Best Eco Stays in Grenada
Where to stay in Grenada
The best areas to stay in Grenada range from a climate smart boutique resort on a mangrove fringed bay, to a locally owned 64 suite resort right on Grand Anse Beach, an owner run boutique hotel on the quiet northern coast near Sauteurs, and a Relais and Chateaux beachfront hotel near St George’s. Options are spread from Grand Anse and St George’s, Lance aux Epines and True Blue Bay to Sauteurs and the Far North. Every stay we recommend below is genuinely sustainable and chosen so your money stays on the island.
Where to stay in Grenada by area, at a glance
Grand Anse and St George's is best for first time visitors, beach lovers, families and culture seekers who want the main beach, easy restaurants and the shortest transfer
Grand Anse and St George’s is Grenada’s busiest and most convenient base, built around the famous two mile sweep of pale sand at Grand Anse beach and the colourful Carenage harbour of the capital. It suits first time visitors, beach lovers, families and culture seekers who want easy restaurants, gentle swimming and the shortest transfer from the airport. Maurice Bishop International (GND) sits just to the south, so taxi transfers run roughly 10 to 20 minutes; taxis are unmetered, so agree the fare first, and a hire car is useful but not essential here. Hotels such as Spice Island Beach Resort and Blue Horizons Garden Resort cluster nearby, with the pastel waterfront of St George’s a short ride away.
The difference between Grand Anse and St George’s and other popular Grenada beach areas like Morne Rouge and Lance aux Epines is that Grand Anse pairs the island’s longest, liveliest stretch of sand with the restaurants, shops and harbour life of the capital right on its doorstep, whereas Morne Rouge is a smaller, quieter cove and Lance aux Epines leans more residential and marina focused, so you trade a little buzz for seclusion.
Where to stay in Grand Anse and St George's: Top Pick
True Blue Bay Boutique Resort is the best place to stay in Grand Anse and St George's, Grenada
Set on a mangrove fringed bay just outside St George’s, True Blue Bay Boutique Resort is a family run, climate smart hideaway that pairs easy Caribbean charm with serious green credentials. Rooms and suites step down towards the water, the bay itself frames the views, and the whole place sits within easy reach of Grand Anse beach and the capital. It is the sort of address that feels personal rather than corporate, which is exactly what its owners intended.
Who owns True Blue Bay Boutique Resort?
This is very much a family affair, led by Mexican born Magdalena Fielden alongside her husband Russ and their daughters Marie and Renatta. Magdalena and Russ built the resort up over the years, and with both daughters now involved the day to day running carries a genuine family signature. That hands on ownership shows in the warmth of the welcome and in how closely the sustainability ethos is held, rather than being handed off to a faceless management company.
About the rooms in True Blue Bay Boutique Resort
There are bright, colourful rooms and suites at True Blue Bay Boutique Resort, including waterfront options that look straight out over the mangrove fringed bay. Many feature private balconies or terraces, and the playful, hand painted Caribbean styling runs throughout. Families are well catered for, with larger suites and layouts that suit travellers staying as a group, while couples will find cosier waterside corners. Whichever you pick, the bay is rarely far from view.
What food is available at True Blue Bay Boutique Resort?
Dining centres on the Dodgy Dock restaurant and lounge bar, which sits right over the water. The kitchen leans heavily on local and seasonal produce, working through partnerships with organic farmers so that much of what reaches the plate is grown nearby. Expect Grenadian and Mexican flavours in particular, a nod to Magdalena’s roots, with fresh fish, garden vegetables and proper home cooking taking the lead over imported convenience.
Sustainability features of True Blue Bay Boutique Resort
Few small resorts in the region match this track record. True Blue Bay holds Green Globe Platinum status, awarded for ten consecutive years of certification, and it backs that up with real infrastructure: solar panels, solar water heaters and even solar air conditioning, plus electric buses for airport transfers. An on site mangrove restoration effort protects the bay it sits on, and the organic farming partnerships behind the kitchen close the loop between what is grown locally and what is served. The result is a property where the green badge is earned, not borrowed.
Who is True Blue Bay Boutique Resort for?
Conscious travellers who want a low impact stay without giving up comfort will feel right at home here, as will families drawn by the relaxed, child friendly atmosphere and roomy suites. Couples after a quieter waterside base near St George’s and Grand Anse are equally well served. If you value a place run by people who actually care about the bay outside their door, this resort is hard to beat.
How to get to True Blue Bay Boutique Resort from the airport
The closest airport to True Blue Bay Boutique Resort is Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND), which sits at the southern tip of Grenada only a short hop from the bay. The drive is roughly five minutes, around two kilometres, along the coast road, with St George’s a little further on.
Private transfer or taxi to True Blue Bay Boutique Resort
A pre arranged private transfer is the easiest option to get to True Blue Bay Boutique Resort, and the resort’s own solar charged electric airport transfer takes the guesswork out of arrival. Metered taxis also wait outside arrivals, and because the journey is so short the fare is modest, though Grenadian taxis are unmetered so it is wise to agree the price before you set off. A hire car suits anyone keen to explore the island at their own pace.
Public transport to True Blue Bay Boutique Resort
Public transport to True Blue Bay Boutique Resort is possible with multiple changes. Grenada relies on shared minibuses, known locally as reggae buses, which are cheap, frequent and fun but get crowded and are not designed for luggage. Routes radiate from the main bus terminal in St George’s near the Esplanade, so you would typically travel into town first and then pick up a southbound bus towards Grand Anse and True Blue before a short taxi to the property. Because there is no direct airport bus and the changes are awkward with bags, a pre booked transfer or taxi is far simpler on arrival, with the local buses better saved for day trips once you have settled in.
Things to do while staying at True Blue Bay Boutique Resort
Things to do around True Blue Bay Boutique Resort range from a guided paddle through the resort’s own mangrove project, where you can spot the turtles it helps protect, to wider island adventures within easy reach. Grand Anse Beach, the famous two mile sweep of pale sand, is just a few minutes away, perfect for a swim or a sunset stroll.
Beyond the bay, the colourful Carenage and pastel waterfront of St George’s reward a wander through the capital, while nature lovers can hike to the waterfalls and rainforest trails of Grand Etang National Park. Culture seekers can tour a working nutmeg or chocolate estate to taste exactly why Grenada is called the Spice Isle, and the calm water and on site pool keep things easy on slower days.
The mix suits families, who appreciate the gentle bay and pool, solo travellers looking for a friendly, sociable base, nature lovers drawn to the mangroves and rainforest, and culture hunters keen on the capital, the markets and the spice estates. It is a genuinely all round spot that rewards whatever pace you prefer.
Sauteurs and the Far North is best for couples and nature lovers wanting seclusion, turtle nesting, authentic village life and a proper slow getaway
The far north is the longest haul from Maurice Bishop International Airport, around 60 to 90 minutes by road across the island, so most guests prebook a transfer (roughly USD 60 each way) and getting around is far easier with a hire car. This is the wild, green, rural end of Grenada, centred on the fishing town of Sauteurs and intimate boutique stays such as Petite Anse, offering real seclusion in exchange for the long drive to the main beaches and nightlife. It suits couples, nature lovers and independent travellers who want quiet coves, leatherback turtles, cocoa estates and authentic village life rather than a busy resort strip.
The difference between Sauteurs and the Far North and other popular Grenada beach areas like Grand Anse and Lance aux Epines is that the south coast is the island’s developed tourist heart, packed with resorts, beach bars, restaurants and nightlife within easy reach of the airport, whereas the far north is rural, secluded and slow, where the draw is dark sand coves, conservation, farm to table food and a real sense of place well away from the crowds.
Where to stay in Sauteurs and the Far North: Top Pick
Petite Anse Hotel is the best place to stay in Sauteurs and the Far North, Grenada
Tucked into an unspoilt stretch of shoreline near Sauteurs on Grenada’s quiet northern coast, Petite Anse Hotel is a small owner run boutique retreat that feels far removed from the busier south of the island. The setting is the draw here: a wild, peaceful coast where the sea, the gardens and the surrounding villages shape the rhythm of a stay, and where a deliberately low key approach keeps the focus on the natural surroundings rather than resort scale amenities.
Who owns Petite Anse Hotel?
This boutique hotel was built and is run by Philip, an English founder who chose the far north of Grenada for its untouched coastline and slower pace. Owner run from the ground up, the property reflects a personal, hands on style of hospitality, and that close involvement shows in the way guests are looked after and in the strong ties the hotel keeps with the communities nearby.
About the rooms in Petite Anse Hotel
There are a small number of individually styled rooms and suites at Petite Anse Hotel, including options that look out across the bay and the northern coast. Because the hotel is intentionally compact, the atmosphere stays intimate and quiet, with accommodation designed to make the most of the sea views and the natural light of this unspoilt corner of the island rather than to pack in as many beds as possible.
What food is available at Petite Anse Hotel?
Meals here lean heavily on what grows close by. Much of the produce comes from the hotel’s own organic garden, with the rest sourced from farmers in the surrounding area, so the kitchen reflects the seasons and the local landscape. Dining tends towards fresh, garden led cooking that puts Grenadian ingredients front and centre, a natural fit for a hotel built around its setting.
Sustainability features of Petite Anse Hotel
Running on solar energy, the hotel keeps its footprint light on this fragile northern coast. Staff are hired from the nearby villages, produce is grown in the organic garden or bought from local farmers, and the property partners with the Ocean Spirits sea turtle conservation programme that works along the north coast. Taken together, these choices tie the hotel closely to both the community and the marine life around it.
Who is Petite Anse Hotel for?
Travellers who want quiet, character and a genuine sense of place will feel most at home here. Suited to couples, nature lovers and anyone keen to swap resort polish for an owner run hideaway with real environmental commitments, the hotel rewards those happy to be away from the crowds. It is an especially good base for visitors who care about where their food, energy and conservation support actually come from.
How to get to Petite Anse Hotel from the airport
The closest airport to Petite Anse Hotel is Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) on the southwest tip of Grenada. The hotel sits up on the quiet northern coast near Sauteurs, so the journey is the full length of the island, usually around an hour and a half to two hours by road and roughly 35 to 40 kilometres depending on traffic and the state of the mountain route.
Private transfer or taxi to Petite Anse Hotel
A pre arranged private transfer is the easiest option to get to Petite Anse Hotel, arranged through the hotel or as a metered taxi, costing roughly USD 60 each way, as the road winds through the interior and the final approach to the property is best left to a driver who knows it. A taxi from the airport rank works the same way, and many guests prefer to be driven on arrival and unwind, then pick up a hire car later if they want the freedom to explore the north at their own pace.
Public transport to Petite Anse Hotel
Public transport to Petite Anse Hotel is possible with multiple changes. Grenada’s network is made up of shared minibus routes that run from the Melville Street terminal in St George’s, where you would take a bus heading north towards Sauteurs, often changing buses along the way, and while they are cheap and a genuine slice of local life, they are slow, crowded, do not run to a fixed timetable and stop early in the evening. The buses also do not serve the hotel door, so you would finish with a short taxi leg from Sauteurs town. For most visitors arriving with luggage a prebooked transfer or a hire car is far more reliable.
Things to do while staying at Petite Anse Hotel
Things to do around Petite Anse Hotel range from watching leatherback turtles nest on the north coast beaches in season, a genuine highlight given the hotel’s links to local conservation work, to gentle days spent on its own dark sand cove with swimming, kayaking and simply soaking up the view to the Grenadines.
Nearby you have the historic town of Sauteurs with Leapers’ Hill and its poignant history, the colourful River Antoine Rum Distillery still driven by its original waterwheel, the Belmont Estate cocoa plantation for a farm to table lunch and tour, and Levera National Park with its mangroves, lagoon and offshore islands. Birdwatching, coastal walks and visits to local spice and nutmeg producers round out the area.
It suits nature lovers drawn to turtles and birdlife, families wanting safe swimming and easy outings, culture seekers after rum, cocoa and Grenadian history, and solo travellers and couples looking for a calm, unhurried base well away from the resort strip.
When is the best time to visit Grenada?
Grenada’s dry season runs roughly December to May and is the best and busiest time, with February, March and April the driest and the peak (and priciest) months. The wet season is June to November, bringing short, heavy showers rather than all day rain; this overlaps the Atlantic hurricane season (officially 1 June to 30 November), though Grenada sits on the southern edge of the storm belt and is only rarely hit directly. For better value and thinner crowds, the shoulder months of May and November can be a good compromise.
Is Grenada safe, and how do you get around?
Grenada is one of the calmer Caribbean islands and generally feels safe for visitors, but take normal precautions: avoid unlit areas at night, do not leave valuables on the beach, and use hotel safes. Driving is on the left, the same as the UK, which suits British drivers, though roads are narrow, steep and winding with occasional potholes, so a car with good suspension is wise; you will need a local driving permit (around USD 20, arranged through the hire firm) on top of your UK licence. A car gives the most freedom, especially in the north, but the short southern transfers mean Grand Anse and Lance aux Epines visitors can manage on taxis alone. The currency is the East Caribbean dollar (XCD), pegged at about EC 2.70 to USD 1; US dollars are widely accepted though change is given in EC dollars, and cards work at hotels while cash is needed for markets, buses and small shops. Many hotels and restaurants add a service charge of around 10 to 18 percent, so check the bill before tipping again; otherwise around 10 percent for restaurants, roughly USD 1 per bag for porters and about 10 to 15 percent for taxi drivers is normal.
Why we only list sustainable stays in Grenada
Every stay in this guide was hand picked and checked for how it actually runs, and most are locally rooted so your money stays on the island. For the full breakdown see our guide to the best sustainable hotels in Grenada, or zoom out to the best sustainable hotels across the Caribbean.
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