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
| Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | Overall Score | 8.4 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.5 (3,686) | Google Rating | 4.6 (18,388) (better) |
| (better)From $67 | 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
| Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | Beach | 8.2 (better) |
| 7.6 | Food | 8.0 (better) |
| 8.0 | Service | 8.2 (better) |
| 7.7 | Rooms | 7.9 (better) |
| 8.2 | Pools | 8.5 (better) |
| 7.8 | Value | 8.4 (better) |
| 8.1 | Family | 8.5 (better) |
| – | Romance | 8.0 |
| – | Nightlife | 8.6 |
| 7.3 | Quiet | 7.3 |
| (better)7.0 | Remote work | 6.8 |
Of the 12 measures we call, Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol leads on 2 and Ocean Blue & Sand leads on 10.
Vibes
| Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| 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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