Planet Hollywood Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Our Rating
7.8
8.2
Star Rating
5.0
5.0
Room Count
648
222
Restaurants
11
21
Pools
6
11
Year Opened
2020
2017
Year Renovated
—
2021
Features
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Planet Hollywood Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
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 Royal Barbados
Total Venues
22
26
Included
21
26
Extra Charge
1
0
Room Comparison
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Planet Hollywood Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Room Categories
11
12
Suite Categories
11
12
Activities Comparison
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Planet Hollywood Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Activities
19
24
Included
10
18
Extra Charge
9
6
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 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 Planet Hollywood Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Sandals Royal Barbados offers more activities.
