Scores at a Glance
Half MoonMaxx Royal Kemer Resort
Overall
9.1
9.4
Beach
8.8
9.3
Food
8.9
9.5
Service
9.2
9.4
Rooms
9.1
9.5
Luxury
9.3
9.7
Value
7.6
·
Romance
·
9.1
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Half Moon | Measure | Maxx Royal Kemer Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 9.1 | Overall Score | 9.4 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| – | Google Rating | 4.7 (2,228) |
| (better)From $230 | Price / Night (pp) | From $833 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 60 min |
All Scores
| Half Moon | Measure | Maxx Royal Kemer Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Beach | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.9 | Food | 9.5 (better) |
| 9.2 | Service | 9.4 (better) |
| 9.1 | Rooms | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.7 | Pools | 9.4 (better) |
| 9.3 | Luxury | 9.7 (better) |
| 7.6 | Value | – |
| 8.8 | Family | 9.2 (better) |
| – | Romance | 9.1 |
| – | Nightlife | 8.6 |
| 9.1 | Wellness | – |
| – | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 10 measures we call, Half Moon leads on 2 and Maxx Royal Kemer Resort leads on 8.
Vibes
| Half Moon | Measure | Maxx Royal Kemer Resort |
|---|---|---|
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Half Moon | Measure | Maxx Royal Kemer Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Half Moon
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from MBJ
Maxx Royal Kemer Resort
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 60 min from AYT
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 · Maxx Royal Kemer Resort
- Exceptional dining depth for an all-inclusive.
- Private bays with clear Mediterranean swimming.
- Strong family programming with Maxxi Land.
- High-end villas, lagoon suites and private-pool options.
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 · Maxx Royal Kemer Resort
- High price point.
- Some premium bottles or private services may still be excluded.
- Family-friendly energy may not suit travelers seeking a strictly adults-only setting.
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