Scores at a Glance
LUX* Belle MareSALT of Palmar, an Adults-only Boutique Hotel
Overall
9.1
9.1
Beach
9.1
8.8
Food
9.0
9.2
Service
9.2
9.3
Rooms
—
8.7
Luxury
—
8.8
Value
—
8.2
Romance
—
9.0
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.1
Overall Score
9.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (2,304)
Google Rating
4.6 (1,225)
From $161
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
9.1
Beach
8.8
9.0
Food
9.2
9.2
Service
9.3
—
Rooms
8.7
—
Pools
8.0
—
Luxury
8.8
—
Value
8.2
8.8
Family
—
—
Romance
9.0
—
Quiet
9.1
—
Adventure
8.0
—
Wellness
8.9
8.0
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
—
—
Adventure
Yes
Activities
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
SALT of Palmar, an Adults-only Boutique Hotel
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from MRU
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 — SALT of Palmar, an Adults-only Boutique Hotel
- Exceptional boutique design and adults-only atmosphere.
- Strong food and service consensus.
- Quiet beachfront setting with wellness focus.
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 — SALT of Palmar, an Adults-only Boutique Hotel
- All-inclusive is package-dependent.
- Only one main restaurant compared with larger AI resorts.
- Beach wind and tide conditions can vary.