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Grenadian by rex resorts is a good value property, popular among families. The hotel is set between 2 beaches, one of which is dedicated to water sports. Accommodation is either set on the hillside or beside the lake with ocean views across Tamarind Bay to St George, the island’s capital. Activities include kayaking, Hobie Cat sailing, snorkelling and scuba-diving. There’s also tennis courts and a fitness centre as well as a 9-hole golf course nearby. Kids are catered for at their very own mini club, hosting a range of activities to keep them entertained. There’s also a paddling pool so they can splash to their hearts content! The Cinnamon Restaurant is the main restaurant serving buffet style breakfast and dinner while the Spicers Bistro on the swimming pool terrace is home to light lunches and refreshments. The Tamarind Lounge plays host to live bands and comes complete with a dance floor so get up and get grooving!
Where is it?
On 2 beaches at Tamarind Cove. St George's 15 min. Transfer time from airport: 5 min.
Eats and drinks
Cinnamon Restaurant (buffet-style, open for breakfast and dinner), Spicers Bistro with pool bar, The Oriental restaurant (fine Far Eastern à la carte dining, open for dinner, not included as part of your all-inclusive package, although EC$40 approx £9 per person credit is issued towards the cost of your meal), Courtyard Café for afternoon tea, Traders beach bar (limited opening times).
Entertainment
The Tamarind Lounge with evening entertainment including live bands, steel bands and a dance floor.
Fun and games
Swimming pool, kids' pool, 2 tennis courts, gym, kayaking, Hobie Cat sailing and snorkelling. Local charge for nearby 9-hole golf course. Supervised kids' club (4-12 years, Mon-Fri 9.00am-12noon and 1.00pm-4.00pm except bank holidays, booking and minimum of 4 children are required for club to operate). Available at local charge: motorised water sports, deep-sea fishing, scuba-diving (on-site dive centre: Devotion2Ocean) and water sport lessons.
Please Note: Non-motorised water sports are free to All-Inclusive guests only. Guests on room only, bed and breakfast or a half-board basis will be charged locally.
Handy stuff
Babysitting on request*. TV lounge. Laundry facilities*. Iron and board on request. Free WiFi in the Courtyard Café. Safes are offered in reception.
Room info
212 rooms on 3 floors in several buildings with no lifts. All rooms come with balcony/terrace, air-conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, coffee maker and fridge. Some rooms have WiFi access*. Seaview Rooms – have sea view, satellite TV, bath and hairdryer, sleeping 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children. This room type is not recommended for people with walking difficulties due to its cliffside location.
Room Upgrade
Beachfront Rooms – have a sea view, are set directly on the beach and also have TV and hairdryer, sleeping max 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 child. Some interconnecting rooms on request.
Premier Rooms, sleeping max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Deluxe Suites, sleeping max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Premier Suites, sleeping max 2 adults and 1 child.
Minimum stay
3 nights.
Additional information
Please Note: The hotel operates a non-smoking policy.
Dress code: Gentlemen should wear long trousers and collared shirts.
*Denotes local charge.
Child ages are up to and including 12 years.
All Inclusive
All buffet meals and afternoon tea, local beer, house-pouring spirits, house wines by the glass, house cocktails. Does not include bottled water, bottled wine, premium spirits, Champagne and room service. All activities and entertainment above unless otherwise stated.
DRESS CODE: Smart casual in the evenings with long trousers and collared shirts for gents.