Grand Decameron Cornwall Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Our Rating
6.2
9.1
Star Rating
4.0
5.0
Room Count
146
257
Restaurants
2
10
Pools
2
5
Year Opened
2016
2013
Year Renovated
2024
2013
Features
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Grand Decameron Cornwall Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
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 Cornwall Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Venues
14
18
Included
14
17
Extra Charge
0
1
Room Comparison
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Grand Decameron Cornwall Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Room Categories
2
10
Suite Categories
0
6
Activities Comparison
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Grand Decameron Cornwall Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Activities
23
25
Included
20
22
Extra Charge
3
3
Pros & Cons
Grand Decameron Cornwall Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Pros
Under 6 minutes from Sangster International Airport — the fastest all-inclusive resort transfer in Jamaica, which adds meaningful time to a short stay.
2024 renovation means the rooms are among the most recently updated of any Montego Bay all-inclusive at this price tier.
Cornwall Beach and Doctor's Cave Beach are both within walking distance — guests can experience two of Montego Bay's best beaches without transportation.
The live Jamaican band in the lobby lounge delivers genuine reggae and Caribbean music, not generic resort cover songs.
Cons
Two on-site restaurants is thin for a week-long stay — the buffet and one à la carte option require the sister property access to feel like a complete dining program.
Oliva reservations — the most sought-after dinner option — fill within hours of check-in during peak season. Late-arriving guests may struggle to get a table all week.
Buffet food quality is inconsistent based on timing — late diners at the Jamrock buffet find less variety than guests who eat within the first 30 minutes of service opening.
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
Summary
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has more restaurants, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa is the larger property, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has more dining venues, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa offers more activities.
The Sandals app reservation system is unreliable — restaurants show as fully booked while tables are available, and closures go unannounced.
"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.
