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Sandals Dunn's River
Sandals Dunn's River
Five-Star·4.8·Adults Only
The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional
The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional
Five-Star·4.7

Scores at a Glance

Sandals Dunn's RiverThe Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional
Overall
8.9
8.1
Beach
8.8
8.0
Food
8.7
8.3
Service
8.7
8.6
Rooms
9.0
8.7
Value
7.9
7.6
Romance
9.3
8.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better

Quick Stats

8.9
Overall Score
8.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (1,532)
Google Rating
4.7 (3,533)
From $400
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
Kids' Club
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
20 min

All Scores

8.8
Beach
8.0
8.7
Food
8.3
8.7
Service
8.6
9.0
Rooms
8.7
9.1
Pools
8.1
7.9
Value
7.6
9.3
Romance
8.7
8.3
Nightlife
Quiet
8.8
Wellness
8.5
8.0
Remote work
8.2

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
Quiet
Yes

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

The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional

  • 2 pools
  • 3 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 20 min from CUN

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 — The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional

  • Boutique beachfront setting
  • Optional all-inclusive flexibility
  • Modern rooms
  • Quiet pool and beach atmosphere
  • Good remote-work suitability

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 — The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional

  • Not a classic full-scale all-inclusive
  • Small resort footprint
  • All-inclusive menu variety may be limited
  • Exact coordinates and room inventory need manual confirmation
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