Scores at a Glance
Bolongo Bay Beach ResortOcean Blue & Sand
Overall
8.1
8.4
Beach
7.9
8.2
Food
8.4
8.0
Service
8.8
8.2
Rooms
7.2
7.9
Value
8.2
8.4
Romance
7.8
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Bolongo Bay Beach Resort | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 8.4 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.4 (1,422) | Google Rating | 4.6 (18,388) (better) |
| From $218 | Price / Night (pp) | From $103 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)20 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min |
All Scores
| Bolongo Bay Beach Resort | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| 7.9 | Beach | 8.2 (better) |
| (better)8.4 | Food | 8.0 |
| (better)8.8 | Service | 8.2 |
| 7.2 | Rooms | 7.9 (better) |
| 7.4 | Pools | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.2 | Value | 8.4 (better) |
| 7.4 | Family | 8.5 (better) |
| 7.8 | Romance | 8.0 (better) |
| 7.2 | Nightlife | 8.6 (better) |
| (better)8.0 | Quiet | 7.3 |
| – | Remote work | 6.8 |
Of the 15 measures we call, Bolongo Bay Beach Resort leads on 4 and Ocean Blue & Sand leads on 11.
Vibes
| Bolongo Bay Beach Resort | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Bolongo Bay Beach Resort | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Ocean Blue & Sand
- 2 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 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 · Ocean Blue & Sand
- Large review base and strong recent overall ratings across official, Tripadvisor, Expedia, and other sources.
- Direct beachfront setting with two large pools and a swim-up bar.
- Good family infrastructure, including Daisy Club, Teenclub, sports area, bowling, and nightly entertainment.
- Dining variety is broad for the price point, with two buffet restaurants, seven themed restaurants, coffee shop, and 11 bars.
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 · Ocean Blue & Sand
- Seaweed and beach-maintenance variability are recurring issues.
- Rooms can feel dated or damp in some buildings.
- Food and drink quality is inconsistent across restaurants and guest sources.
- Sales-pitch pressure, sunbed competition, and service inconsistency appear in recent guest feedback.
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