Moon Palace · Jamaica
Moon Palace Jamaica
About the Resort
Moon Palace Jamaica brings the celebrated Palace Resorts wedding experience to the beautiful island of Jamaica. This expansive all-inclusive resort offers the signature tiered package system based on room block commitments, with multi-day event hours that are ideal for grand celebrations. The Jamaican location adds unique island charm — reggae rhythms, jerk cuisine, and the warmth of Jamaican hospitality create a celebration atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the Caribbean. Multiple ballroom and beachfront venues accommodate weddings of up to 500 guests.
Wedding Planning Notes
Moon Palace Jamaica sits on the beachfront in Ocho Rios on Jamaica's north coast — about 20 minutes from Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ), the closest airport, though many guests still route through Montego Bay's Sangster International (MBJ), which is roughly a 90-minute drive. The Palace Resorts complimentary-wedding and room-night event-hour structure applies here. At roughly 731 rooms it's the most intimate of the Moon Palace properties, which suits couples wanting a calmer wedding-week feel. Beachfront, terrace, garden, and gazebo ceremony venues are available, along with indoor ballrooms.
Wedding Features
- Tiered package system
- Multi-day event hours
- Grand celebration capacity
- Jamaican hospitality
- Beachfront and ballroom venues
- Dedicated event coordination
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Wedding Venues at Moon Palace Jamaica
Where ceremonies, receptions, and welcome events actually happen
South Beach
ceremonyUp to 250 guests
The resort's largest ceremony site — beachfront, seating up to 250 for a ceremony and handling cocktail setups as large as 900. The headline venue for a big beachfront wedding.
Starlight Terrace
receptionUp to 340 guests
Open-air terrace for receptions — buffet setups up to 340 and ceremonies up to 240. The main large-reception venue when you want an outdoor evening.
North Deck
ceremonyUp to 140 guests
Oceanfront deck seating up to 140 for a ceremony, with cocktail setups to 90 — a mid-sized option with the water as the backdrop.
North Gazebo
ceremonyUp to 100 guests
Covered beachfront gazebo seating up to 100 — a classic Caribbean ceremony spot and a natural rain-day fallback.
Sun Garden
welcomeUp to 90 guests
Garden venue handling cocktail setups up to 90 and intimate ceremonies up to 40 — used for welcome events and smaller gatherings.
Wedding Packages
Package tiers at Moon Palace Jamaica
75–107 Room Nights
Entry tier of the Palace Resorts event-hours model — a room block of 75 to 107 room nights unlocks 9 hours of semi-private event time across the wedding stay, plus the complimentary wedding package and planning.
- Complimentary wedding package and wedding coordinator
- 9 hours of semi-private event time
- Choice of NSA or South Asian Wedding Package track
- Palace Productions in-house décor, floral, and AV
- Ceremony venue and setup
108–152 Room Nights
Mid tier — a 108 to 152 room-night block raises the included semi-private event time to 10 hours, suited to 60–120 guest weddings running a ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception.
- Everything in the entry tier
- 10 hours of semi-private event time
- Expanded venue selection across beach, terrace, and ballroom
- Cocktail-hour setup
153–299 Room Nights
Large-wedding tier — 153 to 299 room nights unlocks 15 hours of semi-private event time, enough to run a genuine multi-day sequence without paying à la carte for every event block.
- Everything in the mid tier
- 15 hours of semi-private event time
- Multi-day event scheduling across venues
- Priority venue selection
300+ Room Nights
Full-takeover tier — a block of 300 or more room nights unlocks unlimited days of semi-private events, the structure most full multi-day South Asian weddings use.
- Everything in the large-wedding tier
- Unlimited days of semi-private events
- Full multi-day sequence coordination (Haldi, Mehndi, Sangeet, ceremony, reception)
- Dedicated event manager
Catering & Dietary
What this resort's kitchen actually handles
Moon Palace Jamaica runs 6 restaurants and multiple bars spanning Asian (MOMO), Caribbean grill (Pier 8), Italian (Góndola), and international (Buccaneers Reef) cuisine. The Palace Resorts South Asian Wedding Package is available here, but unlike the Cancun Moon Palace properties this resort does not list a dedicated on-site Indian restaurant — confirm with your DreamWed coordinator how Indian and South Asian catering is handled (on-property kitchen versus a brought-in specialist) before committing. Raise vegetarian, Jain, and allergy-conscious menu needs with the wedding desk at booking.
How Moon Palace Jamaica Compares
Choosing between Moon Palace Jamaica and similar properties
Pick Moon Palace Jamaica if
You want the Palace Resorts room-night package model — complimentary wedding packages and escalating event hours tied to your room block — and a larger spread of beachfront and terrace venues in the Ocho Rios area.
Pick Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall if
You want the shortest airport transfer in Jamaica — Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall is about 15 minutes from Montego Bay's Sangster International — plus a paired adults-only sister property (Hyatt Zilara) sharing the grounds.
Pick Moon Palace Jamaica if
You want a Jamaican island setting — reggae, jerk cuisine, north-coast beaches — and a more intimate property at roughly 731 rooms.
Pick Moon Palace Cancun if
Your wedding is heavily South Asian and you want an on-site Indian restaurant and chef plus the most established multi-day-wedding desk. The Cancun Moon Palace properties are the stronger pick for that, and CUN is a far shorter transfer for most North American guests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the check-in and check-out times at Moon Palace Jamaica?
Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Moon Palace Jamaica located?
Moon Palace Jamaica is located in Ocho Ríos, on the north coast of Jamaica, about 90 minutes by road from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay.
Does Moon Palace Jamaica offer airport transportation?
Round-trip airport transfers from Montego Bay (MBJ) are typically included as part of Palace Resorts group bookings. Your DreamWed concierge will coordinate arrival and departure times with the resort.
Do I need a visa to travel to Jamaica?
U.S. and Canadian citizens do not require a visa to enter Jamaica for tourism stays of up to 90 days. A valid passport is required at entry.
What are the passport validity requirements?
Jamaica requires your passport to be valid for the full duration of your stay. We recommend at least 6 months of validity beyond your return date to avoid issues with connecting airlines or onward travel.
Is travel insurance required?
While travel insurance is not mandatory, we strongly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance. It must be bought at the time of booking or within 48 hours after your reservation. Please note that your group reservation is 100% non-refundable, non-transferable, and no changes can be made.
When will my e-tickets and travel documents be issued?
E-documents are typically issued 5-7 business days prior to your travel date. Once we receive the tickets, we will send them directly to the email address provided during booking.
When I make my reservation, what will appear on my credit card statement?
By completing your reservation, you are authorizing DreamWed to process your payment on behalf of the chosen supplier. The charge will appear on your credit card statement as either the specific airline/supplier or DreamWed.
How do I complete my booking?
To complete your booking, simply click the "Book Now" button on the resort page and follow the instructions, or reach out to your DreamWed concierge who will process the reservation on your behalf.
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