Scores at a Glance
Ocean Blue & SandReethi Faru Resort
Overall
8.4
8.9
Beach
8.2
9.1
Food
8.0
8.5
Service
8.2
8.8
Rooms
7.9
8.8
Luxury
·
8.6
Value
8.4
8.4
Romance
8.0
9.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.4
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (17,614)
Google Rating
4.6 (977)
From $103
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
–
All Scores
8.2
Beach
9.1
8.0
Food
8.5
8.2
Service
8.8
7.9
Rooms
8.8
8.5
Pools
7.8
–
Luxury
8.6
8.4
Value
8.4
8.5
Family
8.2
8.0
Romance
9.0
8.6
Nightlife
–
7.3
Quiet
9.2
–
Adventure
9.0
–
Wellness
8.4
6.8
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes
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
Reethi Faru Resort
- 1 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
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 · Reethi Faru Resort
- Strong house-reef and snorkeling appeal.
- Wide villa range from garden to two-bedroom overwater suite.
- All-inclusive and dine-around all-inclusive package options.
- Good fit for couples, families needing two-bedroom villas and quiet-island travelers.
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 · Reethi Faru Resort
- All-inclusive inclusions vary by package.
- Premium drinks and some menu items may cost extra.
- Pool is secondary to the beach and lagoon.
- Transfers add cost and planning complexity.