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Ocean Blue & SandvsStella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
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Ocean Blue & SandStella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
Overall
8.4
8.9
Beach
8.2
6.8
Food
8.0
8.4
Service
8.2
9.1
Rooms
7.9
9.1
Luxury
·
9.0
Value
8.4
7.5
Romance
8.0
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Ocean Blue & Sand | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | Overall Score | 8.9 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.6 (18,388) | Google Rating | 4.8 (1,850) (better) |
| From $103 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 30 min | Airport Transfer | 25 min (better) |
All Scores
| Ocean Blue & Sand | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.2 | Beach | 6.8 |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.4 (better) |
| 8.2 | Service | 9.1 (better) |
| 7.9 | Rooms | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.5 | Pools | 9.7 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.0 |
| (better)8.4 | Value | 7.5 |
| 8.5 | Family | – |
| 8.0 | Romance | 9.5 (better) |
| (better)8.6 | Nightlife | 7.4 |
| 7.3 | Quiet | 8.7 (better) |
| – | Wellness | 8.5 |
| 6.8 | Remote work | 8.0 (better) |
Of the 13 measures we call, Ocean Blue & Sand leads on 3 and Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa leads on 10.
Vibes
| Ocean Blue & Sand | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Ocean Blue & Sand | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Ocean Blue & Sand
- 2 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from PUJ
Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 8 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Swim-up suites
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 · Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Spectacular lagoon-pool design.
- Strong adults-only honeymoon atmosphere.
- Wide range of swim-up, overwater and private-pool rooms.
- Good service and food sentiment.
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 · Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Not beachfront.
- All-inclusive dining rules are more limited than many guests expect.
- À la carte access can depend on rate or room type.
- Privacy varies by room position around the lagoon.
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