Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa
Sandals Royal Barbados
Our Rating
8.1
8.2
Star Rating
4.5
5.0
Room Count
522
222
Restaurants
9
21
Pools
13
11
Year Opened
—
2017
Year Renovated
2016
2021
Features
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Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa
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 Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Venues
18
26
Included
15
26
Extra Charge
3
0
Room Comparison
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Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa
Sandals Royal Barbados
Room Categories
11
12
Suite Categories
6
12
Activities Comparison
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Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Activities
25
24
Included
14
18
Extra Charge
11
6
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 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 Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa offers more activities.
