Scores at a Glance
Sandals Dunn's RiverSunrise Select Diamond Beach Resort
Overall
8.9
8.8
Beach
8.8
8.9
Food
8.7
8.7
Service
8.7
8.9
Rooms
9.0
8.6
Value
7.9
8.6
Romance
9.3
8.4
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.9
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (1,532)
Google Rating
4.8 (21,130)
From $400
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
—
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
20 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.9
8.7
Food
8.7
8.7
Service
8.9
9.0
Rooms
8.6
9.1
Pools
8.8
7.9
Value
8.6
—
Family
8.9
9.3
Romance
8.4
8.3
Nightlife
—
8.0
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
—
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
—
—
Kids
Yes
Sandals Dunn's River
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
Sunrise Select Diamond Beach Resort
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 20 min from SSH
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.
Pros — Sunrise Select Diamond Beach Resort
- True 24-hour all-inclusive
- Private Red Sea beach with reef snorkeling
- Aqua park and kids club
- Large room and suite inventory
- Strong dining and bar count
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.
Cons — Sunrise Select Diamond Beach Resort
- Reef entry may not suit every swimmer
- Top-shelf liquor not clearly included
- Large family resort atmosphere can be busy