Scores at a Glance
Pestana Porto Santo All InclusiveSandals Dunn's River
Overall
8.3
8.9
Beach
8.8
8.8
Food
7.6
8.7
Service
8.2
8.7
Rooms
8.0
9.0
Value
8.3
7.9
Romance
·
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (3,089)
Google Rating
4.8 (1,548)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $400
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
–
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.8
7.6
Food
8.7
8.2
Service
8.7
8.0
Rooms
9.0
8.5
Pools
9.1
8.3
Value
7.9
8.6
Family
–
–
Romance
9.3
–
Nightlife
8.3
8.0
Wellness
–
–
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
–
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
–
Golf
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Sandals Dunn's River
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
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.
Pros · Sandals Dunn's River
- Recently renovated and reopened Sandals resort.
- Adults-only couples-focused setting.
- Strong restaurant and bar inventory.
- Excellent pool and room-category variety.
- Access to nearby Sandals Ochi amenities.
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.
Cons · Sandals Dunn's River
- Transfer from MBJ or KIN is much longer than from OCJ.
- Some guest feedback reports crowding or noise in busier periods.
- Food feedback is positive overall but more variable than official positioning suggests.
- Premium suite categories are expensive.