Head to head
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpavsSandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Share as a post (opens in a new tab)
Scores at a Glance
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpaSandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Overall
8.6
9.2
Beach
9.0
8.5
Food
8.2
9.1
Service
8.0
9.2
Rooms
8.8
9.0
Luxury
8.5
9.0
Value
8.0
8.3
Romance
8.2
9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Overall Score | 9.2 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.3 (445) | Google Rating | 4.6 (1,965) (better) |
| (better)From $172 | Price / Night (pp) | From $355 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 90 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Beach | 8.5 |
| 8.2 | Food | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.0 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.8 | Rooms | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.5 | Pools | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.5 | Luxury | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.0 | Value | 8.3 (better) |
| 8.8 | Family | – |
| 8.2 | Romance | 9.4 (better) |
| – | Nightlife | 7.8 |
| (better)8.2 | Quiet | 7.8 |
| 8.0 | Adventure | 8.9 (better) |
| 8.2 | Wellness | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.0 | Remote work | – |
Of the 15 measures we call, Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa leads on 3 and Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa leads on 12.
Vibes
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Guests 18 and over get free access to the neighboring Secrets Playa Esmeralda, which adds adult-only dining and bars
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 10 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from GND
Pros · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- New rooms
- Water park and kids/teen clubs
- Strong beach
Pros · Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
- Very strong all-inclusive scope.
- Adults-only couples focus.
- Short complimentary airport transfer.
- Excellent pool and private-pool room inventory.
- Included scuba for certified divers.
Cons · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Long airport transfer
- Dreams beach can be choppy
- Service still uneven
Cons · Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
- Not for families or mixed-age groups.
- Spa treatments cost extra.
- Some guest reports say the beach is good rather than best-in-brand.
- Room selection matters because categories vary widely in privacy and wow factor.
Keep exploring
Similar resorts
Not these two?