Grenada

Location: St. David

Paradise Bay is located in La Tante, St. David, at the same latitude as the capital St. George’s, on the other side of the Island at 35 car minutes. The resort is located amidst gorgeous nature.

Accommodation

Paradise Bay Villa Beach Resort and Spa offers 9 Caribbean tropical villas on 8 acres in a huge natural park, with great ocean and beach views. At this eco-friendly resort you will find gourmet cuisine, personal service, affordable massage and a gym.

Eco Policies

Eco-Design - In addition to regional building materials the resort used local timber, natural stones and bamboo where possible in the construction.

Energy – In 2007, Paradise Bay Resort were the first resort in Caricom to install a windmill to produce their electricity. The 80kW windmill is expected to produce more electricity than used by the resort, making the resort better than zero carbon once the connection to the mains is in place. Paradise Bay also encourages other resorts to use wind energy and assists them in their feasibility study, gives practical advice and offers assistance in installation by a factory trained team.
To minimise energy consumption the resort uses air conditioners with heat recovery units (which convert heat loss into hot water) in addition to solar water heaters. In addition, a high efficiency dishwasher with hot water connection is installed. Energy saving lamps combined with solar lights are also used and energy efficient refrigerators and washing machines will be installed soon.
Paradise Bay have also implemented a carbon offset program where all flights and local transport/activities by guests will be offset by carbon credits purchased by the resort, on an automatic, audited basis. Your vacation is therefore guaranteed to be carbon neutral. The resort’s carbon offset program plants trees in Ethiopia and has additional social (firewood) and ecological benefits.

Conservation - The resort organises seminars to make the local population aware of issues such as global warming and opportunities to save energy.

Ecological sustainability – A surface well has been built at this eco-friendly resort, with underground channels to collect the rainwater from the hills around the resort. As there is no industry nor agriculture the water is extremely pure, so filtering is almost an unnecessary luxury. For drinking water, a source in the mountains is used which is also used for commercially bottled source water.
Guests are asked to keep using towels and bed linen as long as is comfortable for them.
Organic soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion in dispensers, cleaning materials are exclusively used.
Organic meat and vegetables are used in food preparation and locally made goods are used as much as possible.

Community - Local staff are hired where possible and locally produced goods are purchased, so that the area benefits from the resort’s presence.
After hurricane Ivan the resort set up Recovery Grenada Council to distribute food, water, medicines, vitamin pills, seeds and Christmas presents in the wide area. The resort also helps local cultural organizations with donations in kind.
In Spring 2008 the Resort are also starting an organic nursery project to produce seedlings for short crops as well as spice trees. The beneficiaries are (often older) farmers who could not start up their farm because access is still blocked and/or covered with dead trees and debris, caused by hurricane Ivan in September 2004.

Facilities

Local foodies make a journey to have lunch at Paradise Bay Resort’s speciality restaurants. Aloe Vera serves gourmet cuisine while Frangipani Beach Restaurant, Bar and Grill, one of the most romantic restaurants in Grenada, serves local foods right at the beach.

A small gym on site not only has all the major workout exercise equipment to keep you healthy and fit, but also has gorgeous ocean and beach views during your workout. Resort sports classes include Aerobics, Tai-bo and Kickboxing.

The Resort also has a Spa and will soon have a tennis court.

Things To See And Do

At Paradise Bay Resort you can treat yourself to beach massages and therapy treatments, learn to give a massage and aroma therapy, all of which is included in the Spa all inclusive package. This green Eco Spa uses fresh Aloe Vera and seaweed.
If you’re looking for something a little more energetic, you could join the fisherman in shooting lobster fish. Grenada also offers world class snorkelling and diving.
There are also numerous forest and mountain trail hikes nearby, easy walks along the beach and ocean and Island tours are available.
If you’re interested in cooking schools in the Caribbean, once a week (more in low season) you are welcome to join Paradise Bay Resort’s Chef in complimentary classes in cooking French with Caribbean accents.

Room Description

All suites and rooms at this eco-friendly hotel have a verandah with ocean and beach views, comfortable beds (King or two singles), hardwood and rattan furniture, Italian tiles and a large bathroom. Suites have a small, complete kitchen, and can sleep 2 additional persons on the sofa. Jacuzzi Suites and rooms also have a Jacuzzi on the verandah.
Villas consist of one Suite and one room.

Prices & Booking Policies

Currency: US dollar ($)
Prices and inclusions: Prices in the Superior rooms range from US$98 per room night in low season to US$175 per room night in high season, with single or double occupancy. If you would prefer a Superior room with a Jacuzzi on the verandah, this is available at an additional supplement of US$20-21 per night.
Prices in the Superior Suites range from US$123 per room per night in low season to US$195 per room per night in high season. Superior Suites with balconies are available at an additional US$24-37 per night.
The above prices are for room only (i.e. no meals included) and do not include 18% taxes and service charges.
For an additional US$65 per person per day it is possible to book full board which includes all meals and drinks during meals. Alternatively, for US$94.50 per person per day you can book the Super Inclusive which includes breakfast, Lunch at the beach (on Sundays a 7-course gourmet brunch), 4 course gourmet Dinner, all house drinks - cocktails, wines and champagne plus the following activities: Whale/dolphin watching, a Catamaran trip, scuba diving, golf (9 course), horseback riding, 1-2 persons ocean kayaks, walks and hikes; island tours as well as massages and other Spa treatments on weekdays and use of the gym.
Child prices: Infants aged 0-1 years old stay for free. 1 child aged 2-11 can stay with 2 adults in a Suite for US$15-26 per night. Children aged 11 or under can stay during school holidays, but for the remainder of the year, the minimum age is 12.
Extra adult prices: A third person can stay in a Suite for an additional supplement of US$22-39 per night.
Special offers: For US$149 per person per day book Super Inclusive which includes breakfast, Lunch at the beach (on Sundays a 7-course gourmet brunch), 4 course gourmet Dinner, all house drinks - cocktails, wines and champagne plus the following activities: Whale/dolphin watching, a Catamaran trip, scuba diving, golf (9 course), horseback riding, 1-2 persons ocean kayaks, walks and hikes; island tours as well as massages and other Spa treatments on weekdays and use of the gym as well as the best available accommodation at the time of reservation. This special offer is subject to availability.
Check-in / Check-out times:
Opening dates: Paradise Bay Resort is open all year round. Bookings are currently being taken until 11th April 2009.
Restrictions: There is a minimum stay requirement of 3 nights. Children aged 11 or under can only stay at the Resort during school holidays. Deposit: A deposit equivalent to 3 night’s accommodation is payable by credit card to confirm your reservation. The balance of your accommodation fee is then due 14 days prior to arrival. Your booking will not be fully confirmed until these payments have been received.
Cancellation policy: The 3-night deposit is refundable up to 14 days prior to arrival. The balance is payable 14 days prior to arrival, and once paid is non-refundable.
Payment methods: For any purchases made at the resort, you can pay by cash, MasterCard or Visa. There is no surcharge for credit card payments.

Getting There And Around

You can travel to Paradise Bay Resort by bus, which is easy, frequent and cheap, or by taxi.

If you are driving, take the Eastern Main Road, passing La Sagesse and Marlmount. The next junction is La Tante, where you go right down the Bay Road (big Paradise Bay sign). Follow the Bay Road until the beach; swing right up the concrete road. At the top of the hill please park right, walk to the big white building opposite the parking, entrance is left back.