Less than 1 km from Maurice Bishop International Airport — one of the shortest airport-to-resort transfers in the Caribbean
Two distinct beaches let guests choose between calm swimming conditions and more active water sports conditions
Grenada is significantly less touristy than Jamaica, Punta Cana, or Cancun — the destination itself feels less crowded
Ma Maison and Taj give the dining program more international range than most Royalton all-inclusives in the region
Underwater sculpture park and shipwreck diving excursions available nearby — Grenada has some of the Caribbean's best dive sites
Cons
Service inconsistency is a persistent issue — individual staff members are praised, but overall service standards vary
Room service is frequently described as slow or unreliable — don't rely on it when timing matters
Pool bars close earlier than at some comparable resorts — guests note the early cutoff as a limitation for late-evening poolside drinks
Some rooms show wear and cleanliness issues (mold in bathrooms has been reported) despite the 2020 opening date
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
Summary
Sandals Royal Barbados has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while Royalton Grenada, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Royalton Grenada, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort offers more activities.
