Scores at a Glance
Explora AtacamaOcean Blue & Sand
Overall
9.0
8.4
Beach
·
8.2
Food
8.2
8.0
Service
9.1
8.2
Rooms
8.4
7.9
Luxury
8.8
·
Value
7.8
8.4
Romance
·
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (340)
Google Rating
4.6 (17,614)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $103
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
–
Beach
8.2
8.2
Food
8.0
9.1
Service
8.2
8.4
Rooms
7.9
8.6
Pools
8.5
8.8
Luxury
–
7.8
Value
8.4
–
Family
8.5
–
Romance
8.0
–
Nightlife
8.6
9.3
Quiet
7.3
9.8
Adventure
–
8.7
Wellness
–
–
Remote work
6.8
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Water sports
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Explora Atacama
- 4 pools
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from CJC
Ocean Blue & Sand
- 2 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from PUJ
Pros · Explora Atacama
- Exceptional included exploration program with nearly 50 guided options.
- All meals and round-trip airport transfers included.
- Quiet desert setting with observatory, pools and spa facilities.
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 · Explora Atacama
- Very expensive.
- Dining is more lodge-style than multi-restaurant resort-style.
- Not ideal for travelers who mainly want to lounge.
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.