Scores at a Glance
JOIA Rose Hall by IberostarSecrets St. James Montego Bay
Overall
9.0
8.2
Beach
8.4
8.4
Food
8.9
8.0
Service
9.0
7.8
Rooms
8.8
7.8
Luxury
9.1
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Value
8.0
·
Romance
9.2
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (7,660)
Google Rating
4.3 (3,244)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
20 min
Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.4
8.9
Food
8.0
9.0
Service
7.8
8.8
Rooms
7.8
8.7
Pools
8.0
9.1
Luxury
–
8.0
Value
–
9.2
Romance
8.5
7.8
Nightlife
8.2
8.4
Quiet
7.7
8.3
Wellness
–
8.0
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
Secrets St. James Montego Bay
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from MBJ
Pros · JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar
- Adults-only all-inclusive.
- Strong food and service sentiment.
- Butler service in selected rooms.
- Large review base and strong official review score.
Pros · Secrets St. James Montego Bay
- Adults-only Unlimited-Luxury inclusions.
- Large shared dining and bar footprint.
- Close to MBJ airport.
- Good romance and nightlife balance.
Cons · JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar
- Beach walk is relatively short.
- Vendors may be present outside protected sections.
- Some guests report inconsistent experiences.
- Not a walkable-to-town resort.
Cons · Secrets St. James Montego Bay
- Current operating status needs manual confirmation.
- Some areas are described as dated in recent guest discussions.
- Preferred Club and Breathless access rules can be confusing.