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Hotel Riu Palace JamaicavsJOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar
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Scores at a Glance
Hotel Riu Palace JamaicaJOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar
Overall
8.6
8.7
Beach
7.8
8.2
Food
8.4
8.5
Service
8.6
8.8
Rooms
8.5
8.6
Luxury
8.3
8.7
Value
8.2
8.2
Romance
8.2
8.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hotel Riu Palace Jamaica | Measure | JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Overall Score | 8.7 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (2,713) | Google Rating | 4.9 (7,647) (better) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | From $146 |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)10 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min |
All Scores
| Hotel Riu Palace Jamaica | Measure | JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | Beach | 8.2 (better) |
| 8.4 | Food | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.5 | Rooms | 8.6 (better) |
| (better)8.5 | Pools | 8.3 |
| 8.3 | Luxury | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.2 | Value | 8.2 |
| 8.2 | Romance | 8.8 (better) |
| – | Nightlife | 7.8 |
| 6.8 | Quiet | 8.0 (better) |
| – | Wellness | 8.4 |
| – | Remote work | 8.0 |
Of the 11 measures we call, Hotel Riu Palace Jamaica leads on 2 and JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar leads on 9.
Vibes
| Hotel Riu Palace Jamaica | Measure | JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Hotel Riu Palace Jamaica | Measure | JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
Hotel Riu Palace Jamaica
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- 5 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 10 min from MBJ
JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
Pros · Hotel Riu Palace Jamaica
- Airport proximity
- Infinity pools
- Strong buffet
- Adults-only
Pros · JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar
- Butler service
- Food
- Adults-only quiet
- Transfers
Cons · Hotel Riu Palace Jamaica
- Smaller beach
- Plane noise
- Not walkable to town
Cons · JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar
- Shared complex can feel busy at the beach
- Some rooms still garden-view
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