Princess Inspire Tenerife (Only Adults +16) vs Sandals Royal Barbados
Princess Hotels & Resorts vs Sandals Resorts — Side-by-side resort comparison
Key Metrics
| Metric | Princess Inspire Tenerife (Only Adults +16) | Sandals Royal Barbados |
|---|---|---|
| Our Rating | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Star Rating | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Room Count | 266 | 222 |
| Restaurants | 2 | 21 |
| Pools | 4 | 11 |
| Year Opened | 1999 | 2017 |
| Year Renovated | 2022 | 2021 |
Features
| Metric | Princess Inspire Tenerife (Only Adults +16) | Sandals Royal Barbados |
|---|---|---|
| All-Inclusive | Yes | Yes |
| Adults Only | Yes | Yes |
| Beach Access | Yes | Yes |
| Spa | Yes | Yes |
| Kids Club | No | No |
Dining Comparison
| Metric | Princess Inspire Tenerife (Only Adults +16) | Sandals Royal Barbados |
|---|---|---|
| Total Venues | 7 | 26 |
| Included | 5 | 26 |
| Extra Charge | 2 | 0 |
Room Comparison
| Metric | Princess Inspire Tenerife (Only Adults +16) | Sandals Royal Barbados |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 8 | 12 |
| Suite Categories | 5 | 12 |
Activities Comparison
| Metric | Princess Inspire Tenerife (Only Adults +16) | Sandals Royal Barbados |
|---|---|---|
| Total Activities | 21 | 24 |
| Included | 16 | 18 |
| Extra Charge | 5 | 6 |
Pros & Cons
Princess Inspire Tenerife (Only Adults +16)
Pros
- Complete 2022–2023 refurbishment is visible in the room quality — not a property maintaining 15-year-old fixtures
- 200 meters from Playa Fañabé (Blue Flag, calm water) without being on the busiest Costa Adeje strip
- Esencia Zone tier adds genuine spa and in-room upgrades — meaningful if the spa is part of your plan
- Three outdoor pools plus heated winter pool makes this viable for off-season Tenerife trips
Cons
- The One restaurant may carry a supplement depending on your board type — check booking terms specifically before planning your stay around it
- 16+ minimum age means this is quieter than a family resort but not as strictly adult as some competitors — expect a social rather than meditative atmosphere
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
- The scale of the combined Royal Barbados and Sandals Barbados property means it's a larger, more crowded operation than quieter Sandals resorts
Summary
Princess Inspire Tenerife (Only Adults +16) has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while Princess Inspire Tenerife (Only Adults +16) is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Sandals Royal Barbados offers more activities.