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Grenada's refined family-friendly boutique hotel, set along pristine Lance aux Epines beach. Private plunge pool suites, exceptional diving, and attentive babysitting services make it ideal for discerning families. The quiet, modern atmosphere and world-class snorkeling showcase Grenada's unspoiled natural beauty.
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- Is Calabash Hotel adults only?
- No — Calabash Hotel accepts children, subject to its stated age rule: Jan 5 to Mar 15 12+ Allowed, Mar 16 to Dec 20 6+ Allowed, Dec 21 to Jan 4 No age limit.
- Where is Calabash Hotel?
- Calabash Hotel is in Lance aux Epines, Grenada. Its address is L'anse Aux Epines Main Rd, St George's, Grenada.
- How many rooms does Calabash Hotel have?
- Calabash Hotel has 36 rooms.
- Is Calabash Hotel all-inclusive?
- Yes — Calabash Hotel is an all-inclusive resort, so meals, drinks and most on-site activities are covered by the rate.
Traveler Insights(210 discussions)
Calabash is what serious travelers who have done the Caribbean circuit eventually arrive at - a Relais & Chateaux property that earns its classification through actually excellent food, personal service, and access to one of the Caribbean's most rewarding dive destinations. Rhodes Restaurant is the anchor: Michelin-trained quality at the finest table on the island, with breakfast on your terrace every morning as a graceful counterpoint to the evening formality. Grenada itself provides an authenticity that more developed islands have traded away - there are actual fishing villages here, genuine local rum culture, and an underwater sculpture park that has no equivalent in the region.
The trade-offs are honest ones. The beach has turtle grass that limits the pure tropical postcard experience. Getting here takes an extra connection that Cancun or Jamaica do not require. The evenings are quiet and the resort makes no apology for it. This is a property designed for people who want world-class food, personalized service, and the Bianca C wreck - the largest intact shipwreck in the Caribbean - not for people seeking a party atmosphere or extensive resort programming. Travelers who mention Calabash tend to be well-traveled and specific about why Grenada and this property in particular made sense for them.
The typical Calabash guest is an experienced Caribbean traveler who has done the mega-resorts and wants something genuinely different: smaller, quieter, more gastronomically serious, and with underwater experiences that are legitimately among the best in the hemisphere. After 35 years without new accommodations, the hotel grew from 30 to 36 suites in early 2026 - four ground-floor Superior Deluxe Suites completing the horseshoe layout, with freestanding tubs and double walk-in showers, and two elevated Hillside Penthouse Suites with private infinity pools and expansive sun decks - without changing the intimate scale. The MICHELIN Two Keys and Relais & Chateaux status attract travelers who use those designations as a meaningful filter rather than marketing noise. Price-wise it sits at the upper end of the Caribbean boutique market without the all-inclusive convenience, which means total costs can surprise guests who do not budget for nightly dining at fine restaurant prices.
Pros
- +Relais & Chateaux membership and a MICHELIN Two Keys designation confirm this is not just a self-declared luxury property - the standards are externally validated
- +Rhodes Restaurant brings Michelin-trained chef Gary Rhodes's culinary legacy to Grenada's finest dining room, and the quality gap between this and other island restaurants is substantial
- +The Nori Japanese restaurant by the pool gives guests a genuine alternative to the main dining room - fresh sushi and Japanese dishes on a tropical island is not something most Caribbean resorts can offer
- +ScubaTech dive center on property makes accessing Grenada's famous dive sites effortless - the Bianca C wreck (the Caribbean's Titanic) and the underwater sculpture park are world-class attractions
- +Just 36 suites on 8 acres - including six brand-new additions completed in early 2026, the hotel's first new accommodations in 35 years - so the property never feels crowded and the staff-to-guest ratio produces genuinely attentive service
- +Breakfast served on your private suite terrace is a daily ritual that reviewers consistently name as one of the best moments of the stay - unhurried, beautiful, and genuinely luxurious
- +L'Ephebe spa incorporates local Grenadian ingredients (nutmeg, cocoa butter) into treatments, adding an authentic sense of place to the spa experience
- +Grenada itself is less developed and more authentically Caribbean than most other Eastern Caribbean destinations, with a real fishing village feel, local rum shops, and minimal tourist industry homogenization
Cons
- −Sea grass (turtle grass) sits 25-30 meters from shore, which limits the pristine clear-sand swimming beach experience - the water is swimmable but the seabed is not the postcard white sand that Caribbean resort photos suggest
- −Getting to Grenada from North America typically requires a connection through Miami, New York, or a Caribbean hub, adding travel day complexity that the more accessible islands (Jamaica, Cancun) do not impose
- −The resort is not all-inclusive - it is EP (European Plan) or with breakfast, and once you factor in the cost of dining at Rhodes Restaurant and Nori nightly, the total trip cost climbs significantly
- −Evening entertainment is minimal to nonexistent - this is a resort for people who want quiet, fine dining, and early nights, not people who want live music and nightlife
- −The small size means fully booked periods have no room to maneuver - if your dates are set and the resort is sold out, there is no equivalent nearby option on the island
- −The hotel closes each summer for the low season - the 2026 closure runs from July 25 to October 1 - so late-summer trips are off the table entirely
- −Original suites can show their age in fixtures and finishes compared to the six new 2026 additions - book the Superior Deluxe or Hillside Penthouse categories if room freshness matters
- −The relatively limited resort programming means guests who want structured activities beyond diving and spa will need to arrange island tours independently
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“We had high expectations for the Calabash hotel, and it did not disappoint. The food was spectacular. We chose the all-inclusive option, but the food was what you would expect from a 5 star restaurant. Every meal was fabulous, with really fresh ingre...”
“Honestly the service is top notch. They go above and beyond and made our trip so special. We took a mother daughter sweet 16 trip and I am afraid my daughter will have a hard time not being so spoiled! Everyone was so kind to us and they celebrate...”
“**Review of Steven H. and Abigail at Calabash Customer Service** I recently had the pleasure of experiencing exceptional service at Calabash, where Stevens H. played a pivotal role in making our reservations and ensuring that every detail was meticu...”