Mount Cinnamon Resort & Beach Club

We quite enjoyed our stay at Mt Cinnamon. We are a 75 yr old couple and enjoy a quieter boutique hotel. Our stay was 9 nights There are a lot of pros with MT Cinnamon but please read the with reservations section to for the complete picture. Pro’s Grenada itself: Everyone friendly never felt unsafe: enough activities for a day on and then a day off at the beach. Rooms : the Cinnamon suite room was excellent . My wife reaction when she entered the room and looked out the picture windows at the harbor and hills behind was WOW! Actually better than the pictures on the web site. Large comfortable large bathroom more than adequate closet and drawer space for vacation. We were on the top ( 2nd) floor of the first block so not an issue walking to the dining room or lobby etc even as seniors . Well enough lit ant night as well for returning. Enjoyed the balcony. So if a larger room with a gorgeous view is your priority ( as it was ours) then this is a great choice. Staff : staff were extremely friendly . Laura and Joshua the concierges were knowledgeable and always checking in to insure we were doing well. The rest of the staff was pleasant as well. Dining : Dinner The food is good and has an upscale presentation. There is the regular dinner menu and then the small specials menu. My only complaint was that during our stay the only fish be mahi and another I wish that there was more rotation of local fish. Entertainment : The hotel has dinner and entertainment two nights weeks at the beach Also one night there was a piano player in the dining room and on the managers reception there was a singer who played until 8pm as well. So these are the nights for hotel dinners and then think about going out the other nights . Lunch : served beach side . I liked the shrimp tacos and the roti. Breakfast ( included) A full breakfast menu plus a small breakfast bar that was on a rotation for breads etc. all well cooked. The Hotels beach area was nice and quiet. Chairs always available and we were able to have ours pulled under a tree for added shade sill unobstructed view. Its nice that the covered restaurant for lunch is right there. Being on the far end of the beach it was almost exclusive to the hotel. The water was nice to go in but one day it was rougher so we stayed out. It’s a slight walk to the beach but wasn’t an issue for us. The hotel will shuttle you back to your room if returning is an issue. We walked the entire Grand Anse beach one day all the way down to the Renaissance and had no trouble walking I into their grounds or the Coyoba. It’s the same beach but the water seemed calmer here on this far end and closer to the restaurants and spice island male if you want a quick walk. However these properties are flat and we preferred our much larger hillside view rooms in a more upscale atmosphere. Local Shuttle service : The hotel will shuttle you to local restaurants or spice island mall for $5 each way . We used this for dinner for 4 nights and pick up was quick. Have watts app installed on your phone it will make everything easier. On returns from dinner out they dropped you off right beside your room which was appreciated. Spice Island Mall A small mall but we walked here the first morning about 12 minutes ..and got a Digicel phone card for local calls and used the bank atm for some EC (Grenadian) currency . Recommend doing both. Also bought some sacks.. The hotel provides a couple of small water bottles in the room daily but we also bought some sparking water. We walked back but you could call the hotel shuttle if you buy a lot. Tours Activity: (see cons below for other tours comments) We visited St Georges on our own. It’s a $30 cab ride in. Driver Viedel was informative all in all 2-3 hours at that walking around visiting the church, spice market chocolate museum a mall etc. We had the diver drop s at the church and then we walked down it’s a steep hill. St Geroge not a must do .but a nice break from the beach for a day and its doesn’t seem right to visit and not see the capital . We picked a day with no ships in port so no crowds. We opted for a light fast food lunch but you could walk to a couple of nice restaurants. On the way back we decided to be adventurous and rode the number 1 bus for $1:50 for two back to near the spice island mall and then had the hotel shuttle pick us up there. Unfortunately the fort in st georges and the local small museum were extendedly closed ..repairs?? There is also a water taxi from downtown to almost the same spot but that might be fun water taxi in bus back. Island tour : We took an island tour via taxi from the hotel Its 40 an hour and flexible. Visited a small rum factory , a chocolate factory in a spice field ( the factory tour guide excellent) a small waterfall and a fort with nice views and a different perspective. Unfortunately our driver not engaging about Grenada . The taxi into st George and other taxi’s drivers much more informative. What we missed doing There is a street food type of event at Dodgy dock street food event on Wed night but given my wife's diet no curry no shellfish (allergies) and no meat it didn’t make sense for us. We’d probably get shuttled to BBC beach one day if we went back its supposedly calmer. Also as older not hikers didn’t take long island trips. Tipping: The hotel has a 10% service fee on everything.. consistent all over Grenada. We still decided to tip in Grenadian money for housekeeping and beach chair set up. Also tipped a nominal amount at breakfast and 5-10 % at lunch and dinner in cash. This way we know the money gets to the employee. At end of our stay we split $10 US per day to the two main concierges. We had very service the entire time so not sure if this impacted it or not. CON’s Kitchen overwhelmed by large group. There was a party of 12 at least and they ate as a group often at lunch and dinner . This overwhelmed the kitchen and timeliness of food service was non existent . One night we cancelled our entrees as after 90 minutes they still hadn’t been started. Since we went out most other nights after this wasn't an issue for us again. Also at lunch the same thing happened . The hotel needs to figure this out Misc Charges The hotel quoted $20 us for airport transfer on arrival at time of reservation and we reserved. It was billed at $25 each way. On our snorkel tour the hotel arranged transportation for 4 couples in one large van and then charged each group US $20 each way the full charge of transportation. Not sure what a small service fee on our bill is either Snorkel tour Was led to believe that the snorkel tour booked thru the hotel included transportation surprised when taxi showed on our final bill. Supposedly tour was to include snacks and sodas and beverages besides alcohol. No snacks no water or sodas ( high sugar content fruit juice) And the boat diver was having trouple with one of the engines on the boat. Normally the guides tel lyou about the county from the water etc but no commentary going or coming not even about the history of the underwater sculpture park. Recommendation: Do your research before hand and book your own snorkel tour as well as find an island guide for your taxi tour. Take advantage of the complementary shuttle to dine out i've reviewed 3 restaurants on TA I put the cons in to give a complete review but they were minor . Looking at the trip overall we had an enjoyable stay . If room size, service, to kill for views and a boutique hotel with a laid back experience are what you are looking for then Mt Cinnamon is an excellent choice.

A fabulous relaxed resort. We had a great 2 bed Villa with superb views across the bay. Very clean. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Food and drink (especially the rum punch!) were very good within the resort and there are a few good restaurants in the local area that the resort shuttle will take you to for a very nominal charge, Brisa Mar and the Umbrella Bar (classic casual beach place) were our favourites. Note that the resort is on a hillside with steep slopes and steps. So walking up after the beach or dinner can be a slog, but there is the shuttle on call. Just worth bearing in mind. Also you have to remember you are on island time when it comes to service. Very occasionally it was slow even by island standards! Grenada is a lovely laid back and beautiful island to visit and I would highly recommend this resort.

Mount Cinnamon is truly a little slice of paradiseabove Grand Anse beach, with breathtaking views. Lunch at Savvy’s Beach Cabana was a highlight every single day — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly paired with the sound of the sea. The resort offers complimentary yoga several times a week, which adds such a peaceful rhythm to your stay, and the gym is very well equipped — with Mario there to welcome you with the biggest smile and great energy. And let’s talk about the rum punch… simply the best on the island (and yes, I’ve done my research 🍹). What truly makes Mount Cinnamon shine is the team — a special thank you to Rondell, Markyah, and Joshua at the front desk, who were absolutely splendid and made every moment feel effortless and warm. Already dreaming of coming back

The reviews are all spot on: amazingly unique and authentic property with ridiculously great views from the rooms. Food is top notch from the included breakfast (room service option), restaurant and Savvy’s on the beach. Don’t think twice - book it and prepare to enjoy! Somewhat unrelated- lost my wedding ring in the sand being foolish. Once notified, the GM Nikki put her team to work, helping search the area. She even called in a metal detector to aid in the search. This was way above and beyond and took hours away from their other responsibilities. In the end it was found and we are truly grateful to her, Laura and the rest of the team.

Needed a quick solo reset and had to come back to my favorite place on earth. Every time I visit, it’s the same amazing staff and they actually remember me, which just makes it feel like home. Rondell greets you at check in, so welcoming and sets the tone right away! The views at breakfast are unreal, the rooms are super cozy, and the whole vibe is just warm and easy. Honestly feels like a little slice of heaven.