We loved both Sandals Grenada and Sandals Barbados, and highly recommend both. The biggest difference between these two luxurious, all-inclusive adult-only resorts is that Sandals Barbados offers you access to neighboring Sandals Royal Barbados, so you get a lot more restaurant and bar options.
If you are looking for the best Sandals Resort for relaxation, Sandals Grenada might be a better fit for you.
This comparison of Sandals Grenada vs. Barbados will help you figure out which one is right for you, but you really can’t go wrong with either.
About Sandals Grenada
Set between lush green hills and a spectacular beach, Sandals Grenada is also very romantic. It’s in St. George’s close to the airport—just a 5-minute transfer—and has some amazingly luxurious suites. There are 5 pools, 2 whirlpools, 10 restaurants, and 6 bars.
About Sandals Barbados
Located right next to Sandals Royal Barbados on a beautiful beach in the St. Lawrence Gap area, Sandals Barbados gives you access to a total of 21 restaurants, 14 bars, 11 pools, and 6 whirlpools. It offers a more peaceful atmosphere than Royal Barbados, which is newer and livelier. The resorts are 15 minutes from Grantley Adams International Airport.
Sandals Grenada vs Barbados: Beaches
At Sandals Grenada, exclusive Pink Gin Beach is a stretch of soft white sand along calm, clear water. One area is enclosed by rocks to form a sort of natural swimming pool, and it’s also fun for snorkeling. There are plenty of loungers and places to relax.
The beach at Sandals Barbados is considered one of the best on the island, and we really liked it. However, the water can be a little rough at times, and it’s a little small for the size of the resorts, which can make it difficult to get a good lounge chair. This is also a very public beach as opposed to the quiet beach at Sandals Grenada.
Sandals Grenada vs. Barbados: Restaurants
While the food at Sandals Grenada is great, Sandals Barbados has the edge here because of the greater variety, however we prefer Grenada because of the service.
Sandals Grenada has 10 restaurants and offers French haute cuisine, steak, seafood, Mediterranean, Asian, sushi, Caribbean, Italian, and Parisian-style pastries and crepes.
Sandals Barbados has 11 restaurants, offering seafood, sushi, Caribbean, Italian, Asian, Indian, steak, grilled specialties, pizza, and Parisian-style pastries. Then there are 10 restaurants at Sandals Royal Barbados, which is right next door for easy walking. These include two unique healthy dining restaurants, Heart & Sol and Greenhouse, as well as a gourmet donut shop.
Sandals Grenada vs. Barbados: Activities and Amenities
There are plenty of complimentary activities and amenities at both Sandals Grenada and Barbados, but again, Barbados offers a little more.
Activities at Sandals Grenada include scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, Hobie Cat sailing, day and night tennis, beach volleyball, bocce ball, shuffleboard, and table tennis. There are 5 pools and 2 whirlpools.
At Sandals Barbados, you’ll find scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, glass-bottom boat rides, Hobie Cat sailing, day and night tennis, beach volleyball, bocce ball, cricket, table tennis, and pool. There are 3 pools and 3 whirlpools. You also have access to all the pools and activities at neighboring Sandals Royal Barbados, including a bowling alley, a glass-front pool by the beach, and a rooftop infinity pool.
Both resorts have full fitness centers, which are complimentary, and spas, which are not.
Sandals Grenada vs Barbados: Rooms and Suites
Here is where Sandals Grenada shines in comparison, with luxurious and unique accommodations such as the Skypool suites and the Rondoval suites. There are poolside, walkout, oceanview, and garden view rooms, as well as beachfront walkout, penthouse, and swim-up suites. The nicest options are one-bedroom butler villas with infinity pools, Skypool suites with elevated infinity pools, and Rondoval suites with private pool sanctuaries.
At Sandals Barbados, accommodations are in three areas: the Caribbean Village, the Crystal Lagoon Village, and the Beachfront Village. Many rooms have oversized soaking tubs on the balcony or patio. There are premium and deluxe rooms, luxury honeymoon rooms and suites, beachfront club level suites, penthouse suites, one-bedroom butler suites, swim-up suites, and beachfront butler suites.
At both resorts, butler suites come with 24-hour inroom dining and personal butler service.
Sandals Grenada vs. Barbados: Nightlife
Sandals Grenada has 6 bars including a swim-up bar and a British pub. Nightly entertainment includes live music, beach parties, talent nights, theme nights, and more.
There are 8 bars including a swim-up bar and a tiki bar at Sandals Barbados. Sandals Royal Barbados has the better nightlife, with 6 bars including a rooftop bar and infinity pool, the bowling alley, a piano bar, and a craft beer bar. Nightly events include live music, beach parties, Barbados Day celebrations, theme nights, and more.
Sandals Grenada vs. Barbados Prices
Costs are pretty comparable at these two resorts, although prices will vary throughout the year depending on the season.
Rates at Sandals Grenada currently start at $363 per person per night. At Sandals Barbados, they start at $336 per person per night.