Moon Palace JamaicavsWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

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Moon Palace Jamaica

• 4 pools
• 6 restaurants & bars
• Full-service spa
• 23 min from OCJ

Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

• 2 restaurants & bars
• Full-service spa
• 30 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 — Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

• Excellent wellness focus.
• Calm west-coast beachfront setting.
• Small, relaxed resort feel.

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 — Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

• Limited dining variety.
• Some room locations are less desirable.
• Not a nightlife or family-activity-heavy resort.