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Spice Island Beach Resort is one of the Caribbean’s leading hotels. Set right on the sand at the top of Grand Anse, Grenada’s finest beach, it has 64 suites that stretch either side of elegant open-fronted dining rooms and the pool and bar. Behind the beachfront suites runs a second line of very private pool suites set in their own gardens. There are some activities, watersports, scuba and tennis, but Spice is at its best for relaxation and elegant inactivity in stylish and very comfortable surroundings – it has a purpose-built spa and excellent dining rooms. After closing and refurbishing during 2005 (following damage by Hurricane Ivan), Spice Island Beach Resort Grenada now has returned to its position among the most elegant resorts in the area.
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KEY FEATURES
| Five star Caribbean beach hotel - the finest of Grenada hotels, 64 suites with whirlpool bath tubs, 17 suites also with plunge pool or private pool, contemporary design, Phillip Starck fittings, Italian linen, LCD flat screen TVs, CD/DVD players. Large central pool, top-notch dining at Oliver’s. Janissa’s Spa and Fitness Centre, tennis court, Nutmeg Pod children’s centre. |
STYLE
| Elegant beachfront living, some aspects of traditional Caribbean design, recently refurbished and modernised, suites now sleek with stylish furniture and muted colours |
CLIENT PROFILE
| Well heeled travellers seeking a Caribbean luxury resort |
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Beach & Swimming
Grand Anse is Grenada’s longest and most famous beach and it is a Caribbean classic, with over two miles of excellent sand and sea. Spice Island Beach Resort is set on a quiet and pretty stretch towards the western end, away from the busiest activity. The swimming is excellent as the sand shelves off into relatively shallow water for a way offshore. The beach is uninterrupted along its two and a half mile length and so it is delightful to walk along it.
Spice has a large free-form swimming pool set just behind the beach, next to the lunchtime dining room. There are loungers and parasols among the potted golden palms. There is service to the beach and to the pool from the beach from the bar. |
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Practical Facts
Annual Closure Dates: 2010 tba
Dress Code: Casual during the day but note no bare feet in the dining areas, where beach cover-ups are also required. At night attire is elegantly casual with no shorts or collarless shirts (i.e. t-shirts) in Oliver’s.
Facilities: Central swimming pool and Jacuzzi. 2 restaurants. Bar and lounge. Full service spa - treatments and therapies not included. Air-conditioned fitness centre. Floodlit tennis court. Children’s centre. 2 duty-free boutiques. Hair salon. Conference centre to seat 70 theatre style.
Complimentary: Non-motorised watersports. Use of bicycles, tennis court and fitness centre. Green fees at the 9 hole Grenada Golf Club. Evening entertainment.
Other Services: Concierge 9am-2pm to assist with car rental, baby-sitting, reconfirmation of flights, tours, and tennis and dinner reservations. Live entertainment 4-5 times per week. On site dive centre (Aquanaut). Laundry and dry cleaning services on request – extra charge. Room service. 220V/50HZ transformers available on request (limited stock). Business centre with fax, internet access and email service – extra charge. Hobie Cat lessons – one off charge US$25.
Children: Welcome. Cots and high chairs available free of charge. Supervised activities for ages 3 upwards at the Nutmeg Pod. Baby-sitting available on request with 24hr notice. Minimum 4 hrs at approximately US$25 for first hour and US$12 each additional hour.
Weddings: the resort’s wedding package is US$1300. Please see Wedding information above.
Accommodation: 64 suites
Room Types: All rooms are air-conditioned, have ceiling fans, patio/balcony, complimentary stocked mini-bar, coffee/tea making facilities, toaster, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, LCD flat screen TV with cable service, CD & DVD player, radio, safe, Frette linens, en suite bathroom with double whirlpool tub/shower, double vanities and Molton Brown toiletries. 13 x Oleander Suites (620 sq ft) garden setting with 10 upper floor ocean view with balcony and 3 ground floor garden view, have bedroom with sitting area and either a king size bed or two double beds, some en suite bathrooms also with separate shower. 32 x Seagrape Beach Suites (720 sq ft) on beach front with 225 sq ft patio with double hammock and chaise lounges, bedroom with either a king size bed or two double beds with adjoining sitting area, en suite also with separate shower and sea views. 7 x Anthurium Pool Suites (1200 sq ft) with private plunge pool set in tiled walled courtyard with sundeck and shaded porch, bedroom king size bed and sitting area. 6 x Luxury Almond Pool Suites (1500 sq ft) feature 16ft x20ft private pools set in tiled walled courtyard with sun terrace with dining area, raised covered porch, bedroom with king size canopy four poster bed and sitting area, marble en suite bathroom with views of terrace. 4 x Royal Collection Pool Suites (1500 sq ft) feature 16ft x20ft private pools set in tiled walled courtyard with sun and dining terrace, cedar sauna, living room, bedroom with king size canopy four poster bed, marble en suite bathroom. 1 x Cinnamon Beach Suite and 1 x Saffron Beach Suite (1440 sq ft) located on beach front, 450 sq ft patio with double hammock, chaise lounges and dining area, living room with wet bar, master bedroom with floating king size canopy bed, marble en suite bathroom with sea views. These suites each have a connecting door to a Seagrape Suite to make a two bedroom suite – one with king bed and the other with two double beds.
Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard and American Express. |
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UK Tour Operators
Bookings to this hotel are best made through a tour operator or travel agent that knows the hotel, please follow the TOUR OPERATOR link below.
See List of UK Tour Operators
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Locality
Spice Island Beach Resort is located right on Grand Anse, Grenada’s best known beach. It is a classic Caribbean stretch of palm-backed white sand. The beach is not overdeveloped at all by Caribbean standards and although there is a fair bit of activity along its two and a half mile length, this is mainly at the other end.
If you are looking for other quieter beaches for a day out (Grenada has some excellent beach bars in the small and isolated coves along its meandering coastline), you can head over the hill to BBC Beach, or (via the airport road) to the beaches to the coves along the Point Salines peninsular. There are also some very pretty, remoter beaches headed east along the south coast road. Try La Sagesse or Petit Bacaye.
St George’s, Grenada’s capital, is the prettiest harbour town in the Caribbean and it is well worth a visit. It is about fifteen minutes away in a car or (given that parking in the town is a problem) by taxi.
There are quite a few restaurants in the Grand Anse area if you wish to dine out away from the resort. Try La Belle Creole, which is just across the way at Blue Horizons resort. Other good places to eat out include the Gary Rhodes Restaurant at the Calabash Hotel, the Beach House (along the Point Salines peninsular), and for a fun evening out, True Blue. |
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Meet & Greet
If you are travelling independently, Spice would be happy to send a taxi driver to the airport to meet you on arrival. The trip costs around US$13 per trip and takes about 10 minutes. If you would feel more comfortable using the concierge services of a local organiser, which will include meeting you at the airport, arranging airport transfers as well as island activities, we suggest Caribbean Horizons. If you are travelling with a tour operator, the company’s representative should be at the airport to meet you but please check at the time of booking. |
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Getting Around
A car can make an excellent addition to a trip to the Caribbean. You can explore the island and go out to dinner in the evenings and in Grenada particularly you can head off to one of the many excellent beach bars for the day. If you are looking to rent a car for a day or two, the hotel reception will be able to help you. Please note though, that it is advisable to book in advance if you want a car for a week or more, because pre-booked rates are often better, and particularly during the winter season when there is often a shortage of cars. We recommend Y&R Car Rentals for their reliable service over many years and suggest you take delivery at the hotel. Vehicles can be returned at the airport or collected from the property at a pre-arranged time on your departure day. Taxis are available through Reception. |
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