Mystique Holbox by Royalton, A Tribute Portfolio Resort
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Our Rating
8.1
9.1
Star Rating
5.0
5.0
Room Count
38
257
Restaurants
2
10
Pools
1
5
Year Opened
2019
2013
Year Renovated
—
2013
Features
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Mystique Holbox by Royalton, A Tribute Portfolio Resort
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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Mystique Holbox by Royalton, A Tribute Portfolio Resort
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Venues
4
18
Included
0
17
Extra Charge
4
1
Room Comparison
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Mystique Holbox by Royalton, A Tribute Portfolio Resort
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Room Categories
7
10
Suite Categories
7
6
Activities Comparison
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Mystique Holbox by Royalton, A Tribute Portfolio Resort
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Activities
17
25
Included
4
22
Extra Charge
13
3
Pros & Cons
Mystique Holbox by Royalton, A Tribute Portfolio Resort
Pros
Walking distance to the town of Holbox — guests can leave the resort easily and explore local restaurants, bars, and shops without needing transportation.
Staff consistently praised for being genuinely helpful and attentive, not just performatively so.
The beach is cleaner and quieter than the Cancun Hotel Zone beaches at virtually any time of year.
Cons
No room service, one primary restaurant, no all-inclusive option — guests who want resort dining convenience should book elsewhere.
Construction noise from neighboring buildings has been a recurring complaint in recent reviews; confirm current status before booking.
The à la carte pricing adds up quickly on a multi-night stay; budget accordingly.
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.
"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.
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.
