Scores at a Glance
Half MoonVOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
Overall
9.1
8.4
Beach
8.8
8.5
Food
8.9
8.1
Service
9.2
8.4
Rooms
9.1
8.2
Luxury
9.3
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Value
7.6
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Half Moon | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.1 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| – | Google Rating | 4.6 (1,032) |
| From $230 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 85 min |
All Scores
| Half Moon | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 8.5 |
| (better)8.9 | Food | 8.1 |
| (better)9.2 | Service | 8.4 |
| (better)9.1 | Rooms | 8.2 |
| (better)8.7 | Pools | 8.2 |
| 9.3 | Luxury | – |
| 7.6 | Value | – |
| (better)8.8 | Family | 8.3 |
| – | Quiet | 8.8 |
| 9.1 | Wellness | – |
| – | Accessibility | 8.5 |
Of the 9 measures we call, Half Moon leads on 9 and VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia leads on 0.
Vibes
| Half Moon | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Half Moon | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| 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
VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 85 min from CTA
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 · VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- Official room information is transparent.
- Family-friendly with a Kids Club for ages 3–8.
- Good sandy beach access in the Sampieri area.
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 · VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- Not beachfront.
- All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions.
- Remote setting makes a car or planned transfers useful.
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