Royalton CHIC Cancun, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Sandals Royal Barbados
Our Rating
8.0
8.2
Star Rating
4.5
5.0
Room Count
457
222
Restaurants
9
21
Pools
4
11
Year Opened
2019
2017
Year Renovated
—
2021
Features
Metric
Royalton CHIC Cancun, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - 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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Royalton CHIC Cancun, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Venues
16
26
Included
15
26
Extra Charge
1
0
Room Comparison
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Royalton CHIC Cancun, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Sandals Royal Barbados
Room Categories
6
12
Suite Categories
6
12
Activities Comparison
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Royalton CHIC Cancun, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Activities
22
24
Included
21
18
Extra Charge
1
6
Pros & Cons
Royalton CHIC Cancun, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Pros
Level 18 rooftop pool with 360-degree Hotel Zone views is genuinely one of the best resort vantage points in Cancun
Vespa Italian restaurant is consistently the highest-rated specialty dining experience at this property — worth making a centerpiece of your trip
Hotel Zone location at Km 9.7 means easy access to Cancun's broader restaurant and nightlife scene without long transfers
All 458 rooms are suites starting at 603 sq ft — more standard space than typical Cancun hotel rooms
The Diamond Club upgrade is more impactful here than at lower-key properties — the exclusive pool and private beach section provide real respite from the social energy
Cons
Elevator wait times are a known issue during peak occupancy — use stairs for floors 1–5 as a practical workaround
Level 18 sunbeds are consistently limited; arriving after 10 AM in high season often means no available spots
Bars occasionally run out of specific spirits — manage expectations around top-shelf availability on high-occupancy nights
Sargassum is seasonal and unpredictable — the beach can be pristine or heavily affected depending on week
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
Summary
Sandals Royal Barbados has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while Royalton CHIC Cancun, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Sandals Royal Barbados offers more activities.
