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Bahia Principe Escape Runaway BayvsIberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach
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Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Escape Runaway BayIberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach
Overall
8.3
8.0
Beach
8.6
8.2
Food
8.1
7.6
Service
8.2
8.0
Rooms
8.3
7.6
Luxury
8.2
7.2
Value
·
8.1
Romance
8.6
6.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay | Measure | Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.3 | Overall Score | 8.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (31,796) | Google Rating | – |
| From $133 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 75 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay | Measure | Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.6 | Beach | 8.2 |
| (better)8.1 | Food | 7.6 |
| (better)8.2 | Service | 8.0 |
| (better)8.3 | Rooms | 7.6 |
| (better)8.6 | Pools | 8.0 |
| (better)8.2 | Luxury | 7.2 |
| – | Value | 8.1 |
| – | Family | 8.2 |
| (better)8.6 | Romance | 6.8 |
| 7.4 | Nightlife | – |
| (better)8.4 | Quiet | 6.4 |
| 8.2 | Wellness | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay leads on 9 and Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach leads on 1.
Vibes
| Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay | Measure | Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay | Measure | Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- 5 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from MBJ
Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach
- 5 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from MBJ
Pros · Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay
- Adults-only resort with 24-hour all-inclusive structure.
- Three connected beachfront pools and swim-up bar.
- Broad activity set, including water sports and nearby golf access.
Pros · Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach
- Beach
- Water park
- Star Camp
- Value
Cons · Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay
- Not a small or intimate resort.
- Some experiences and premium items cost extra.
- Restaurant access can vary by season and occupancy.
Cons · Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach
- À la carte caps
- Busier than JOIA
- Possible 2026 adults-only shift
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