Head to head
S Hotel Montego BayvsTUI BLUE Adriatic Beach
S Hotel Montego BayTUI BLUE Adriatic Beach
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.7
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.6 (1,219)
Google Rating
4.5 (1,728)
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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
10 min
Airport Transfer
120 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.8
8.4
Food
8.2
8.8
Service
8.7
8.6
Rooms
8.4
8.5
Pools
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8.2
Value
8.0
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Romance
8.7
8.4
Nightlife
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Quiet
8.5
8.2
Remote work
6.5
Vibes
S Hotel Montego Bay
Lively
TUI BLUE Adriatic Beach
RomanceQuiet
Activities
S Hotel Montego Bay
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids
TUI BLUE Adriatic Beach
SpaWater sports
S Hotel Montego Bay
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 10 min from MBJ
TUI BLUE Adriatic Beach
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 120 min from SPU
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.
Pros — TUI BLUE Adriatic Beach
- Direct access to very clear Adriatic water.
- Adults-only atmosphere with strong relaxation appeal.
- Verified room, pool, restaurant, and coordinate data from official sources.
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.
Cons — TUI BLUE Adriatic Beach
- Remote setting with limited nearby infrastructure.
- Hilly paths and steps may not suit every traveler.
- Beach lounger costs can be a point of frustration.