Scores at a Glance
Sandals Grenada Resort & SpaThe Palms Zanzibar
Overall
9.2
9.4
Beach
8.5
8.5
Food
9.1
9.1
Service
9.2
9.6
Rooms
9.0
9.5
Luxury
9.0
9.5
Value
8.3
8.2
Romance
9.4
9.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 9.2 | Overall Score | 9.4 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.6 (1,949) | Google Rating | 5.0 (61) (better) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 15 min | Airport Transfer | – |
All Scores
| Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Beach | 8.5 |
| 9.1 | Food | 9.1 |
| 9.2 | Service | 9.6 (better) |
| 9.0 | Rooms | 9.5 (better) |
| (better)9.2 | Pools | 8.8 |
| 9.0 | Luxury | 9.5 (better) |
| (better)8.3 | Value | 8.2 |
| – | Family | 6.8 |
| 9.4 | Romance | 9.7 (better) |
| (better)7.8 | Nightlife | 3.5 |
| 7.8 | Quiet | 9.7 (better) |
| 8.9 | Adventure | – |
| 8.7 | Wellness | 8.7 |
Of the 10 measures we call, Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa leads on 3 and The Palms Zanzibar leads on 7.
Vibes
| Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from GND
The Palms Zanzibar
- 2 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
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.
Pros · The Palms Zanzibar
- Extremely intimate seven-villa setting.
- Strong luxury, service and romance sentiment.
- Private plunge pools and large villas.
- All-inclusive positioning is strongly verified.
- Quiet beach retreat with access to wider Zanzibar Collection facilities.
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.
Cons · The Palms Zanzibar
- Very limited nightlife.
- Restaurant variety is naturally limited at the core property.
- East-coast tides can affect swimming.
- Review volume is smaller than large resort benchmarks.
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