The best hotels in Grand Anse
Grand Anse has one of the Caribbean's most beautiful beach strips, but with 8,000+ places to stay across Grenada, picking wrong means waking up 30 minutes from the water. We reviewed the standouts. these 10 made the cut.
Our Top Picks in Grand Anse
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Maca Bana Villas
Magazine Beach, Grand Anse
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Gem Holiday Beach Resort
Grand Anse Beach, Grand Anse
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Kalinago Beach Resort
Grand Anse Beach, Grand Anse
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Coyaba Beach Resort
Grand Anse Beach, Grand Anse
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Flamboyant Hotel and Villas
Grand Anse, Grand Anse
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Coral Cove Cottages
Lance aux Epines, Lance aux Epines
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Radisson Grenada Beach Resort
Grand Anse Beach, Grand Anse
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South Winds Holiday Cottages
Grand Anse, Grand Anse
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Spice Island Beach Resort
Grand Anse Beach, Grand Anse
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Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel
Lance aux Epines, Lance aux Epines
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All Hotels Compared
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right hotel. Prices reflect shoulder season averages.
| # | Hotel | City & Area | Price/Night | Score | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maca Bana Villas | Magazine Beach, Grand Anse | $65–95/night | 8.1/10 | Budget Pick |
| 2 | Gem Holiday Beach Resort | Grand Anse Beach, Grand Anse | $75–99/night | 7.8/10 | Best Value |
| 3 | Kalinago Beach Resort | Grand Anse Beach, Grand Anse | $110–165/night | 8.3/10 | Most Popular |
| 4 | Coyaba Beach Resort | Grand Anse Beach, Grand Anse | $140–210/night | 9/10 | Top Rated |
| 5 | Flamboyant Hotel and Villas | Grand Anse, Grand Anse | $150–220/night | 8.5/10 | Family Friendly |
| 6 | Coral Cove Cottages | Lance aux Epines, Lance aux Epines | $160–200/night | 8.6/10 | Hidden Gem |
| 7 | Radisson Grenada Beach Resort | Grand Anse Beach, Grand Anse | $175–245/night | 8.2/10 | Business Pick |
| 8 | South Winds Holiday Cottages | Grand Anse, Grand Anse | $195–240/night | 8.7/10 | Romantic Stay |
| 9 | Spice Island Beach Resort | Grand Anse Beach, Grand Anse | $650–1 200/night | 9.5/10 | Luxury Pick |
| 10 | Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel | Lance aux Epines, Lance aux Epines | $420–750/night | 9.3/10 | Top Rated |
Why These Hotels Made Our List
Every hotel earned its spot. Here's exactly why we picked each one.
Maca Bana Villas
These self-catering villas sit on a hillside just above Magazine Beach, a quieter stretch of sand south of Grand Anse. The units are basic but clean, with full kitchens that help cut costs significantly. The walk down to the beach is steep and not ideal for everyone. Staff are friendly and genuinely helpful with local tips. A solid pick for independent travelers watching their budget.
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Gem Holiday Beach Resort
Gem sits right on Grand Anse Beach with direct sand access, which is rare at this price point. Rooms are dated but functional, and the air conditioning works reliably. The on-site restaurant serves decent Grenadian food at fair prices. It gets noisy on weekends when locals use the beach. For the beachfront access alone, the value is hard to beat.
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Kalinago Beach Resort
Kalinago occupies a central stretch of Grand Anse Beach with a good mix of amenities for the price. Rooms are bright and well-maintained, with balconies on most units overlooking the water. The pool area fills up fast in high season, so arrive early for a lounger. Breakfast is included in most packages and is reliably good. It is a comfortable, no-surprises base for exploring the island.
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Coyaba Beach Resort
Coyaba consistently earns high marks for its attentive service and well-kept grounds along Grand Anse Beach. The rooms are tastefully decorated with Caribbean touches and the beds are genuinely comfortable. The beach here is calm and the hotel keeps its section clean and uncrowded. The restaurant is one of the better hotel dining options on the island. It suits couples and older travelers who want quality without the luxury price tag.
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Flamboyant Hotel and Villas
Flamboyant is spread across a hillside above Grand Anse with good views and a short walk to the beach. The villa units are spacious enough for families and the kitchenettes are a practical bonus. There are two pools on the property at different levels, which kids tend to enjoy. The on-site restaurant, Aquarium, is a local favorite for fresh seafood. The hillside setting means lots of stairs, which is worth knowing before booking.
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Coral Cove Cottages
Coral Cove sits on the quiet Lance aux Epines peninsula, about ten minutes by car from Grand Anse Beach. The cottages are private and shaded, with a small rocky shoreline perfect for snorkeling. The pace here is slow and deliberate, ideal for travelers who want calm over convenience. Staff are minimal but responsive when needed. Bring groceries from the Grand Anse market to make the most of the kitchen facilities.
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Radisson Grenada Beach Resort
The Radisson occupies a large footprint on the northern end of Grand Anse Beach with all the expected chain hotel infrastructure. Rooms are spacious and modern, with reliable Wi-Fi that makes it a reasonable option for remote workers. The conference facilities are the best on the beach strip. Service is consistent if not particularly personal. The beach access is excellent and the swim-up bar is a genuine perk.
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South Winds Holiday Cottages
South Winds is a small, well-run property set back slightly from Grand Anse Beach in a garden setting. The cottages are private and tastefully furnished, making them popular with couples. The hosts are hands-on and genuinely knowledgeable about the island. A short footpath connects the property to the beach in under five minutes. It books out quickly in high season, so plan ahead.
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Spice Island Beach Resort
Spice Island is consistently ranked among the best small luxury resorts in the Caribbean and earns that reputation. Every suite has a private pool or whirlpool, and the beachfront suites sit almost directly on Grand Anse Beach. The food is exceptional across all meal services and dietary requests are handled without fuss. Staff remember your name and preferences from day one. It is expensive by any measure, but the delivery matches the price.
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Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel
Calabash is a refined adults-only property on Lance aux Epines Bay, roughly fifteen minutes from Grand Anse. The suites are large, individually decorated, and several have private pools overlooking the calm bay. The restaurant has a strong reputation locally and draws guests from other hotels for dinner. The beach is sheltered and quieter than Grand Anse, which is the whole point. Service is unhurried and genuinely warm, not performative.
Check AvailabilityWhere to Stay in Grand Anse
The neighborhood you pick matters more than the hotel.
Grand Anse Beach: where to stay and where to skip
The 3-kilometre Grand Anse Beach strip is where most of the action is, and honestly, it earns the reputation. The southern end, near Coyaba and Spice Island, is calmer and less crowded than the northern stretch near the Radisson. That northern end gets busy with water sports vendors and day-trippers from St. George's, especially on weekends.
If you're staying here, ask your hotel which section of beach they sit on before booking. A 10-minute difference in beach position matters more than you'd think. The vendors near the Radisson end are persistent, and if that's not your vibe, it's an easy thing to avoid by booking further south.
Magazine Beach: Grand Anse's quieter alternative
Magazine Beach sits just south of the airport approach, about 10 minutes from the Grand Anse main strip by taxi. It's smaller, less trafficked, and genuinely prettier in some ways: cleaner sand, fewer people, and a calmer feel overall. Maca Bana Villas sits right above it on the hillside, with direct access down to the beach.
The trade-off is convenience. You'll need a taxi or rental car for anything beyond the immediate beach. But if you're after a quieter base and don't mind a short ride to restaurants and shops, Magazine Beach is underrated. Planes landing at Maurice Bishop Airport pass low overhead, which bothers some people. Worth knowing before you book.
Lance aux Epines: the quiet luxury zone
Lance aux Epines is a residential peninsula about 10 minutes south of Grand Anse by taxi. It's where Grenada's more discreet luxury sits: Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel and Coral Cove Cottages are both here, and neither feels like a resort in the typical sense. Think private gardens, good service, and access to a quiet beach without a hawker in sight.
Rates here run $160-750/night, and they're genuinely worth the price. You're paying for privacy and quality, not just a brand name. Budget for taxis: you'll spend $8-10 each way getting to the Grand Anse strip for dinner or beach time.
Getting around Grand Anse without a rental car
You don't need a car if you're staying on the Grand Anse Beach strip. Minibuses run constantly along the Lagoon Road toward St. George's Carenage for about $0.55 USD, and taxis are easy to flag near Spiceland Mall. For day trips to Grand Etang National Park or Annandale Falls, a shared taxi tour runs $40-60 per person and is the most practical option.
If you're staying in Lance aux Epines or Magazine Beach, a rental car makes life significantly easier. Rentals run $50-75/day from companies near the airport on Point Salines Road. Grenada drives on the left, roads are narrow, and the local minibus drivers are confident. Take it slow for the first day.
What Grand Anse hotels don't tell you about the beach
Grand Anse Beach is public. Every stretch of it, regardless of which hotel claims the frontage. That means you can walk the entire 3 kilometres without restriction, and it also means the beach in front of your hotel might be shared with guests from five other properties. The more expensive hotels, like Coyaba and Spice Island, maintain their sections well. The section near Gem Holiday and Kalinago can get crowded by midday.
The best time on the beach is early morning before 8am or after 4pm when the day heat breaks. Water temperature sits at 27-29°C year-round. The north end near the car park sometimes has seaweed buildup during June-August, which isn't on anyone's website. The southern end near Spice Island stays cleaner.
Carnival and peak weeks: when prices spike
Grenada Carnival runs in mid-August, usually the second week, and it's a serious party centered around St. George's but felt across Grand Anse. Hotels fill up fast and prices jump 20-35% above standard summer rates. If you're coming for Carnival, book at least 3 months out. If you're not, avoid that week unless you want noise and crowds.
The other price spike comes in late December through early January. Christmas week and New Year's see Spice Island and Calabash adding mandatory supplements, sometimes $200-300 extra per night. Mid-January through March is the real sweet spot: dry season weather, post-holiday prices, and the island is far more relaxed.
Grand Anse's best neighborhoods
Grand Anse Beach is the obvious anchor. But Lance aux Epines, 10 minutes south, punches well above its weight for quiet luxury. Start at Grand Anse Beach if you want action and sand at your door. Move south only if you're after privacy and don't mind grabbing a taxi into town.
Grand Anse Beach 5 vetted hotels The main event. Five hotels, one beach, all the action.
The main event. Five hotels, one beach, all the action.
This is the heart of Grenada's hotel scene. Grand Anse Beach is a legitimate 3-kilometre stretch of white sand, and having your hotel directly on it is a real advantage. You're also 15 minutes by minibus from St. George's Carenage, 10 minutes from the Underwater Sculpture Park dive site, and walking distance from Spiceland Mall for anything you need.
The range here is wider than people expect. Gem Holiday starts at $75/night and Spice Island tops out at $1,200/night, and they're roughly 800 metres apart on the same beach. Pick based on budget, not location. You all get the same sand.
Avoid the cluster of budget guesthouses on Morne Rouge Road north of the Radisson. They're cheap for a reason: no beach access, mediocre condition, and a 10-minute walk to anything good. The five hotels on our list are the ones that actually deliver here.
Magazine Beach 1 vetted hotel Quiet sand, hillside villas, and fewer crowds.
Quiet sand, hillside villas, and fewer crowds.
Magazine Beach is 10 minutes south of the Grand Anse strip, past the airport approach road on Point Salines. It's calmer, smaller, and mostly free of the beach vendors that work the main strip. Maca Bana Villas sits on the hillside directly above it, with timber cottages and a genuinely good restaurant on-site.
At $65-95/night, Maca Bana is the best-value option on our list if you don't mind the taxi ride into town. The beach itself is one of Grenada's prettiest: clear water, soft sand, and rarely more than a handful of people. Planes from Maurice Bishop Airport pass overhead on the landing approach, roughly 6-8 times a day.
This area suits independent travelers and couples who'd rather have a quiet evening than be close to the Spiceland Mall restaurant strip. Not ideal for families who want to be in the thick of things.
Lance aux Epines 2 vetted hotels Private, residential, and where the real luxury lives.
Private, residential, and where the real luxury lives.
Lance aux Epines is a small peninsula south of Grand Anse, mostly residential, and far quieter than the main beach strip. Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel and Coral Cove Cottages are both here, and they're two of the most consistently good properties on the island. You're 10 minutes from Grand Anse Beach by taxi, but it feels like a different world.
Calabash runs $420-750/night and regularly appears on Caribbean's best hotel lists. Coral Cove is more accessible at $160-200/night and still delivers beautifully appointed cottages with direct beach access on the calmer Lance aux Epines Beach. Both are worth every dollar.
Plan on spending $15-20/day on taxis if you want to eat out on the Grand Anse strip. Most guests here are happy to eat at their hotel, which at Calabash level is a perfectly reasonable plan. Don't come here expecting nightlife or convenience.
Grand Anse (Inland & Hillside) 2 vetted hotels Mid-range base with pool access and a short walk to the sand.
Mid-range base with pool access and a short walk to the sand.
Flamboyant Hotel and Villas and South Winds Holiday Cottages sit slightly inland from the beach, along the Grand Anse hillside. Both are within a 5-minute walk of the beach path and have pools on-site. This is the sweet spot for families and longer-stay travelers who want self-catering options without paying beachfront prices.
Flamboyant runs $150-220/night and is consistently the best family pick in the area. South Winds at $195-240/night skews more romantic and is quieter, with cottages spread across a garden property. Both are a 5-minute walk to Spiceland Mall and 10 minutes to the main Grand Anse Beach strip.
The Lagoon Road bus runs nearby for easy access to St. George's. This area sits between the beach action and the residential quiet of Lance aux Epines, which suits a lot of travelers well.
Best Areas by Vibe
Tell us how you travel and we'll point you to the right part of Grand Anse.
Romantic
South Winds Holiday Cottages and the Lance aux Epines properties are the call here. Lance aux Epines Beach at sunset with no vendors, no crowd, and a cocktail from Calabash's bar is about as good as it gets in the Caribbean.
Culture
Base yourself on Grand Anse Beach and take minibuses into St. George's Carenage, 15 minutes away. The Grenada National Museum on Young Street, Fort George, and the Saturday market are all within 10 minutes walk of each other.
Family
Flamboyant Hotel and Villas on the Grand Anse hillside is the strongest family base, 4 minutes walk to the calmer southern end of Grand Anse Beach. Villa layouts fit four people without squeezing, and there's a proper pool on-site.
Budget
Magazine Beach is where your money goes furthest. Maca Bana Villas at $65-95/night gives you a hillside cottage, direct beach access, and a real restaurant on-site for less than a night at most Barbados guesthouses.
Beach
The southern end of Grand Anse Beach, between Coyaba and Spice Island Beach Resort, is the best section of sand on the island. Calm water, clean beach, and the least vendor traffic of any part of the strip.
Foodie
Stay on Grand Anse Beach and eat your way along Morne Rouge Road. The Owl, Carib Sushi, and the fish vendors at the south end of the beach cover everything from street roti to fresh-caught snapper, all within a 10-minute walk.
Location Quality
Is the neighborhood walkable? Are restaurants, shops, and attractions within 10 minutes on foot? How does it feel after dark? We evaluate safety, public transport access, and whether the area has genuine local character or just tourist traps. A hotel in the wrong neighborhood ruins a trip. That's why location carries the most weight.
Value for Money
We compare what you pay against what you get. A €150 hotel with a great location, clean rooms, and helpful staff can outscore a €500 hotel with fancy amenities in a bad area. We factor in seasonal pricing, cancellation policies, and hidden costs like tourist tax and breakfast surcharges. The goal is finding the best ratio, not the lowest price.
Guest Experience
We analyze thousands of verified guest reviews across multiple platforms, looking for patterns rather than individual complaints. Consistent praise for cleanliness, staff, and room quality counts. We also assess the intangibles: does the hotel have character? Would you recommend it to a friend? A soul-less chain hotel with perfect facilities still loses to a well-run boutique with personality.
When to Visit Grand Anse
When to visit Grand Anse and what to pay.
Dry Season (Dec-Apr)
This is the best weather Grenada gets, and prices reflect it. December-April brings low humidity, consistent trade winds, and almost no rain. Carnival is in August so the only real event driving December prices is New Year's, when Spice Island and Calabash add mandatory gala supplements of $200-300 per night. Book mid-January through March for the same weather at 15-20% lower rates.
Early Wet Season (May-Jul)
Rain starts in May but it's mostly short afternoon showers, not all-day downpours. Temperatures tick up to 27-30°C and the humidity rises, but Grand Anse Beach is still excellent. Hotel rates drop 20-30% from peak, putting Coyaba in the $100-140/night range. This window before Carnival in August is genuinely underrated.
Carnival & Hurricane Season (Aug-Oct)
Carnival week in mid-August drives a short price spike and a big crowd, then things go very quiet. September and October see the lowest hotel prices of the year: mid-range properties drop to $90-120/night. Grenada's position south of the main hurricane belt reduces risk, but travel insurance is non-negotiable in this window.
Shoulder Season (Nov)
November is Grenada's transition month. Hurricane risk drops sharply after October 31, and prices haven't risen to December peak levels yet. Temperatures settle back to 26-29°C and the island is noticeably quieter. It's a solid window to get good rooms at $100-150/night before the Christmas rush pushes everything up.
Booking Tips for Grand Anse
Insider tips for booking hotels in Grand Anse.
Book south-end Grand Anse Beach for fewer vendors
The southern 800 metres of Grand Anse Beach, near Coyaba and Spice Island, see far less vendor traffic than the northern stretch near the Radisson and Spiceland Mall. If beach relaxation without constant solicitation matters to you, book a hotel south of the Kalinago rather than north of it. The difference is real.
Carnival week (mid-August) means 20-35% price jumps
Grenada Carnival runs the second week of August. Hotels on Grand Anse Beach fill 2-3 months in advance and prices jump 20-35% above standard summer rates. If Carnival isn't your thing, avoid that specific week. The rest of August is quiet and cheap, with rooms at $75-120/night at places like Kalinago and Gem Holiday.
Minibuses save you real money getting to St. George's
The minibus from Grand Anse Market Square to St. George's Carenage costs roughly $1.50 EC (about $0.55 USD) and runs every 10-15 minutes during daylight hours. Taxis quote $10-12 for the same trip. Over a week, that difference adds up. The minibuses are perfectly safe and faster than you'd expect.
Verify 'beachfront' claims before booking anywhere
Several Grand Anse properties market themselves as beachfront while actually sitting across the Lagoon Road from the sand. All 10 hotels on our list are exactly where we say they are. For anything you find elsewhere, check Google Maps satellite view before booking. A road between you and the beach is not beachfront.
Lance aux Epines needs a taxi or rental car budget
Staying at Calabash or Coral Cove means budgeting $15-20/day extra in taxis to Grand Anse Beach and back. Factor that into your cost comparison before assuming a $160/night Lance aux Epines room is cheaper than a $140/night Grand Anse Beach hotel. For some travelers the privacy is worth it. Just go in with eyes open.
Early morning and late afternoon are the best beach times
Grand Anse Beach before 8am is genuinely different: calm water, almost no one around, and temperatures at a comfortable 25-26°C. After 4pm the heat breaks and the light is better. Midday from 11am-2pm is hot, crowded, and when the vendors are most active. Plan around it and your beach experience improves significantly.
Hotels in Grand Anse — FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking hotels in Grand Anse.
Which area of Grand Anse is best for first-time visitors?
Stick to the Grand Anse Beach strip, specifically the stretch between Flamboyant Hotel and Spice Island Beach Resort. You're within a 5-minute walk of the beach, the Spiceland Mall for groceries, and a dozen good restaurants on Morne Rouge Road. It's the easiest base for a first trip, and taxis to St. George's Carenage run about $10 USD each way.
How far is Grand Anse from Maurice Bishop International Airport?
The airport is roughly 5 kilometres north of Grand Anse Beach, and a taxi takes about 15 minutes with no traffic. Expect to pay $20-25 for the ride. There's no bus that goes directly to the beach hotels, so factor in a taxi either way.
What's the cheapest decent hotel on Grand Anse Beach?
Gem Holiday Beach Resort starts at $75/night and sits right on Grand Anse Beach itself. Maca Bana Villas is even cheaper at $65/night, but it's over at Magazine Beach, about 8 minutes by taxi from the main Grand Anse strip. Both are genuinely good value, not just the cheapest options standing.
Is Grand Anse Beach walkable from the hotels?
For most hotels on our list, yes. Coyaba, Kalinago, Gem, Radisson, and Spice Island are all on Grand Anse Beach directly. Flamboyant Hotel is about a 4-minute walk to the sand along the beachside path. Maca Bana is at Magazine Beach, which is a quieter alternative about 10 minutes south of the main strip.
When is hurricane season in Grand Anse and should I avoid it?
Hurricane season runs June-November, with peak risk in August-October. Grenada sits south of the main hurricane belt and gets hit far less often than islands like Barbados or St. Lucia, but it's not immune. Hotel prices drop 30-40% during this period, and many travelers find September a genuinely good deal: you get $140-200/night hotels for $90-120/night, with far fewer crowds on Grand Anse Beach.
What's the difference between Grand Anse and Lance aux Epines?
Grand Anse is the social hub: a 3-kilometre beach, restaurants, watersports, and most of the island's hotels. Lance aux Epines is 10 minutes south by taxi, quieter, more residential, and home to two of the best luxury hotels on the island. If you want to be in the middle of things, Grand Anse wins. If you want a private terrace and no beach vendors, Lance aux Epines is worth the extra cost.
Are there good restaurants near Grand Anse Beach hotels?
Yes, and you don't need to eat at your hotel. The Owl on Morne Rouge Road does excellent local roti and seafood from about $15 a plate. Carib Sushi, about 5 minutes walk from most Grand Anse Beach hotels, is surprisingly good for a Caribbean island. For a proper Grenadian fish broth, the vendors near the south end of Grand Anse Beach open early on weekends.
Is it safe to walk around Grand Anse at night?
The main beach strip and the road between Spiceland Mall and the hotels is fine at night. Stick to that corridor. Don't wander inland past the gas station on Morne Rouge Road after dark without local knowledge. Common sense applies: valuables out of sight, avoid unlit side streets, and you'll be fine.
What's the best time of year to visit Grand Anse for good weather?
December-April is the dry season and genuinely beautiful: temperatures sit at 26-29°C, low humidity, and almost no rain. February and March are the sweet spot before Carnival pricing kicks in. Expect to pay peak rates during this window, with mid-range hotels running $110-200/night.
Are there family-friendly hotels in Grand Anse?
Flamboyant Hotel and Villas is the strongest family pick on the list: it has a pool, self-catering villa options, and it's 4 minutes from the calmer southern end of Grand Anse Beach. Kalinago Beach Resort also works well for families and sits right on the beach with good shallow-water access. Both have room configurations that actually fit a family of four without cramped quarters.
Do Grand Anse hotels include breakfast?
It varies. Coyaba and Spice Island typically include breakfast in their rates, which matters at $140-1,200/night. Budget picks like Gem Holiday and Maca Bana often charge extra. Always check before booking: a breakfast add-on at a mid-range hotel can run $25-35 per person, which changes the value calculation fast.
How do I get between Grand Anse and St. George's?
Minibuses run from Grand Anse Market Square to the Carenage in St. George's for about $1.50 EC (roughly $0.55 USD), and they run frequently during daylight hours. The ride takes 15-20 minutes depending on traffic near the Lagoon Road. Taxis cost around $10-12 USD for the same trip and are worth it after dark or with luggage.