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Excellence Oyster BayvsIberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach

Excellence Oyster Bay
Excellence Oyster Bay
Five-Star·★ 4.9·Adults Only
Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach
Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach
Five-Star·★ 4.7

Scores at a Glance

Excellence Oyster BayIberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach
Overall
8.9
8.0
Beach
9.1
8.2
Food
8.6
7.6
Service
8.5
8.0
Rooms
9.1
7.6
Luxury
·
7.2
Value
8.4
8.1
Romance
9.3
6.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Excellence Oyster BayMeasureIberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach
(better)8.9Overall Score8.0
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.9 (17,364)Google Rating4.7 (13,847)
From $295Price / Night (pp)From $183 (better)
YesAdults OnlyNo
Not applicableKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
39 minAirport Transfer15 min (better)

Excellence Oyster Bay

Kids' club & childcare
Not applicable: adults only
Room service
Included. 24-hour room service
Dining reservations
Reservations required: Spice (Teppanyaki stations only). Confirmed walk-in: The Kitchen Table, Chez Isabelle, The Grill, The Lobster House, Oregano, Magna. Other reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. Spice: Teppanyaki stations require reservations; ordinary dinner seating is walk-in. The Lobster House: The supplier lists an annual lobster closed season from April 1 through June 30; this does not establish closure of the whole restaurant. Magna: Excellence Club guests only. Zenith: Excellence Club guests only. 8 à-la-carte dinner venues plus buffet, jerk house and takeaway wood-oven pizza; only the hibachi tables need booking Magna is for Excellence Club guests only. Zenith is also for Excellence Club guests only. The official fact sheet lists 11 bars; restaurant totals vary by section and remain qualified.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Junior Suite; Beachfront House Suite with Plunge Pool. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at Excellence Oyster Bay

Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed: 4–12. Official pages advertise Star Camp by age group. Third-party listings state a planned adults-only conversion from 1 Nov 2026 — confirm before family bookings after that date. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Available with limits.
Dining reservations
Reservations required: Samurai. Confirmed walk-in: Olivetti, Chill Out snack bar, One Love Jerk Hut, Happy Cones. Other reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. Chill Out snack bar: Current official outlet listing; exact individual-item pricing is unverified. Existing all-inclusive and stay-length qualifications still apply. One Love Jerk Hut: Current official outlet listing; exact individual-item pricing is unverified. Existing all-inclusive and stay-length qualifications still apply. Happy Cones: Current official outlet listing; exact individual-item pricing is unverified. Existing all-inclusive and stay-length qualifications still apply. Samurai Japanese restaurant requires a hotel reservation; Olivetti, Chill Out snack bar and One Love Jerk Hut list no reservation requirement. Check current hours in the Iberostar app. Sister-resort access can depend on room category: the official Penthouse description includes Rose Hall Suites facilities; confirm eligibility for your booked room. The official All Inclusive overview also lists à la carte reservation allowances of 1 for stays up to 3 nights, 2 for 4–6 nights and 3 for 7+ nights alongside an unlimited-specialty-dinners claim; confirm the applicable terms for your booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 4 people in one accommodation. Double Garden View; Ocean View Room; Junior Suite Oceanfront. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach

Excellence Oyster Bay

Highlights

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 4 pools
  • 10 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • 39 min from MBJ

Why choose it

  • 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.

Keep in mind

  • 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.

Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach

Highlights

  • 5 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 15 min from MBJ

Why choose it

  • Beach
  • Water park
  • Star Camp
  • Value

Keep in mind

  • À la carte caps
  • Busier than JOIA
  • Possible 2026 adults-only shift

All Scores

Excellence Oyster BayMeasureIberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach
(better)9.1Beach8.2
(better)8.6Food7.6
(better)8.5Service8.0
(better)9.1Rooms7.6
(better)8.9Pools8.0
–Luxury7.2
(better)8.4Value8.1
–Family8.2
(better)9.3Romance6.8
(better)8.7Quiet6.4
8.0Remote work–

Of the 12 measures we call, Excellence Oyster Bay leads on 10 and Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach leads on 2.

Vibes

Excellence Oyster BayMeasureIberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach
YesRomance–
YesQuiet–

Activities

Excellence Oyster BayMeasureIberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
–GolfYes
–KidsYes
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