Scores at a Glance
Heritage Awali Golf & Spa ResortOcean Blue & Sand
Overall
8.7
8.4
Beach
8.4
8.2
Food
8.5
8.0
Service
8.7
8.2
Rooms
8.2
7.9
Luxury
8.5
·
Value
8.2
8.4
Romance
·
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (2,634)
Google Rating
4.6 (17,614)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $103
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
50 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.2
8.5
Food
8.0
8.7
Service
8.2
8.2
Rooms
7.9
8.4
Pools
8.5
8.5
Luxury
–
8.2
Value
8.4
9.0
Family
8.5
–
Romance
8.0
–
Nightlife
8.6
–
Quiet
7.3
8.8
Adventure
–
9.0
Wellness
–
–
Remote work
6.8
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 50 min from MRU
Ocean Blue & Sand
- 2 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from PUJ
Pros · Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
- Official five-star all-inclusive resort.
- Strong kids club hours and family programming.
- Golf, spa and Bel Ombre estate access.
- Large review base and strong service sentiment.
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 · Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
- Package rules can be confusing.
- Some premium dining and golf benefits vary by plan.
- South-coast beach conditions can be more variable than sheltered lagoons.
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.