Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only vs Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Royalton Luxury Resorts vs Sandals Resorts — Side-by-side resort comparison
Key Metrics
| Metric | Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Our Rating | 7.6 | 9.1 |
| Star Rating | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Room Count | — | 257 |
| Restaurants | 10 | 10 |
| Pools | 4 | 5 |
| Year Opened | 2017 | 2013 |
| Year Renovated | 2017 | 2013 |
Features
| Metric | Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| All-Inclusive | Yes | Yes |
| Adults Only | Yes | Yes |
| Beach Access | Yes | Yes |
| Spa | Yes | Yes |
| Kids Club | Yes | No |
Dining Comparison
| Metric | Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Venues | 20 | 18 |
| Included | 19 | 17 |
| Extra Charge | 1 | 1 |
Room Comparison
| Metric | Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 8 | 10 |
| Suite Categories | 8 | 6 |
Activities Comparison
| Metric | Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Activities | 29 | 25 |
| Included | 26 | 22 |
| Extra Charge | 3 | 3 |
Pros & Cons
Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Pros
- The nine-treatment-room spa is genuinely larger than comparable Royalton Hideaway properties — treatment availability is better here than at Negril or Blue Waters.
- Smugglers Cove beach is calmer and more protected than most Saint Lucia all-inclusive beaches — genuinely good swimming conditions.
- George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) is only 13 km away — flying into Castries cuts transfer time to under 30 minutes versus the 67-km Hewanorra transfer.
- The Penthouse Terrace Jacuzzi Suite has an outdoor jacuzzi on a terrace overlooking the cove — the most distinctive room feature in the Royalton Hideaway portfolio.
Cons
- Service consistency is the most cited complaint — slow room service, unfulfilled housekeeping requests, and maintenance issues (TV, elevator, furniture) appear repeatedly in reviews.
- Multiple guest reviews specifically mention disparate service treatment of Black guests — a direct and specific concern worth considering.
- The Hewanorra transfer is over an hour on winding mountain roads — if you're prone to motion sickness or arriving late at night, this is worth planning around.
- Local beach vendors approach from outside the resort perimeter — less intrusive than open-beach resorts but not absent.
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.
Summary
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has a higher guest rating, while Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only has more dining venues, while Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only offers more activities.