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Hotel Benalma Costa del SolvsOcean Blue & Sand

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Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
Four-Star·4.5
Ocean Blue & Sand
Ocean Blue & Sand
Five-Star·4.6

Scores at a Glance

Hotel Benalma Costa del SolOcean Blue & Sand
Overall
8.0
8.4
Beach
8.0
8.2
Food
7.6
8.0
Service
8.0
8.2
Rooms
7.7
7.9
Value
7.8
8.4
Romance
8.0
Scores out of 10 — higher is better

Quick Stats

8.0
Overall Score
8.4
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (3,459)
Google Rating
4.6 (17,516)
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
Airport Transfer
30 min

All Scores

8.0
Beach
8.2
7.6
Food
8.0
8.0
Service
8.2
7.7
Rooms
7.9
8.2
Pools
8.5
7.8
Value
8.4
8.1
Family
8.5
Romance
8.0
Nightlife
8.6
7.3
Quiet
7.3
7.0
Remote work
6.8

Vibes

Yes
Quiet
Yes
Romance
Yes
Lively
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Nightlife
Yes

Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol

  • 2 pools
  • 3 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa

Ocean Blue & Sand

  • 2 pools
  • 9 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 30 min from PUJ

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.

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 — 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.

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.
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