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Hotel Guanahani & Spa Review
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Hotel Guanahani & Spa
$$$$, Grand Cul de Sac
Fodor's Review:
The only 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 only children's programs (though it's more of a nursery). Rooms, all of which have large bathrooms with Bulgari toiletries, were redecorated in 2004 in a hip and attractive grape-and-kiwi color scheme; at the same time, a stunningly serene Clarins Spa and Frederic Fekkai hair salon were added. Units vary in price, privacy, view, and distance from activities, so make your preferences known. The new Wellness Suite, which is at the top of the property, becomes your own hedonistic domain after the spa closes at night. Flat-screen TVs and DVDs are new in all rooms, as is the sometimes dodgy, resortwide Wi-Fi service; the well-equipped gym is newly expanded, and a renovated tennis court boasts an Astroturf surface. Also here are two well-regarded restaurants, poolside L'Indigo and dramatic Bartolomeo, which has a lounge with live music.
Member Reviews & Ratings:
Go there...period.
Posted by Brian from Virginia on 12/26/05
Absolutely amazing. My wife and I went here on our honeymoon and were constantly impressed at how well we were treated. The main restaurant was closed when we went, but the staff had no problem shifting some of our included meals to our balcony. At the cocktail reception, the manager remembered my emails and my name (rather impressive for a large hotel) and made sure that all of our requests had been met. The food was amazing, at least as good as the Carl Gustaf and MUCH better than many of the other "hot spots" (Wall House, Nikki Beach, etc.). We got a package that included breakfast (we were so full on fresh fruit we could barely eat lunch, let alone the "American" breakfast!) and a meal, and the food was so good that we often didn't want to leave and try another place! The room could have been bigger, but who's spending any time in their room other than to sleep and get shower? With the options that the hotel set up for us, including a great scuba trip, we didn't spend enough time in the room to worry about size of ammenities. We will not hesitate to return to the Guanahani, and neither should you.
INFO
- Address: Grand Cul de Sac, 97133
- Phone: 0590/27-66-60
- Fax: 0590/27-70-70
- Web site
- Hotel Details: 38 rooms, 33 suites, 1 3-bedroom villa
- In-room: DVD, Wi-Fi.
- In-hotel: 2 restaurants, room service, tennis courts, bar, children's programs (ages 2-12), pools, water sports, public Wi-Fi.
- Rate includes: Continental breakfast
- Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
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