Head to head
Grecotel Caramel Boutique ResortvsMoon Palace Jamaica
Grecotel Caramel Boutique ResortMoon Palace Jamaica
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (634)
Google Rating
4.2 (6,688)
$500-800
Price / Night
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Yes
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Boutique
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
23 min
All Scores
8.2
Beach
8.1
8.6
Food
8.0
9.0
Service
8.2
8.8
Rooms
8.0
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Pools
8.8
7.8
Value
7.7
8.5
Family
9.0
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Nightlife
8.2
8.7
Quiet
—
8.0
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
RomanceQuiet
Moon Palace Jamaica
Lively
Activities
Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
SpaWater sports
Moon Palace Jamaica
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids
Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
- Adults-only beachfront boutique
- Private sandy beach
- Elixir spa and thalassotherapy
- Cretan farm-to-table dining
Moon Palace Jamaica
- 4 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 23 min from OCJ
Pros — Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
- Boutique scale with polished design.
- Strong guest satisfaction across OTA sources.
- Family-friendly without feeling like a large children-focused resort.
Pros — Moon Palace Jamaica
- Very strong family activity profile.
- Four-pool setup with children’s areas and water activities.
- Large spa and multiple dining outlets.
- Walkable or close to Ocho Rios attractions.
- Good fit for families with kids and teens.
Cons — Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
- Beach texture may not suit sand-focused travelers.
- Less resort sprawl and fewer pools than larger Crete properties.
- Some experiences may require advance reservations.
Cons — Moon Palace Jamaica
- Some guests find the resort smaller or more repetitive than Palace’s Mexico properties.
- Transfer from MBJ can be long if not flying into OCJ.
- Food and service feedback is more mixed than the best family resorts.
- Beach is pleasant but not the strongest beach-first Jamaica choice.