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Hurawalhi Island ResortvsMargaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
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Scores at a Glance
Hurawalhi Island ResortMargaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
Overall
9.5
8.3
Beach
9.4
8.7
Food
9.5
7.6
Service
9.5
8.8
Rooms
9.4
7.8
Luxury
9.4
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Value
9.0
7.4
Romance
9.7
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Overall Score | 8.3 |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.9 (920) | Google Rating | 4.4 (2,211) |
| From $359 | Price / Night (pp) | From $88 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 40 min | Airport Transfer | – |
All Scores
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Beach | 8.7 |
| (better)9.5 | Food | 7.6 |
| (better)9.5 | Service | 8.8 |
| (better)9.4 | Rooms | 7.8 |
| (better)8.8 | Pools | 8.2 |
| 9.4 | Luxury | – |
| (better)9.0 | Value | 7.4 |
| – | Family | 8.1 |
| 9.7 | Romance | – |
| – | Nightlife | 5.0 |
| 9.5 | Quiet | – |
| 8.9 | Wellness | – |
| 7.4 | Remote work | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Hurawalhi Island Resort leads on 9 and Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo leads on 1.
Vibes
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 min from MLE
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Pros · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
Pros · Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
- Beachfront location on Playa Flamingo.
- Family-friendly resort amenities with pool, spa, dining and activities.
- Recurring praise for friendly staff and the beach setting.
Cons · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded
Cons · Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
- Food and value feedback is more mixed than beach and service feedback.
- Nightlife is limited compared with party-focused destinations.
- All-inclusive exclusions make the package less simple than a default wristband resort.
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