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Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera MayavsSandals Grenada Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera MayaSandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Overall
8.5
9.2
Beach
7.4
8.5
Food
8.4
9.1
Service
8.5
9.2
Rooms
8.8
9.0
Luxury
8.3
9.0
Value
7.8
8.3
Romance
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9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya | Measure | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 9.2 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.7 (8,269) | Google Rating | 4.6 (1,953) |
| (better)From $258 | Price / Night (pp) | From $355 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 30 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya | Measure | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.4 | Food | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.5 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.8 | Rooms | 9.0 (better) |
| (better)9.3 | Pools | 9.2 |
| 8.3 | Luxury | 9.0 (better) |
| 7.8 | Value | 8.3 (better) |
| 9.7 | Family | – |
| – | Romance | 9.4 |
| 7.4 | Nightlife | 7.8 (better) |
| 5.8 | Quiet | 7.8 (better) |
| – | Adventure | 8.9 |
| 8.0 | Wellness | 8.7 (better) |
Of the 14 measures we call, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya leads on 3 and Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa leads on 11.
Vibes
| Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya | Measure | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Lively | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya | Measure | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 30 min from CUN
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from GND
Pros · Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
- Outstanding family and waterpark offering.
- All-suite, all-swim-up, all-oceanview concept.
- Strong all-inclusive dining and drink coverage.
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 · Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
- High price point.
- Beach conditions can vary with sargassum.
- Not a quiet or adults-focused resort.
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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