Grand Decameron Complex Bucerías, A Trademark All-Inclusive
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Our Rating
7.2
9.1
Star Rating
3.0
5.0
Room Count
620
257
Restaurants
8
10
Pools
5
5
Year Opened
1985
2013
Year Renovated
2009
2013
Features
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Grand Decameron Complex Bucerías, A Trademark All-Inclusive
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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Grand Decameron Complex Bucerías, A Trademark All-Inclusive
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Venues
21
18
Included
21
17
Extra Charge
0
1
Room Comparison
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Grand Decameron Complex Bucerías, A Trademark All-Inclusive
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Room Categories
4
10
Suite Categories
1
6
Activities Comparison
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Grand Decameron Complex Bucerías, A Trademark All-Inclusive
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Activities
28
25
Included
25
22
Extra Charge
3
3
Pros & Cons
Grand Decameron Complex Bucerías, A Trademark All-Inclusive
Pros
Playa Bucerías and the town itself are walkable from the resort — you can explore local restaurants and shops without a taxi, which few Puerto Vallarta all-inclusives offer.
Five specialty à la carte restaurants with genuine cuisine diversity (Italian, Mexican fusion, Japanese, Thai, Brazilian) — the food quality at these venues is above the all-inclusive average.
The Bay of Banderas creates calmer beach swimming conditions than the exposed Pacific coast alternatives.
Cons
Built in 1991 with a last major renovation in 2009 — visible wear in common areas and some room categories is the most frequent guest complaint.
Four children's pools versus one adults-only pool — this is an unambiguously family-oriented property; couples expecting a quiet resort atmosphere should look elsewhere.
Specialty restaurant reservations are limited and fill on arrival day during high season — guests who arrive late may miss preferred venues for their entire stay.
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 Grand Decameron Complex Bucerías, A Trademark All-Inclusive is the larger property, while Grand Decameron Complex Bucerías, A Trademark All-Inclusive has more dining venues, while Grand Decameron Complex Bucerías, A Trademark All-Inclusive 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.
