Pointe Marin beach is genuinely beautiful and consistently clear — one of the better beaches in the southern Caribbean Club Med portfolio.
The water sports program is a real differentiator: waterskiing from the arc pontoon, wakeboarding, and windsurfing all with instruction, all included.
Padel setup is the best on Martinique — if racket sports matter to you, note this specifically.
Recent renovations have improved room quality and the main bar, though this is ongoing rather than complete.
The G.O. team's enthusiasm for Creole culture runs through the food, the evening entertainment, and the activities.
Cons
No dedicated kids' club currently — families with children under 12 who expect supervised childcare programming should wait for the November 2026 Zen Oasis expansion or choose another resort.
Some rooms (despite renovation) still feel dated in places; room quality is uneven depending on building and floor.
Local visitors can access parts of the resort on some days, which occasionally affects restaurant crowding.
Cocktail quality at the main bar is hit-or-miss; some guests report underwhelming preparation.
Sandals Royal Barbados
Pros
The rooftop infinity pool is the Caribbean's first — an evening pool experience with ocean views that's unavailable at other Sandals properties
All-suite property means no standard rooms — every guest has suite-level accommodations
'Stay at One, Play at Two' with adjacent Sandals Barbados effectively doubles dining to 20+ restaurants and 10+ bars
15-minute transfer from Grantley Adams International Airport — one of the shortest Sandals arrivals in the Caribbean
Lovers Lanes bowling alley and craft beer bar are genuine novelties within the all-inclusive format
Cons
Maxwell Beach is a public beach — other hotel guests and persistent local vendors are present and regularly cited by guests
Lounge chair competition is consistent: early morning positioning is required for both the main pool and beachfront spots
Summary
Sandals Royal Barbados has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while Club Med Les Boucaniers is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Sandals Royal Barbados offers more activities.
