Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Our Rating
8.1
9.1
Star Rating
4.0
5.0
Room Count
117
257
Restaurants
9
10
Pools
10
5
Year Opened
2021
2013
Year Renovated
2021
2013
Features
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Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
All-Inclusive
Yes
Yes
Adults Only
No
Yes
Beach Access
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids Club
Yes
No
Dining Comparison
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Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Venues
7
18
Included
7
17
Extra Charge
0
1
Room Comparison
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Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Room Categories
10
10
Suite Categories
4
6
Activities Comparison
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Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Activities
20
25
Included
19
22
Extra Charge
1
3
Pros & Cons
Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort
Pros
17-pool Aqua Jungle complex is the largest aquatic footprint in the Riviera Nayarit all-inclusive category — compelling reason to book even without a beach.
24-hour fitness center is genuinely unusual at an all-inclusive and serves guests on any schedule.
10-treatment-room Tzicuri Spa in natural outdoor cabanas — the hillside jungle setting makes treatments more atmospheric than an interior spa.
Pet-friendly policy in Zafiro tower (first of any Marriott International all-inclusive in Mexico).
Cons
Hillside layout means golf cart dependency — waits happen during peak morning and evening hours, which affects access to the Teppanyaki and buffet.
No on-property beach: Tonati Beach Club is 10–15 minutes by shuttle and occasionally closes for private events without consistent advance notice.
Carbon Steel adults-only fire cooking restaurant from the 2025 expansion charges extra — confusing in an all-inclusive context.
No in-room kettles — an inconvenience for families with infants or guests who want tea outside of restaurant hours.
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.
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.
"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.
