Scores at a Glance
Hurawalhi Island ResortSandals Dunn's River
Overall
9.5
8.9
Beach
9.4
8.8
Food
9.5
8.7
Service
9.5
8.7
Rooms
9.4
9.0
Luxury
9.4
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Value
9.0
7.9
Romance
9.7
9.3
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.5
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (913)
Google Rating
4.8 (1,532)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $400
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
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Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
40 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
8.8
9.5
Food
8.7
9.5
Service
8.7
9.4
Rooms
9.0
8.8
Pools
9.1
9.4
Luxury
—
9.0
Value
7.9
9.7
Romance
9.3
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Nightlife
8.3
9.5
Quiet
—
8.9
Wellness
—
7.4
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
—
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
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Golf
Yes
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Nightlife
Yes
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 min from MLE
Sandals Dunn's River
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
Pros — Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
Pros — Sandals Dunn's River
- Recently renovated and reopened Sandals resort.
- Adults-only couples-focused setting.
- Strong restaurant and bar inventory.
- Excellent pool and room-category variety.
- Access to nearby Sandals Ochi amenities.
Cons — Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded
Cons — Sandals Dunn's River
- Transfer from MBJ or KIN is much longer than from OCJ.
- Some guest feedback reports crowding or noise in busier periods.
- Food feedback is positive overall but more variable than official positioning suggests.
- Premium suite categories are expensive.