Scores at a Glance
LUX* Belle MarePrincess Senses The Mangrove
Overall
9.1
8.6
Beach
9.1
8.3
Food
9.0
8.2
Service
9.2
8.8
Rooms
·
8.6
Luxury
·
8.5
Value
·
8.3
Romance
·
8.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| LUX* Belle Mare | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.1 | Overall Score | 8.6 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.7 (2,380) | Google Rating | 4.4 (448) |
| (better)From $161 | Price / Night (pp) | From $200 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)60 min | Airport Transfer | 90 min |
All Scores
| LUX* Belle Mare | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.1 | Beach | 8.3 |
| (better)9.0 | Food | 8.2 |
| (better)9.2 | Service | 8.8 |
| – | Rooms | 8.6 |
| – | Pools | 8.5 |
| – | Luxury | 8.5 |
| – | Value | 8.3 |
| 8.8 | Family | – |
| – | Romance | 8.6 |
| – | Quiet | 7.6 |
| – | Wellness | 8.4 |
| 8.0 | Remote work | – |
Of the 7 measures we call, LUX* Belle Mare leads on 7 and Princess Senses The Mangrove leads on 0.
Vibes
| LUX* Belle Mare | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
Activities
| LUX* Belle Mare | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
LUX* Belle Mare
- Playful luxury on east coast
- LUX* Me Spa wellness
- Beach cinema under the stars
- Street food pop-up dining
Princess Senses The Mangrove
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from MBJ
Pros · LUX* Belle Mare
- Excellent beachfront location on Belle Mare.
- Strong recurring guest sentiment for staff warmth, service and food.
- Good family and couples balance without feeling like a pure family resort.
- Wi-Fi evidence is stronger than free-Wi-Fi-only because Expedia states in-room Wi-Fi speed of 25+ Mbps.
Pros · Princess Senses The Mangrove
- New build
- Butler on Platinum
- Dining variety
- Overwater villas
Cons · LUX* Belle Mare
- East-coast seaweed or wind can affect some beach days seasonally.
- Dining costs can be high without the right package.
- Travelers seeking a lively town setting should look elsewhere.
Cons · Princess Senses The Mangrove
- Long MBJ transfer
- Shared mega-campus with a family hotel
- Room service extra on base plan
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