Grand Decameron Montego Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive
Sandals Royal Barbados
Our Rating
6.0
8.2
Star Rating
3.0
5.0
Room Count
144
222
Restaurants
4
21
Pools
2
11
Year Opened
1975
2017
Year Renovated
—
2021
Features
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Grand Decameron Montego Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive
Sandals Royal Barbados
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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Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Venues
10
26
Included
10
26
Extra Charge
0
0
Room Comparison
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Sandals Royal Barbados
Room Categories
2
12
Suite Categories
0
12
Activities Comparison
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Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Activities
25
24
Included
23
18
Extra Charge
2
6
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 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 Grand Decameron Montego Beach, A Trademark All Inclusive offers more activities.
