Scores at a Glance
Krystal Grand Puerto VallartaSandos Cancun
Overall
7.8
8.2
Beach
8.0
8.7
Food
7.4
7.6
Service
7.4
8.7
Rooms
7.6
8.1
Value
7.4
7.8
Romance
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8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta | Measure | Sandos Cancun |
|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | Overall Score | 8.2 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| 4.1 (7,508) | Google Rating | 4.7 (20,988) (better) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | From $115 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)10 min | Airport Transfer | 20 min |
All Scores
| Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta | Measure | Sandos Cancun |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | Beach | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.4 | Food | 7.6 (better) |
| 7.4 | Service | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 8.1 (better) |
| 8.1 | Pools | 8.6 (better) |
| 7.4 | Value | 7.8 (better) |
| 8.0 | Family | – |
| – | Romance | 8.5 |
| – | Nightlife | 8.2 |
| – | Quiet | 6.8 |
| – | Adventure | 7.8 |
| – | Wellness | 8.2 |
Of the 9 measures we call, Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta leads on 1 and Sandos Cancun leads on 8.
Vibes
| Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta | Measure | Sandos Cancun |
|---|---|---|
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta | Measure | Sandos Cancun |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Spa | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta
- 4 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Swim-up suites
- 10 min from PVR
Sandos Cancun
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from CUN
Pros · Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta
- True all-inclusive product
- Close to Puerto Vallarta airport
- Four-pool setup
- Kids and teens programs
- Swim-out and private-pool room options
Pros · Sandos Cancun
- Adults-only
- Direct Hotel Zone beachfront
- Three infinity pools
- Good specialty dining options
- 24-hour room service
Cons · Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta
- Mixed food and service feedback
- Room-count conflict across sources
- Room service appears extra
- Pool-chair and towel complaints appear in reviews
Cons · Sandos Cancun
- Buffet feedback is mixed
- Some bar and restaurant bottlenecks
- Compact resort footprint
- Watersports and spa inclusions are limited
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