Enyesque Canarian à la carte dinner included once per stay for 7-night all-inclusive guests — a meaningful food quality upgrade.
Five pools including two heated indoor options — useful given the Atlantic wind conditions that make outdoor pools cold.
The Jandia Peninsula's consistent wind conditions make this the top location in Spain for kitesurfing and windsurfing.
My Favorite Club lounge access and dedicated dining areas genuinely reduce the friction of crowded pool and restaurant spaces.
Comprehensive thermal spa circuit with sauna, steam, Turkish bath, and hot tub.
Cons
Outdoor pools are unheated and frequently described as cold — the Atlantic trade winds keep temperatures lower than guests expect.
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) is 76–85km away — the longest transfer in the Alua portfolio, up to two hours.
Entertainment primarily in French creates a language barrier for non-Francophone guests.
The return walk from Playa Esquinzo-Butihondo is a steep uphill — not manageable with prams or limited mobility.
Buffet food quality is the most consistent complaint — cheap, repetitive, and low-variety.
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Pros
Pink Gin Beach is genuinely calm and swimmable — sheltered cove geometry prevents the choppy surf that affects more exposed Caribbean beaches.
Ten restaurants for 257 rooms is a high ratio, resulting in shorter waits and more consistent kitchen quality than larger Sandals properties.
Five-minute airport transfer is among the shortest in the Sandals chain — no long bus rides after a redeye.
SkyPool suites with private infinity plunge pools are architecturally distinctive and not replicated at most other properties.
PADI scuba diving up to two dives/day is included — at $80–100 per dive externally, this adds real value for certified divers.
The property's smaller, quieter personality makes it work well for couples who want intimacy over high-energy activity.
Cons
Summary
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has more restaurants, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa is the larger property, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has more dining venues, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa offers more activities.
The Sandals app reservation system is unreliable — restaurants show as fully booked while tables are available, and closures go unannounced.
"Partial ocean view" and even some "ocean view" rooms deliver disappointing sightlines — verify the specific building and floor before booking.
Butler Elite categories represent a meaningful price jump; the value is clearest for guests who actually use 24-hour room service and prefer to delegate planning.
Beach lounger availability at the South Seas pool requires early claiming (pre-8:30 AM on busy weeks) — not ideal for late risers.
Older sections of the property show maintenance wear relative to the newer Italian village buildings.
