Scores at a Glance
Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-InclusiveOcean Blue & Sand
Overall
9.4
8.4
Beach
9.3
8.2
Food
9.3
8.0
Service
9.6
8.2
Rooms
9.5
7.9
Luxury
9.6
·
Value
7.8
8.4
Romance
9.6
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.4
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (41)
Google Rating
4.6 (17,614)
From $1226
Price / Night (pp)
From $103
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
20 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
9.3
Beach
8.2
9.3
Food
8.0
9.6
Service
8.2
9.5
Rooms
7.9
9.3
Pools
8.5
9.6
Luxury
–
7.8
Value
8.4
8.8
Family
8.5
9.6
Romance
8.0
–
Nightlife
8.6
9.7
Quiet
7.3
8.4
Remote work
6.8
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 20 min from PLS
Ocean Blue & Sand
- 2 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from PUJ
Pros · Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
- Private-island setting on 1,100 acres.
- Premium all-inclusive dining, drinks, minibar and transfers.
- Every villa or bungalow has a private pool or plunge pool.
Pros · Ocean Blue & Sand
- Large review base and strong recent overall ratings across official, Tripadvisor, Expedia, and other sources.
- Direct beachfront setting with two large pools and a swim-up bar.
- Good family infrastructure, including Daisy Club, Teenclub, sports area, bowling, and nightly entertainment.
- Dining variety is broad for the price point, with two buffet restaurants, seven themed restaurants, coffee shop, and 11 bars.
Cons · Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
- Extremely expensive.
- Remote setting is intentionally isolated.
- Spa, motorized watersports and some private experiences remain extra.
Cons · Ocean Blue & Sand
- Seaweed and beach-maintenance variability are recurring issues.
- Rooms can feel dated or damp in some buildings.
- Food and drink quality is inconsistent across restaurants and guest sources.
- Sales-pitch pressure, sunbed competition, and service inconsistency appear in recent guest feedback.