Scores at a Glance
Excellence Oyster BayHotel Riu Montego Bay
Overall
8.9
8.2
Beach
9.1
7.4
Food
8.6
7.9
Service
8.5
8.4
Rooms
9.1
8.2
Value
8.4
8.4
Romance
9.3
7.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.9
Overall Score
8.2
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.9 (16,803)
Google Rating
4.2 (7,848)
From $259
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
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Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
39 min
Airport Transfer
10 min
All Scores
9.1
Beach
7.4
8.6
Food
7.9
8.5
Service
8.4
9.1
Rooms
8.2
8.9
Pools
8.7
8.4
Value
8.4
9.3
Romance
7.7
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Nightlife
8.8
8.7
Quiet
5.8
8.0
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
—
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
—
Nightlife
Yes
Excellence Oyster Bay
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 39 min from MBJ
Hotel Riu Montego Bay
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 10 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 — Hotel Riu Montego Bay
- True 24-hour adults-only all-inclusive model.
- Large pool and waterpark footprint.
- Very convenient for MBJ airport arrivals.
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 — Hotel Riu Montego Bay
- Beach quality is not the top strength.
- The atmosphere can be loud and party-heavy.
- Some food and check-in feedback is mixed.