Perched at the southern tip of the Grenadines, Grenada has (until recently) remained quietly under the radar, appealing to those in the know who love the island’s rustic charm, friendly people and wild vegetation. Barbados, Mustique and St Barts have taken centre stage as glamorous Caribbean magnets for celebrities and royalty alike, but now that’s set to change with the arrival of a new, uber-luxury hotel called Silversands.
Situated towards one end of the pearly sands of Grand Anse Beach, the hotel has been funded by an Egyptian billionaire who has an ongoing love affair with Grenada. The architecture is clean and cutting-edge minimal, a pared-back blend of natural stone and wood, with open-plan, airy spaces that face towards the ocean and are open to the elements. The space throughout has been designed to flow effortlessly, and the vibe is intimate and laid-back. Deep-cushioned seating dotted around the hotel provides little nooks to sit in and sip a coffee or a cocktail. The boldest statement is the 100m infinity swimming pool (the longest in the Caribbean) – acentral anchor point that stretches from the open-air lobby right down to the beach. Flanked on either side by luxurious pergolastyle double daybeds, it’s probably the most Instagram-able spot on the island.
Accommodation is divided between private villas (four sit right on the beach), which blend effortlessly with two blocks of hotel rooms that offer spectacular vistas across the ocean. Our room is on the second floor, with an enviable view straight out to sea from the spacious balcony. Inside is just as generous, with a king-size bed, sumptuous cotton bed linen, a large sofa, marble-topped desk and remote-control electric blinds. In the Japandi-style bathroom, there’s a walk-in rain shower, oversized bathtub and generous mirrors, plus luxury bath sheets and towelling robes. Apps and WhatsApp groups are in place to provide high levels of room service to all guests, but behind the technology are the warm and friendly Grenadian staff for whom nothing is too much trouble. Little bedroom touches included a small plate of biscuits and cakes, which differed each day.
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