Scores at a Glance
Excellence Oyster BayHalf Moon
Overall
8.9
9.1
Beach
9.1
8.8
Food
8.6
8.9
Service
8.5
9.2
Rooms
9.1
9.1
Luxury
·
9.3
Value
8.4
7.6
Romance
9.3
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Excellence Oyster Bay | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| 8.9 | Overall Score | 9.1 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.9 (16,949) | Google Rating | – |
| From $259 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 39 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| Excellence Oyster Bay | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.1 | Beach | 8.8 |
| 8.6 | Food | 8.9 (better) |
| 8.5 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.1 | Rooms | 9.1 |
| (better)8.9 | Pools | 8.7 |
| – | Luxury | 9.3 |
| (better)8.4 | Value | 7.6 |
| – | Family | 8.8 |
| 9.3 | Romance | – |
| 8.7 | Quiet | – |
| – | Wellness | 9.1 |
| 8.0 | Remote work | – |
Of the 7 measures we call, Excellence Oyster Bay leads on 3 and Half Moon leads on 4.
Vibes
| Excellence Oyster Bay | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Excellence Oyster Bay | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Excellence Oyster Bay
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 39 min from MBJ
Half Moon
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from MBJ
Pros · Excellence Oyster Bay
- Beautiful private peninsula setting.
- Strong adults-only romance profile.
- Beach House and villa categories are a major differentiator.
- Multiple restaurants and club-level areas.
- Good fit for honeymooners and couples seeking a polished all-inclusive.
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 · Excellence Oyster Bay
- Service can feel slow or inconsistent in some guest reports.
- Not walkable to town or local restaurants.
- Entertainment is more relaxed than high-energy.
- Premium room categories can be expensive.
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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