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NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults OnlyvsOcean Blue & Sand
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Scores at a Glance
NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults OnlyOcean Blue & Sand
Overall
8.4
8.4
Beach
7.7
8.2
Food
8.3
8.0
Service
8.5
8.2
Rooms
8.7
7.9
Luxury
8.7
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Value
7.5
8.4
Romance
8.9
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (1,037) | Google Rating | 4.6 (17,980) (better) |
| From $100 (better) | Price / Night (pp) | From $103 |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 25 min (better) | Airport Transfer | 30 min |
All Scores
| NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| 7.7 | Beach | 8.2 (better) |
| 8.3 (better) | Food | 8.0 |
| 8.5 (better) | Service | 8.2 |
| 8.7 (better) | Rooms | 7.9 |
| 8.4 | Pools | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.7 | Luxury | – |
| 7.5 | Value | 8.4 (better) |
| – | Family | 8.5 |
| 8.9 (better) | Romance | 8.0 |
| – | Nightlife | 8.6 |
| 8.5 (better) | Quiet | 7.3 |
| 8.8 | Wellness | – |
| 7.2 (better) | Remote work | 6.8 |
Vibes
| NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from HER
Ocean Blue & Sand
- 2 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from PUJ
Pros · NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
- Strong adults-only boutique atmosphere.
- Deep official private-pool suite inventory.
- Good spa and Cretan dining positioning.
Pros · Ocean Blue & Sand
- Large review base and strong recent overall ratings across official, Tripadvisor, Expedia, and other sources.
- Direct beachfront setting with two large pools and a swim-up bar.
- Good family infrastructure, including Daisy Club, Teenclub, sports area, bowling, and nightly entertainment.
- Dining variety is broad for the price point, with two buffet restaurants, seven themed restaurants, coffee shop, and 11 bars.
Cons · NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
- All-inclusive status is package-dependent.
- Beach is not the main luxury differentiator.
- Some guest reports question all-inclusive value.
Cons · Ocean Blue & Sand
- Seaweed and beach-maintenance variability are recurring issues.
- Rooms can feel dated or damp in some buildings.
- Food and drink quality is inconsistent across restaurants and guest sources.
- Sales-pitch pressure, sunbed competition, and service inconsistency appear in recent guest feedback.
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