Scores at a Glance
Half MoonJAZ Makadina
Overall
9.1
9.0
Beach
8.8
9.0
Food
8.9
8.8
Service
9.2
9.2
Rooms
9.1
8.5
Luxury
9.3
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Value
7.6
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Half Moon | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.1 | Overall Score | 9.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| – | Google Rating | 4.9 (10,540) |
| From $230 | Price / Night (pp) | From $92 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min |
All Scores
| Half Moon | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Beach | 9.0 (better) |
| (better)8.9 | Food | 8.8 |
| 9.2 | Service | 9.2 |
| (better)9.1 | Rooms | 8.5 |
| (better)8.7 | Pools | 8.4 |
| 9.3 | Luxury | – |
| 7.6 | Value | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.8 | Family | 8.8 |
| – | Adventure | 8.7 |
| 9.1 | Wellness | – |
Of the 8 measures we call, Half Moon leads on 5 and JAZ Makadina leads on 3.
Vibes
| Half Moon | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Half Moon | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Half Moon
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from MBJ
JAZ Makadina
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from HRG
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 · JAZ Makadina
- True all-inclusive product
- Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
- Strong service feedback
- Family rooms and kids facilities
- Water park access
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 · JAZ Makadina
- Minibar may cost extra
- Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
- Premium drink scope needs confirmation
- Nightlife is low-key
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