Scores at a Glance
Beaches Turks & CaicosCrown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
Overall
8.5
7.5
Beach
9.6
8.0
Food
7.4
7.2
Service
7.7
7.8
Rooms
7.8
6.5
Luxury
8.0
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Value
7.1
7.8
Romance
7.4
7.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
7.5
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.4 (4,849)
Google Rating
4.3 (16,112)
From $379
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
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Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
20 min
Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
9.6
Beach
8.0
7.4
Food
7.2
7.7
Service
7.8
7.8
Rooms
6.5
9.2
Pools
7.8
8.0
Luxury
—
7.1
Value
7.8
9.7
Family
—
7.4
Romance
7.7
7.3
Nightlife
7.8
6.4
Quiet
6.8
9.1
Adventure
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7.9
Wellness
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6.8
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
—
Yes
Lively
Yes
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Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
—
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
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Spa
Yes
Beaches Turks & Caicos
- Grace Bay Beach
- Waterpark with surf simulator
- 5 resort villages
- 21 restaurants
Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from PVR
Pros — Beaches Turks & Caicos
- Exceptional Grace Bay beachfront with calm, clear, highly swimmable water.
- One of the strongest family all-inclusive amenity sets in the Caribbean.
- Large Pirates Island Waterpark with slides, lazy river, surf simulator, splash areas, and family-friendly pool zones.
- Huge dining variety with official materials describing 24 dining options, plus many bars and food trucks.
- Strong kids and teen infrastructure, including certified nannies, kids camp, Sesame Street programming, Xbox-style teen spaces, and autism-friendly programming.
- Airport transfers, tips, taxes, gratuities, Wi-Fi, many water sports, and certified-diver scuba are included.
Pros — Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
- Adults-only beachfront all-inclusive in Puerto Vallarta.
- Strong sunset and location appeal.
- Large exact review base and clear official room inventory.
Cons — Beaches Turks & Caicos
- Very expensive, and many guests question the value when service or food misses expectations.
- Food feedback is inconsistent, with stronger sentiment for some à la carte venues and more criticism around buffets.
- Service can be uneven for a resort at this price point.
- The large footprint and multiple villages can make room location important for convenience.
- Some rooms and older areas receive dated-room or maintenance criticism.
- This is a family-heavy resort and not a quiet adults-oriented beach escape.
Cons — Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
- Rooms and facilities receive repeated maintenance complaints.
- Food feedback is mixed.
- Specialty restaurant reservations can be restrictive for groups.