9 Best Hotels in Grenada

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.