Moon Palace Jamaica

The honest review

Moon Palace Jamaica sits in Ocho Rios, on the same relatively storm-sheltered stretch of coast as Riu Ocho Rios, and fared similarly well through Hurricane Melissa in October 2025 — guest reviews from the days immediately after the storm describe returning to their rooms and regaining pool and beach access within 24 hours, in contrast to the extended closures that hit Montego Bay-area resorts through much of 2026.

The kids' offering splits into two tiers: The Playroom for ages 4–12, and a separate Teens' Lounge — a distinction not every Jamaica all-inclusive makes, and a real point in its favor for families traveling with a mixed-age group where a 15-year-old doesn't want face-painting alongside a 6-year-old. At 700+ rooms, the property runs large, with the room count skewing toward oceanview categories rather than standard garden-view — a genuine amenity upgrade baked into the base room type.

Pricing runs moderate — $245 at the low end, averaging closer to $429 — putting it in the same $$$ band as Riu Ocho Rios and meaningfully below the $$$$ properties that dominate this catalog's existing Jamaica section (Beaches, Sandals, Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall). For families wanting Ocho Rios specifically, both Moon Palace and Riu Ocho Rios are reasonable moderate-tier choices; Moon Palace's edge is the dedicated Teens' Lounge, while Riu's is its larger water park.