Scores at a Glance
Heritage Awali Golf & Spa ResortSandals Dunn's River
Overall
8.7
8.9
Beach
8.4
8.8
Food
8.5
8.7
Service
8.7
8.7
Rooms
8.2
9.0
Luxury
8.5
·
Value
8.2
7.9
Romance
·
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (2,634)
Google Rating
4.8 (1,548)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $400
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
50 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.8
8.5
Food
8.7
8.7
Service
8.7
8.2
Rooms
9.0
8.4
Pools
9.1
8.5
Luxury
–
8.2
Value
7.9
9.0
Family
–
–
Romance
9.3
–
Nightlife
8.3
8.8
Adventure
–
9.0
Wellness
–
–
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
–
Nightlife
Yes
Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 50 min from MRU
Sandals Dunn's River
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
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 · Sandals Dunn's River
- Recently renovated and reopened Sandals resort.
- Adults-only couples-focused setting.
- Strong restaurant and bar inventory.
- Excellent pool and room-category variety.
- Access to nearby Sandals Ochi amenities.
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 · Sandals Dunn's River
- Transfer from MBJ or KIN is much longer than from OCJ.
- Some guest feedback reports crowding or noise in busier periods.
- Food feedback is positive overall but more variable than official positioning suggests.
- Premium suite categories are expensive.