Scores at a Glance
Grand Palladium Imbassaí Resort & SpaSouthern Palms Beach Resort
Overall
8.3
8.2
Beach
8.4
8.5
Food
8.0
—
Service
8.1
—
Value
7.8
8.0
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
8.2
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.8 (56,690)
Google Rating
4.3 (3,214)
From $153
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
45 min
Airport Transfer
90 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.5
8.0
Food
—
8.1
Service
—
—
Pools
8.6
7.8
Value
8.0
8.6
Family
—
Vibes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Grand Palladium Imbassaí Resort & Spa
- 5 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 45 min from SSA
Southern Palms Beach Resort
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 90 min from MBA
Pros — Grand Palladium Imbassaí Resort & Spa
- Large-scale family resort with strong pool infrastructure.
- Multiple restaurants and a nature-reserve setting.
- Good fit for travelers who want a full-service beach resort without leaving the property often.
Pros — Southern Palms Beach Resort
- Beachfront on Diani Beach
- Two large freeform pools
- Swim-up bar
- Four restaurants and four bars
Cons — Grand Palladium Imbassaí Resort & Spa
- Large resort layout can mean walking or internal transport.
- Food and beach/pool bar quality receive mixed comments in guest sources.
- Not a boutique or quiet-luxury property.
Cons — Southern Palms Beach Resort
- Official all-inclusive grid is limited
- Premium drinks not clearly included
- Airport transfer extra