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Half MoonvsSandals Montego Bay
Both Half Moon and Sandals Montego Bay are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Half Moon is preferred by most reviewers compared to Sandals Montego Bay. Half Moon ranks #13 in Jamaica with accolades from 9 reviews such as The Telegraph, Gayot and Travel + Leisure.
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Concierge
Jetsetter
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Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica
From $483/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "One of the Caribbean's grandest and most appealing hotels." Full review
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Make sure to request the specific type of room you want when making your reservation.
Concierge "Seven miles east of Montego Bay, Half Moon is the island's most upscale all-inclusive resort."
Jetsetter "Sprawling beachfront resort with 54 pools, a golf course, a spa, an equestrian center and a dolphin lagoon." Full review
Fodor's "Half Moon seems more like a town than a mere resort.... one of Jamaica's biggest resorts." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Legendary 59-year-old estate on 400 acres, 15 minutes from the airport, that offers polished service and a multitude of amenities, including a new 68,000-square-foot spa." Full review
Star Service "This gracious colonial holiday resort centers on a residential-style mansion with sea-view villas and suites spreading out from both sides." Full review
Gayot "This bucket list resort has been a favorite with celebs for more than half a century."
The Telegraph8.0
"A large, luxurious resort hotel, classically Caribbean in style, but with modern facilities." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Families will appreciate a new marketplace and café for takeaway snacks and an all-day, casual dining room. 57 guest rooms contain an impressive number of cheerful works of art by Jamaican artists." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"While the promise of two beautiful private beaches might coax you into visiting Half Moon in Montego Bay, Jamaica, you’ll find other reasons to stay." Full review
Sandals Montego Bay Frommer's Concierge Fodor's Star Service
Oyster The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Montego Bay, Kent Avenue, Montego Bay 100, Jamaica
From $730/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "It isn't the most glamorous, or the most upscale, of the Sandals resorts, but the chain's management makes it their flagship." Full review
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Try to avoid booking one of the 10 rooms positioned immediately above the dining area; these don't have balconies and may be noisy.
Concierge "While a similar sense of merriment pervades all of the chain's resorts, including the more relaxed Negril property, this one parties hardest."
Fodor's "The largest private beach in Montego Bay is the highlight of this Sandals—one of the most popular upscale resorts in the Caribbean." Full review
Star Service "This is the original all-inclusive resort for couples in love—no children, no singles allowed." Full review
Oyster All-Inclusive
"For couples seeking a luxurious, all-inclusive experience, with plenty of activities and dining options on-site, Sandals Montego Bay is a beautiful option." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"With seven properties across the island, Sandals has cornered Jamaica’s all-inclusive market for couples, with each property offering is own romantic twist in terms of location and dining." Full review
Lonely Planet "A superb all-inclusive, couples-only resort where you and the one you love can seek out that honeymoon sparkle while snorkeling, sailing and sunning to your heart’s content." Full review
