Holidays in Grenada

ANGIE TERRERO

This was our family vacation to Grenada and we really enjoyed our time at the Royalton Marriott. WE DID NOT HAVE THE DIAMOND CLUB and we enjoyed the two beautiful pools, all the restaurants and had a great time! First of all, excellent service, everyone who talked to us was very nice and working hard to leave a great image of their country and the hotel in its guests experience. The beach is breathtaking, it relaxes you and there is plenty of shade and space to sit and enjoy it! It refreshes you! Their seasoning is heavily influenced by the spices similar to Indian cuisine, but they provide different options for all taste buds. Entertainment was good, you cannot expect Broadway performances at night, but they try, I saw a runway show, they have activities during the day like Volleyball, Trivia, Foam parties, etc. Now, my room was not all that in terms of maintenance but it was comparable to the other resorts I have been to, very satisfied there and a bit more elegant. The hotel as a whole is beautiful! We have great pictures and amazing memories, I was hesitant to come to Grenada as I have not heard much about it, but great people and amazing scenery, especially the beach! I had a great experience! This hotel and its offering is great!!

Lexie .M

This was the best resort experience I’ve had. Great for kids and families too. Every single staff member was so kind and courteous and genuinely cared. The beach was wonderful and had a great amount of shade. Rooms were very clean and well kept, and the food was delicious and varied each night. Before coming here I was very nervous about all of the reviews regarding the diamond club being necessary but it wasn’t at all. I couldn’t have imagined wanting anything more during our stay.

Tylesha McNeal

Hello, when I give a review. I like to be honest. Don't get me wrong the Resort and the Island is beautiful. For me it's the hospitality, if I'm vacationing somewhere and let's not forget your spending your money. You want to be treated with respect. I don't care if you check your computer and you see a cancelation. Because know one gonna fly from Miami to Grenada if they had a cancelation. Even if you see that you let customers know let me do everything I can to help you rectify the situation. Offer them something to drink. Because guess what it could be a mistake. Make your customers feel welcome so they wanna come back to your Resort. Now you've put a bad taste in my mouth about the Resort and I will not return or Recommend anyone to stay at this resort. I'm sorry customer service is everything to me and if you don't have that I can't deal with you. That's just me I don't know about anyone else. people that works there. The majority of them are. Very unprofessional and if I have to come to Grenada. Island again. I will not stay at this resort again. I did not like the way me and my husband was treated it was our Anniversary trip. They put a bad taste in my mouth for the resort.

Jane Whittle

We stayed at the Royalton Grenada about four weeks ago, end of January to beginning of February for a week. On arrival, I had to put a $200 US deposit down on the room, which I was told I would receive back on check out if I did not have any incidentals. On check out they said the money had been released back into my account, I am still fighting for it through visa. I have never had to put a deposit down on an all inclusive holiday hotel before and I won’t do it again! The hotel rooms and buildings are poorly signed, if you have mobility problems this is not the resort for you since there are so many stairs. The ocean although very beautiful was not easy to enter as it was such an uneven surface to get in, I fell and saw several other people stumble, again not good if you have mobility issues. The food was mediocre, I would say the Indian restaurant was probably the best, but I don’t go for the food! Rooms were clean, we were on third floor, lots of stairs !!! Staff were really nice, one divulged to us that they are still getting below minimum wage because it’s not enforced in Grenada, if this is true, shame on you Royalton because the staff definitely enhanced our experience! The pool and beach had limited loungers, seems you have to be up at the crack of dawn to reserve one, they also do not have enough umbrellas to provide shade, I love the sun but am not a sausage! We went on an awesome tour with this guy Tom who wears a red shirt and walks up and down the beach, we had close encounters with the Mona monkeys, did white water tubing and went to a beautiful waterfall. We paid way less for this experience than if we’d have gone with hotel tours. We both got sick at the Royalton and found that at least one or more people from each party were still recovering by the end of the week, and one poor girl was puking throughout the flight home. The weather was beautiful, the ocean pristine and the island very tropical and lovely. Although we would never revisit the Royalton, we do not regret going to Grenada!

Farnaz Asadi

The best experience my husband and I could've asked for for our honeymoon. The first night when we arrived, we realized there was a small mix up as they forgot to decorate our room for our honeymoon which I had emailed them about. We were just a little disappointed but it wasn't a big enough deal to be upset about. However Audrey, the front desk manager, was very apologetic and right away she upgraded us to the Diamond club with an ocean view room 3 times bigger than our original room. We were assigned two butlers as it goes with Diamond clubs, our room door and our bed was decorated as we went in, and on different days, they surprised us once with a bathtub filled with flowers and a small table with wine and glasses next to it, and once when we went to dinner, they had decorated our table with flowers, hearts, a honeymoon sign, and a piece of cake with happy honeymoon written on its plate. We didn't expect any of it and we were so surprised as how much they worked to make our experience amazing. Audrey really made our trip unforgettable and her and our butlers Mary and Milano made this trip a once in a lifetime experience. The resort itself was beautiful and the food was great. The French restaurant (Ma Maison) had the best steak and the best salmon I've ever had. Highly recommend Grenada to anyone who is interested to visit and the staff at Royalton just made the whole trip more memorable.

Tessa Petry

I was not impressed by this resort at all for the price. The grounds toward the beach are pretty, but the pool is small and has almost no shade and inadequate chairs available. Our room had tiny bugs crawling all over it. The beach towel lady also comes knocking extremely loudly to change towels every night at 8:45pm, which is an odd time to do so, but was not appreciated for us as we were there with two small children who were sleeping. We even asked that they not do this again and they still did. Dinner isn't served at either restaurant until 7pm which is also odd to me and not family friendly and the food options are inadequate. The coffee served wasn't good either. Our fridge in our room barely worked and was missing a leg stand so anything that went in was at risk of falling out as it toppled forward every time. The beds were hard and the pillows were awful. The reception we had was nice, but after being in our room for a few minutes I was very ready to leave this hotel.

Jessica Mierau

A beautiful resort, but there seems to be a lot of turnover and new employees that don’t know basics. They also had some communication snafus internally which could be easily improved. That being said, the staff was immensely friendly and attentive. Except for a couple days where nearby hotels and parks blasted music, it was a lovely and relaxing stay. Doesn’t have a hot tub in case that’s something you’re looking for in a resort.

JUC Smiles

My Dad and I really enjoyed staying at Coyaba. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Just loved how they would greet us in the morning and evening. The resort was very relaxing and quiet. There is a mall with a bank across the street which was very convenient. The room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. The food was very good. One thing to Note: bring a plug conversion if you're coming from USA if you want to plug your phone or anything. I'm glad I brought mine. The beach was great, but, be careful, there are guys who would beg for money, but they usually come later in the afternoon. Overall, we would definitely stay at this hotel again.

Chris Graham

Spent a week here recently. We were the youngest people there by about 30yrs, except for my 7 year old son who received endless nasty glares from the olds. Coffee is all instant. Breakfast and lunch were what I'd expect from a 4-star, but dinner was really disappointing. Fish was always TERRIBLY overcooked. Basically the same buffet as lunch except they come and serve it to you, to try to make it feel fancy. There was no soap in our room for handwashing when we arrived, and the first time we asked the desk, they just shrugged. Also, the first time running our bathroom tap the water came out BLACK. Not brown, FULL ON BLACK. So gross. The staff use noisy shopping carts to move supplies around the grounds. The pool is ok. The gardens are nice. The staff are mostly lovely. The security is good. The drinks are ok, but their rum punch is not very good (try at other spots on the beach and you'll understand).

DonnaM Bailey

My mom, husband and I had lunch at Coyaba and it was certainly worth every penny. Compliments to the chef. The lunch was buffet style, numerous items to choose from and fulfilling. The drinks were made to perfection. And the desserts, OMG, very delicious. Will definitely be back! Friendly staff. Great grounds- clean and nicely decorated. 5/5.

Simon Chitty

2 minutes drive from the airport. Being a warm tropical destination, island time is standard. So do expect a bit of a wait at reception, refreshments are provided as you check in. A vehicle will take you to your hotel room. I loved the room, the aircon was cold, the room was clean and the shower was hot and had good pressure. The meals were great, the drinks were interesting.

Jess S

Location was great, there was a market right across the street and it is right on the beach. They ran out of beach towels on our second day there and there was a 2 hour wait for more. We requested a microwave on our second morning there to make baby bottles and we never received the microwave. We asked about it again and nobody had an answer on if we’d receive a microwave. It was also very difficult to get in touch with the front desk from our room. The staff in the dining areas were great and the room service was great as well.

Clarisa Hernandez

Beautiful resort right on Grand Anse. Wonderful location and food options were decent. There are 2 restaurants - the breakfast is really good with a wide variety of options and the buffet options at dinner were decent. Nothing spectacular, and very overpriced. Would recommend eating outside of the resort as far as possible. Umbrellas, 61 deg West etc. Will save money planning meals outside of the resort. Warning on the rum punches they serve you! It's pre-made with rum that possibly hasn't been distilled properly. Wouldn't recommend drinking any cocktails but rather beer and wine which are of known quality standards. Cannot trust that the alcohol they are using (rum in particular) has been properly distilled. We had 1 drink and would be very intoxicated. Location and service were excellent, once you get used to the fact that their systems are paper-based and everyone is on "Island time". Slow paced so cater enough time for checking in and out.

Beverly Jacobsen

DO NOT STAY HERE if you are a teenage girl or have young daughters. I am a 17 year old girl. A child, a minor. The security guards standing at the gates of the beach would watch me provocatively everyday while walking to breakfast, the beach, leaving the hotel, etc. I observed if they would do this to anyone else. No, only young girls like me. At first I thought they were just doing their job surveilling the guests, but it was clear that they were watching me and my body as if they haven’t seen a girl wearing shorts and a tank top in 80 degree weather before. If you want to enjoy your beach vacation without feeling extremely uncomfortable to the point where you do not feel safe to leave your hotel room because you feel like you are being stalked and watched, do not come to the Radisson in Grenada. I understand that the Radisson does not have control over the character of their security guards and their actions (which is why I give 2 stars and wish I could give 2.5) but hearing one of the guards telling an adult male tourist passerby to approach me while I was laying on a beach chair and “get what he wants” was the final straw. Where is the professionalism? Other staff were very kind and attentive. Dylan and Akim were nice kind and fun. The staff at the restaurant and bar were great, but the security guards ruined my experience. If you are a young girl like me and your family is considering staying here, please stay safe and make sure that you are with a male or a group while walking near these security guards. They wear yellow shirts. Although this won’t stop these scary men from undressing you with their eyes, hopefully it will give you a greater sense of safety while on your vacation.

L Ok

*DO NOT STAY HERE* No Food No Hot water Spotty internet service Leak in the bathroom ceiling- we asked for help twice and no one came to attend to it. We finally had to ask to switch rooms. We have stayed here 4 other times, including our honeymoon. Sadly we will never stay here again! On Christmas night we didn’t get to eat dinner because no one came to the table. Finally we went to the buffet and my daughter and I shared some pasta salad because that was all that was left. They charged us about $40 for it. Other meals took over an hour to get food. The rooms are shabby and in need of renovation. The location on Grand Anse beach is perfect and the pools and gardens are beautiful. The staff are, however very friendly and nice to work with. We have always loved this hotel in the past when it was privately owned. I think now that Radisson owns it, it has gone downhill. We are very disappointed.

carol wagoner

Crazy romantic quiet place. Laluna is unpretentious. Styled in Balinese tradition, the property is simple and uncluttered. Our cottage was perfect for 2 with a private porch and mini plunge pool. The bathroom is an outdoor shower with a view. It can get a little steamy if you are drying your hair, so opt for carefree hairstyles to match the vibe. The staff was great… friendly and very patient when we slept in. Kayaks and paddle boards were a bonus for exploring the nearby coves. The beach is beautiful and more than ample for sunbathing, swimming or building sand castles. The spa is also small and unassuming. Best massages! Note, the restaurant menu doesn’t change, so plan accordingly if you are there several days. Bartenders are great and will provide a sip of the good stuff if you close it down. Laluna is not a large, overdone, crowded 5-star resort. It’s a simple place. And perfect for our cozy private respite.

Genevieve Anderson

My husband and I visited Laluna to celebrate my birthday on March 14th. We purchased the $99 US per person day pass which included a morning Vinyasa yoga class, two-course lunch, 2 cocktails per person, and access to common areas, shower, pool, beach chairs and palapa. We were able to get the last 2 good beach chairs with shade around 10:40 am but after that none were available on the beach itself. Check-in was okay, and we were given a brief tour by a staff member. However, I therefore arrived late for the yoga class. Yoga was led by an older white male instructor, which felt particularly awkward for a few reasons. The beach at Laluna was picturesque, but the surf was really rough and full of broken coral, making swimming unpleasant and uncomfortable. I even stepped on a piece of cactus in the water and had to pull a spine out of the sole of my foot, which was painful. We took a stroll to the neighboring Silversands Beach House, which is newly opened and gorgeous. Next time, I will try their restaurant Azzurro. Lunch at Laluna was a mixed experience. For starters, my husband had the Caesar salad, which he found to be mediocre due to a milky dressing that in no way resembles Caesar dressing. I had the jar callipo tuna and white beans, which was excellent. For the main course, I enjoyed the grilled fish with vegetables. My husband had the Laluna sandwich which was mediocre and again had the same milky dressing as his salad. The service was disappointingly slow and inattentive, and we felt we spent too much time waiting. It took 2 hours from start to finish, which is ridiculous. The server was either missing or ignored us much of the lunch. After relaxing on the beach, we used the private bathroom with large shower stall, which was well-equipped with full-size Italian bath and body products. It was difficult to get clean towels from the front desk. For dinner, we arrived just before 6:00 to choose a table with a good view of the sunset. I enjoyed a delicious raw fish tartare topped with tasty raw spicy greens (callaloo?) Although lobster is on the menu, they had no lobster available. For the main course, I ordered the conte artisanal pasta al ragu, which was average. My husband had the spicy Thai chicken curry on noodles, which were disappointing, and a nice pumpkin ginger soup for his appetizer. We spent EC dollars 282.83 or US $104.75 on two (a la carte) courses for two people without drinks. At least the service at dinner was better and quicker than at lunch. Cocktails were generally good. Despite it being my birthday, there was no acknowledgment from the staff. We informed Laluna twice in advance via WhatsApp about my special occasion but they ignored the opportunity for hospitality and customer service. While Laluna has its boho-chic rustic charms, including a beautiful small beach and amenities, the overall experience was marred by slow service and average food quality. With some improvements, it could be a fantastic destination.

Lucas Med

Very few beaches in the world are as beautiful and secluded while at the same time having such an amazing infrastructure and ease of access. You will likely have paradise all to yourself. The vibe is very, very chill, very pleasant, the service is top notch, the restaurant is excellent, it is a unique place. If you want to relax and bless your senses this is the place. God made it special and the people at Laluna made a great job complementing the amenities.

Vince

Everything about Laluna was amazing. You feel you have the island to yourself. From room service to the food even the music . First time and definitely not last time. The onsite spa was the best massage my wife or I had ever received. Relaxing romantic stress free.

Lauren Fogarty

It was a truly unmatched experience. Everything was perfect from the private plunge pool, hammock, and the solitude in Cottage #3. We couldn’t have been any happier with the beautiful private beach, great food, tasty drinks, fantastic service, and ample water sports vessels for some fun. Seriously, it doesn’t get any better than La Luna. I did a lot of research to find the best possible hotel and I just had a feeling this was it. After our stay and exploring a lot of the other resorts, I can say with absolute certainty that La Luna is the perfect balance between authentic Grenada and luxury resort. We cannot thank every member of the La Luna staff enough for making our stay perfect! They worked so hard to meet our every need and it was refreshing to see that they clearly love their jobs. I highly recommend La Luna and we hope it never changes! Can't wait for our next visit!

Ruthmeli Charles

It's always the exceptional customer service for me. Clearly, they pride themselves on treating their guests to premium service, which I live for. I took a friend there for a massage and pedicure as a birthday treat. The feedback was that "wow. It was just great." Then we had lunch. I'll rate the dishes I had 8/10. Loved the homemade cheesecake. And we appreciate the birthday fireworks display with the cake. This resort is one of the best I've experienced. I highly recommend it to those looking for quality customer service and an overall amazing resort experience.

James

I want to leave this review for the following people who I felt did an outstanding job making this place feel like “home.” First off, every single individual at the front desk - and I apologize that I do not know all of your names - but from check in, to asking questions about a deck of cards to inquiring about opening the gym early to our final check out, each individual was friendly, informative and incredibly helpful. All of the front desk staff members had smiles on their faces and were happy to interact. Next is Fabian who was a bright light of joy and humor. He stopped by during tea, dinner and even jumped in during yoga. He made sure everything was all right and went above and beyond to make sure we felt at “home.” The last individual who I thought stood out was one of the waitresses, Katrina. Honestly I was very surprised by the lack of smiles and warmth by the waiting staff. Generally the service was very slow, at least compared to service in New York, but it also lacked friendliness. Katrina was an absolute standout in this regard and her capacity to reach our needs and make us feel relaxed and content with our meals was unmatched. Thanks to you all mentioned above!

viedelle pascal

Did their restaurant for my birthday and I must say I was impressed with the customer service. At no point in time we were left to wonder what’s next . Great service and food!

monica khan

We did not stay here, but I must say I was quite impressed with the service and atmosphere of this establishment. Me and my husband came here for lunch, and from the beginning till the end we had such exceptional customer service! I wish we stayed here lol

Bradley Foreman

Beautiful resort. Dinner and lunch service with Rayon was great.

Denise Larkin

Fantastic spot in a beautiful hotel! Our first room felt very tight and in need of updating. The staff was very responsive and moved us to a more updated, lovely room. The restaurants offer creative, delicious cuisine. Don't miss the breakfast pancakes! They are not just for kids. The beach has lots of spots for sun or shade lovers and felt secluded. Every one of the staff worked to make our experience unforgettable! Calabash is lovely place to stay!

Marc Jerome

We loved staying at the Calabash Hotel for many reasons, the most important being the family atmosphere of the property. The Garbutt family is on premises on a daily basis and you can feel the difference right away. From the moment we arrived, we experienced warm, personal service starting with Regan and Stevens. The rooms, #31 and #21 were both stylish, with terrific bathrooms and outdoor sitting area. We loved the food at all three restaurants. The Spa was also terrific. Can’t say enough great things about this property.

Wright Mitchell

We had a wonderful stay at Calabash. Everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. It is a wonderful resort and Grenada is a beautiful island with many exciting things to do. We were there primarily for the scuba diving and the on resort dive shop, Scuba West Indies, offers a great concierge diving experience. We will definitely be back!

Sheba Wilson

The Calabash is a well manicured property with amazing team members. Their attention to detail is superb! My friend was celebrating her birthday and everyone knew, from managers to every line team member. Each 1st encounter with a team member, she was greeted with a bright smile and a warm happy birthday! The property is well cared for and beautiful. It has a quaint island feel and you just know you're at home the minute you step foot into the lobby. There are 3 food and beverage outlets on property so you have lots of dining options onsite.

Heather Dolland Tamam

I decided to finally gift myself the dining experience at Calabash. Specifically, the Beach Club. This is the epitome of perfectly executed local cuisine. Absolutely every dish was flawlessly executed. We also enjoyed the selections on the wine list that paired perfectly. Perfect location to celebrate a special occasion or to simply enjoy life.