Grande Anse Beach on Grenada's southwestern coast has drawn visitors since the island first appeared on the Caribbean resort circuit, and Spice Island Beach Resort has held its prime stretch of that powder-white shore since 1961, making it one of the oldest family-owned luxury properties in the Eastern Caribbean. The low-slung white structures visible from the air — pitched metal roofs, deep-shaded arcades, pavilion volumes that step toward the waterline through groves of sea grape and palm — keep a deliberately domestic scale, never rising above two storeys and presenting to the beach as a compound of generous private bungalows rather than a hotel block. The interiors carry a palette drawn directly from the surrounding sea: teal bolster cushions and aqua-bordered dhurrie rugs against warm limestone-tiled floors, dark-stained timber headboards with woven rattan detailing, and ceiling fans turning slowly under exposed beam soffits. Louvred plantation shutters and arched openings framing glimpses of the Caribbean give the rooms an atmosphere closer to a well-appointed plantation house than a resort suite. The main restaurant extends under a broad arched colonnade with tongue-and-groove timber ceilings, wicker dining chairs upholstered in coral and ikat fabric, and pendant chandeliers in a vernacular colonial register. The freeform mosaic-tiled pool, set above beach level and surrounded by travertine paving, frames views across the bay toward St. George's Harbour — the kind of carefully considered sightline that speaks to decades of incremental refinement rather than a single grand design gesture.

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Paradise re-imagined. Boasting 64 magnificent suites, Spice Island Beach Resort is an oasis of modern yet casual elegance on Grenada's breathtaking Grand Anse Beach. Owned and operated by the Hopkin family, this AAA 5 diamond rated resort sits on 1,600 feet of powder white sand with 34 of its suites sitting directly on the beachfront and featuring breezy exterior terraces, stunning sunset views and private rock gardens. Presiding over the beach are the Royal Cinnamon and Saffron Beach suites, unmatched in elegance, each of these one-bedroom suites captures the spice-scented breezes featuring hammocks for lazing on private patios. They are custom-furnished, and available as two-bedroom suites when booked with an adjoining Sea Grape Beach Suite, making them a beach lover's dream. The resort’s graceful architecture blends into the seascape and features a refreshed palette of cool Caribbean tones that are complimented by lovingly curated interior décor that sets the tone of easy Caribbean elegance that permeates through the resort. Spice has captured nearly every award over the years and is a repeat guest favorite for the discerning traveler in the Caribbean. Also known for its 17 luxurious pool suites, each with their own private swimming pools and gardens steps away from the ocean. The Royal Collection, Luxury Almond and Anthurium Pool suites all offer guests an intimate experience like no other with ability to revel in the privacy of lush private gardens framing swimming pools that range from full residential size swimming pools to smaller plunge pools. All suites are equipped with modern luxuries like flat screen smart televisions, Amazon Alexa digital assistants, Italian Frette™ linen, Nespresso Machines, Molton Brown(R) amenities and en-suite bathrooms featuring soaker tubs and double vanities. It is little wonder that this tranquil haven continues to be a treasured secret amongst the travel elite.