Reviews

An Expert’s Review

The five-star Calabash hotel’s thirty suites are split into five types and set in individual villas amongst manicured gardens. Just 15 minutes from st. george’s and five from the airport, the hotel is famous for its Gary Rhodes restaurant and is also home of the heaven and earth spa, set on the lush hillside above Calabash. Did you know? Breakfast at Calabash is served individually in your suite each morning, prepared
and laid out by your own maid! “I love the setting of Calabash. Although there are no private beaches in Grenada, the beach Calabash is set on really feels like one, particularly because of the lovely, relaxed beach bar."

“Gary Rhodes’ restaurant is a gorgeous, natural setting, with white flowers trailing down above the tables. Even if you don’t stay at the hotel, go to the restaurant for a meal – the food is incredible! My ground floor pool suite is fabulous. The bed is amazingly comfortable and a door leads outside to my plunge pool and an outdoor shower too. Calabash comes highly recommended for couples, it’s quiet and relaxed.” 

Gaby Scholes, Hallmark Travel

Selling Long Hall Magazine - January 2012

OUR GRENADIAN HOLIDAY

We thought let’s have a holiday – a short pre-Christmas dash
I’d longed to see the Spice Island, so we booked the Calabash.
Whilst one can be disappointed with the places that you stay
The Calabash was splendid, almost perfect in every way.
Our plunge pool was delightful, our own private place to sit.
Whilst the personal service breakfast, has gone down such a hit.
Then there was the restaurant – culinary delights by Gary Rhodes.
With the waiting staff extraodinaire and the cocktails – we tried loads!!
One special waiter, Mike Patrice, was a poet on the side,
He shared his poem on Barack Obama, which he’d written with great pride.
His books available in reception, our own Grenadian poet,
Lo and behold his talent has rubbed off before you know it.
But we came to see the island for it’s special spice delights,
So off we went to Laura’s spice garden, where we reached dizzy heights.
The cloves and nutmeg, turmeric, now naming just a few,
Whilst Cinnamon to support diabetes – a cure we could use too.
Then off we drove to see the crater lake and spot a moaner monkey
Just one last thing by Fort Fredrick – where the sunset sky was funky.
Next day we flew to the Grenadines, spotting turtles by the score,
Then we did some snorkeling, saw pretty box fish we adore.
A rainforest hike with Selwyn, was the order of the day
After which a relaxing session in the spa – what can one say!!
As Sally and Sue relaxed us – “watch the fishy in the bowl”
I thought I’d died and gone to heaven – but my head was in a hole.
Then off onto the private garden tour where we saw a heliconia or two,
All different species of Orchids winning awards at Chelsea – as you do!
Next stop we hit the diving school, the Scubatech run by Sabine,
We booked some dives in “Art by Nature” – which simply should be seen.
Of course, there was “Fish Friday” – a great Grenadian tradition,
The locals go, the music plays and of course there’s been lot’s of fishing.
So we sailed out from the Prickly Bay direct to the Gouyave pier,
This was the first trip for a while – it had been closed for a year.
Oh what a sunset, what a night, we really could say more,
Grenada is so wonderful – there is so much here to adore.
Still one last trip to Carricou is waiting as a final treat,
Then back we go to colder climes – snow sometimes can be neat!!
But in our head great memories from our Grenadian days and nights,
Where we dived and snorkeled came and saw those special spice delights.

Julie Badon
December 2011
Suite 20 at the Calabash

“A Gem in the Caribbean”

We recently returned from a memorable holiday in Greneda. This truly magnificent hotel imust be one of the best we have ever stayed at anywhere in the world. Our suite was amazing right next to the beach and immaculate gardens. The breakfast 'maid service' provides a great alternative to the normal dining room breakfast buffet with everything served fresh and to order by your personal maid. Rhodes restaurant is quite superb and serves the finest food you could imagine with great attention to detail. The management and staff are all welcoming, friendly and very keen to ensure your stay is a memorable experience.
This is as near to perfection as it gets and we will certainly return.

Room Tip: The 'west side' suites are closest to the lovely beach.
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“Fabulous Calabash!”

First impressions Wow!...last impressions WOW!!! This trip was way beyond our expectations.From the moment you arrive you are taken care. Our Suite(33) was all we could wish for. Sandra serving our breakfast on our terrace every morning...Beach Bar is a delight with all the team taking great care of drinks and food.The beach is as good as private. Canapes are served every evening delivered to your suite at 6pm......Then dinner in the Rhodes Restaurant. There you are looked after by Maitre d 'Michael and Assistant Maitre d 'Sherlyn. Food is excellant with a menu to please everyone.Indra Head of Reception and all bookings keeps front of house in order! If you get time don't forget the Spa where Sue will give you fab treatments.. Lastly we must also thank General Manager Clive Barnes for his welcome and his hospitality.

Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple

“Wonderful hotel!”

I loved this hotel from the moment I arrived; the staff are so friendly and seem are genuinely happy to help with anything that is asked of them. The rooms are beautifully finished with lovely artwork and simple, fresh colour schemes. Spotlessly clean throughout, the bathrooms were lovely. The beach feels very private and safe and there is a great watersports company right on the beach offering everything from snorkelling to diving. The food both in the beach restaurant and in Rhodes restaurant was fabulous. There was a really great Spa with superb views out to sea. I would return in an instant and highly recommend it for a great holiday.

Room Tip: All the rooms are lovely but I would suggest treating yourself to one with a plunge pool.

“Perfect setting, luxury and great food combined”

The Calabash gives you that instant 'Oh, isnt it wonderful' feeling'. The rooms are spacious with your own sitting areas and everything you might wish for , many have their own private pool and the beds are wonderful. The beach is almost private and has a beachbar com lunchtime restaurant right there.
Breakfast...well you have that served on your own balcony or patio and to your heart's content. The staff just can't do enough for you. At night the Rhodes restaurant comes alive. The food is outstanding and the setting is wonderful. It feels magic.
And of course if you can tear yourself away , there is the whole of beautiful Grenada to explore. All very well worth a visit.

Stayed October 2011, travelled on business

“The best in Caribbean - Heaven on earth!”

I recently went to Grenada and stayed at the Calabash. The Calabash is a very beautiful hotel with extra-ordinary staffs. The staff were very very helpful, and were more than eager to go out of their way to make your stay more comfortable. They even allowed me to take along with me a book of my favorite player, Frank Lampard, as I was in the middle of reading it and was loving it.

Grenada was a very beautiful place and Calabash made the entire experience AMAZING.... The location and beauty of the property, coupled with the extra ordinary service and super friendly staff, made my trip something I would cherish for a long time.

Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple.