Head to head
Sandals Dunn's RivervsValamar Bellevue Resort
Sandals Dunn's RiverValamar Bellevue Resort
Quick Stats
8.9
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.8 (1,497)
Google Rating
4.7 (2,881)
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Price / Night
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Yes
Adults Only
No
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
44 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.7
8.7
Food
8.4
8.7
Service
8.8
9.0
Rooms
8.6
9.1
Pools
8.8
7.9
Value
8.3
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Family
9.2
9.3
Romance
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8.3
Nightlife
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8.0
Remote work
7.8
Vibes
Sandals Dunn's River
RomanceLively
Valamar Bellevue Resort
Activities
Sandals Dunn's River
SpaGolfWater sportsNightlife
Valamar Bellevue Resort
Water sportsKids
Sandals Dunn's River
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
Valamar Bellevue Resort
- Swim-up suites
- 44 min from PUY
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 — Valamar Bellevue Resort
- Officially confirmed family resort with Maro kids programming
- Strong review-platform scores and large Google review base
- Blue Flag beach context, pools, tennis, swim-up rooms, pet-friendly selected rooms, and strong Wi-Fi evidence
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 — Valamar Bellevue Resort
- Direct resort-specific Reddit evidence was limited
- Pebble beach and lounger logistics may not satisfy every beach traveler
- Family-centered atmosphere may not suit quiet adult escapes