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Excellence Oyster BayvsMoon Palace Jamaica All Inclusive Resort

Excellence Oyster Bay
Excellence Oyster Bay
Five-Star·★ 4.9·Adults Only
Moon Palace Jamaica All Inclusive Resort
Moon Palace Jamaica All Inclusive Resort
Five-Star·★ 4.2

Scores at a Glance

Excellence Oyster BayMoon Palace Jamaica All Inclusive Resort
Overall
8.9
8.0
Beach
9.1
7.8
Food
8.6
7.4
Service
8.5
7.5
Rooms
9.1
7.6
Luxury
·
8.0
Value
8.4
7.7
Romance
9.3
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Excellence Oyster BayMeasureMoon Palace Jamaica All Inclusive Resort
(better)8.9Overall Score8.0
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.9 (17,399)Google Rating4.2 (6,818)
From $286Price / Night (pp)From $220 (better)
YesAdults OnlyNo
Not applicableKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
(better)39 minAirport Transfer105 min

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

Moon Palace Jamaica All Inclusive Resort

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed: 4–12. The Playroom accepts ages 4–12, according to the August 2026 property factsheet. Kids-stay-free offers depend on the booked promotion and its terms. Teen qualification reviewed 2026-10-16: Palace describes Wired Lounge as an all-ages gaming space. A separate current teen program at Jamaica is not established by the reviewed material. Shared gaming remains available, but the dedicated-teen-club and strong-program flags have been removed pending confirmation. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Included. Official all-inclusive page states 24-hour room service.
Dining reservations
Reservations required: Momo (Reservations required for Teppanyaki/Hibachi tables only). Other reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. Momo: Required reservations are limited to Teppanyaki/Hibachi tables; ordinary restaurant bookings are optional. Piano Bar: Adults only. Loud Bar: Adults only. Six restaurants, two snack venues and six bars in the August 2026 factsheet. Momo reservations are required only for Teppanyaki/Hibachi tables. Boulangerie is open 24 hours. Advance reservations through the resort app are available for convenience; required reservations apply only to Momo Teppanyaki/Hibachi tables. Existing adults-only Piano Bar and Loud Bar restrictions remain unchanged; NOIR nightclub is adults-only. Hours are subject to change.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 5 people in one accommodation. Deluxe Resort View with Balcony; Deluxe Ocean View. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at Moon Palace Jamaica All Inclusive Resort

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.

Moon Palace Jamaica All Inclusive Resort

Highlights

  • 5 pools
  • 6 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 105 min from MBJ

Why choose it

  • Very deep family inclusion set.
  • 24-hour room service and top-shelf drinks included.
  • FlowRider and kid/teen amenities stand out.
  • Walkable Ocho Rios location near attractions.

Keep in mind

  • Food feedback is inconsistent.
  • Some recent guests report dated or poorly maintained rooms.
  • Restaurant reservation friction can be significant.
  • Beach is not the strongest feature compared with pools and activities.

All Scores

Excellence Oyster BayMeasureMoon Palace Jamaica All Inclusive Resort
(better)9.1Beach7.8
(better)8.6Food7.4
(better)8.5Service7.5
(better)9.1Rooms7.6
(better)8.9Pools8.6
–Luxury8.0
(better)8.4Value7.7
–Family8.8
9.3Romance–
–Nightlife8.1
(better)8.7Quiet6.2
–Adventure8.7
–Wellness8.4
8.0Remote work8.0

Of the 11 measures we call, Excellence Oyster Bay leads on 10 and Moon Palace Jamaica All Inclusive Resort leads on 1.

Vibes

Excellence Oyster BayMeasureMoon Palace Jamaica All Inclusive Resort
YesRomance–
YesQuiet–
–LivelyYes

Activities

Excellence Oyster BayMeasureMoon Palace Jamaica All Inclusive Resort
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
–NightlifeYes
–KidsYes
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