Grand Decameron Montego Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Our Rating
6.0
9.1
Star Rating
3.0
5.0
Room Count
144
257
Restaurants
4
10
Pools
2
5
Year Opened
1975
2013
Year Renovated
—
2013
Features
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Grand Decameron Montego Beach, 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
No
No
Dining Comparison
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Grand Decameron Montego Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Venues
10
18
Included
10
17
Extra Charge
0
1
Room Comparison
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Grand Decameron Montego Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Room Categories
2
10
Suite Categories
0
6
Activities Comparison
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Grand Decameron Montego Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Activities
25
25
Included
23
22
Extra Charge
2
3
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.
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 Sandals Grenada Resort & 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.
