El Médano is genuinely swimmable—rare among Cabo beachfront properties, and the resort's biggest practical advantage.
Walking distance to downtown Cabo marina, shopping, and nightlife—no taxi needed for evenings out.
Small property scale means staff recognize repeat guests quickly and service feels personal.
Having fresh-caught fish prepared by resort chefs is a genuine perk that most all-inclusives don't offer.
Shuttle access to 31 additional restaurants across sister properties meaningfully solves the dining variety problem.
Cons
On-site dining variety runs thin for stays longer than 3 nights—two restaurants isn't enough without leaning heavily on the shuttle.
El Médano beach vendors work the shoreline consistently; setting up near the water means frequent interruptions.
The on-site fitness center is undersized—a few cardio machines and limited free weights.
Popular restaurant slots at sister properties fill fast; late-arriving guests struggle to get prime dinner times.
Some beach loungers near the water show their age—request the newer chairs near the pool terrace.
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
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.
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.
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.
