Margaritaville St. Somewhere Punta Coco, Holbox Island
Sandals Royal Barbados
Our Rating
6.8
8.2
Star Rating
4.5
5.0
Room Count
39
222
Restaurants
2
21
Pools
1
11
Year Opened
2024
2017
Year Renovated
—
2021
Features
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Margaritaville St. Somewhere Punta Coco, Holbox Island
Sandals Royal Barbados
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 Royal Barbados
Total Venues
4
26
Included
4
26
Extra Charge
0
0
Room Comparison
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Margaritaville St. Somewhere Punta Coco, Holbox Island
Sandals Royal Barbados
Room Categories
6
12
Suite Categories
6
12
Activities Comparison
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Margaritaville St. Somewhere Punta Coco, Holbox Island
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Activities
22
24
Included
13
18
Extra Charge
9
6
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 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 Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while Sandals Royal Barbados is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Sandals Royal Barbados offers more activities.
