Scores at a Glance
Sandos CancunTamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
Overall
8.2
8.2
Beach
8.7
8.9
Food
7.6
8.0
Service
8.7
8.1
Rooms
8.1
7.8
Luxury
—
6.9
Value
7.8
8.0
Romance
8.5
7.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.2
Overall Score
8.2
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.7 (20,970)
Google Rating
4.5 (2,782)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $278
Yes
Adults Only
No
—
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
20 min
Airport Transfer
10 min
All Scores
8.7
Beach
8.9
7.6
Food
8.0
8.7
Service
8.1
8.1
Rooms
7.8
8.6
Pools
8.1
—
Luxury
6.9
7.8
Value
8.0
—
Family
8.1
8.5
Romance
7.8
8.2
Nightlife
6.8
6.8
Quiet
7.3
7.8
Adventure
7.8
8.2
Wellness
7.2
—
Remote work
6.3
—
Accessibility
6.8
Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
Yes
Lively
Yes
Yes
Adventure
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
—
Kids
Yes
Sandos Cancun
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from CUN
Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
- 5 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from AUA
Pros — Sandos Cancun
- Adults-only
- Direct Hotel Zone beachfront
- Three infinity pools
- Good specialty dining options
- 24-hour room service
Pros — Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
- Outstanding room-to-beach proximity.
- Good fit for families and casual couples who prioritize beach time.
- Access to the larger Divi all-inclusive complex.
Cons — Sandos Cancun
- Buffet feedback is mixed
- Some bar and restaurant bottlenecks
- Compact resort footprint
- Watersports and spa inclusions are limited
Cons — Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
- Rooms are more functional than luxurious.
- Beach quality can vary along the property.
- Dining reservations can require advance planning.