Scores at a Glance
Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto VallartaOcean Blue & Sand
Overall
7.5
8.4
Beach
8.0
8.2
Food
7.2
8.0
Service
7.8
8.2
Rooms
6.5
7.9
Value
7.8
8.4
Romance
7.7
8.0
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
7.5
Overall Score
8.4
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.3 (16,112)
Google Rating
4.6 (17,516)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $103
Yes
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
15 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.0
Beach
8.2
7.2
Food
8.0
7.8
Service
8.2
6.5
Rooms
7.9
7.8
Pools
8.5
7.8
Value
8.4
—
Family
8.5
7.7
Romance
8.0
7.8
Nightlife
8.6
6.8
Quiet
7.3
—
Remote work
6.8
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
Yes
—
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
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Kids
Yes
Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from PVR
Ocean Blue & Sand
- 2 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from PUJ
Pros — Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
- Adults-only beachfront all-inclusive in Puerto Vallarta.
- Strong sunset and location appeal.
- Large exact review base and clear official room inventory.
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 — Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
- Rooms and facilities receive repeated maintenance complaints.
- Food feedback is mixed.
- Specialty restaurant reservations can be restrictive for groups.
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.