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Moon Palace Jamaica: what to know before you book

Researched by Michael RainfordFacts checked Sources
Moon Palace Jamaica
On this page
  1. My local take
  2. At a glance
  3. Pros and cons
  4. Rooms
  5. Food & drink
  6. Pool & beach
  7. Location
  8. FAQ
  9. Sources

My local take

Moon Palace Jamaica is the big, full-service family resort in Ocho Rios town itself, on the waterfront along Main Street. It’s built for families who want a lot going on: a FlowRider surf machine, a kids’ club and a teen lounge, shows at night, room service around the clock, and family rooms made of two connecting rooms. My take: it suits families who want everything polished and plentiful, a few minutes from town and the Ocho Rios day trips. If you want a small or quiet resort, or adults only, look elsewhere.

Palace resorts often run offers such as free airport transfers or kids staying free. They change, so check what’s current when you book.

If it’s not quite right, look at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios, a family all-inclusive with a water park on Mammee Bay, or Franklyn D. Resort for a small family resort with a nanny included. More options: the best all-inclusive family resorts in Jamaica.

At a glance

Area
Main Street, Ocho Rios, on the waterfront
Resort type
All-inclusive family resort
Status
Open (Jamaica Tourist Board list, October 2026)
Size
More than 700 rooms and suites
Room types
From Deluxe Resort View rooms to two-bedroom presidential suites; family rooms are two connecting rooms (646 sq ft)
Restaurants
Including Pier 8 (steak and seafood), Buccaneers Reef (Jamaican and international), Sundeck (pizza and pasta) and MOMO (Asian)
Room service
24 hours
Kids and teens
Playroom kids' club (ages 4–12) and the Wired Lounge for teens
Water sports
FlowRider Double surf simulator, plus kayaks, paddleboards and Hobie Cats
Evenings
Shows, themed parties and the NOIR nightclub
Phone
+1-876-974-2200

Checked October 2026 against the sources below. See sources. Something changed? Tell me.

What stands out

  • In Ocho Rios town, close to the shops and the day trips.
  • FlowRider surf simulator and non-motorized water sports.
  • Playroom kids' club for ages 4–12 and a teen lounge.
  • Family rooms made of two connecting rooms, and suites up to two bedrooms.
  • 24-hour room service.

What to know before booking

  • A large resort with more than 700 rooms: busy rather than intimate.
  • Offers like free transfers or kids staying free change, so check what's current.
  • Not the place for an adults-only or quiet trip.

Rooms

Moon Palace has more than 700 rooms and suites. Categories run from the Deluxe Resort View (301 sq ft in its ocean-view version, up to 3 people) to two-bedroom presidential suites with a Jacuzzi for up to 7. Families can book the Superior Family Deluxe, two connecting rooms totaling 646 sq ft with a king and two double beds.

Food & drink

Moon Palace’s restaurants include Pier 8 (Jamaican breakfast and lunch, then steak and seafood at night), Buccaneers Reef (Jamaican and international, all day), Sundeck (pizza and pasta with a mountain view) and MOMO (Asian with a Jamaican touch). Room service runs 24 hours.

Pool & beach

The resort is on the water with pools, beach loungers and cabanas, and drinks and snacks brought to you. The FlowRider Double surf simulator has two lanes, and kayaks, paddleboards and Hobie Cats go out from the marina.

Location

Moon Palace is on Main Street in Ocho Rios, a short ride from town, Mahogany Beach, Dunn’s River Falls, Mystic Mountain and Blue Hole. Ian Fleming International (OCJ) is the nearest airport; most international flights land in Montego Bay. See where to stay in Ocho Rios for the wider area.

Questions people ask

Is Moon Palace Jamaica good for families?

Yes. It’s marketed as a family resort, with the Playroom kids’ club for ages 4 to 12, a teen lounge, a FlowRider, family rooms of two connecting rooms and 24-hour room service.

Is Moon Palace Jamaica all-inclusive?

Yes. Meals, drinks and non-motorized water sports are included. Check current offers for extras such as airport transfers.

Where is Moon Palace Jamaica?

On Main Street in Ocho Rios, on the waterfront, a short ride from town and the Ocho Rios attractions.

Is Moon Palace Jamaica open after Hurricane Melissa?

Yes. The Jamaica Tourist Board lists Moon Palace as open as of October 2026.

Sources & updates

Update log

  • — Rewritten as a researched guide and published.

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