Scores at a Glance
Jade MountainSandals Grande St. Lucian
Overall
9.3
8.4
Beach
8.5
9.1
Food
9.1
·
Service
9.4
·
Rooms
9.6
·
Luxury
9.7
·
Value
7.2
7.1
Romance
9.8
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Jade Mountain | Measure | Sandals Grande St. Lucian |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.3 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.7 (580) | Google Rating | 4.5 (3,432) |
| From $810 | Price / Night (pp) | From $371 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Boutique | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)60 min | Airport Transfer | 90 min |
All Scores
| Jade Mountain | Measure | Sandals Grande St. Lucian |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Beach | 9.1 (better) |
| 9.1 | Food | – |
| 9.4 | Service | – |
| 9.6 | Rooms | – |
| 9.4 | Pools | – |
| 9.7 | Luxury | – |
| (better)7.2 | Value | 7.1 |
| (better)9.8 | Romance | 9.2 |
| 5.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 9.4 | Quiet | – |
| 8.6 | Adventure | – |
| 9.0 | Wellness | – |
| 6.8 | Remote work | – |
Of the 7 measures we call, Jade Mountain leads on 5 and Sandals Grande St. Lucian leads on 2.
Vibes
| Jade Mountain | Measure | Sandals Grande St. Lucian |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Jade Mountain | Measure | Sandals Grande St. Lucian |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| – | Golf | Yes |
| – | Water sports | Yes |
Jade Mountain
- Open-wall infinity pool sanctuaries
- Piton mountain views
- Organic chocolate lab
- Scuba & snorkel included
Sandals Grande St. Lucian
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 12 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Butler service
Pros · Jade Mountain
- Extraordinary Piton and Caribbean Sea views from open-wall sanctuaries.
- One of the strongest romance and honeymoon products in the Caribbean.
- Signature private infinity-pool sanctuaries.
- High-service boutique scale with only 29 sanctuaries.
- Access to Anse Chastanet beach, non-motorized water sports, estate walks, and resort activities.
Pros · Sandals Grande St. Lucian
- Excellent calm-beach setting
- Adults-only couples focus
- 12 restaurants and broad included activities
- Overwater bungalow option
Cons · Jade Mountain
- Very expensive compared with most Caribbean resorts.
- Not directly beachfront in the conventional sense.
- Open-air design means no air conditioning, TVs, radios, or phones in the standard room concept.
- Limited nightlife and not a good fit for guests seeking a busy party resort.
- The road and hillside setting may not suit travelers who want easy flat walking.
Cons · Sandals Grande St. Lucian
- Premium pricing
- Food and service feedback can be inconsistent
- Long UVF transfer
- Shade-chair competition can be frustrating
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