Scores at a Glance
Calabash HotelExcellence Oyster Bay
Overall
9.3
8.9
Beach
8.6
9.1
Food
9.5
8.6
Service
9.6
8.5
Rooms
9.4
9.1
Luxury
9.4
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Value
8.2
8.4
Romance
9.5
9.3
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.3
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (354)
Google Rating
4.9 (16,803)
From $437
Price / Night (pp)
From $259
No
Adults Only
Yes
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Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
20 min
Airport Transfer
39 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
9.1
9.5
Food
8.6
9.6
Service
8.5
9.4
Rooms
9.1
8.3
Pools
8.9
9.4
Luxury
—
8.2
Value
8.4
9.5
Romance
9.3
9.4
Quiet
8.7
8.9
Wellness
—
—
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
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Calabash Hotel
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from GND
Excellence Oyster Bay
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 39 min from MBJ
Pros — Calabash Hotel
- Exceptional service and food consensus.
- Quiet beachfront boutique atmosphere.
- Suites and villas emphasize privacy, balconies and luxury touches.
Pros — Excellence Oyster Bay
- Beautiful private peninsula setting.
- Strong adults-only romance profile.
- Beach House and villa categories are a major differentiator.
- Multiple restaurants and club-level areas.
- Good fit for honeymooners and couples seeking a polished all-inclusive.
Cons — Calabash Hotel
- All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions.
- High price point.
- Small scale means fewer facilities than a large all-inclusive resort.
Cons — Excellence Oyster Bay
- Service can feel slow or inconsistent in some guest reports.
- Not walkable to town or local restaurants.
- Entertainment is more relaxed than high-energy.
- Premium room categories can be expensive.