Scores at a Glance
Excellence Oyster BaySecrets St. James Montego Bay
Overall
8.9
8.2
Beach
9.1
8.4
Food
8.6
8.0
Service
8.5
7.8
Rooms
9.1
7.8
Value
8.4
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Romance
9.3
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.9
Overall Score
8.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (16,850)
Google Rating
4.3 (3,244)
From $259
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
39 min
Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
9.1
Beach
8.4
8.6
Food
8.0
8.5
Service
7.8
9.1
Rooms
7.8
8.9
Pools
8.0
8.4
Value
–
9.3
Romance
8.5
–
Nightlife
8.2
8.7
Quiet
7.7
8.0
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
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
Secrets St. James Montego Bay
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- 15 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 · Secrets St. James Montego Bay
- Adults-only Unlimited-Luxury inclusions.
- Large shared dining and bar footprint.
- Close to MBJ airport.
- Good romance and nightlife balance.
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 · Secrets St. James Montego Bay
- Current operating status needs manual confirmation.
- Some areas are described as dated in recent guest discussions.
- Preferred Club and Breathless access rules can be confusing.