Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Our Rating
8.1
8.2
Star Rating
4.0
5.0
Room Count
117
222
Restaurants
9
21
Pools
10
11
Year Opened
2021
2017
Year Renovated
2021
2021
Features
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Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
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 Royal Barbados
Total Venues
7
26
Included
7
26
Extra Charge
0
0
Room Comparison
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Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Room Categories
10
12
Suite Categories
4
12
Activities Comparison
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Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Activities
20
24
Included
19
18
Extra Charge
1
6
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 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 Sandals Royal Barbados is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Sandals Royal Barbados offers more activities.
