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East WindsvsOcean Blue & Sand

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East Winds
East Winds
Four-Star·4.7
Ocean Blue & Sand
Ocean Blue & Sand
Five-Star·4.6

Scores at a Glance

East WindsOcean Blue & Sand
Overall
9.4
8.4
Beach
8.8
8.2
Food
9.2
8.0
Service
9.5
8.2
Rooms
9.0
7.9
Value
8.8
8.4
Romance
9.4
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

East WindsMeasureOcean Blue & Sand
(better)9.4Overall Score8.4
4-starStar Rating5-star (better)
(better)4.7 (164)Google Rating4.6 (18,388)
From $293Price / Night (pp)From $103 (better)
NoAdults OnlyNo
Kids' ClubYes
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
90 minAirport Transfer30 min (better)

All Scores

East WindsMeasureOcean Blue & Sand
(better)8.8Beach8.2
(better)9.2Food8.0
(better)9.5Service8.2
(better)9.0Rooms7.9
7.9Pools8.5 (better)
(better)8.8Value8.4
Family8.5
(better)9.4Romance8.0
Nightlife8.6
(better)9.5Quiet7.3
Remote work6.8

Of the 13 measures we call, East Winds leads on 9 and Ocean Blue & Sand leads on 4.

Vibes

East WindsMeasureOcean Blue & Sand
YesRomanceYes
YesQuietYes
LivelyYes

Activities

East WindsMeasureOcean Blue & Sand
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
NightlifeYes
KidsYes

East Winds

  • 1 pools
  • 1 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 90 min from UVF

Ocean Blue & Sand

  • 2 pools
  • 9 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 30 min from PUJ

Pros · East Winds

  • Only 30 cottage-style accommodations.
  • Excellent service and food sentiment.
  • Quiet romantic beach-garden setting.
  • Strong inclusive activity list for a small resort.

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 · East Winds

  • Limited pool and nightlife infrastructure.
  • Not suitable for families with young children.
  • Long transfer from UVF.
  • Coordinates are not verified as the exact main entrance.

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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