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Spice Island Beach Resort

Grand Anse, Grenada

4.7(336 reviews)

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Spice Island Beach Resort has been one of the Caribbean's most consistently acclaimed all-inclusives for decades, and its staying power comes down to the staff. The late Sir Royston Hopkin's family-run resort operates like a private club where the team learns your name, preferences and reason for visiting; returning guests are treated like family and first-timers are surprised how quickly they feel like regulars. Add eight acres of Grand Anse Beach frontage, 64 villa-style suites and an AAA Five Diamond rating, and it is easy to see why it holds its position against newer competitors elsewhere in the Caribbean.

Traveler Insights

Pros

+Eight acres directly on Grand Anse Beach, the two-mile stretch of powdery white sand that is the reason most people pick Grenada in the first place
+Staff personalization is the resort's reputation: team members learn guest names from day one, and return guests talk about being treated like family
+Sixty-four villa-style suites only, from 620 sq ft garden suites up to 1,500 sq ft pool suites, and the Anthurium, Almond and Royal Collection categories come with private plunge pools and gardens
+Non-motorized water sports are genuinely broad and included: Hobie Cat sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking and snorkeling, plus PADI-certified diving run from the resort
+Complimentary green fees a few minutes away at Grenada Golf & Country Club, along with tennis courts, bicycles, a fitness center and scheduled or private yoga in a beachfront pavilion
+The Nutmeg Pod kids club runs 9am to 5pm daily for ages 3 to 12, which makes a five-diamond stay workable for parents who still want time alone
+Food leans hard into Grenadian produce and spices, with the upscale Oliver Restaurant for breakfast and dinner, the beachside Sea and Surf Terrace & Bar for lunch, and in-suite dining as well

Cons

−Price point is among the highest in Grenada, and some guests feel the gap between cost and delivered experience is wider than expected on off-peak stays
−Grand Anse Beach is public, so guests share the sand with visitors from neighboring hotels and local beachgoers, which reduces the sense of exclusivity
−Room assignment matters: suites near the busier public end of the beach can pick up outside music and noise in the evenings
−Lunch service can be slow during peak periods, with waits that frustrate guests used to tighter all-inclusive logistics
−Janissa Spa treatments are not included; the all-inclusive covers the relaxation lounge and cedar sauna, and massages, facials and salon services are extra
−Oliver Restaurant has a smart-casual dress code after 7pm (no sleeveless tops for men, no trainers), which catches out guests who packed only beachwear
−The resort has used the late-summer off-season for closures and upgrades in past years, so confirm it is open before booking a September or early-October trip
−Grenada itself has limited direct flight connections from North America, making it harder and more expensive to reach than Barbados, Jamaica or Mexico

Dining takes Grenada seriously. The Oliver Restaurant serves Caribbean-meets-Creole cooking near the sea for breakfast and dinner, with calypso and reggae bands in the evenings and a steel band on Fridays, while the Sea and Surf Terrace & Bar handles lunch and puts on a Sunday barbecue buffet; in-suite dining and top-shelf drinks are included too. Suites run from garden suites a short walk from the sand to beach suites and pool suites with private plunge pools, all with terraces, Frette linens and stocked mini bars. The inclusions go further than most: Hobie Cats, paddleboards, kayaks, snorkeling and PADI diving from the beach, tennis, golf green fees nearby, a fitness center, beachfront yoga and the Nutmeg Pod kids club for ages 3 to 12. Janissa Spa's lounge and sauna are included, treatments are extra.

Spice Island is right for couples and families who want a genuinely luxurious Caribbean stay and are willing to pay for it, and who value service over nightlife. It competes more with Sandy Lane in Barbados or Round Hill in Jamaica than with the big Mexican all-inclusives. As of October 2026 the resort is open and running a direct-booking discount for stays through December 15, 2026, but it has closed for the late-summer off-season in past years, so check dates for early-autumn trips. The price is real and room assignment can make or break a stay; guests who ask for a suite away from the public end of the beach tend to leave the happiest. St. George's, the rainforest and Grenada's waterfalls are all an easy drive away.

Common Questions

How does Spice Island Beach Resort compare to other top Caribbean all-inclusives?

Spice Island sits in a tier with Sandy Lane, Round Hill and Curtain Bluff: small, service-focused properties where the all-inclusive is about quality and personalization rather than volume. It is more expensive than most Jamaica or Mexico all-inclusives but quieter and more intimate, with better-sourced food and staff who know your name. Choosing between it and a large Barbados or Mexico resort is usually choosing intimacy over scale.

What is included in the all-inclusive?

Meals at the Oliver Restaurant, Sea and Surf Terrace & Bar and in your suite, premium-label drinks and a stocked mini bar, non-motorized water sports and PADI diving, tennis, the fitness center, yoga, the Nutmeg Pod kids club, and green fees at Grenada Golf & Country Club. Janissa Spa's relaxation lounge and cedar sauna are included, but spa treatments are charged. Breakfast-only rates are also offered if you would rather eat around the island.

Is Grand Anse Beach really as good as travelers say?

Yes, it is two miles of soft white sand with calm, clear water and is regularly named among the world's best beaches. It is public, so it is shared with neighboring hotels and locals, but it is wide enough that the resort's section rarely feels crowded. The resort runs Hobie Cats, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling and diving straight off its own stretch of sand.

Is Spice Island Beach Resort good for families?

Yes, more than many luxury Caribbean properties. The Nutmeg Pod is a supervised kids club for ages 3 to 12, open 9am to 5pm every day, and the larger beach suites sleep four. The beach is calm and swimmable for children. It is not adults-only, and families are a regular part of the guest mix.

What room category should I book?

If budget allows, the pool suites (Anthurium, Luxury Almond and the four Royal Collection mini-villas) give you a private plunge pool and garden; the Royal Cinnamon and Saffron and Seagrape beach suites put you steps from the sand. Garden suites are the entry point at 620 sq ft. Whatever you book, ask to be placed away from the public end of the beach, where evening noise is more likely.

How do you get to Grenada and how far is the airport from the resort?

Maurice Bishop International Airport is roughly 10 minutes from the resort by taxi, so the last leg is easy. Getting to Grenada is the harder part: direct flights from North America are limited, and many itineraries connect through Miami, New York or Toronto. From the UK there are direct or one-stop options via London.

Restaurants (2)

Type	Restaurants
Caribbean & local	Oliver Restaurant
International & fusion	Sea and Surf Terrace & Bar

From the resort's own dining pages. Only restaurants the resort lists are shown. All are covered by the all-inclusive rate, per the resort.

What's nearby

Grand Anse Beach
3 min drive · 0.9 mi
Snorkel trip to the Underwater Sculpture Park
3 min drive · 0.9 mi
Morne Rouge (BBC) Beach
3 min drive · 0.9 mi
St. George's and the Carenage
7 min drive · 3.2 mi
Fort George
9 min drive · 4.1 mi
Fort Frederick
10 min drive · 4.3 mi

More things to do (23)

Clarke's Court Rum Distillery · historic site5 min drive · 2.8 mi
Grenada Golf Club · golf5 min drive · 1.8 mi
Port Louis Marina · marina6 min drive · 2.4 mi
Prickly Bay Marina · marina7 min drive · 2.2 mi
Grenada National Museum · museum8 min drive · 3.7 mi
Magazine Beach · beach8 min drive · 3.5 mi
Laura Herb and Spice Garden · nature20 min drive · 9.8 mi
La Sagesse Beach · beach20 min drive · 11 mi
Annandale Falls · nature20 min drive · 7.6 mi
Grand Etang National Park · nature25 min drive · 9.9 mi
Concord Falls · nature30 min drive · 13 mi
Gouyave (Nutmeg Station and Friday Fish Fry) · town30 min drive · 17 mi
Mount Carmel Falls · nature30 min drive · 18 mi
Grenville · town35 min drive · 17 mi
Seven Sisters Falls · nature35 min drive · 11 mi
Belmont Estate · historic site40 min drive · 22 mi
Grenada Chocolate Factory · historic site45 min drive · 23 mi
River Antoine Rum Distillery · historic site45 min drive · 23 mi
Lake Antoine · nature45 min drive · 24 mi
Sauteurs · town45 min drive · 27 mi
Leapers Hill (Carib's Leap) · viewpoint45 min drive · 27 mi
Bathway Beach · beach50 min drive · 27 mi
Levera Beach · beach55 min drive · 28 mi

Amenities

Bicycle Rentals

Yoga Classes

Diving

Tennis

Kids Club

Snorkeling

Room Service

Water Sports Rentals

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Free Wi-Fi

Buffet Dining

Spa

Gym

Beach

Style & Rooms

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Room upgrades

Beachfront RoomsPlunge Pool Rooms

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Google Reviews★ 4.7 · 336 reviews

Alvis C.

9 months ago

“Staying at Spice Island Beach Resort was truly one of the best vacation experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and completely taken care of. The staff were warm, professional, and genuinely attentive—it was clear they t...”

Elma P.

9 months ago

“We had a fantastic stay at Spice Island Beach Resort! We stayed over the Easter vacation, and it was amazing. We stayed in a Seagrape room with direct access to the beautiful beach. The room was clean, well equipped, spacious and perfect for our f...”

Arden M.

10 months ago

“I recently had the pleasure of staying at Spice Island Resort, and I can confidently say it was the best resort experience I’ve ever had! From the moment I arrived, I was blown away by the exceptional service, the stunning location, and the incredibl...”