Scores at a Glance
Half MoonValamar Bellevue Resort
Overall
9.1
9.0
Beach
8.8
8.7
Food
8.9
8.4
Service
9.2
8.8
Rooms
9.1
8.6
Luxury
9.3
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Value
7.6
8.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Half Moon | Measure | Valamar Bellevue Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.1 | Overall Score | 9.0 |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| – | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,112) |
| (better)From $230 | Price / Night (pp) | From $238 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 44 min |
All Scores
| Half Moon | Measure | Valamar Bellevue Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 8.7 |
| (better)8.9 | Food | 8.4 |
| (better)9.2 | Service | 8.8 |
| (better)9.1 | Rooms | 8.6 |
| 8.7 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| 9.3 | Luxury | – |
| 7.6 | Value | 8.3 (better) |
| 8.8 | Family | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.1 | Wellness | – |
| – | Remote work | 7.8 |
Of the 11 measures we call, Half Moon leads on 8 and Valamar Bellevue Resort leads on 3.
Vibes
| Half Moon | Measure | Valamar Bellevue Resort |
|---|
Activities
| Half Moon | Measure | Valamar Bellevue Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | – |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Half Moon
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from MBJ
Valamar Bellevue Resort
- Swim-up suites
- 44 min from PUY
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 · Valamar Bellevue Resort
- Officially confirmed family resort with Maro kids programming
- Strong review-platform scores and large Google review base
- Blue Flag beach context, pools, tennis, swim-up rooms, pet-friendly selected rooms, and strong Wi-Fi evidence
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 · Valamar Bellevue Resort
- Direct resort-specific Reddit evidence was limited
- Pebble beach and lounger logistics may not satisfy every beach traveler
- Family-centered atmosphere may not suit quiet adult escapes
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