On-site spa with sauna and hot tub is exceptional for a 2-star apartment complex — most guests expecting basic self-catering are pleasantly surprised.
Access to 15+ dining venues and multiple pool areas across the sister hotel complex makes this feel like a full-service resort despite the apartment pricing.
Spacious apartments with sea views and proper kitchenettes suit couples or small families who want to self-cater some meals while still accessing resort facilities.
Cons
Check-in is at AluaSoul Menorca, 500m away — not at the Far Menorca property itself. Arriving late or with heavy luggage makes this disorienting.
Kitchen essentials not supplied — bring salt, oil, coffee, and basic items or plan a grocery stop on arrival.
The location requires a rental car; Far Menorca is genuinely isolated from shops, restaurants, and Menorca's main attractions.
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
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.
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.
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.
