Scores at a Glance
Half MoonMeliá Zanzibar
Overall
9.1
8.9
Beach
8.8
9.1
Food
8.9
8.6
Service
9.2
8.8
Rooms
9.1
9.0
Luxury
9.3
9.1
Value
7.6
7.8
Romance
·
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Half Moon | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.1 | Overall Score | 8.9 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| – | Google Rating | 4.7 (1,920) |
| From $230 | Price / Night (pp) | From $172 (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 | 50 min |
All Scores
| Half Moon | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Beach | 9.1 (better) |
| (better)8.9 | Food | 8.6 |
| (better)9.2 | Service | 8.8 |
| (better)9.1 | Rooms | 9.0 |
| 8.7 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| (better)9.3 | Luxury | 9.1 |
| 7.6 | Value | 7.8 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Family | 8.2 |
| – | Romance | 9.3 |
| (better)9.1 | Wellness | 8.8 |
Of the 12 measures we call, Half Moon leads on 8 and Meliá Zanzibar leads on 4.
Vibes
| Half Moon | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Half Moon | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Meliá Zanzibar
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 50 min from ZNZ
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 · Meliá Zanzibar
- Reef-protected 300-meter beach
- Large private-pool villas
- Six restaurants and five bars
- Strong spa and The Level experience
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 · Meliá Zanzibar
- Premium inclusions vary by category
- Zanzibar tides affect beach use
- No strong property-specific Reddit source found
- Exact entrance coordinate should be manually verified
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