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Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
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Sandals Dunn's River
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Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Five-Star
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★ 4.4
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Sandals Dunn's River
Five-Star
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★ 4.8
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Adults Only
Overall
Beach
Food
Service
Rooms
Luxury
Value
Romance
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Dunn's River
Quick Stats
8.1
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (3,997)
Google Rating
4.8 (1,497)
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Price / Night
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No
Adults Only
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.3
Beach
8.8
7.8
Food
8.7
7.9
Service
8.7
8.5
Rooms
9.0
8.3
Pools
9.1
7.7
Value
7.9
8.4
Family
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Romance
9.3
8.3
Nightlife
8.3
8.0
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Lively
Sandals Dunn's River
Romance
Lively
Activities
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Spa
Water sports
Nightlife
Kids
Sandals Dunn's River
Spa
Golf
Water sports
Nightlife
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
2 pools
8 restaurants & bars
Full-service spa
Butler service
35 min from LIR
Sandals Dunn's River
Adults-only all-inclusive
5 pools
12 restaurants & bars
Full-service spa
Butler service
Swim-up suites
Pros — Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Stylish all-suite resort with Hollywood-themed personality.
Good views, sunsets, and Papagayo scenery.
Marriott Bonvoy participation.
Star Class can substantially improve the experience.
Family-friendly amenities, kids recreation, spa, and fitness.
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 — Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Hilly layout and shuttle dependence are recurring complaints.
Food and service are inconsistent by guest report.
Beach is scenic but not always considered the strongest swimming beach.
Some guests feel the resort is small or limited without excursions.
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.
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