Hotel Guanahani and Spa

Hotel Guanahani and Spa Review

The largest full-service resort on the island has lovely rooms and suites (14 of which have private pools) and impeccable personalized service, not to mention one of the island's only children's programs (though it's more of a nursery). Endless water sports, lighted artificial-turf tennis courts, and a serene spa complement the lushly landscaped beach peninsula. The devoted management continues to tweak the resort toward perfection. Freshly decorated suites—with private terraces and large bathrooms stuffed with Clarins toiletries—are part of a vigorous upgrading project, pushing ever more suites into the most luxurious category (there are now eight of these spacious, comfortable, well-laid-out suites with devoted butler service and thoughtful creature comforts). Besides the flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, on-demand movies, and resortwide Wi-Fi service, room outlets are compatible with U.S. electronics, and the desk has a charger station with plugs for iPhones, BlackBerries, and phones. The fab Clarins Spa and Frédéric Fekkai hair salon offer oodles of fantastic services. Also here are two well-regarded restaurants, poolside L'Indigo and sophisticated Italian Bar'tô. There is even a first-rate boutique, and a beach-side fitness pavilion. Units vary in price, privacy, view, and distance from activities, so understand the choices, and make your preferences known.