10 Best Hotels in Island of Grenada, Grenada

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.

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.

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.

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.