Dreams Natura Resort & Spa vs Sandals Royal Barbados
Dreams Resorts & Spas vs Sandals Resorts— Side-by-side resort comparison
Key Metrics
| Metric | Dreams Natura Resort & Spa | Sandals Royal Barbados |
|---|
| Our Rating | — | 8.2 |
| Star Rating | — | 5.0 |
| Room Count | — | 222 |
| Restaurants | 9 | 21 |
| Pools | 4 | 11 |
| Year Opened | — | 2017 |
| Year Renovated | — | 2021 |
Features
| Metric | Dreams Natura 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 Natura Resort & Spa | Sandals Royal Barbados |
|---|
| Total Venues | 16 | 26 |
| Included | 16 | 26 |
| Extra Charge | 0 | 0 |
Room Comparison
| Metric | Dreams Natura Resort & Spa | Sandals Royal Barbados |
|---|
| Room Categories | 10 | 12 |
| Suite Categories | 9 | 12 |
Activities Comparison
| Metric | Dreams Natura Resort & Spa | Sandals Royal Barbados |
|---|
| Total Activities | 22 | 24 |
| Included | 20 | 18 |
| Extra Charge | 2 | 6 |
Pros & Cons
Dreams Natura Resort & Spa
Pros
- Excellent and friendly service from the staff.
- Variety and quality of food and drinks are highly regarded.
- Asian cuisine and French restaurant often mentioned as favorites.
- Numerous pools, including a water park, splash park, and lazy river, are significant draws.
- Modern, clean rooms with good design and comfort.
- Overall high standards of cleanliness across the resort.
- Convenient layout making the resort easy to navigate.
- Extensive amenities catering to all ages, ideal for families and multi-generational groups.
- Short airport transfer time from Cancun International Airport (CUN).
- Unique design inspired by Mayan jungle and cenotes, integrating natural elements.
Cons
- Significant sargassum seaweed on the beach can impact ocean swimming experience.
- Ocean water may be less ideal for swimming compared to the clearer waters of the Cancun Hotel Zone.
- The resort's location is somewhat isolated, limiting easy walking access to city attractions or nightlife.
- Some guests have reported isolated issues with air conditioning in their rooms.
- Occasional reports of minor issues with bathrooms in some suites.
- Isolated incidents of poor food allergy handling have been reported by some guests.
- Minor maintenance wear or noise has been noted in occasional reviews.
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
Summary
Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Sandals Royal Barbados offers more activities.
