Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa vs Sandals Royal Barbados
Dreams Resorts & Spas vs Sandals Resorts— Side-by-side resort comparison
Key Metrics
| Metric | Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa | Sandals Royal Barbados |
|---|
| Our Rating | — | 8.2 |
| Star Rating | — | 5.0 |
| Room Count | — | 222 |
| Restaurants | 8 | 21 |
| Pools | 3 | 11 |
| Year Opened | — | 2017 |
| Year Renovated | 2015 | 2021 |
Features
| Metric | Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa | Sandals Royal Barbados |
|---|
| All-Inclusive | Yes | Yes |
| Adults Only | No | Yes |
| Beach Access | Yes | Yes |
| Spa | Yes | Yes |
| Kids Club | Yes | No |
Dining Comparison
| Metric | Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa | Sandals Royal Barbados |
|---|
| Total Venues | 16 | 26 |
| Included | 15 | 26 |
| Extra Charge | 1 | 0 |
Room Comparison
| Metric | Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa | Sandals Royal Barbados |
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| Room Categories | 9 | 12 |
| Suite Categories | 9 | 12 |
Activities Comparison
| Metric | Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa | Sandals Royal Barbados |
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| Total Activities | 23 | 24 |
| Included | 15 | 18 |
| Extra Charge | 8 | 6 |
Pros & Cons
Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa
Pros
- Exceptional and kind staff providing attentive service.
- Quieter, less crowded adults-only pool for relaxation.
- High-quality food, particularly at the French and Italian à la carte restaurants.
- Reliable 24-hour room service for convenience.
- Beautiful traditional Mexican-colonial architecture and meticulously kept grounds.
- Stunning ocean views available from all suites.
- Engaging Explorer's Kids Club with diverse activities for children.
- Energetic and fun animation team that keeps guests entertained.
- Comprehensive "Unlimited-Luxury" all-inclusive concept.
- Proximity to eight championship golf courses.
Cons
- The beach directly in front of the resort is generally not swimmable due to strong waves.
- Some guests report alcoholic drinks can be watered down.
- Inconsistent service in certain areas, such as pool wait service.
- Occasional reports of rude staff at check-in.
- Thin walls can lead to noise from adjacent rooms.
- Some guests have noted minor maintenance issues, such as broken elevators.
- Pressure from timeshare presentations upon arrival is a recurring complaint.
- Occasional construction noise can disturb guests.
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
Summary
Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Sandals Royal Barbados offers more activities.
