Scores at a Glance
Ocean Blue & SandPortoBay Blue Ocean
Overall
8.4
8.3
Beach
8.2
8.1
Food
8.0
8.0
Service
8.2
8.2
Rooms
7.9
8.4
Value
8.4
7.8
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
4-star
4.6 (17,516)
Google Rating
4.6 (2,226)
From $103
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
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Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
35 min
All Scores
8.2
Beach
8.1
8.0
Food
8.0
8.2
Service
8.2
7.9
Rooms
8.4
8.5
Pools
8.6
8.4
Value
7.8
8.5
Family
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8.0
Romance
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8.6
Nightlife
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7.3
Quiet
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6.8
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
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Yes
Lively
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Yes
Quiet
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
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Yes
Kids
Yes
Ocean Blue & Sand
- 2 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from PUJ
PortoBay Blue Ocean
- 4 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from FAO
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 — PortoBay Blue Ocean
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.