Scores at a Glance
Bluebay Beach Resort & SpaIkos Aria
Overall
8.7
9.3
Beach
8.7
8.8
Food
8.6
9.4
Service
8.9
9.4
Rooms
8.5
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Value
8.5
8.2
Romance
8.6
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (1,577)
Google Rating
4.7 (673)
From $152
Price / Night (pp)
From $378
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
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Airport Transfer
20 min
All Scores
8.7
Beach
8.8
8.6
Food
9.4
8.9
Service
9.4
8.5
Rooms
—
8.5
Pools
—
8.5
Value
8.2
8.4
Family
9.3
8.6
Romance
—
8.6
Quiet
—
8.4
Adventure
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
Ikos Aria
- Infinite Lifestyle all-inclusive
- Michelin-starred dining
- Private beach with water sports
- Dine-out at local restaurants
Pros — Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
- Beautiful Kiwengwa beachfront and tropical gardens.
- Friendly staff and strong food feedback.
- Good family and couples fit with suites, kids club, spa and watersports.
Pros — Ikos Aria
- Consistently strong guest sentiment for service, food and family ease.
- Beachfront setting with pools, kids facilities and upscale all-inclusive inclusions.
- Good fit for families and couples who want calm luxury rather than nightlife.
Cons — Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
- Swimming can vary by tide.
- All-inclusive drink range may not satisfy premium-liquor expectations.
- Some room and facility age comments appear across guest sources.
Cons — Ikos Aria
- Premium pricing can feel high if travelers do not use the included experiences.
- Restaurant reservations can require planning.
- Not ideal for travelers who want to walk into a large town every night.