Scores at a Glance
Bolongo Bay Beach ResortGrand Bávaro Princess
Overall
8.1
8.2
Beach
7.9
8.7
Food
8.4
7.3
Service
8.8
7.8
Rooms
7.2
8.2
Value
8.2
8.2
Romance
7.8
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Bolongo Bay Beach Resort | Measure | Grand Bávaro Princess |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 8.2 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.4 (1,422) | Google Rating | 4.4 (12,199) |
| From $218 | Price / Night (pp) | From $82 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 20 min | Airport Transfer | 20 min |
All Scores
| Bolongo Bay Beach Resort | Measure | Grand Bávaro Princess |
|---|---|---|
| 7.9 | Beach | 8.7 (better) |
| (better)8.4 | Food | 7.3 |
| (better)8.8 | Service | 7.8 |
| 7.2 | Rooms | 8.2 (better) |
| 7.4 | Pools | 8.4 (better) |
| 8.2 | Value | 8.2 |
| 7.4 | Family | 8.8 (better) |
| 7.8 | Romance | – |
| 7.2 | Nightlife | 8.2 (better) |
| (better)8.0 | Quiet | 7.4 |
| – | Remote work | 6.3 |
Of the 11 measures we call, Bolongo Bay Beach Resort leads on 3 and Grand Bávaro Princess leads on 8.
Vibes
| Bolongo Bay Beach Resort | Measure | Grand Bávaro Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Lively | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Bolongo Bay Beach Resort | Measure | Grand Bávaro Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Spa | Yes |
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- 20 min from STT
Grand Bávaro Princess
- 3 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from PUJ
Pros · Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
- Rare U.S. Virgin Islands all-inclusive option.
- Small, friendly, family-owned atmosphere.
- Strong food, staff and beach-bar sentiment.
- All rooms are close to the ocean.
Pros · Grand Bávaro Princess
- Beautiful beachfront setting with strong recent beach and grounds sentiment.
- Very spacious room formats, including Bungalow, Platinum, Family Club, and honeymoon-style options.
- Large restaurant and bar footprint with international themes and several buffet/snack options.
- Good fit for families who want activities, wildlife, pools, beach, and a large resort environment.
Cons · Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
- All-inclusive is plan-based rather than clearly the only default booking model.
- Rooms and showers can feel dated.
- No verified kids club, spa or large-resort amenity depth.
Cons · Grand Bávaro Princess
- Wi-Fi is a weak point compared with other resort features.
- Food quality is inconsistent across guest sources.
- The resort scale means shuttle waits and walking distances can affect the stay.
- Humidity, mosquitoes, and room dampness appear repeatedly in recent guest feedback.
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