Planet Hollywood Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Our Rating
7.8
9.1
Star Rating
5.0
5.0
Room Count
648
257
Restaurants
11
10
Pools
6
5
Year Opened
2020
2013
Year Renovated
—
2013
Features
Metric
Planet Hollywood Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
All-Inclusive
Yes
Yes
Adults Only
No
Yes
Beach Access
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids Club
Yes
No
Dining Comparison
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Planet Hollywood Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Venues
22
18
Included
21
17
Extra Charge
1
1
Room Comparison
Metric
Planet Hollywood Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Room Categories
11
10
Suite Categories
11
6
Activities Comparison
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Planet Hollywood Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Activities
19
25
Included
10
22
Extra Charge
9
3
Pros & Cons
Planet Hollywood Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Pros
Planet Play indoor park is the most distinctive activity offering among Cancun-area all-inclusives—genuinely useful for families with children during heat or rain.
Sutra Indian Restaurant with hookah lounge is the only Indian restaurant at a major Cancun-area all-inclusive.
Guy's! Burger Joint by Guy Fieri consistently earns specific praise from guests—the burgers are better than the usual resort snack bar equivalent.
No reservation requirement for 10 of 11 included restaurants—unusual freedom at a 648-room resort.
Cons
Costa Mujeres location means 37–44 km from the airport with transfer times ranging 27–63 minutes—the wide variance is a real logistical factor.
At 648 rooms, this is a large property; pool chairs and beach loungers can be competitive in peak season despite six pools.
The Hollywood theme is not for everyone—guests who want an understated luxury experience will find it at odds with the property's personality.
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 Planet Hollywood Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort has more restaurants, while Planet Hollywood Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort is the larger property, while Planet Hollywood Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort 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.
