Margaritaville St. Somewhere Punta Coco, Holbox Island
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Our Rating
6.8
9.1
Star Rating
4.5
5.0
Room Count
39
257
Restaurants
2
10
Pools
1
5
Year Opened
2024
2013
Year Renovated
—
2013
Features
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Margaritaville St. Somewhere Punta Coco, Holbox Island
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
All-Inclusive
Yes
Yes
Adults Only
No
Yes
Beach Access
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids Club
No
No
Dining Comparison
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Margaritaville St. Somewhere Punta Coco, Holbox Island
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Venues
4
18
Included
4
17
Extra Charge
0
1
Room Comparison
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Margaritaville St. Somewhere Punta Coco, Holbox Island
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Room Categories
6
10
Suite Categories
6
6
Activities Comparison
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Margaritaville St. Somewhere Punta Coco, Holbox Island
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Activities
22
25
Included
13
22
Extra Charge
9
3
Pros & Cons
Margaritaville St. Somewhere Punta Coco, Holbox Island
Pros
Punta Coco beach is naturally sargassum-free due to Gulf Stream positioning — genuinely clean white sand and calm turquoise water without the seaweed management that plagues most Mexican resort beaches
The car-free island environment and 39-room scale create an authentic slowdown that cannot be replicated at larger mainland resorts
Whale shark season (June–September) makes this one of the world's most accessible locations for swimming with whale sharks in their natural migration route
Cons
The 3.5–4.5 hour journey from Cancun (drive plus ferry) creates real logistical complexity for short stays or guests with late-night arrivals
The resort is not automatically all-inclusive — confirm the Chef Select Package status at booking or budget separately for restaurant meals and drinks
No dedicated kids' club means families with children requiring structured supervision should plan activities independently — the island environment is the programming
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 Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa is the larger property, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa 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.
