Accommodation Spotlight: mount Cinnamon boutique Resort, Grenada

We were recently invited by mount Cinnamon Grenada to spend a couple of nights and experience the award-winning boutique resort. Although we already live on the island, it was a great opportunity to have a little “staycation” and celebrate my birthday at one of Grenada’s many highly rated properties.

Ever because we first arrived in Grenada in 2014, we’ve always wondered what the rooms are like at mount Cinnamon. Climbing up the hill behind the azure waters of Grand Anse Beach, the white-washed hacienda-style villas and suites have spectacular views over the Caribbean Sea. close enough to everything, but secluded enough to fall asleep to the sound of tree frogs at night, this was the ideal place to get away and unwind for a couple of days.

If you want to travel to Grenada and stay in a luxury boutique hotel, then this short article is for you. In this post I’ll break down every aspect of our stay so you can decide if mount Cinnamon is best for you.  

Don’t miss the video at the end of this post!

Cheers to a staycation at mount Cinnamon! (the fruit smoothies are delicious by the way)

Note: While we were hosted by mount Cinnamon for this stay, we aren’t obligated to write in a positive way. We’re always 100% truthful in our accommodation spotlight articles (and every short article on our website) and will point out negative experiences if we have them, despite any complimentary stays or services received. All thoughts and opinions are always our own on this blog.

The Check-in Process 

“Good afternoon! You should be Nick and Dariece.”

When we arrived at mount Cinnamon Grenada, we were immediately greeted by name. no one ever pronounces Dariece’s name correctly, so we were pleasantly amazed and immediately felt welcomed when the staff at the hotel nailed it.

We assumed this first-name basis was because we are bloggers and the staff were expecting us, but I soon learned that the staff address every guest by their first name. 

Each morning there is a team meeting and a list of the arriving guests are given out to the staff members, so that everyone is aware of who they will be expecting. To us, this really made our entrance into mount Cinnamon an intimate one, and we felt like we were reaching a friend’s home. 

After leaving our luggage at the front desk, we were whisked away to the bar, which is set next to the pool and onsite, open air restaurant – with views of Grand Anse beach through beautiful Spanish arches. We sat down and were provided a flavourful homemade rum punch by Antonio, possibly the best we’ve had yet on the island (and we’ve sampled a lot!).

Being provided a rum punch from Antonio upon check-in, what a great way to arrive!
It was such a wonderful, unwinded way to arrive at the hotel.

A container of pink’ish brew with the well-known spices of Grenada soaking inside was brought from the fridge for us to have a look at. Although the secret ingredients weren’t disclosed to us, we found fresh cinnamon bark, bay leaves and nutmeg.  

Just as we finished our last sip of the rum punch (and felt a little buzz on our empty stomachs) we were taken to our room by Amica, who pointed out local plants and flowers along the (short) walk to our suite.

Cinnamon and bay leaf, just a couple of the ingredients in the secret rum punch recipe

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The rooms at mount Cinnamon Grenada

Since we were staying in one of the newly built Cinnamon Suites, we were expecting a good room. But, when Amica turned the essential and opened the door, we were blown away by the sweeping view across the Caribbean Sea, the city of St. George’s, and the lush hills beyond. Fire-red flamboyant flowers were tastefully placed on our bed and end tables, adding to the welcoming nature of the room. 

The Cinnamon Suites are perched on the hillside providing panoramic views of the island through the curving arches of the floor-to-ceiling windows. The room is modern and trendy with a beach house vibe, beautiful furniture, beautiful artwork on the walls and colourful touches throughout.

Now, THIS is a room with a view! (Cinnamon Suites)

Our suite was spacious (500 square feet) and welcoming with a very comfortable king sized bed and a large, modern bathroom. A sitting area was available as well with a sofa adorned with royal blue pillows, a flat screen TV and chair with turquoise cushions. It was apparent that the colour palette of our suite was implied to represent the sea and sand – which it certainly accomplished. 

We opened the small fridge to find a variety of local fruits, and baked goods made in-house. With a piece of papaya (paw-paw) in one hand and banana bread in the other, we went straight to the deck to admire the spectacular view. It was actually hard to pull ourself away from our room during our stay, but luckily, the restaurant, the common areas and pretty much every area at mount Cinnamon Grenada has beautiful vistas. 

We loved the colour scheme in the Cinnamon Suite, so light and welcoming
The suite exceeded our expectations.

We also had a trip of some of the other accommodation options during our stay, including the luxury Villas, luxury Hacienda Suites and the garden Suite. some of these villas have full kitchens with 2 bedrooms set over 2 levels, and are practically 1,000 square feet – ideal for longer stays, or group stays. as with our room, the other accommodations provided panoramic views, and bright Caribbean colours.

The upper level of one of the luxury villas – bright colours and outstanding view

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The Location 

I don’t think there could be a better location for staying in Grenada. mount Cinnamon is set on the road that links the island’s many beautiful beach (Grand Anse) to the second many beautiful (Morne Rouge, or BBC as the locals call it). Within a few minutes walk, you could be lazing on one of two white-sand beaches – just take your pick. 

The property is just a few minutes walk to the best restaurants and the most significant grocery store on the island, IGA. If you’re staying in one of the villas that has a kitchen, having a grocery store nearby is a major bonus. Plus, prior to your arrival, you can organize for the staff to pick up some necessities from IGA for you. just send them an email, and they will sort it out.

Even though I still recommend taking the bus a couple of times, or renting a car to explore the island, you can reach everything you need within a 15 minute walk from mount Cinnamon. 

Grand Anse beach – just a 3-5 minute walk from mount Cinnamon rooms

The mount Cinnamon Staff

This is where mount Cinnamon Grenada really excels.

When travelling, it doesn’t matter how good the accommodation is, if the staff aren’t welcoming or friendly, your holiday will be ruined. 

Luckily, you can expect amazing hospitality here and, thanks to the staff, our stay was a very memorable one. From the receptionists and bartenders, to servers and house keepers, everyone made us feel like family. Not only did they know our names, but the servers remembered what we had purchased the night before.

During our entire stay, we were continuously asked if we needed anything. even the general Manager, Mark, takes the time to chat with each guest, while answering any questions they may have and providing them guidance about the island. 

Although the people of Grenada are incredibly friendly, we’ve actually found that service can be hit and miss on this island. mount Cinnamon’s staff was an exception. The service was quick and friendly and every single one of them greeted us with a smile and treated us with care.  

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The Restaurants

Before staying at mount Cinnamon, we had already delighted in meals at the savvy beach Cabana restaurant a few times. due to the location and the cuisine, this is probably our preferred restaurant in Grenada for a unwinded lunch or a fun Friday night dinner. 

Even though Grenada has miles of spectacular coastline, there are actually very few places on the island where you can eat a meal while your toes are submerged in the sand. savvy beach Cabana is one of these places and the food and service is outstanding . try the grilled-to-perfection catch of the day with a side of breadfruit, plantain and watermelon salsa, the juicy grilled chuck burger with fries, or (when in season) the lobster linguine with parmesan. Divine!

The lobster linguine with parmesan at savvy beach Cabana is a should try

Friday is the only day of the week when dinner is served at the beach Cabana. On this night they serve up BBQ with a side of steelpan music and s’mores cooked over a bonfire! Don’t miss Friday’s here. outside of Friday nights, the beach Cabana is only open for lunch and drinks from 10:00am to sundown. 

The beach Cabana isn’t the only restaurant in mount Cinnamon though, the Savvy’s restaurant is in the main common area of the hotel, next to the pool and with fantastic views over the water. This is where breakfast and dinner areserved.

A daily buffet and à la carte breakfast is included in the room rate and is served in this dining area. If you want to have dinner during your stay (and I recommend you do), stop by the restaurant and delight in a candlelight meal and a menu featuring seasonal ingredients. try the breadfruit soup and seafood pasta. 

The meals we ate here were tasty and portion sizes were not pretentious whatsoever.   

The catch of the day (mahi-mahi) served in the beach Cabana and grilled to perfection

I found the service at both Savvy’s restaurants to be amongst the best on the island for sure. The staff remembered my purchase from the previous night and said things like “Would you like the seafood pasta again or do you want to opt for the steak tonight?”. That extra attention to detail blew me away and made it fun to interact with the wait staff in a personal way. 

The staff at mount Cinnamon are also very passionate about their island and the Grand Anse area and love it when their guests explore. If you’d like to head to other nearby restaurants or rent a car to explore even more afield, just ask them. one of the major bonuses of not staying in a cookie-cutter all-inclusive resort is the opportunity to have local experiences while in Grenada. get out there!

The Amenities

There is no shortage of facilities and activities to delight in while staying at mount Cinnamon, many of which are included in the room rate. guests have access to both restaurants, a large pool with a small waterfall, shuffleboard, croquet, hobie cats, stand up paddle boards, snorkel gear, beach volleyball, tennis and a fitness center. For a full mind, body and soul experience, head into the yoga studio for Hatha, Vinyasa flow or Pilates. 

You’ll never be bored here. 

Shuffleboard is just one of the numerous totally free activities available at mount Cinnamon

During our stay, Dariece and I delighted in kayaking along the coast while seeing a different perspective of the beach, and we played our first game of shuffleboard. Turns out, it’s actually a lot of fun…although, I lost to both Dariece and a member of staff. 

Set in a massive green garden, the games are open for all guests of the hotel and there’s typically enough shade that you can play at any time of the day. 

To add even much more relaxation to your holiday, you can soothe your achy muscles during a medspa treatment, which can be delighted in in an air-conditioned room, or in an open-air cabana on the beach for an extra fee. various full body massages are available, plus facials, manicures and pedicures. 

Well-manicured grounds at mount Cinnamon – ideal for playing bocce ball or croquet!

Scuba Diving

Dive Grenada is attached to mount Cinnamon hotel and has long been my go-to dive shop on the island. ever because we first went to Grenada back in 2014, I’ve loved scuba diving with Phil, Helen and their team of outstanding dive instructors. The newly built, wooden dive shop fits perfectly into the natural landscape of the area.

I chose to join a dive on our last day at mount Cinnamon and it was spectacular. The visibility was great and as always, the service at the shop and on the boat was professional, safety-oriented and welcoming. 

The dive boat anchored outside of the Dive Grenada shop on Grand Anse Beach, just steps from mount Cinnamon beach Cabana

I’ve dove with Dive Grenada so numerous times that I have a pretty good rapport with the crew. We always have some good laughs on the boat in between dives as we munch on biscuits and sip juice.