Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Our Rating
8.1
9.1
Star Rating
4.5
5.0
Room Count
522
257
Restaurants
9
10
Pools
13
5
Year Opened
—
2013
Year Renovated
2016
2013
Features
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Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa
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 Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Venues
18
18
Included
15
17
Extra Charge
3
1
Room Comparison
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Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Room Categories
11
10
Suite Categories
6
6
Activities Comparison
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Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Activities
25
25
Included
14
22
Extra Charge
11
3
Pros & Cons
Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa
Pros
The swimmable cove is the most practical advantage over other Los Cabos properties — when the green flag is posted, guests can actually swim in the ocean rather than just look at it.
SOMMA WineSPA with vinotherapy treatments doesn't exist anywhere else in Los Cabos — a genuinely unique spa experience rather than a standard resort treatment menu.
On-site golf booking for the Jack Nicklaus Ocean Course makes same-day tee times feasible — the adjacency to Cabo del Sol's championship courses is the clearest differentiator for golf travelers.
Cons
La Bodega's $30 USD per person surcharge and Starbucks being extra cost are the two most commonly noted charges beyond the all-inclusive rate — budget for these separately.
The main beach is not swimmable for most guests on most days — if you're booking primarily for a beach-swimming holiday, this requires managing expectations about when the cove flag will be green.
The Cabo del Sol location is quiet and removed from Cabo San Lucas downtown — guests who want easy access to marina nightlife and restaurants will need transportation for every off-property excursion.
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 Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa is the larger property.
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.
