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Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa
Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa
Five-Star·4.8·Adults Only
Sandals Dunn's River
Sandals Dunn's River
Five-Star·4.8·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Mayia Exclusive Resort & SpaSandals Dunn's River
Overall
9.3
8.9
Beach
7.7
8.8
Food
9.5
8.7
Service
9.3
8.7
Rooms
9.2
9.0
Luxury
9.2
Value
8.8
7.9
Romance
9.4
9.3
Scores out of 10 — higher is better

Quick Stats

9.3
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (1,266)
Google Rating
4.8 (1,532)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $400
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
Kids' Club
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
70 min
Airport Transfer
30 min

All Scores

7.7
Beach
8.8
9.5
Food
8.7
9.3
Service
8.7
9.2
Rooms
9.0
9.0
Pools
9.1
9.2
Luxury
8.8
Value
7.9
9.4
Romance
9.3
8.4
Nightlife
8.3
8.6
Quiet
8.8
Wellness
7.8
Remote work
8.0

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Lively
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Golf
Yes
Nightlife
Yes

Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • Full-service spa
  • Swim-up suites
  • 70 min from RHO

Sandals Dunn's River

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 5 pools
  • 12 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • Swim-up suites

Pros — Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa

  • Premium all-inclusive evidence
  • Adults-only luxury setting
  • Strong food and branded-drink inclusion
  • Modern rooms and private-pool options

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 — Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa

  • Stony beach feedback
  • À la carte reservations can fill
  • Not family-friendly
  • Exact entrance coordinate needs manual confirmation

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.
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