Scores at a Glance
JAZ MakadinaS Hotel Montego Bay
Overall
9.0
8.8
Beach
9.0
8.8
Food
8.8
8.4
Service
9.2
8.8
Rooms
8.5
8.6
Value
8.7
8.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | S Hotel Montego Bay |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.8 |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.9 (10,511) | Google Rating | 4.6 (1,275) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | From $209 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 10 min (better) |
All Scores
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | S Hotel Montego Bay |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Beach | 8.8 |
| (better)8.8 | Food | 8.4 |
| (better)9.2 | Service | 8.8 |
| 8.5 | Rooms | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.4 | Pools | 8.5 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Value | 8.2 |
| 8.8 | Family | – |
| – | Nightlife | 8.4 |
| 8.7 | Adventure | – |
| – | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 10 measures we call, JAZ Makadina leads on 7 and S Hotel Montego Bay leads on 3.
Vibes
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | S Hotel Montego Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | S Hotel Montego Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
JAZ Makadina
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from HRG
S Hotel Montego Bay
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 10 min from MBJ
Pros · JAZ Makadina
- True all-inclusive product
- Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
- Strong service feedback
- Family rooms and kids facilities
- Water park access
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 · JAZ Makadina
- Minibar may cost extra
- Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
- Premium drink scope needs confirmation
- Nightlife is low-key
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.
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