.7
Rooms
8.0
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Pools
8.8
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Value
7.7
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Family
9.0
8.6
Romance
—
—
Nightlife
8.2
8.2
Quiet
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8.3
Adventure
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—
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Club Med Cefalù
QuietAdventureRomance
Moon Palace Jamaica
Lively
Activities
Club Med Cefalù
Water sportsSpaKids
Moon Palace Jamaica
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids
Club Med Cefalù
- Clifftop Mediterranean village
- Sailing school and water sports
- Italian cooking classes
- Panoramic pool on the bluff
Moon Palace Jamaica
- 4 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 23 min from OCJ
Pros — Club Med Cefalù
- Highly scenic cliffside setting near Cefalù.
- Strong guest ratings for location, sleep quality, rooms, cleanliness, and service.
- Good fit for active couples and families with older children.
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 — Club Med Cefalù
- Not a classic wide-sand beach resort.
- Transfer time is meaningful from both Palermo and Catania.
- Value scores trail the strongest categories in published guest ratings.
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.