Calabash Hotel

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Calabash Hotel in Grenada! The hotel is beautiful, peaceful, and set in such lovely surroundings. Our room was tastefully decorated with an elegant, luxurious feel — comfortable and well-appointed with every detail carefully thought out. We had the added bonus of a private plunge pool, which made our stay even more special. It would be perfect for a romantic getaway! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by the warmest, kindest people — every single person we encountered made us feel at home. The food was a highlight of our stay, especially our dinner at the Japanese restaurant, Nori, where the dishes were absolutely delicious. We also had breakfast delivered to our veranda, and it was a perfect way to start the day — everything I ate was fresh, flavorful, and delightful. The Calabash truly offers an exceptional experience, and we can’t wait to return!

This is a very special boutique hotel, a great location on a secluded beach and excellent accommodation, we stayed in an upstairs suite which we thought preferable to the ground floor alternatives. We ate breakfast in the fantastic Beach Club, where both breakfast and lunch are excellent, hard to choose from the enticing range on offer! Dinner is usually in the Rhodes restaurant (sophisticated French with a local twist) or Nori (very good Japanese, including the famous Kiss of Fire rolls, v spicy!). We took advantage of the all-inclusive offer and didn’t regret it! Last but not least, the staff here are truly excellent across the board and make the hotel, special mentions for George in the bar and the two Abigails (one in Rhodes and the other in Nori), though everyone deserves a special mention really! Irma hosts the yoga and we had three very enjoyable sessions with her, and if you’re organising an excursion through the hotel you won’t go wrong if you ask for Ryan. And finally the team at Scuba West Indies, led by Jane and Julie, are great for snorkelling or diving trips, situated just on the Calabash beach though independently run.

We chose the Calabash Hotel for our 20th Anniversary, and we are so glad we did! From the moment we arrived, we had exceptional service, being met enthusiastically by staff and a member of the Garbutt family. From there we were led to our amazing suite where they had decorated the whole thing for our anniversary! Beautiful decorations, a bottle of wine AND champagne, and delicious rum punch. Every detail top to bottom has been thought of at this hotel. From the little things like adapters and a ladder on the balcony to dry wet clothes to the larger things like personalized service at every turn, and the friendliest of staff, that are more like family. We have been to many resorts in the Caribbean, and this has taken the gold. The food is UNREAL. Breakfast on our patio (lobster Benedict!), lunch at the Beach Club (pizzas from gorgeous pizza oven!) and dinner at either Nori (get the Kiss of Fire roll) or Rhodes (where do I begin…everything was amazing). They also have nights at the beach club with live music. The food is really next level- the executive chef Nick has really nailed the balance between being local, inventive and having exceptional taste and quality. The house wines are lovely and delicious and the array of cocktails cannot be beat. The resort itself is quiet and peaceful. It’s not a place to go if you are looking for a night life. It’s where you go to recharge and reconnect. We were treated so graciously by everyone who worked at the Calabash. Concierge Stevens, ready and available to listen any time, George and Dennis at the bar giving impeccable service, always with a fist bump and a smile. Head maître d’ Michael and the restaurant staff were wonderful including Miguel, Sherlyn, Abigail, Morissa, Kendrick, Rhonda - honestly the entire crew were spectacular. The housekeeping staff were next level. Rooms were beautifully made a few times a day, and the mini bar always stocked by Gabriel with a big smile. We never had to ask for a thing! The grounds were so beautifully kept. The beach is beautifully set in a harbor. Lots to do from paddle boarding, kayaks, snorkeling at the West Indies Scuba hut right on the beach who run great tours and have a resident cat Mai Tai to make you happy. Jay led us on our snorkeling excursion to Glover Bay- only a 5 minute boat ride away, but it gave us a chance to see the island and its beauty by boat. Vaughn and Calvin at the beach never let us make our own chair beds, or go without a cold water or frosty beverage. For our island tour Ryan Bartholomew led us to the rainforest reserve where we interacted with the Mona monkeys on the island. A beautiful spot for hiking and seeing the island from above. Beautiful lake in the center formed in the crater of a volcano that erupted ages ago. We also went into the town of St George and hit the House of Chocolate, worth a visit. Lastly a spa visit is a definite to do while at the Calabash. Danielle and Hannah led us to spa bliss and the facil

Just back from a superb 10 days at this wonderful, relaxing hotel. We stayed on a bed & breakfast basis in a junior suite. The suite was well appointed with plenty of storage and a huge bathroom/shower room. Housekeeping was excellent with some nice little touches; the turn down service & towel art for my husband’s birthday. The hotel is in a lovely garden setting but also with the beach in view. We did the tour with head gardener Terence & Shakeem which was very interesting. It took us up the hill & we had a wonderful view of the hotel and bay. The original plan was to eat out a few times but we ended up doing that only once!!! The food in both restaurants was excellent; we did find the Thursday night menu in the Beach Club a bit limited for our palate. Breakfast on the balcony was a lovely service and worked well if you were going on a trip. Overall the staff were outstanding; friendly, helpful and made us feel very much at home. Particular praise for Abigail, George, Miguel, Sherilyn, Melissa and Elle. On the hotel website there is a pre arrival form. I would recommend filling that out even if you haven’t booked direct with the hotel. We hope to return again.

One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in. Wonderful staff, good food, decent drinks selection in the all-inclusive package, well-appointed suites with big rooms, excellent aircon, huge bathroom with very good shower. The owner himself actually pitches up at the weekly cocktail party, so you have a perfect opportunity to let him know of any issues (we didn’t have any). Non-powered water sports are included, and there’s good availability of a wide range of kit. Decent mini-bar, again all included, canapés brought to the room every evening. You can have breakfast on your verandah if you so choose. We had the best time, and are genuinely planning to return. It really is that good.

This was our fourth stay at this wonderful well-run family hotel with brilliant staff. We did however have one minor issue with someone trying to get into our room at 4 am. My wife was awake and clearly heard the door handle click. She shouted who is there. I got up and looked around but could not see anyone . Mentioning this the following day we were told that it was someone from security. It was very unnerving and we asked to be moved at our expense to a room we felt was safer. We had not had this issue before and were a little surprised in the way it was dealt with. It did not seem to be taken seriously . Our other minor grumble is that the owners are very visible eating in one of the restaurant most days. The previous year we had been very warmly greeted on our arrival by them and also they took the trouble to say goodbye to us when we left. We even discovered we had mutual friends in Norwich . This year we were not spoken to and just felt it rather strange after a 10 day stay. Not sure why? On a more positive note, the staff are brilliant and the food is exceptional, though the wine list could perhaps be better? Would we go back again? Yes we would!