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Moon Palace JamaicavsThe Club Barbados Resort & Spa
Moon Palace JamaicaThe Club Barbados Resort & Spa
Quick Stats
8.4
Overall Score
7.9
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.2 (6,690)
Google Rating
4.3 (805)
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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
35 min
All Scores
8.1
Beach
8.2
8.0
Food
7.6
8.2
Service
8.0
8.0
Rooms
7.3
8.8
Pools
7.8
7.7
Value
7.8
9.0
Family
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Romance
8.0
8.2
Nightlife
7.5
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Quiet
7.8
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Wellness
7.6
8.0
Remote work
6.4
Vibes
Moon Palace Jamaica
Lively
The Club Barbados Resort & Spa
RomanceLivelyQuiet
Activities
Moon Palace Jamaica
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids
The Club Barbados Resort & Spa
SpaWater sportsNightlife
Moon Palace Jamaica
- 4 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 23 min from OCJ
The Club Barbados Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from BGI
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 — The Club Barbados Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive on the west coast.
- Good Holetown convenience.
- Social resort atmosphere.
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 — The Club Barbados Resort & Spa
- Room and facility polish can lag newer resorts.
- Dining variety is moderate.
- Beach appeal may depend on exact expectations for sand width and shoreline.