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Japaratinga Lounge ResortvsSandals Dunn's River
Japaratinga Lounge ResortSandals Dunn's River
Quick Stats
8.9
Overall Score
8.9
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (5,212)
Google Rating
4.8 (1,497)
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Price / Night
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No
Adults Only
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
140 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.8
9.0
Food
8.7
9.0
Service
8.7
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Rooms
9.0
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Pools
9.1
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Value
7.9
8.7
Family
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Romance
9.3
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Nightlife
8.3
7.4
Quiet
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Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Japaratinga Lounge Resort
Quiet
Sandals Dunn's River
RomanceLively
Activities
Japaratinga Lounge Resort
SpaWater sportsKids
Sandals Dunn's River
SpaGolfWater sportsNightlife
Japaratinga Lounge Resort
- Full-service spa
- 140 min from MCZ
Sandals Dunn's River
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
Pros — Japaratinga Lounge Resort
- Strong recurring praise for food, drinks, service, and cleanliness.
- Beachfront location in Costa dos Corais.
- Good family facilities including kids-oriented amenities.
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 — Japaratinga Lounge Resort
- Location can feel isolated for guests wanting easy town access.
- Entertainment and music may not suit travelers seeking a very quiet retreat.
- Some official detail pages require booking-engine verification for exact room and facility counts.
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.