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Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & SpavsS Hotel Montego Bay
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Scores at a Glance
Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & SpaS Hotel Montego Bay
Overall
8.8
8.8
Beach
7.8
8.8
Food
8.7
8.4
Service
8.5
8.8
Rooms
8.8
8.6
Value
7.6
8.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa | Measure | S Hotel Montego Bay |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 8.8 |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| 4.5 (13,721) | Google Rating | 4.6 (1,275) (better) |
| 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 |
| 30 min | Airport Transfer | 10 min (better) |
All Scores
| Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa | Measure | S Hotel Montego Bay |
|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | Beach | 8.8 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Food | 8.4 |
| 8.5 | Service | 8.8 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Rooms | 8.6 |
| (better)9.3 | Pools | 8.5 |
| 7.6 | Value | 8.2 (better) |
| 8.7 | Family | – |
| – | Nightlife | 8.4 |
| 8.8 | Wellness | – |
| 8.1 | Remote work | 8.2 (better) |
Of the 10 measures we call, Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa leads on 4 and S Hotel Montego Bay leads on 6.
Vibes
| Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa | Measure | S Hotel Montego Bay |
|---|---|---|
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa | Measure | S Hotel Montego Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa
- 6 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from LPA
S Hotel Montego Bay
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 10 min from MBJ
Pros · Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa
- Huge pool complex
- Strong spa and wellness infrastructure
- Large dining and bar inventory
- Walkable Meloneras location
- Family rooms and kids club
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 · Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa
- All-inclusive is optional and package-dependent
- Not a classic direct-sand beachfront resort
- Large resort scale
- Premium dining rules need confirmation
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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