25 Best Hotels in Grenada

By the jetty in Hillsborough, Ade's (pronounced add-ees) is a convenient—and popular—place to rest your weary head after a day snorkeling at Sandy Island or scuba diving at some of Carriacou's best dive spots. The accommodations are extremely simple (and priced accordingly), with queen-size or twin beds, a writing table, and either a kitchenette or shared-kitchen privileges. It's a two-minute walk to the beach and a five-minute taxi ride to the airport or ferry.

Well-situated facing Grand Anse Beach, many rooms in this small hotel have connecting doors, making Allamanda a good choice for families. All rooms have tile floors and a balcony or patio, several have an ocean view, and some have whirlpool baths. Shopping, restaurants, nightlife, and the minibus to town are right at your doorstep.

In a laid-back environment on a quiet hillside estate on the easternmost point of Windward Bay, four colorful gingerbread cottages are within earshot of one another but partially hidden by trees and other foliage. Each cottage has a fully equipped kitchen and sleeps up to four—one has a "guest" annex that would be perfect for a couple of teenagers. Meals are served by reservation or prearrangement—if you want your freshly caught fish grilled, for example. The cottages were lovingly built, one by one, by owner Dave Goldhill, an expat American who opened Bayaleau (bee-ah-loo) in 1992. Goldhill has a 28-foot boat called Mostly Harmless, also built on the premises, which he uses to take guests on snorkeling trips to the Tobago Cays and half- or full-day excursions throughout the Grenadines. Take a hike, borrow an ocean kayak, watch the birds, or, for something completely different, enjoy a donkey trek—from three hours to five days.

Just 300 yards from Grand Anse Beach, "Blue" is especially popular among divers, nature lovers, and family vacationers looking for roomy, self-catering accommodations. All units have fully equipped kitchenettes and private terraces; suites have separate sitting–dining rooms and one or two beds; studios have dining alcoves and one bed. The many shade trees and flowering bushes on the attractive 6-acre property are home to roughly two dozen species of birds. Popular adventure packages focus on rain-forest hikes or scuba diving. La Belle Creole restaurant is known for its contemporary West Indian cuisine and lovely view; lunch is served by the pool. Guests may access the beach, sports, and spa facilities through "Blue's" sister hotel, Spice Island Beach Resort.

Definitely off the beaten path and in a truly natural environment, Cabier Ocean Lodge is a combination guesthouse, restaurant/bar, petting zoo, and donkey ranch—all on a remote point of land high above the sea on Grenada's windward (eastern) coast. Guests have the run of the property, which extends down to secluded, reef-protected Cabier Beach and inland to the main road (about a 15-minute hike). Snooze in a hammock, rest and reflect on the beach, take a nature walk, participate in a creole or French cooking workshop. Rooms in the lodge itself surround a little zoo with rescued animals: a monkey, possum, armadillo, manicou, birds, and other small creatures; goats and donkeys roam the hillside. Several rooms have kitchenettes. Two villa units—with full kitchens, broad terraces, and a private infinity-edge pool—are especially suitable for families. This is a paradise for hikers, bird-watchers, and naturalists, while families enjoy the truly relaxed environment. The restaurant serves excellent cuisine and draws patrons from beyond the premises for both lunch (and the view) and dinner.

The posh suites here are in 10 two-story cottages distributed in a horseshoe around 8 acres of lawn and gardens that hug the beach on Prickly Bay (L'Anse aux Épines). Each suite has a spacious bedroom and sitting area, along with an entertainment system that includes a flat-screen TV, DVD, and iPod docking station. Two-thirds of the suites have whirlpool baths; eight have private plunge pools. Each day, your personal maid serves breakfast on your balcony or patio. Fruit is served on the beach each morning, and canapés are delivered to your suite in the evening. Each arriving guest receives a voucher for a complimentary back and neck massage at The Spa at Calabash. Beach Club Restaurant serves alfresco breakfast and lunch; Rhodes Restaurant serves memorable cuisine at dinner.

Island visitors and local business people alike relish the lovely view, particularly at sunset, from this perch high above Hillsborough Harbour. Though the building is four stories high, its hillside location provides entrances at three levels, making stair-climbing a nonissue even if your room is on the top floor. Guest rooms are pleasant and comfortably furnished; suites have added sitting rooms (large enough for a roll-away bed) and full kitchens. Most bathrooms have only showers. The swimming pool is small, but this is the only hotel on Carriacou with a pool. The beach and the town are a 15-minute walk downhill (and then back up!).

Rooms at Coyaba, one of a handful of hotels with direct access to beautiful Grand Anse Beach, are in pavilion-style buildings that surround a 5½-acre beachfront garden of palm trees, hibiscus, frangipani, and bougainvillea. All rooms have a view of the sea from a private patio or balcony. The island's Amerindian heritage—Coyaba means "heaven" in the Arawak language—influenced the resort's interior design, which includes teak furniture, earth-tone fabrics, and local artwork. But this is not a rustic environment. The accommodations are modern, and the decor is beautifully serene. Four rooms are accessible for guests with disabilities.

The one- and two-bedroom self-catering apartments are small and simply furnished at this no-frills hotel on pretty Morne Rouge Bay, but the beach it faces is one of Grenada's best. Each unit has a full kitchenette, a dining–living room with mahogany furniture, and a private verandah overlooking the sea. There's no charge for children staying in the same room as their parents, and the bay here is calm—perfect for small kids. Fantazia 2001, Grenada's premier (soundproof) dance club, is also on the property—convenient for those who like to party but perhaps a distraction for those who don't.

Choose a top-floor apartment for the best view.

You're guaranteed beautiful views of Hillsborough Bay and the offshore cays at this small inn, which is the perfect location for a scuba-diving, snorkeling, or beachcombing vacation. Created by a Swedish family, Green Roof has just five rooms—three have private showers, two others share—and two cottages, as well as a restaurant and bar. All guest accommodations are individually decorated with richly painted walls and pure white fabrics, and all have access to a verandah and cooling sea breezes. Beds are draped with mosquito netting, which comes in very handy.

Within walking distance of downtown Hillsborough, the ferry jetty, shops, and some beaches, Hotel Laurena has large rooms that can accommodate two to four people. Standard rooms overlook the tropical gardens; suites have expansive bedrooms, sitting areas, and private balconies; and apartments (one, two, or three bedrooms) all have full kitchens. Children 12 and under stay free.

This contemporary beachfront hotel on Morne Rouge Bay, next to Gem Holiday Resort and with the same ownership, has stylish suites—all with a patio or deck and a view of the ocean. Suites are furnished with teak furniture, handcrafted by descendants of the indigenous residents of Grenada, and fabrics in bright Caribbean colors. Fedelis, Kalinago's beachfront restaurant and bar, specializes in creole cuisine but also offers an international menu of tasty dishes. This resort welcomes singles, couples, and families alike. And the gentle surf at the beach is perfect for young kids. Alternatively, enjoy the pool.

Secluded on La Sagesse Bay, this country inn boasts its own restaurant and beach bar, along with a salt-pond bird sanctuary, thick mangroves, nature trails, and ½ mile (¾ km) of palm-lined beach—one of the prettiest beaches in the entire Caribbean. Five large guest rooms are in the historic manor house; a nearby beach cottage has two rooms; and a more modern beachfront building has two rooms and three suites, two of which are duplex. Only one room (in the manor house) has air-conditioning. All accommodations are within 30 feet of the beach, and all except those in the manor house have screened verandahs. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings, but you'll probably want to rent a car.

You may think you've landed on an island in the South Pacific when you reach this upscale getaway, hidden away on a pristine beach near Grenada's Quarantine Point. Laluna's large thatch-roof cottages—each with its own plunge pool—line the beachfront and climb 10 acres of wooded hillside. Bedrooms in the breezy, open-plan cottages, which are all the same except for their location and color scheme, open onto large verandahs that serve as indoor-outdoor sitting areas. Bathroom showers are partially exposed to the outdoors. Laluna's guests congregate at its comfortable beachfront lounge and bar and have free access to a small books, games, music, and videos library, as well as to a couple of bikes and a kayak or two. A resident yogi provides instruction in yoga, Pilates, tai chi, and meditation. The restaurant, which specializes in Italian fare, opens directly onto the beach for a perfectly romantic setting. The resort faces west, assuring beautiful sunset views. No dress code, no rules, no set dinnertime, no problem.

The spacious, self-catering accommodations at the eco-conscious Le Phare Bleu (The Blue Lighthouse) are perfectly situated for those who arrive by boat or who like to be around boats. Units have one or two air-conditioned bedrooms, luxurious bathrooms (showers only), and a separate living room with a sofa bed; one wall of each living room opens fully to catch the breeze. One two-bedroom villa has a private pool. Kitchenettes have microwaves and full-size refrigerators. The Deck Restaurant serves meals daily, with live music on weekends, or guests can hang out at the bar aboard the historic lightship docked at the 60-slip, full-service marina.

Clustered on a 2-acre hillside overlooking mile-long Magazine Beach, each of Maca Bana's seven private villas ("banas") has a great view—of the white sand below, out to sea, up the coastline to pretty St. George's Harbour, and beyond toward cloud-capped mountains. Villas ('banas) accommodate two to six people, but families with young children should be aware of the steep terrain and koi ponds. Roomy kitchens are fully equipped, including an espresso machine and groceries for your first breakfast. Each villa is named for a tropical fruit, a theme that carries through to the decor. And each has a spacious verandah with a private massaging hot tub. A small but inviting infinity pool is open to all guests. This tiny boutique resort is truly green. The water heaters and kitchen appliances are all solar-powered, and verdant gardens studded with fruit trees and herbal plants are nurtured with compost from the Aquarium Restaurant at the bottom of the hill.

Clustered on a 2-acre hillside overlooking mile-long Magazine Beach, each of Maca Bana's seven private villas ("banas") has a great view—of the white sand below, out to sea, up the coastline to pretty St. George's Harbour, and beyond toward cloud-capped mountains. Each 'bana is named for a tropical fruit, a theme that carries through to the decor. And each has a spacious veranda with a private massaging hot tub. A small but inviting infinity pool is open to all guests. This tiny boutique resort is truly green. The water heaters and kitchen appliances are all solar-powered, and verdant gardens studded with fruit trees and herbal plants are nurtured with compost from the Aquarium Restaurant. Villas accommodate two to six people, but families with young children should be aware of the steep terrain and koi ponds. Roomy kitchens are fully equipped, including an espresso machine and groceries for your first breakfast. Don't feel like cooking? Arrange for a restaurant chef to come to your own kitchen and prepare a sumptuous breakfast or dinner—the chefs also offer private Grenadian cooking lessons in your kitchen. You can also arrange a personal yoga or tai chi lesson on your own deck.

Located in Sanchez, this guest house offers visitors a home-away-from-home experience that is complemented by the simplistic, authentic island lifestyle. Each room is named after the island's cultural festivals and events such as Regatta, Maroon, and Saraca. The self-contained apartment is also available to visitors interested in an independent living experience.

On a hillside overlooking Grand Anse Beach, Mount Cinnamon's spacious one-, two-, or three-bedroom villas have full kitchens with a breakfast bar, Bose entertainment systems, cable TV, and convenient extras that include washers and dryers. The rooms themselves are furnished with contemporary West Indian decor in carnival colors (including the appliances) and attractive artwork. Each unit has a porch or balcony; most bedrooms have a balcony, as well, along with an en suite dressing area and shower. Sitting rooms all have sofa beds and an adjacent guest bathroom, which works well for families. Savvy's Restaurant serves three meals daily; snacks are available at the beachside grill. A grocery stocking service is available, and a supermarket is nearby. Besides the pool, beach, and a host of water sports (Dive Grenada is on-site), guests can play tennis, croquet, horseshoes, table tennis, or join a yoga class.

Experienced travelers love this delightful oceanfront hotel at the northern tip of Grenada; it's surrounded by beautiful gardens on one side and an unobstructed view of the southern Grenadines on the other. Two rooms are in the main house; the others are in separate cottages scattered around the pool and gardens. All rooms are decorated with antique mahogany furniture and rich fabrics, and each has a deck or patio with a magnificent view of the sea. Produce for the restaurant is largely grown on the property or at the nearby plantation where the owners, Philip and Annie Clift, live. Philip was a cattle and hop farmer in England, as well as a successful restaurateur, prior to fulfilling his dream by building Petite Anse. Bring a few books, your bathing suit, good walking shoes to explore the nearby hills and dales, and prepare to relax in an idyllic environment.

On 20 lovely landscaped acres that stretch along 1,200 feet of Grand Anse Beach, the resort offers comfortable rooms and extensive amenities at a reasonable price. Groups often frequent this resort, which has Grenada's largest hotel conference center. Guest rooms all have attractive mahogany furniture, king or twin beds, and a large balcony or patio. Two suites have double-size whirlpool tubs. Beachfront rooms are in three two-story buildings about 10 feet from the beach. Those who prefer swimming in fresh water (especially kids) enjoy the 300-foot lagoon pool with its waterfalls and swim-up bar.

This massive beachfront resort, expanded and upgraded by new owners in 2019, is located on a huge piece of property facing Magazine Beach. Guest rooms are located in several two-story buildings—some on the beach, others overlooking the sea. There are eight restaurants, a world-class spa, a health and wellness program, local entertainment, and a kids' club that caters to children ages 4–12. Nightly entertainment takes place in the spacious lounge area.

Young couples, honeymooners, and second honeymooners love Sandals, and this particular Sandals—a sophisticated, attractive, well-designed enclave on pretty Pink Gin Beach—is one of the company's newer resorts. Several of the spacious, beautifully appointed guest accommodations have a private soaking tub on the oceanfront balcony and come with their own dedicated butlers—perfect for breakfast in bed or a romantic dinner for two. Ten restaurants feature seafood, Caribbean, Japanese, Italian, or French cuisines; there's also a steak house and a café for gourmet pastries and coffee. Swim and sunbathe at one of Grenada's loveliest beaches or enjoy any of five pools and all kinds of land and water activities, a library, and several bars and lounges (including a piano bar) for convivial get-togethers with other guests. Top off the Sandals experience with a treatment at the full-service spa (extra cost).

Presenting the most luxurious resort experience in Grenada: exquisite rooms fill gleaming white buildings that extend along 1,600 feet of Grand Anse Beach, and the personalized service is impeccable. Beachfront "seagrape" suites are one step from the sand; luxury pool suites, just yards from the beach, have private gardens with enormous swimming pools; royal pool suites have all that plus a separate sitting room and sauna. Two suites are designed for guests with mobility problems. Guest rooms are richly decorated with contemporary Balinese furniture; the marble-tiled bathrooms are enormous, with double-size tubs. Enjoy water sports on the beach, play a game of tennis, borrow a DVD from the library to play on the in-room Bose entertainment system—or simply ask Alexa to play some music. A massage at Janissa's Spa is a special treat. Kids enjoy all-day activities at the Nutmeg Pod, which includes a nap room, electronic games, and kid-size recliner chairs.

Families with kids especially appreciate the lawns and gardens at this family-run resort, a former indigo plantation that overlooks True Blue Bay. Colorful villas, rooms, suites, and spacious apartments slope down a seaside cliff. Each unit has a living room with a sofa bed, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen. Many have views of the bay, and some are wheelchair accessible. There are four swimming pools, two playgrounds, a yoga studio, kids' club, a marina, and an on-site dive shop, Grand Anse Beach is a five-minute drive away, and the resort offers a free shuttle. The Dodgy Dock Restaurant & Lounge Bar is a popular gathering spot.