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Moon Palace JamaicavsSandals Dunn's River
Moon Palace JamaicaSandals Dunn's River
Quick Stats
8.4
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.2 (6,688)
Google Rating
4.8 (1,497)
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Price / Night
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No
Adults Only
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
23 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.1
Beach
8.8
8.0
Food
8.7
8.2
Service
8.7
8.0
Rooms
9.0
8.8
Pools
9.1
7.7
Value
7.9
9.0
Family
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Romance
9.3
8.2
Nightlife
8.3
8.0
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Moon Palace Jamaica
Lively
Sandals Dunn's River
RomanceLively
Activities
Moon Palace Jamaica
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids
Sandals Dunn's River
SpaGolfWater sportsNightlife
Moon Palace Jamaica
- 4 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 23 min from OCJ
Sandals Dunn's River
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
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 — Sandals Dunn's River
- Recently renovated and reopened Sandals resort.
- Adults-only couples-focused setting.
- Strong restaurant and bar inventory.
- Excellent pool and room-category variety.
- Access to nearby Sandals Ochi amenities.
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 — Sandals Dunn's River
- Transfer from MBJ or KIN is much longer than from OCJ.
- Some guest feedback reports crowding or noise in busier periods.
- Food feedback is positive overall but more variable than official positioning suggests.
- Premium suite categories are expensive.