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Half Moon vs Sandals 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.

Half Moon
Half Moon
8 / 10
Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica
From $483 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Frommer's 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 Concierge
"Seven miles east of Montego Bay, Half Moon is the island's most upscale all-inclusive resort."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Sprawling beachfront resort with 54 pools, a golf course, a spa, an equestrian center and a dolphin lagoon." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Half Moon seems more like a town than a mere resort.... one of Jamaica's biggest resorts." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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
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Sandals Montego Bay
Sandals Montego Bay
8 / 10
Montego Bay, Kent Avenue, Montego Bay 100, Jamaica
From $730 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's 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 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 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 Star Service
"This is the original all-inclusive resort for couples in love—no children, no singles allowed." Full review
Oyster 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
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