Mount Cinnamon Grenada

Family of 4 - 2 adult kids - and Mount Cinnamon lived up to expectations. We were in Villa 9, which is right near the top of the grounds and it's a lovely layout - downstairs to master bedroom, separate bathroom with walk in shower and then a second separate bathroom sink for those couples that can't bear to share, I guess. Upstairs into lounge area and open plan kitchen, which was well equipped. Then 2nd bedroom with 2 single beds, bathroom and shower. We had a small balcony and then the upstairs main balcony with seats and table. There was also a monster washing machine and dryer!

Staff all very friendly and helpful. Very well maintained and clean in all areas, daily house service. We went breakfast only (consistently good) which is how we prefer to do things, generally eat less when away - have a good breakfast and then eat out for either lunch or dinner. Having your own kitchen gives this flexibility.

Beach is great, it's a nice little walk and if you do stay here you must walk up over the headland to BBC beach - that is wonderful. 10 min walk or you can get the hotel to drive you there for 5USD each way.

Savvys (the beach bar/restaurant) is very nice, sun loungers set out for you as you arrive, complete with towels and being July the beach was quiet, very few hawkers - who were so polite anyway, not a bother when they did come up!

Supermarket about 1 km down the road - again the hotel will drive you there for 5 USD each way - but it's a nice little walk if only getting basics.

So, it's really nice! The downsides are few but meaningful - yes, it's a steep walk up to the rooms but it's not unbearable. But if you have any mobility issues, this is not the place for you. Again, the hotel will drop you off in the car from reception (no charge, so far as I am aware though we never used this service!)

Flying Fish restaurant (which is where you have breakfast) is what I would call a destination restaurant - wonderful views, great choice on the menu, special event sort of place and there are a number of restaurants in the area competing on this level.

And that's the problem with our preferred way of working - it was too expensive for eating out. Starters kicking off at £10, mains £25, deserts... when you add in drinks and the service charges (watch out for that where ever you go! 15% VAT and then 10% or more service) it's £200 job.

We did eat out a couple of times at the weekly BBQ down on the beach, which made for a nice evening.

Once we'd worked out the area the game plan would have been to walk down to Umbrella's bar (near the supermarket) as they do a good take away service and good prices. But I hurt my foot on Grand Etang lake trail so we never got to do this. Umbrellas is a good mix of locals and tourists - worth a look. We watched a couple of World Cup games there.

So, all in all it's a nice hotel, clean, well maintained with nice staff. And if you can stretch the budget to full board, you'll be loving it!

Being July it was low season - I got the impression that maybe fewer staff than in high. Everyone goes on about the sunset from the beach - but Savvys shuts at 5.30pm so no long sun downers there. The staff then transfer up to the Flying Fish, where there is a bar but there was no one fixed to the bar all the time - you have to go and get someone to serve you. Possibly this was just the time that we might be at the bar - 6.30 / 7pm ish but likely just low season. As we were leaving it was getting into Carnival so will have been busier.

Those are the only 2 minor niggles and neither really bothered me all that much as I enjoy cooking - the supermarket food was very good. Now a massive fan of Green Seasoning! And the staff all enjoyed the madness of me cooking every night!

Sadly, we didn’t book to stay here, opting for an Airbnb. But if I was coming back to Grenada, this would be my choice. They offer limited day passes (prioritizing hotel guests) and we took advantage of those and that’s the basis of my review. We had the most relaxing day on the beach on what is the most privileged spot on Grand Anse - away from the hustle and bustle of the center of the beach with gorgeous views looking back into St George’s. Lunch was the best we had on the island and we ended up coming back a second day. The staff was kind and helpful. There was a small underwater sculpture garden just off the beach and my brother in law said he saw some great fish if snorkeling is your thing. They also have lots of lawn games all of which were in great shape. Cabana with shade and very clean bathrooms and a bar right on the beach = perfect. All in all, loved this place and wish we’d chosen it from jump!