Head to head
Ikos AriavsS Hotel Montego Bay
Ikos AriaS Hotel Montego Bay
Quick Stats
9.3
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.7 (666)
Google Rating
4.6 (1,219)
$500-800
Price / Night
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No
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
20 min
Airport Transfer
10 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.8
9.4
Food
8.4
9.4
Service
8.8
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Rooms
8.6
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Pools
8.5
8.2
Value
8.2
9.3
Family
—
—
Nightlife
8.4
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Remote work
8.2
Vibes
Ikos Aria
QuietRomanceAdventure
S Hotel Montego Bay
Lively
Activities
Ikos Aria
SpaWater sportsKids
S Hotel Montego Bay
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids
Ikos Aria
- Infinite Lifestyle all-inclusive
- Michelin-starred dining
- Private beach with water sports
- Dine-out at local restaurants
S Hotel Montego Bay
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 10 min from MBJ
Pros — Ikos Aria
- Consistently strong guest sentiment for service, food and family ease.
- Beachfront setting with pools, kids facilities and upscale all-inclusive inclusions.
- Good fit for families and couples who want calm luxury rather than nightlife.
Pros — S Hotel Montego Bay
- Direct access to Doctor’s Cave Beach.
- Boutique scale with strong design appeal.
- Close to Montego Bay airport.
- Strong service sentiment across guest sources.
- Walkable Hip Strip location.
Cons — Ikos Aria
- Premium pricing can feel high if travelers do not use the included experiences.
- Restaurant reservations can require planning.
- Not ideal for travelers who want to walk into a large town every night.
Cons — S Hotel Montego Bay
- Fewer restaurants and resort activities than larger all-inclusives.
- Urban location may feel less secluded.
- Some Reddit discussion questions beach drink service and dining depth.
- Beach can feel busier because Doctor’s Cave is a popular public-area beach.