Scores at a Glance
Bolongo Bay Beach ResortJAZ Makadina
Overall
8.1
9.0
Beach
7.9
9.0
Food
8.4
8.8
Service
8.8
9.2
Rooms
7.2
8.5
Value
8.2
8.7
Romance
7.8
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.1
Overall Score
9.0
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.3 (1,391)
Google Rating
4.9 (10,504)
From $218
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
20 min
Airport Transfer
35 min
All Scores
7.9
Beach
9.0
8.4
Food
8.8
8.8
Service
9.2
7.2
Rooms
8.5
7.4
Pools
8.4
8.2
Value
8.7
7.4
Family
8.8
7.8
Romance
–
7.2
Nightlife
–
8.0
Quiet
–
–
Adventure
8.7
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Quiet
–
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Spa
Yes
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- 20 min from STT
JAZ Makadina
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from HRG
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 · JAZ Makadina
- True all-inclusive product
- Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
- Strong service feedback
- Family rooms and kids facilities
- Water park access
Cons · Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
- U.S. Virgin Islands is not in the current country vocabulary.
- 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 · JAZ Makadina
- Minibar may cost extra
- Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
- Premium drink scope needs confirmation
- Nightlife is low-key