14 à la carte dinner restaurants for a full week's stay means you eat in a different restaurant every night without repeating—genuine variety that most Sharm resorts can't match.
The Rixy Kids' Club's themed areas (police station, fire station, cooking academy) are substantially more developed than typical Egyptian hotel kids' facilities.
6 km from Sharm Airport means transfers take under 10 minutes—a real convenience for late flights.
The 2023 full renovation means room quality is uniformly current—no tired carpets or outdated bathrooms.
Cons
The resort's multi-building scale (Tirana, Blue Planet, Beach Side) means the shuttle is necessary for daily movement—guests who dislike waiting for transport should request a Beach Side room to minimize dependence on it.
With up to 1,642 rooms at full occupancy, the resort operates at a large-scale hotel pace—service response times and reservation availability for à la carte restaurants can stretch in peak weeks.
Smart casual dress is required for all evening à la carte restaurants—pack accordingly, as swimwear cover-ups won't meet the standard.
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 Rixos Radamis Sharm El Sheikh has more restaurants, while Rixos Radamis Sharm El Sheikh is the larger property, while Rixos Radamis Sharm El Sheikh has more dining venues, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa offers more activities.
"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.
