Scores at a Glance
Excellence Oyster BayPrincess Grand Jamaica
Overall
8.9
8.0
Beach
9.1
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Food
8.6
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Service
8.5
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Rooms
9.1
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Value
8.4
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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
4.3 (631)
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
45 min
All Scores
9.1
Beach
—
8.6
Food
—
8.5
Service
—
9.1
Rooms
—
8.9
Pools
—
8.4
Value
—
9.3
Romance
—
8.7
Quiet
—
8.0
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
Yes
Quiet
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
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
Princess Grand Jamaica
- 4 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 45 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 — Princess Grand Jamaica
- New all-inclusive resort
- 590 suites
- Waterpark
- Kids club
- Nine restaurants
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 — Princess Grand Jamaica
- New-resort service may vary
- Remote location
- Beach expectations need calibration