Scores at a Glance
Ocean Blue & SandRound Hill Hotel and Villas
Overall
8.4
9.1
Beach
8.2
8.6
Food
8.0
8.7
Service
8.2
9.3
Rooms
7.9
9.2
Luxury
·
9.3
Value
8.4
7.5
Romance
8.0
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.4
Overall Score
9.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (17,614)
Google Rating
4.6 (716)
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
30 min
All Scores
8.2
Beach
8.6
8.0
Food
8.7
8.2
Service
9.3
7.9
Rooms
9.2
8.5
Pools
8.2
–
Luxury
9.3
8.4
Value
7.5
8.5
Family
9.0
8.0
Romance
9.2
8.6
Nightlife
–
7.3
Quiet
9.1
6.8
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Quiet
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
Round Hill Hotel and Villas
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 30 min from MBJ
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 · Round Hill Hotel and Villas
- Iconic Jamaican luxury resort.
- Private beach and gated estate.
- Strong family and multigenerational villa product.
- Excellent service reputation.
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 · Round Hill Hotel and Villas
- All-inclusive is optional and expensive.
- Premium beverages and special dining can be excluded.
- Villa quality and amenities vary by assignment.
- Exact main-entrance coordinates need manual confirmation.