Rixos Downtown Antalya - The Land Of Legends Access
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Our Rating
8.5
9.1
Star Rating
5.0
5.0
Room Count
360
257
Restaurants
6
10
Pools
3
5
Year Opened
1989
2013
Year Renovated
2011
2013
Features
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Rixos Downtown Antalya - The Land Of Legends Access
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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Rixos Downtown Antalya - The Land Of Legends Access
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Venues
17
18
Included
11
17
Extra Charge
6
1
Room Comparison
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Rixos Downtown Antalya - The Land Of Legends Access
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Room Categories
16
10
Suite Categories
6
6
Activities Comparison
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Rixos Downtown Antalya - The Land Of Legends Access
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Activities
22
25
Included
16
22
Extra Charge
6
3
Pros & Cons
Rixos Downtown Antalya - The Land Of Legends Access
Pros
Unlimited Land of Legends Theme Park access with free shuttle included—this is the clearest practical reason to choose this property over other Antalya all-inclusives.
Anjana Spa Turkish hammam, sauna, and steam room are included in the base rate, not charged separately.
City location means Antalya old town, the archaeological museum, and the Konyaaltı promenade are accessible without significant transfer costs.
Cons
All five specialty restaurants are extra cost—the all-inclusive covers the Panoramic buffet only for main dining.
Konyaaltı beach is pebble, not sandy, and 300m from the hotel; guests expecting direct beach access from the resort grounds will be disappointed.
Stray cats appear frequently in dining areas—documented consistently in guest reviews and a specific concern for allergy sufferers.
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.
"Partial ocean view" and even some "ocean view" rooms deliver disappointing sightlines — verify the specific building and floor before booking.
Summary
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has more restaurants, while Rixos Downtown Antalya - The Land Of Legends Access is the larger property, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has more dining venues, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa offers more activities.
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.
