The Merit Casino Libertas is the only casino in Dubrovnik—if you want casino evenings, there's no other option in the city.
The 2020 renovation means room quality is uniformly current across all categories, unlike older Dubrovnik hotels where room standards vary significantly.
Umi Teppanyaki's two Croatia's Best Hotel Restaurant nominations reflect genuine food quality for an all-inclusive property.
The 15–20 minute walk to Old Town is close enough to be convenient but far enough to escape the high-season crowds when you want to.
Cons
The beach is entirely rocky—concrete platforms and stone steps to the water. Anyone expecting sand will be disappointed. This applies to all Dubrovnik coastline, but worth knowing before booking.
The a la carte restaurants (Umi, Libertas Fish, Mykorini) all carry extra charges on top of the premium rates you're already paying.
Libertas Fish Restaurant and Mykorini are seasonal, operating May–September only. Off-season guests have only Umi and the Turquoise buffet as dinner options.
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.
Summary
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has more restaurants, while Rixos Premium Dubrovnik is the larger property, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has more dining venues.
"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.
