Scores at a Glance
Sandals Dunn's RiverSunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
Overall
8.9
7.0
Beach
8.8
7.8
Food
8.7
6.4
Service
8.7
7.5
Rooms
9.0
6.7
Value
7.9
7.2
Romance
9.3
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.9
Overall Score
7.0
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.8 (1,532)
Google Rating
3.9 (9,935)
From $400
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
7.8
8.7
Food
6.4
8.7
Service
7.5
9.0
Rooms
6.7
9.1
Pools
7.6
7.9
Value
7.2
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Family
8.0
9.3
Romance
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8.3
Nightlife
7.4
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Quiet
6.3
8.0
Remote work
6.6
Vibes
Yes
Romance
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Yes
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
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Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
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Kids
Yes
Sandals Dunn's River
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from PVR
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 — Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
- True all-inclusive
- Kids club and teen space
- Beachfront Puerto Vallarta location
- No-reservations dining
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 — Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
- Mixed recent food reviews
- Dated room and condition complaints
- Waterpark reliability questions
- Exact entrance coordinates need manual review