Scores at a Glance
Excellence Oyster BayHotel Riu Ocho Rios
Overall
8.9
8.0
Beach
9.1
8.2
Food
8.6
7.4
Service
8.5
7.7
Rooms
9.1
7.2
Value
8.4
8.0
Romance
9.3
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.9
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (16,803)
Google Rating
4.1 (8,706)
From $259
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
39 min
Airport Transfer
105 min
All Scores
9.1
Beach
8.2
8.6
Food
7.4
8.5
Service
7.7
9.1
Rooms
7.2
8.9
Pools
8.7
8.4
Value
8.0
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Family
8.8
9.3
Romance
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Nightlife
8.3
8.7
Quiet
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8.0
Remote work
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Vibes
Yes
Romance
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Yes
Quiet
—
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Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
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Nightlife
Yes
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Kids
Yes
Excellence Oyster Bay
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 39 min from MBJ
Hotel Riu Ocho Rios
- 6 pools
- Full-service spa
- 105 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 Ocho Rios
- Strong family amenities
- Splash Water World
- Beachfront location
- Good all-inclusive value
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 Ocho Rios
- Room-condition complaints
- Food and drink inconsistency
- Busy resort atmosphere