Scores at a Glance
Ocean Blue & SandPestana Porto Santo All Inclusive
Overall
8.4
8.3
Beach
8.2
8.8
Food
8.0
7.6
Service
8.2
8.2
Rooms
7.9
8.0
Value
8.4
8.3
Romance
8.0
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.4
Overall Score
8.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (17,614)
Google Rating
4.5 (3,089)
From $103
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
–
All Scores
8.2
Beach
8.8
8.0
Food
7.6
8.2
Service
8.2
7.9
Rooms
8.0
8.5
Pools
8.5
8.4
Value
8.3
8.5
Family
8.6
8.0
Romance
–
8.6
Nightlife
–
7.3
Quiet
–
–
Wellness
8.0
6.8
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Quiet
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
Yes
Ocean Blue & Sand
- 2 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from PUJ
Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
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.
Pros · Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive
- Direct access to Porto Santo's long beach.
- Strong family room and villa options.
- Four restaurants and three bars.
- Kids club, sports courts and multiple pools.
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.
Cons · Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive
- Themed dining is limited by stay length.
- Buffet feedback is mixed.
- Beach waves can be rough.
- Room service and spa treatments are extra.