We booked this trip for our anniversary. We wanted a relaxing beach getaway with the option to explore the island, learn about the culture, and do a few excursions. We chose the Royalton because of its beachfront location, convenience, and proximity to the airport.
Service (Staff):
The staff was very friendly, always smiling, and professional. The front-line team truly tries hard and deserves credit. Unfortunately, our experience with management was the opposite. When we had questions or concerns, management was not helpful and came across as dismissive.
Location:
The location is extremely convenient. It’s about five minutes from the airport. You could honestly walk there if you wanted to. No long transfer after landing, which is a big plus.
Rooms & Views:
If you book beachfront, the views are beautiful. The beach is not very large, but that actually makes it nice because you’re very close to the water and can hear the ocean from your room. It’s peaceful and soothing.
That said, the rooms are pretty basic. Nothing special. Thin walls. You can hear your neighbors cough. The beds are on wheels, so if you toss and turn, the bed can literally move away from the wall. Not ideal. The fridge struggled to keep drinks cold, but they do restock water daily, which we appreciated. The shower had both hose and rainfall options, which was nice.
Tours:
We did a full-day island tour with stops at the nutmeg and chocolate museum. Highly recommend exploring Grenada. Just understand that the full day is mostly because of the driving. The roads and driving style are very different than what we’re used to. Our driver was fantastic though—friendly, knowledgeable, and gave great historical insight.
Food:
This was unfortunately the weakest part of our stay. There are four dinner options:
• Taj (Indian): We found it lacked flavor.
• French restaurant: Good food and good service.
• Italian: By far our favorite. Very tasty and great views.
• Buffet: Not great. The make-your-own pasta station was the best option.
• Dinner reservations are required and were a nightmare. The earliest we could get was 9:00 PM, yet when we arrived, there were open tables. The system felt disorganized.
Because the food overall wasn’t strong, the omelet line at breakfast and pasta line at dinner were always long.
Good to Know Before Booking
• Do your research.
• Watch YouTube reviews and look through detailed TripAdvisor photos.
Resort
• This resort works well if you want to relax, sit on the beach all day, and enjoy beautiful views. It’s also a good base if you’re interested in exploring Grenada’s history and culture. The resort feels understaffed.
• At higher capacity, there are not enough pool and beach chairs for everyone.
• Smoothies are only for Diamond Club members.
Would I Return?
I would absolutely return to Grenada. It’s a beautiful island with amazing friendly people.
Would I return to the Royalton? Probably not unless the price better matched the amenities and overall experience.
Final thoughts
The resort is small but beautiful. The staff is friendly. The beachfront views are great. The WiFi worked well throughout the property, and being five minutes from the airport is incredibly convenient.
The Royalton is priced as a 5 star resort and I would barely qualify it as 3 stars. It falls short in many aspects. The food quality, reservation system, room comfort and the amenities.
The Good
• Friendly staff
• Beautiful beachfront views
• Five minutes from the airport
• One of only two all-inclusive options on the island
• Reliable WiFi
The Bad
• Thin walls
• Only two pools
• Understaffed
• Food quality inconsistent
• Long food lines
• High price point
The Ugly
• Dinner reservation system was frustrating
• Not enough seating at pools/beach when busy
• Beds on wheels and not very comfortable
• Basic rooms
• Management was rude and unhelpful
• App did not work properly
At the end of the day, the property is beautiful. It just doesn’t justify the premium price tag based on the overall experience.
I would rate this resort a 3 star at best.