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
Service at restaurants and bars is noted as slower than expected given the pricing — allow extra time for meals
The scale of the combined Royal Barbados and Sandals Barbados property means it's a larger, more crowded operation than quieter Sandals resorts
Zoëtry Casa del Mar Los Cabos
Pros
54 suites means the staff-to-guest ratio enables genuinely personalized service — preferences are remembered and requests happen without repetition.
The complimentary 20-minute spa wellness experience per stay is an actual Endless Privileges inclusion — schedule it on arrival day before time slots fill.
Complimentary laundry service for a limited number of items is unusual for an all-inclusive and practically useful on stays of 5+ nights.
The Sip, Savor & See benefit adds dining variety at nearby Dreams, Secrets, or Breathless properties — essential for avoiding menu repetition on longer stays.
Cons
The beach is not swimmable due to Pacific current — guests who come expecting ocean swimming will be frustrated. The pools are the swimming option.
Three restaurants is a limited lineup for stays over 4–5 nights — menu repetition becomes noticeable.
Summary
Zoëtry Casa del Mar Los Cabos has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while Sandals Royal Barbados is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Zoëtry Casa del Mar Los Cabos offers more activities.
