Paraiso de la Bonita, a Luxury Collection Resort, Riviera Maya, Adult All-Inclusive
Sandals Royal Barbados
Our Rating
8.0
8.2
Star Rating
5.0
5.0
Room Count
100
222
Restaurants
4
21
Pools
3
11
Year Opened
2025
2017
Year Renovated
2024
2021
Features
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Paraiso de la Bonita, a Luxury Collection Resort, Riviera Maya, Adult All-Inclusive
Sandals Royal Barbados
All-Inclusive
Yes
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Beach Access
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids Club
No
No
Dining Comparison
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Paraiso de la Bonita, a Luxury Collection Resort, Riviera Maya, Adult All-Inclusive
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Venues
10
26
Included
10
26
Extra Charge
0
0
Room Comparison
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Paraiso de la Bonita, a Luxury Collection Resort, Riviera Maya, Adult All-Inclusive
Sandals Royal Barbados
Room Categories
12
12
Suite Categories
12
12
Activities Comparison
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Paraiso de la Bonita, a Luxury Collection Resort, Riviera Maya, Adult All-Inclusive
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Activities
22
24
Included
13
18
Extra Charge
9
6
Pros & Cons
Paraiso de la Bonita, a Luxury Collection Resort, Riviera Maya, Adult All-Inclusive
Pros
No buffets anywhere—every meal à la carte and made to order across all venues. A meaningful differentiator from the mega-resort all-inclusive model.
Open-air saltwater thalassotherapy pool is one of the few such facilities in the entire Caribbean.
Complimentary golf green fees at Grand Coral Riviera Maya are included in the base all-inclusive rate.
100 suites means the property is actually quiet—staff ratios stay high and reservations at restaurants are rarely difficult to secure.
Cons
Activity and entertainment programming is minimal—guests who want organized daily activities, a kids' club, or resort nightlife are at the wrong property.
The 2025 renovation is new; early-stay guest feedback on the finished product is limited. Verify current reviews before booking.
Diamond Club access gates Qin Qin and Ka'an behind an upgrade—the base tier loses some dining variety.
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.
