Scores at a Glance
Half MoonHurawalhi Island Resort
Overall
9.1
9.5
Beach
8.8
9.4
Food
8.9
9.5
Service
9.2
9.5
Rooms
9.1
9.4
Luxury
9.3
9.4
Value
7.6
9.0
Romance
·
9.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Half Moon | Measure | Hurawalhi Island Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 9.1 | Overall Score | 9.5 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| – | Google Rating | 4.9 (920) |
| (better)From $230 | Price / Night (pp) | From $359 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 40 min |
All Scores
| Half Moon | Measure | Hurawalhi Island Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.9 | Food | 9.5 (better) |
| 9.2 | Service | 9.5 (better) |
| 9.1 | Rooms | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.7 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| 9.3 | Luxury | 9.4 (better) |
| 7.6 | Value | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.8 | Family | – |
| – | Romance | 9.7 |
| – | Quiet | 9.5 |
| (better)9.1 | Wellness | 8.9 |
| – | Remote work | 7.4 |
Of the 11 measures we call, Half Moon leads on 3 and Hurawalhi Island Resort leads on 8.
Vibes
| Half Moon | Measure | Hurawalhi Island Resort |
|---|---|---|
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Half Moon | Measure | Hurawalhi Island Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Half Moon
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from MBJ
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 min from MLE
Pros · Half Moon
- One of Jamaica’s strongest luxury resort footprints, with 400 acres, two miles of private beachfront, golf, tennis, equestrian center, spa, and villas.
- Excellent service and space-to-guest ratio for families and couples seeking privacy.
- Strong dining roster anchored by Delmare and Sugar Mill.
Pros · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
Cons · Half Moon
- Optional all-inclusive is complex and not the same as a simple wristband resort.
- High on-property dining and activity prices if not on the right package.
- Some guests report slow food or drink service during busy periods.
Cons · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded
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