Caribbean Villas & Luxury Hotels, Grenada Island

Spice Island Beach Resort, Mount Cinnamon and Maca Bana Eco-Resort

Oct 27, 2009

For romance or relaxation, Grenada has it all, white sands, blue sea, emerald hills and some of the most luxurious hotels and villas in the Caribbean.

Top accommodation in Grenada ranges from luxury hotels and beach resorts to exclusive retreats and eco-friendly Caribbean villas. Many venues strive to respect the island’s natural assets and there’s no better place to rejuvenate body and mind while leaving only passing footprints in the sand.

Grenada has myriad attractions but at the end of the day, it’s always a treat to chill out by the pool or wander in tropical gardens and dine under the stars, on a private balcony or a hotel terrace overlooking the sea.

Spice Island is a luxurious resort, just steps away from the sweeping sands of Grand Anse Bay. Accommodation includes 32 beach front suites and 17 suites with private pool, garden and Jacuzzi tub. Some boast a private sauna or dining terrace with sea view while the new Cinnamon and Saffron suites claim the ultimate luxury. The decor is contemporary with a classic Caribbean touch.

Oliver’s restaurant and the Sea and Surf terrace serve international and West Indian cuisine using fresh garden produce and island spices. Vegetarian options are available.

The Janissa Spa offers wraps, facials and massage, based on Caribbean herbs and spices such as nutmeg. There’s an attractive landscaped pool and all inclusive guests enjoy complimentary use of the fitness centre, non motorized water sports and other amenities.

Set among tropical gardens, on a hillside overlooking Grand Anse Bay, this contemporary boutique resort offers a choice of spacious villas or suites, individually furnished. All have a large balcony and separate dressing area while garden apartments also claim a private plunge pool.

Sawy’s restaurant is renowned for innovative seafood dishes but can accommodate special diets. Dinner may be served on the panoramic terrace, looking across the bay to the lights of St Georges, Grenada’s pretty capital, in the distance. There’s a bar and a bright swimming pool area.

West Indian herbal treatments are available in Moi spa. Water sports and diving school are on site, as well as tennis courts, pool and gym with personal trainer on request.

Powered by solar panels, Maca Bana, or tree dwellings, is a small collection of exclusive villas perched on a cliffside with spectacular sea views. Each of the superbly appointed villas is custom designed, with great attention to detail, and has an outdoor hot tub. There’s a lovely infinity pool and a tropical garden full of birds and butterflies.

In-room spa treatments range from hot stone to Swedish massage while yoga and pilates sessions can be arranged on request. The Aquarium beach restaurant serves delicious treats like callaloo cannelloni or ginger glazed lobster. Fresh produce is sourced from the resort’s own organic farm which may be visited.

Cookery and art courses complete the picture of this luxurious retreat, the place to pamper body and soul in an eco-friendly environment.

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