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Moon Palace JamaicavsAlvor Baía Resort Hotel
Moon Palace JamaicaAlvor Baía Resort Hotel
Quick Stats
8.4
Overall Score
7.7
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.2 (6,690)
Google Rating
4.4 (3,323)
From $201
Price / Night (pp)
From $66
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
23 min
Airport Transfer
54 min
All Scores
8.1
Beach
6.4
8.0
Food
6.7
8.2
Service
—
8.0
Rooms
8.1
8.8
Pools
8.7
7.7
Value
7.6
9.0
Family
8.4
8.2
Nightlife
—
—
Quiet
7.1
8.0
Remote work
—
Vibes
Moon Palace Jamaica
Lively
Alvor Baía Resort Hotel
Quiet
Activities
Moon Palace Jamaica
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids
Alvor Baía Resort Hotel
SpaKids
Moon Palace Jamaica
- 4 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 23 min from OCJ
Alvor Baía Resort Hotel
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 54 min from FAO
Pros — Moon Palace Jamaica
- Very strong family activity profile.
- Four-pool setup with children’s areas and water activities.
- Large spa and multiple dining outlets.
- Walkable or close to Ocho Rios attractions.
- Good fit for families with kids and teens.
Pros — Alvor Baía Resort Hotel
- Large suite inventory and spacious family-friendly layout.
- Major pool complex with a 100-metre outdoor pool and children’s pool.
- Official all-inclusive plan includes meals, snacks, drinks, kids club, Wi-Fi and beach shuttle.
Cons — Moon Palace Jamaica
- Some guests find the resort smaller or more repetitive than Palace’s Mexico properties.
- Transfer from MBJ can be long if not flying into OCJ.
- Food and service feedback is more mixed than the best family resorts.
- Beach is pleasant but not the strongest beach-first Jamaica choice.
Cons — Alvor Baía Resort Hotel
- Not directly on the beach.
- Food feedback is more mixed than pool or room feedback.
- Some facilities, including spa and gym access, are extra.