Laluna Boutique Hotel & Villas
Laluna is the kind of place people describe in superlatives of peace: 16 Balinese-inspired cottages, each with its own plunge pool and veranda, stepped up a hillside above a small cove in Portici Bay on Grenada's southwest coast, two bays south of Grand Anse. The owners' motto is "the absence of luxuries is a luxury in itself," and they mean it. There is no sprawling pool complex, no swim-up bar and no entertainment team. What you get instead is deep privacy, a thatched-roof Italian restaurant on the sand, complimentary beach yoga and Pilates, and free kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel gear and a Hobie Cat in a bay calm enough to use them comfortably. Next door, Laluna Estate rents larger villas with infinity pools for families and groups.
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Pros
- +Just 16 Balinese-inspired cottages on a hillside above a quiet cove, every one with its own private plunge pool on the veranda, plus four-poster king beds and Balinese daybeds, which makes it one of the most intimate settings in the Caribbean
- +Complimentary beach yoga on a published schedule, rotating through Yin, Vinyasa, Hatha and Pilates, with mats already in your cottage
- +Snorkel gear, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and a Hobie Cat are free to use right off the calm beach, and the nearby coves are easy to explore by paddle
- +The thatched-roof Italian restaurant on the sand, cooking Italian food with a Caribbean twist, gets consistent praise for creativity and quality that exceeds what the hotel's size suggests
- +The concierge books Grenada's best days out on arrival with no need to pre-plan: a four-hour rainforest and Mt Carmel waterfall trip, two-tank reef dives that can include the Underwater Sculpture Park, sunset catamaran sails and deep-sea fishing
- +An air-conditioned Technogym gym with beach and garden views, an Asian spa with Balinese therapists and four-handed Indonesian massage, and a tennis court cover the active and pampering sides
- +The family-run feel shows: owners Bernardo and Wendy Bertucci are celebrating 25 years, and staff are consistently described as warm, attentive and full of island knowledge
- +Small touches add up, like the Sunset Point carry bag with a bottle of wine for the bench on the promontory, and a beach bar next to an art studio showing Grenadian artists
Cons
- −All-inclusive is an optional add-on you must book with the room: $215 per person per day plus 25% tax and service for three meals and drinks by the glass, on top of a room rate from $430 a night that carries its own 20% tax and service
- −The hillside layout means stairs: Cottage Suites sit about 60 steps above the main house and the free-standing Cottage Deluxes about 30, and wet steps can be slippery
- −Cottage Suites are semi-detached and share a wall and a veranda with the neighbouring suite, separated only by a privacy curtain, so book a Cottage Deluxe if full privacy matters
- −The plunge pools are small, fine for a cool-off but too compact for actually swimming
- −The open-air style bathrooms are atmospheric but let in insects and humidity, a real consideration for guests sensitive to bugs
- −The beach is small and, like every beach in Grenada, public at the far end, so it is quiet rather than private and there is limited space for long walks
- −The Monkey Bar, the casual beach bar with hammocks and reggae, only opens Friday to Sunday from 1pm to 8pm, and travelers find its simpler dishes uneven next to the dinner restaurant; there is no swim-up bar or nightly entertainment programme
The practical experience centres on self-directed tranquility: morning yoga, a slow breakfast, snorkeling in the cove, reading on your veranda above the sea, then dinner at the restaurant, which serves Italian food with a Caribbean twist from 6pm to 9:30pm. Know the meal rules before you book. Room rates are accommodation only, and the breakfast plan ($34 per person), half board ($110 per person per day, drinks excluded) and the all-inclusive plan ($215 per person per day with all drinks by the glass) each add 25% tax and service and must be chosen at reservation. The Cottage Suites are about 1,000 square feet of indoor-outdoor space with open-air bathrooms, but they share a veranda wall with a neighbour; the free-standing Cottage Deluxes are more private and only about 30 steps up. Staff are consistently praised for remembering guests and handling logistics without hovering.
Laluna suits couples after a romantic, quiet retreat, wellness travelers who will use the yoga, gym and spa, and Caribbean veterans who want something smaller than the big resorts. Children under 12 are not allowed from December 23 to April 14 and only by written consent the rest of the year, while the Estate villas welcome all ages. It is not for guests who want nightlife or a long beach on the doorstep, though Grand Anse is a five-minute drive or 20-minute walk away. Grenada itself, with its spice estates, rainforest waterfalls and the Underwater Sculpture Park, rewards travelers who want to experience a destination rather than escape from one.
Common Questions
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Restaurants (1)
| Type | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Italian | Laluna Restaurant |
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What's nearby
Grand Anse Beach7 min drive · 2.2 mi
7 min drive · 2.2 mi
Morne Rouge (BBC) Beach4 min drive · 0.9 mi
St. George's and the Carenage11 min drive · 4.6 mi
Fort George14 min drive · 5.5 mi
Fort Frederick14 min drive · 5.7 mi
More things to do (23)
- Clarke's Court Rum Distillery · historic site10 min drive · 4.2 mi
- Grenada Golf Club · golf10 min drive · 3.2 mi
- Port Louis Marina · marina11 min drive · 3.8 mi
- Prickly Bay Marina · marina11 min drive · 3.6 mi
- Grenada National Museum · museum12 min drive · 5.1 mi
- Magazine Beach · beach12 min drive · 4.8 mi
- Laura Herb and Spice Garden · nature25 min drive · 11 mi
- La Sagesse Beach · beach25 min drive · 12 mi
- Annandale Falls · nature25 min drive · 8.9 mi
- Grand Etang National Park · nature25 min drive · 11 mi
- Concord Falls · nature35 min drive · 15 mi
- Gouyave (Nutmeg Station and Friday Fish Fry) · town35 min drive · 18 mi
- Mount Carmel Falls · nature35 min drive · 20 mi
- Grenville · town35 min drive · 18 mi
- Seven Sisters Falls · nature40 min drive · 13 mi
- Belmont Estate · historic site45 min drive · 23 mi
- Grenada Chocolate Factory · historic site50 min drive · 24 mi
- River Antoine Rum Distillery · historic site50 min drive · 24 mi
- Lake Antoine · nature50 min drive · 25 mi
- Sauteurs · town50 min drive · 29 mi
- Leapers Hill (Carib's Leap) · viewpoint50 min drive · 29 mi
- Bathway Beach · beach55 min drive · 28 mi
- Levera Beach · beach55 min drive · 29 mi
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Seaweed & sargassum
Grenada gets sargassum, typically worst May through July on the east coast; the southwest resort beaches see only occasional light patches.See the month-by-month guide →Google Reviews★ 4.3 · 114 reviews
“Lovely boutique hotel, very isolated feeling away from the city. The scenery is amazing. With a spacious Bali style room, we enjoyed ourselves! The only drawback is the food. While it was very tasty, the portion size was small for all of the vegetabl...”
“How to describe this hidden gem of a place ? It is a wonderful retreat in a little slice of paradise, run by Bernardo and his lovely wife Wendy with the help of their amazing staff, who all welcome you like old friends and family. Yoga on beach every...”
“LaLuna was the perfect honeymoon resort to relax and getaway. The private villas offered stunning views and beautiful sunsets. The beach and pool were never crowded. The restaurant, bar, and housekeeping staff were excellent and beyond hospitable. Tr...”
