Moon Palace Jamaica Grande, KingstonMoon Palace Jamaica Grande in Kingston, Jamaica has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 12 of 17 hotels we score in Kingston. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.0, Agoda 2.7. Rooms from about $590 a night (cached, not a live quote).Moon Palace Jamaica Grande is an all-inclusive beachfront resort in Ocho Rios. The property contains over 700 guest rooms and suites, many of which overlook the ocean. It serves families, couples, and groups through various recreational activities and children's programmes. Facilities include several swimming pools, a water slide, a full-service spa, a fitness centre, and a nightclub. Guests have access to a private Dolphin Cove and 24-hour room service. The resort is smoke-free and provides complimentary Wi-Fi. While the resort offers extensive amenities, its distance from major airports requires a long transfer time for arriving passengers.What stands out

All-inclusive dining and drinks

On-site water slides and pools

Private Dolphin Cove access

Full-service spa and fitness centre

Watch out for

Long airport transfer times

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