8 Best Hotels in Grenada

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.

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.

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!).

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.

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.

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.