Scores at a Glance
Grand Bávaro PrincessHotel Benalma Costa del Sol
Overall
8.2
8.0
Beach
8.7
8.0
Food
7.3
7.6
Service
7.8
8.0
Rooms
8.2
7.7
Value
8.2
7.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Grand Bávaro Princess | Measure | Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.2 | Overall Score | 8.0 |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| 4.4 (12,199) | Google Rating | 4.5 (3,686) (better) |
| From $82 | Price / Night (pp) | From $67 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 20 min | Airport Transfer | – |
All Scores
| Grand Bávaro Princess | Measure | Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.7 | Beach | 8.0 |
| 7.3 | Food | 7.6 (better) |
| 7.8 | Service | 8.0 (better) |
| (better)8.2 | Rooms | 7.7 |
| (better)8.4 | Pools | 8.2 |
| (better)8.2 | Value | 7.8 |
| (better)8.8 | Family | 8.1 |
| 8.2 | Nightlife | – |
| (better)7.4 | Quiet | 7.3 |
| 6.3 | Remote work | 7.0 (better) |
Of the 13 measures we call, Grand Bávaro Princess leads on 8 and Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol leads on 5.
Vibes
| Grand Bávaro Princess | Measure | Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Grand Bávaro Princess | Measure | Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Grand Bávaro Princess
- 3 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from PUJ
Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Pros · Grand Bávaro Princess
- Beautiful beachfront setting with strong recent beach and grounds sentiment.
- Very spacious room formats, including Bungalow, Platinum, Family Club, and honeymoon-style options.
- Large restaurant and bar footprint with international themes and several buffet/snack options.
- Good fit for families who want activities, wildlife, pools, beach, and a large resort environment.
Pros · Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- Beachfront Costa del Sol location.
- Flexible board basis with an all-inclusive option.
- Family pool, children's slide area, and adults-only pool support different traveler types.
Cons · Grand Bávaro Princess
- Wi-Fi is a weak point compared with other resort features.
- Food quality is inconsistent across guest sources.
- The resort scale means shuttle waits and walking distances can affect the stay.
- Humidity, mosquitoes, and room dampness appear repeatedly in recent guest feedback.
Cons · Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- All-inclusive inclusions are more limited than classic Caribbean-style all-inclusive resorts.
- Official room detail access was limited during research.
- Thin property-specific Reddit coverage keeps the record under review.
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