Scores at a Glance
Hurawalhi Island ResortLUX* Belle Mare
Overall
9.5
9.1
Beach
9.4
9.1
Food
9.5
9.0
Service
9.5
9.2
Rooms
9.4
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Luxury
9.4
·
Value
9.0
·
Romance
9.7
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Overall Score | 9.1 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (918) | Google Rating | 4.7 (2,318) |
| From $359 | Price / Night (pp) | From $161 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| (better)40 min | Airport Transfer | 60 min |
All Scores
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Beach | 9.1 |
| (better)9.5 | Food | 9.0 |
| (better)9.5 | Service | 9.2 |
| 9.4 | Rooms | – |
| 8.8 | Pools | – |
| 9.4 | Luxury | – |
| 9.0 | Value | – |
| – | Family | 8.8 |
| 9.7 | Romance | – |
| 9.5 | Quiet | – |
| 8.9 | Wellness | – |
| 7.4 | Remote work | 8.0 (better) |
Of the 8 measures we call, Hurawalhi Island Resort leads on 6 and LUX* Belle Mare leads on 2.
Vibes
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 min from MLE
LUX* Belle Mare
- Playful luxury on east coast
- LUX* Me Spa wellness
- Beach cinema under the stars
- Street food pop-up dining
Pros · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
Pros · LUX* Belle Mare
- Excellent beachfront location on Belle Mare.
- Strong recurring guest sentiment for staff warmth, service and food.
- Good family and couples balance without feeling like a pure family resort.
- Wi-Fi evidence is stronger than free-Wi-Fi-only because Expedia states in-room Wi-Fi speed of 25+ Mbps.
Cons · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded
Cons · LUX* Belle Mare
- East-coast seaweed or wind can affect some beach days seasonally.
- Dining costs can be high without the right package.
- Travelers seeking a lively town setting should look elsewhere.
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