Everyone loves the idea of travel, but no one loves the idea of the fees associated with travel.
Fortunately, with the significant increase in travel over the years, it’s become so much easier (read: affordable) to satisfy those wanderlust pangs.
Islands like Grenada have been creating several opportunities for its CARICOM neighbours to visit its shores. CARICOM residents can enjoy a few perks including access to special hotel deals.
Here are eight hotels and resorts in Grenada offering really great rates for CARICOM residents**:
1. Blue Horizons Garden Resort
This eco-friendly Grenada resort is a home away from home. Tucked away on a hillside not too far from the Grand Anse Beach, the resort offers 32 self-catering deluxe one bedrooms and superior studios, La Belle Creole Restaurant, an Aqua pool bar, swimming pool, library, kids’ play centre, and complimentary non-powered watersports available 300 yards away on Grand Anse Beach.
CARICOM residents can take advantage of their summer rates which are offered between April and October. Single and double occupancy rooms are for US$120 and US$130 plus 20% VAT, respectively.
2. The Grenadian by Rex Resorts
Located on not one but two beaches, The Grenadian is the perfect resort for the R&R and the active traveller. With a number of rooms to choose from, you can sleep late and wake up to the views of the resort’s landscaped gardens and lake. For the outdoor type, you can take up any of their many activities including scuba-diving, kayaking, or even deep-sea fishing.
If you want to book a room only, it’ll cost you US$110 and US$120 per night for a single and double room, respectively. If you want to throw in breakfast, it’ll cost US$150 for single occupancy and US$200 for double occupancy.
3. Mount Cinnamon Resort and Beach Club
The intimate and chic Mount Cinnamon Resort and Beach Club offers is a seaside enclave with 21 hillside villas and hacienda suites and all the amenities and services for you to enjoy. Leading with environmentally friendly practices, from energy conservation to recycling to growing a garden filled with vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers, preserves the natural wonders of this paradisiacal island. CARICOM guests can enjoy 20% off any of their villas and suites.
4. True Blue Bay Boutique Resort
The family-owned resort is located on the south coast of Grenada and overlooks the waters of True Blue Bay. The resort offers numerous activities for its guests including a visit to the House of Chocolate, cooking classes, rum tasting demonstrations and even scuba yoga, all conveniently located on-site.
For CARICOM residents, rates are US$181.44 per night during the low season and US$264 per night during the high season.
Owned and operated by Miss World 1970, Jennifer Hosten, this cosy retreat offers a 10% discount all year round for CARICOM residents.
Located in a tropical garden setting, the Bougainvilla Apartments give guests a beautiful landscape at an affordable price. Minutes away from the Grand Anse Beach, you can access a 10% discount at any time throughout the year round. Reservations are made via direct bookings only.
Also located mere steps away from the beach, Sea Breeze Hotel’s mission is to provide you with a safe, friendly, welcoming base to stay while you relax and explore Grenada. Waterfall hikes, eco-dives and a visit to Sulphur Springs are just the tip of the iceberg of activities while enjoying your stay at Sea Breeze Hotel.
Rates range from US$65 to US$95 per night, depending on the room.
8. Le Phare Bleu Marina & Boutique Hotel
Le Phare Bleu Boutique Hotel & Marina is the hotel to visit if you’re a traveller who likes to get off the beaten track. Guests are quickly made to feel at home in this village style atmosphere, which is just one reason why they’re considered one of the top boutique hotels in Grenada. You can get a taste of the Le Phare Bleu experience with 20% of their regular advertised rates.
**Identification and proof of residency may be required to obtain these rates, i.e., passport, national I.D. and/or driver’s licence.
