The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort
Our Rating
9.1
8.4
Star Rating
5.0
4.5
Room Count
257
154
Restaurants
10
6
Pools
5
3
Year Opened
2013
2022
Year Renovated
2013
2022
Features
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Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort
All-Inclusive
Yes
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
No
Beach Access
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids Club
No
Yes
Dining Comparison
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Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort
Total Venues
18
14
Included
17
14
Extra Charge
1
0
Room Comparison
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Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort
Room Categories
10
14
Suite Categories
6
6
Activities Comparison
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Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort
Total Activities
25
24
Included
22
18
Extra Charge
3
6
Pros & Cons
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.
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.
The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort
Pros
Only internationally branded all-inclusive in South America — gives guests Brazil's most-celebrated beach with the structure of a major hotel program
Villa category with private pools (700–1,000 sq ft) represents strong value compared to equivalent Mexico or Caribbean private-pool villas
The Caldinho Trolley and Galinhas Bistrô are genuinely regionally specific — the Northeast Brazilian culinary identity isn't diluted into generic 'international' offerings
24-hour fitness center and Run Concierge program are among the most developed wellness setups in the all-inclusive segment
Summary
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has more restaurants, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa is the larger property, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has more dining venues, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa offers more activities.
The natural tidal pool excursion (jangada raft at low tide) is one of the most memorable beach experiences in South America and is steps from the resort
Cons
A la carte restaurant access is gated by length of stay — guests on 3-night stays cannot access Velas or Galinhas Bistrô, which limits the dining differentiation
Porto de Galinhas Beach has surf and current conditions that make direct ocean swimming inconsistent — the pools become the primary swimming option on rougher days
Room service delivery fee applies even within an all-inclusive package
Beach lounger setup has drawn criticism for quantity and comfort relative to the property's room count
