Grand Riviera Princess All Suites Resort and Spa - All Inclusive
Sandals Royal Barbados
Our Rating
8.0
8.2
Star Rating
5.0
5.0
Room Count
674
222
Restaurants
912
21
Pools
1,216
11
Year Opened
2007
2017
Year Renovated
20252026
2021
Features
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Grand Riviera Princess All Suites Resort and Spa - All Inclusive
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 Riviera Princess All Suites Resort and Spa - All Inclusive
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Venues
37
26
Included
36
26
Extra Charge
1
0
Room Comparison
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Grand Riviera Princess All Suites Resort and Spa - All Inclusive
Sandals Royal Barbados
Room Categories
7
12
Suite Categories
5
12
Activities Comparison
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Grand Riviera Princess All Suites Resort and Spa - All Inclusive
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Activities
21
24
Included
14
18
Extra Charge
7
6
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 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
Service at restaurants and bars is noted as slower than expected given the pricing — allow extra time for meals
Summary
Sandals Royal Barbados 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 Royal Barbados offers more activities.
