Scores at a Glance
Hotel Xcaret ArteSandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
9.2
Beach
8.1
8.5
Food
9.2
9.1
Service
·
9.2
Rooms
·
9.0
Luxury
9.1
9.0
Value
·
8.3
Romance
8.9
9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.2 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (6,232) | Google Rating | 4.6 (1,949) (better) |
| From $412 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 45 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Beach | 8.5 (better) |
| (better)9.2 | Food | 9.1 |
| – | Service | 9.2 |
| – | Rooms | 9.0 |
| – | Pools | 9.2 |
| (better)9.1 | Luxury | 9.0 |
| – | Value | 8.3 |
| 8.9 | Romance | 9.4 (better) |
| – | Nightlife | 7.8 |
| – | Quiet | 7.8 |
| (better)9.6 | Adventure | 8.9 |
| – | Wellness | 8.7 |
Of the 8 measures we call, Hotel Xcaret Arte leads on 3 and Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa leads on 5.
Vibes
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Hotel Xcaret Arte
- Xcaret & Xel-Há park access
- Art-inspired workshops
- River & cenote swimming
- 10 restaurants by celebrity chefs
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from GND
Pros · Hotel Xcaret Arte
- Exceptional design, art-focused architecture and strong food identity.
- Included access and transportation to Grupo Xcaret parks materially improves value for active travelers.
- Excellent fit for couples, food-focused travelers and adults who want a resort with more to do than beach and pool.
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 · Hotel Xcaret Arte
- Expensive compared with typical Riviera Maya all-inclusives.
- The beach is beautiful but cove-style and not the best fit for long open-ocean beach walkers.
- Some guests find dining reservations and app logistics frustrating.
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.
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