Scores at a Glance
JAZ MakadinaSandals Dunn's River
Overall
9.0
8.9
Beach
9.0
8.8
Food
8.8
8.7
Service
9.2
8.7
Rooms
8.5
9.0
Value
8.7
7.9
Romance
—
9.3
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (10,504)
Google Rating
4.8 (1,532)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $400
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
9.0
Beach
8.8
8.8
Food
8.7
9.2
Service
8.7
8.5
Rooms
9.0
8.4
Pools
9.1
8.7
Value
7.9
8.8
Family
—
—
Romance
9.3
—
Nightlife
8.3
8.7
Adventure
—
—
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
—
—
Romance
Yes
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
—
—
Golf
Yes
—
Nightlife
Yes
JAZ Makadina
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from HRG
Sandals Dunn's River
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
Pros — JAZ Makadina
- True all-inclusive product
- Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
- Strong service feedback
- Family rooms and kids facilities
- Water park access
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 — JAZ Makadina
- Minibar may cost extra
- Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
- Premium drink scope needs confirmation
- Nightlife is low-key
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.