Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Escape Runaway BaySandals Ochi Beach Resort
Overall
8.3
8.0
Beach
8.6
7.1
Food
8.1
8.4
Service
8.2
7.4
Rooms
8.3
7.2
Luxury
8.2
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Value
·
8.2
Romance
8.6
8.1
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (31,123)
Google Rating
4.4 (5,438)
From $133
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
7.1
8.1
Food
8.4
8.2
Service
7.4
8.3
Rooms
7.2
8.6
Pools
8.4
8.2
Luxury
–
–
Value
8.2
8.6
Romance
8.1
7.4
Nightlife
8.8
8.4
Quiet
–
8.2
Wellness
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
Yes
Yes
Quiet
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from MBJ
Sandals Ochi Beach Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 16 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from OCJ
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 · Sandals Ochi Beach Resort
- 16 restaurants and 11 bars.
- Good Sandals value positioning.
- Included golf, water sports, scuba/snorkeling and transfers.
- Strong nightlife and social energy.
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 · Sandals Ochi Beach Resort
- Beach is smaller and less impressive than many guests expect.
- Rooms and service receive mixed recent feedback.
- Large split campus creates shuttle and walking friction.