Decameron Los Cocos Guayabitos, Ramada All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Our Rating
7.9
8.2
Star Rating
3.0
5.0
Room Count
240
222
Restaurants
3
21
Pools
4
11
Year Opened
1996
2017
Year Renovated
2025
2021
Features
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Decameron Los Cocos Guayabitos, Ramada All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
All-Inclusive
Yes
Yes
Adults Only
No
Yes
Beach Access
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids Club
No
No
Dining Comparison
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Decameron Los Cocos Guayabitos, Ramada All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Venues
11
26
Included
10
26
Extra Charge
1
0
Room Comparison
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Decameron Los Cocos Guayabitos, Ramada All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Room Categories
9
12
Suite Categories
0
12
Activities Comparison
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Decameron Los Cocos Guayabitos, Ramada All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Activities
29
24
Included
25
18
Extra Charge
4
6
Pros & Cons
Decameron Los Cocos Guayabitos, Ramada All-Inclusive Resort
Pros
On-site nightclub until 3 AM with included drinks — the late-night hub for all three Guayabitos Decameron properties.
Four pools including an adults-only option — more aquatic variety than either sister property.
Two buffets reduce overcrowding and give a choice of venue for each meal.
Beach Club Los Ayala with included shuttle adds a second beach destination without extra cost.
Cons
WiFi is lobby-only — guest rooms have no in-room connectivity, a significant limitation for guests expecting it.
The adults-only pool and La Bamba restaurant require stair access — this isn't flagged clearly at booking and is a genuine issue for mobility-limited guests.
Spa availability has been inconsistent; confirm it's operational at check-in rather than assuming.
La Bamba reservations (one à la carte for 240 rooms) are the most competitive of any Decameron property in the group.
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
Service at restaurants and bars is noted as slower than expected given the pricing — allow extra time for meals
Summary
Sandals Royal Barbados has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while Decameron Los Cocos Guayabitos, Ramada All-Inclusive Resort is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Decameron Los Cocos Guayabitos, Ramada All-Inclusive Resort offers more activities.
