Grand Decameron Montego Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive
Grand Velas Los Cabos
Our Rating
6.0
9.7
Star Rating
3.0
5.0
Room Count
144
307
Restaurants
4
7
Pools
2
4
Year Opened
1975
2016
Year Renovated
—
—
Features
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Grand Decameron Montego Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive
Grand Velas Los Cabos
All-Inclusive
Yes
Yes
Adults Only
No
No
Beach Access
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids Club
No
Yes
Dining Comparison
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Grand Decameron Montego Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive
Grand Velas Los Cabos
Total Venues
10
11
Included
10
11
Extra Charge
0
0
Room Comparison
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Grand Decameron Montego Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive
Grand Velas Los Cabos
Room Categories
2
11
Suite Categories
0
11
Activities Comparison
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Grand Decameron Montego Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive
Grand Velas Los Cabos
Total Activities
25
27
Included
23
18
Extra Charge
2
9
Pros & Cons
Grand Decameron Montego Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive
Pros
Steps from the Hip Strip — the most centrally located all-inclusive in Montego Bay, giving guests the ability to step outside the resort gates for local food and nightlife.
2 km from Sangster Airport — the short transfer adds real time to short stays.
Excellent scuba diving directly from the property's beach, with the Montego Bay reef system praised by divers for marine diversity.
Live Jamaican reggae music in the lobby lounge is the real thing — not a show, actual local musicians.
Cons
Rooms in a 1980 property show their age — inconsistent hot water, maintenance issues, and threadbare towels are the most common specific complaints.
Pools close at 5-6 PM depending on the season — earlier than comparable properties, which frustrates guests who want late-afternoon swimming.
Mandatory resort fee ($4 per guest per night) and daily safe fee are payable on arrival — these are not disclosed as prominently in some booking channels.
Check-in can involve long lobby waits and occasionally room changes after arrival.
Grand Velas Los Cabos
Pros
The only all-inclusive in the world simultaneously holding Forbes Five Stars, AAA Five Diamonds, and a MICHELIN-starred restaurant — a genuine distinction, not a marketing claim
Cocina de Autor's 8-10 course tasting menu with wine pairing is fully included in the all-inclusive rate — at a standalone restaurant this would cost hundreds per person
Every suite starts at 1,081 sq ft with ocean views, private terrace jacuzzi, and 24-hour butler concierge — the entry suite here exceeds most competitors' top categories
Three-tier infinity pools naturally segregate family, activity, and adult-only zones without restricting access — practical design rather than strict policy
Cons
Beach is not swimmable — Los Cabos Pacific currents make ocean swimming dangerous; the infinity pools are where guests actually swim
Cocina de Autor is restricted to adults and guests 18+ — families with younger children can't access the MICHELIN-starred restaurant during their stay
Summary
Grand Velas Los Cabos has a higher guest rating, while Grand Velas Los Cabos has more restaurants, while Grand Velas Los Cabos is the larger property, while Grand Velas Los Cabos has more dining venues, while Grand Velas Los Cabos offers more activities.
Rates start around $1,600/night in low season and $1,800+ in peak winter — a significant commitment that requires being genuinely invested in the Five Diamond experience to justify
