Grand Riviera Princess All Suites Resort and Spa - All Inclusive
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Our Rating
8.0
9.1
Star Rating
5.0
5.0
Room Count
674
257
Restaurants
912
10
Pools
1,216
5
Year Opened
2007
2013
Year Renovated
20252026
2013
Features
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Grand Riviera Princess All Suites Resort and Spa - All Inclusive
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 Riviera Princess All Suites Resort and Spa - All Inclusive
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Venues
37
18
Included
36
17
Extra Charge
1
1
Room Comparison
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Grand Riviera Princess All Suites Resort and Spa - All Inclusive
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Room Categories
7
10
Suite Categories
5
6
Activities Comparison
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Grand Riviera Princess All Suites Resort and Spa - All Inclusive
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Activities
21
25
Included
14
22
Extra Charge
7
3
Pros & Cons
Grand Riviera Princess All Suites Resort and Spa - All Inclusive
Pros
Kids Club open until 11 PM is among the latest-running children's programs in Mexico — genuinely useful for parents
The Avenue of the Gods walkway to the beach is one of the more distinctive resort-to-beach transitions on the Riviera Maya
All-suites format means no standard room categories — the floor space baseline is higher than comparable resorts
Miso teppanyaki and Mama Mia Italian are genuinely well-regarded by guests — book both early in the week
Cons
Major renovation was underway through at least April 2026 — noise and facility closures are realistic; check current status before booking
Property size requires internal transportation to navigate efficiently — without the golf cart schedule, guests waste significant time walking
Le Fleur restaurant may carry extra charge for Junior Suite guests — this affects the included dining program; verify before booking
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.
"Partial ocean view" and even some "ocean view" rooms deliver disappointing sightlines — verify the specific building and floor before booking.
Summary
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has a higher guest rating, while Grand Riviera Princess All Suites Resort and Spa - All Inclusive has more restaurants, while Grand Riviera Princess All Suites Resort and Spa - All Inclusive is the larger property, while Grand Riviera Princess All Suites Resort and Spa - All Inclusive has more dining venues, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa offers more activities.
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.
