Scores at a Glance
Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto VallartaSandos Cancun
Overall
7.5
8.2
Beach
8.0
8.7
Food
7.2
7.6
Service
7.8
8.7
Rooms
6.5
8.1
Value
7.8
7.8
Romance
7.7
8.5
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
7.5
Overall Score
8.2
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.3 (16,112)
Google Rating
4.7 (20,970)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
—
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
15 min
Airport Transfer
20 min
All Scores
8.0
Beach
8.7
7.2
Food
7.6
7.8
Service
8.7
6.5
Rooms
8.1
7.8
Pools
8.6
7.8
Value
7.8
7.7
Romance
8.5
7.8
Nightlife
8.2
6.8
Quiet
6.8
—
Adventure
7.8
—
Wellness
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
Yes
—
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from PVR
Sandos Cancun
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from CUN
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 — Sandos Cancun
- Adults-only
- Direct Hotel Zone beachfront
- Three infinity pools
- Good specialty dining options
- 24-hour room service
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 — Sandos Cancun
- Buffet feedback is mixed
- Some bar and restaurant bottlenecks
- Compact resort footprint
- Watersports and spa inclusions are limited