Sandals Grenada
Sandals Grenada is quietly regarded as one of the best properties in the Sandals chain, and it turns up again and again when experienced all-inclusive travelers are asked which Sandals to book. Set on Pink Gin Beach near the island's southern tip, which Sandals describes as powdery sand and calm turquoise water, the resort earns its reputation on three things: diving, food and genuinely intimate service. With 257 rooms spread across four villages (Pink Gin, South Seas, Lover's Hideaway and Italian), this is a resort where the team actually gets to know you. Certified divers dive free daily, and the Bianca C, a 590-foot Italian liner that sank in 1961, is close by as a paid wreck dive, which draws serious divers who would not normally consider an all-inclusive.
Traveler Insights
Pros
- +Certified divers dive free every day except departure day, up to two tanks a day, with equipment and guiding included, on an island known for some of the best wreck diving in the Caribbean
- +Ten restaurants covering Pan-Caribbean, teppanyaki, Italian, Mediterranean seafood, steak, French, sushi, Neapolitan pizza and a British pub, and only three of them (Kimonos, Butch's Chophouse and Le Jardinier) need a dinner reservation
- +Intimate scale with 257 rooms across four villages means bartenders know your name by day two and the resort never feels crowded
- +Five pools and two whirlpools for 257 rooms, plus the Living Room in the Pool, a lounge with a fire pit in the middle of the water
- +Skypool Suites with private infinity-edge plunge pools over the Caribbean and thatched-roof Rondoval Cottages are the rooms honeymooners call once-in-a-lifetime
- +About a mile from Maurice Bishop International Airport, with round-trip transfers and an arrival and departure airport lounge included
- +Taxes and gratuities, bottomless top-shelf spirits, Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks wines, in-room minibars and Wi-Fi everywhere are all in the rate, so the bill at checkout holds few surprises
Cons
- −The Bianca C and other wreck dives, plus night dives, cost extra under Sandals' dive rules, so the island's most famous dive is not part of the free daily diving
- −Non-certified guests pay a nominal fee for the 3-hour PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience, and full certification costs extra too
- −Red Lane Spa treatments are an optional paid extra on top of the all-inclusive rate, and the spa is not the largest in the Sandals portfolio
- −Grenada requires a connection for most North American travelers, adding real travel time compared to Sandals resorts in Jamaica
- −Some room categories in the older sections feel dated next to newer Sandals builds, so it is worth asking which room blocks were refreshed most recently when you book
- −Hilly terrain between the villages can tire guests with mobility issues or anyone expecting a flat, easy layout
- −Evening entertainment wraps up earlier than at the bigger Sandals properties, and day trips off-resort take more planning than in Jamaica or Mexico
The dining lineup is the other headline. Ten restaurants cover Spices (Pan-Caribbean), Kimonos (teppanyaki), Cucina Romana (Italian), Neptune's (Mediterranean seafood), Butch's Chophouse, Le Jardinier (classic French), Soy Sushi Bar, Dino's Pizzeria, Cafe de Paris for pastries and coffee, and the Tipsy Turtle Pub, which serves late-night bites until 1am. Only Kimonos, Butch's and Le Jardinier take dinner reservations, so most nights you just walk in. Five pools and two whirlpools give a small resort plenty of water, including the Living Room in the Pool with its fire pit, and the Skypool Suites with private infinity-edge plunge pools have become the aspirational room category. Tennis, pickleball, a fitness center, kayaks, paddleboards, Hobie Cats and snorkeling gear are all included; Red Lane Spa treatments cost extra.
This resort suits couples, particularly honeymooners and anniversary trips, who value depth of experience over size; it is adults-only and built for couples. It is also an easy pick for any couple where one partner dives, since two free tanks a day is real value even with wreck and night dives charged separately. Pricing sits in the upper-middle of the Sandals range, and repeat visitors argue it is the Sandals most worth the money. Beyond the resort, St. George's harbour, the Grand Anse beach area and the island's rainforest waterfalls and spice estates make good day trips with a little planning.
Common Questions
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Do you have to be a certified diver to dive here?
How does the beach at Sandals Grenada compare to other Sandals beaches?
Is this a good resort for a honeymoon even if you don't dive?
How far is the resort from the airport?
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Restaurants (9)
| Type | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Italian | Cucina Romana, Dino's Pizzeria |
| Japanese & sushi | Soy Sushi Bar |
| Teppanyaki / hibachi | Kimonos |
| Steakhouse | Butch's Chophouse |
| French | Le Jardinier |
| Mediterranean & Spanish | Neptune's |
| Caribbean & local | Spices |
| Pub | Tipsy Turtle Pub |
From the resort's own dining pages. Only restaurants the resort lists are shown. All are covered by the all-inclusive rate, per the resort.
What's nearby
Grand Anse Beach10 min drive · 4.0 mi
10 min drive · 4.0 mi
Morne Rouge (BBC) Beach12 min drive · 4.7 mi
St. George's and the Carenage14 min drive · 6.4 mi
Fort George20 min drive · 7.3 mi
Fort Frederick20 min drive · 7.7 mi
More things to do (23)
- Magazine Beach · beach3 min drive · 0.7 mi
- Clarke's Court Rum Distillery · historic site11 min drive · 5.0 mi
- Prickly Bay Marina · marina12 min drive · 3.9 mi
- Grenada Golf Club · golf12 min drive · 5.0 mi
- Port Louis Marina · marina14 min drive · 5.7 mi
- Grenada National Museum · museum15 min drive · 6.9 mi
- Laura Herb and Spice Garden · nature25 min drive · 12 mi
- La Sagesse Beach · beach25 min drive · 13 mi
- Annandale Falls · nature30 min drive · 11 mi
- Grand Etang National Park · nature30 min drive · 13 mi
- Concord Falls · nature35 min drive · 16 mi
- Gouyave (Nutmeg Station and Friday Fish Fry) · town35 min drive · 20 mi
- Mount Carmel Falls · nature35 min drive · 20 mi
- Grenville · town40 min drive · 20 mi
- Seven Sisters Falls · nature45 min drive · 15 mi
- Belmont Estate · historic site50 min drive · 25 mi
- Grenada Chocolate Factory · historic site50 min drive · 26 mi
- River Antoine Rum Distillery · historic site50 min drive · 26 mi
- Lake Antoine · nature50 min drive · 27 mi
- Sauteurs · town55 min drive · 31 mi
- Leapers Hill (Carib's Leap) · viewpoint55 min drive · 30 mi
- Bathway Beach · beach55 min drive · 30 mi
- Levera Beach · beach60 min drive · 31 mi
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Seaweed & sargassum
Grenada gets sargassum, typically worst May through July on the east coast; the southwest resort beaches see only occasional light patches.See the month-by-month guide →Google Reviews★ 4.6 · 1,860 reviews
“Spectacular resort. Everyone is unbelievably welcoming and friendly. Food was great, scenery spectacular. There plenty to do from resort events to snorkeling to excursions. Two pools to choose from: a rowdy pool and a quiet pool. Hot tubs and the bea...”
“Sandals Grenada is a hidden gem. I was wowed by how beautiful the beach was and wonderful the hotel/staff were. I would definitely come back. Every little detail is well thought of. The food, activities, nightlife, are all great. Management/hotel sta...”
“Wife and I had our first sandals experience in St. Vincent in the Grenada’s. We decided this year to go to sandals Grenada. Our first impression did not meet the expectations as what we had experienced in St. Vincent’s. After a couple of days we had...”
