Grand Decameron Cornwall Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Our Rating
6.2
8.2
Star Rating
4.0
5.0
Room Count
146
222
Restaurants
2
21
Pools
2
11
Year Opened
2016
2017
Year Renovated
2024
2021
Features
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Grand Decameron Cornwall Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
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 Royal Barbados
Total Venues
14
26
Included
14
26
Extra Charge
0
0
Room Comparison
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Grand Decameron Cornwall Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Room Categories
2
12
Suite Categories
0
12
Activities Comparison
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Grand Decameron Cornwall Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Activities
23
24
Included
20
18
Extra Charge
3
6
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 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
Lounge chair competition is consistent: early morning positioning is required for both the main pool and beachfront spots
Summary
Sandals Royal Barbados has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while Sandals Royal Barbados is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Sandals Royal Barbados offers more activities.
