Music Lab and Sound of Your Stay® guitar delivery are genuinely unique — not available at comparable all-inclusives
Seven distinct pools give different moods and crowd levels; adults-only options are actually quiet
Rock Spa® has 36 treatment rooms and a full hydrotherapy circuit — rarely overwhelmed by demand
Roxity Kids Club runs programming into the evening, giving parents real downtime
All rooms include a terrace hydro spa tub regardless of category
Cons
The ocean is non-swimmable — Pacific currents make beach entry dangerous; you need a paid excursion for ocean swimming
Dinner reservations fill quickly, especially for Awaken Your Senses and Toro; guests who don't book on day one often miss their preferred nights
Diamante Development location is isolated — 40–75 minutes from the airport and a drive from central Cabo nightlife
Bowling alley and some spa experiences cost extra on top of the all-inclusive rate
Top-shelf spirits and certain menu items (tomahawk steak, premium champagnes) are excluded from all-inclusive
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.
Summary
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has more restaurants, while Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos is the larger property, while Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos has more dining venues, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa offers more activities.
"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.
