Punta Cana Princess All Suites Resort & Spa Adults Only
Sandals Royal Barbados
Our Rating
8.0
8.2
Star Rating
5.0
5.0
Room Count
270
222
Restaurants
5
21
Pools
5
11
Year Opened
—
2017
Year Renovated
2013
2021
Features
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Punta Cana Princess All Suites Resort & Spa Adults Only
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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Punta Cana Princess All Suites Resort & Spa Adults Only
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Venues
10
26
Included
9
26
Extra Charge
1
0
Room Comparison
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Punta Cana Princess All Suites Resort & Spa Adults Only
Sandals Royal Barbados
Room Categories
2
12
Suite Categories
2
12
Activities Comparison
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Punta Cana Princess All Suites Resort & Spa Adults Only
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Activities
23
24
Included
18
18
Extra Charge
5
6
Pros & Cons
Punta Cana Princess All Suites Resort & Spa Adults Only
Pros
'Stay at 1, Play at 3' is a genuine value extension — access to two more pool environments and dining options without paying more makes longer stays meaningfully more varied
Staff quality is the most consistent positive in guest reviews — specific staff members are named, which indicates real service rather than uniform anonymity
Swiss La Petite Fondue is specific enough to be memorable — cheese and chocolate fondue dinner is a different experience from standard all-inclusive Italian or steak options
Cons
Only one pool on-site — guests who don't use the 'Stay at 1, Play at 3' sister property access will find pool space limited during busy periods
The resort was renovated in 2013 — over a decade ago now; some guests find room finishes showing their age
Five restaurants are adequate for a short stay but feel repetitive on longer trips without actively using the sister property options
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 Punta Cana Princess All Suites Resort & Spa Adults Only is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Sandals Royal Barbados offers more activities.
