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Hurawalhi Island Resort
Hurawalhi Island Resort
Five-Star·4.9·Adults Only
Ocean Blue & Sand
Ocean Blue & Sand
Five-Star·4.6

Scores at a Glance

Hurawalhi Island ResortOcean Blue & Sand
Overall
9.5
8.4
Beach
9.4
8.2
Food
9.5
8.0
Service
9.5
8.2
Rooms
9.4
7.9
Luxury
9.4
Value
9.0
8.4
Romance
9.7
8.0
Scores out of 10 — higher is better

Quick Stats

9.5
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (913)
Google Rating
4.6 (17,516)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $103
Yes
Adults Only
No
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
40 min
Airport Transfer
30 min

All Scores

9.4
Beach
8.2
9.5
Food
8.0
9.5
Service
8.2
9.4
Rooms
7.9
8.8
Pools
8.5
9.4
Luxury
9.0
Value
8.4
Family
8.5
9.7
Romance
8.0
Nightlife
8.6
9.5
Quiet
7.3
8.9
Wellness
7.4
Remote work
6.8

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Lively
Yes

Activities

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

Ocean Blue & Sand

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

Pros — Hurawalhi Island Resort

  • True all-inclusive
  • Adults-only private island
  • Excellent house reef
  • Signature undersea restaurant

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 — Hurawalhi Island Resort

  • Premium price point
  • Seaplane logistics
  • Not suitable for younger families
  • Some special experiences may be excluded

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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