Royalton White Sands Montego Bay, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Our Rating
7.0
9.1
Star Rating
4.5
5.0
Room Count
352
257
Restaurants
10
10
Pools
4
5
Year Opened
2012
2013
Year Renovated
—
2013
Features
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Royalton White Sands Montego Bay, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
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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Royalton White Sands Montego Bay, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Venues
19
18
Included
16
17
Extra Charge
3
1
Room Comparison
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Royalton White Sands Montego Bay, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Room Categories
15
10
Suite Categories
7
6
Activities Comparison
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Royalton White Sands Montego Bay, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Total Activities
25
25
Included
22
22
Extra Charge
3
3
Pros & Cons
Royalton White Sands Montego Bay, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Pros
Private island beach accessible by boat is the standout feature — unique among Montego Bay all-inclusives at this price point
Lazy river and kids' water park are included — not an upcharge feature, meaningfully different from properties that charge separately for water park access
Jerk Hut near the beach is genuine local food — one of the few on-resort options where the food quality reflects actual Jamaican cooking
Cons
Property is from 2013 with no noted major renovation — base-category rooms show age; inspect and flag maintenance issues at check-in
35–40 minute airport transfer from MBJ is longer than some competing Montego Bay properties — factor this in with young children on late flights
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.
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.
Summary
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has a higher guest rating, while Royalton White Sands Montego Bay, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort is the larger property, while Royalton White Sands Montego Bay, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort has more dining venues.
