Scores at a Glance
Excellence Oyster BaySandals Ochi Beach Resort
Overall
8.9
8.0
Beach
9.1
7.1
Food
8.6
8.4
Service
8.5
7.4
Rooms
9.1
7.2
Value
8.4
8.2
Romance
9.3
8.1
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.9
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (16,850)
Google Rating
4.4 (5,438)
From $259
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
39 min
Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
9.1
Beach
7.1
8.6
Food
8.4
8.5
Service
7.4
9.1
Rooms
7.2
8.9
Pools
8.4
8.4
Value
8.2
9.3
Romance
8.1
–
Nightlife
8.8
8.7
Quiet
–
8.0
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
–
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
–
Golf
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Excellence Oyster Bay
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 39 min from MBJ
Sandals Ochi Beach Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 16 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from OCJ
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.
Pros · Sandals Ochi Beach Resort
- 16 restaurants and 11 bars.
- Good Sandals value positioning.
- Included golf, water sports, scuba/snorkeling and transfers.
- Strong nightlife and social energy.
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.
Cons · Sandals Ochi Beach Resort
- Beach is smaller and less impressive than many guests expect.
- Rooms and service receive mixed recent feedback.
- Large split campus creates shuttle and walking friction.