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Sandals Grenada Resort & SpavsUNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
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Sandals Grenada Resort & SpaUNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
Overall
9.2
8.8
Beach
8.5
8.5
Food
9.1
8.8
Service
9.2
8.8
Rooms
9.0
8.9
Luxury
9.0
8.8
Value
8.3
7.6
Romance
9.4
8.9
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa | Measure | UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.2 | Overall Score | 8.8 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.6 (1,949) | Google Rating | 4.6 (5,295) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | From $209 |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 90 min |
All Scores
| Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa | Measure | UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Beach | 8.5 |
| (better)9.1 | Food | 8.8 |
| (better)9.2 | Service | 8.8 |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 8.9 |
| (better)9.2 | Pools | 8.9 |
| (better)9.0 | Luxury | 8.8 |
| (better)8.3 | Value | 7.6 |
| (better)9.4 | Romance | 8.9 |
| (better)7.8 | Nightlife | 6.8 |
| 7.8 | Quiet | 7.8 |
| (better)8.9 | Adventure | 8.0 |
| 8.7 | Wellness | 8.7 |
| – | Remote work | 6.4 |
Of the 11 measures we call, Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa leads on 11 and UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya leads on 0.
Vibes
| Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa | Measure | UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa | Measure | UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from GND
UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
- Adults-only locally inspired luxury
- Personal host concierge
- Art walks and tequila tastings
- Esencia spa with cenote 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.
Pros · UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
- Strong adults-only positioning with a polished, modern Mexican design identity.
- Spacious 624-square-foot entry-level rooms with terraces and upscale bathrooms.
- Five-restaurant dining program with strong multi-source praise.
- Three-pool layout gives guests a choice between more social and more relaxed areas.
- Strong spa, wellness, fitness, and hydrotherapy offering.
- High review volume and broad agreement across TripAdvisor, Expedia, Booking.com, Reddit, and professional travel sources.
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 · UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
- Beach conditions can be affected by seasonal seaweed and Riviera Maya surf conditions.
- Not a town-walkable resort.
- Value can feel weaker when rates are high or when guests experience service inconsistency.
- Some guests report pressure around membership or vacation-club presentations.
- Wi-Fi evidence is mixed; Booking.com shows a weaker Free WiFi subscore than the resort’s general luxury positioning would suggest.
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