Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Our Rating
8.2
9.1
Star Rating
4.0
5.0
Room Count
291
257
Restaurants
6
10
Pools
2
5
Year Opened
1979
2013
Year Renovated
2021
2013
Features
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Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
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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Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Venues
16
18
Included
15
17
Extra Charge
1
1
Room Comparison
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Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Room Categories
12
10
Suite Categories
3
6
Activities Comparison
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Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Activities
25
25
Included
20
22
Extra Charge
5
3
Pros & Cons
Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Pros
Blue Flag beach certification on Banderas Bay means the swimming conditions are reliably safe — not true of every Puerto Vallarta hotel beach
The dual-audience design (family main property + adults-only Sonne Beach Club) works in practice, not just in marketing copy
Downtown Puerto Vallarta is 10-15 minutes by taxi — you're not stranded at an all-inclusive if you want a change of scene
The Nakawè Spa couples cabin with private jacuzzi and sauna is unusual value at a mid-tier resort
Cons
Urban Hotel Zone setting means aircraft noise affects rooms closest to the airport end of the strip
Fiesta Club exclusives (L'Isola, Azur, full breakfast at La Veranda) are genuinely good but require a room upgrade to access — they're not available à la carte
La Veranda dinner is a meaningful additional cost for all guests — factor this into trip budgeting if fine dining is a priority
The property's 1979 foundations mean some common areas and room wings feel dated despite the 2021 refresh
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 Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa is the larger property, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has more dining venues.
"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.
