Scores at a Glance
Half MoonSteigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
Overall
9.1
9.3
Beach
8.8
8.7
Food
8.9
9.2
Service
9.2
·
Rooms
9.1
9.3
Luxury
9.3
·
Value
7.6
8.7
Romance
·
9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Half Moon | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| 9.1 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| – | Google Rating | 5.0 (5,665) |
| From $230 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 15 min | Airport Transfer | 10 min (better) |
All Scores
| Half Moon | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 8.7 |
| 8.9 | Food | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.2 | Service | – |
| 9.1 | Rooms | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.7 | Pools | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.3 | Luxury | – |
| 7.6 | Value | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.8 | Family | – |
| – | Romance | 9.4 |
| 9.1 | Wellness | – |
Of the 7 measures we call, Half Moon leads on 1 and Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam leads on 6.
Vibes
| Half Moon | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Half Moon | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Half Moon
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from MBJ
Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 10 min from RMF
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 · Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- True all-inclusive product
- Adults-friendly concept
- Very strong review profile
- Five-pool resort scale
- Good reef/snorkeling 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 · Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Remote location
- Beach entry has reef/jetty caveats
- Premium services and transfers extra
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