Laluna Boutique Hotel & Villas

Laluna Boutique Hotel & Villas: Laluna is definitely one of my favorite resorts in the world. I’ve traveled globally to 160+ countries, slept and dined from riverbanks to treetops. Laluna is your premium destination for a boutique eco-resort. Let me step back; I lived in Bali for several years. It’s the place that my spirit separated from my body and just felt humans as energy. Laluna ignited this very feeling as soon as I drove into the resort. If you’re looking for that healing experience, restorative experience, decor, or just a great away wanderlust stay; Laluna is your best option in Grenada. Next is the Staff! They literally surrender to the guests and make you feel at home. I should highlight one of the Managers at this resort by name. Tracey is a gem and a true leader. With her beautiful charming demeanor; I watched her take charge and lead the staff like a true military general. No matter what you need, if it could be done; you’ll get it and if not the entire team will bend backwards for the guest. I honestly miss this place. I also believe that part of this premium service and attention to details stems from its family owned and oriented nature and being a chain resort. Balinese Spa: Oops! I almost left out my most gratifying moment. How about visiting the Spa and meeting actual Balinese girls offering the Spa services? I speak little Balinese and Bahasa so it was like a reunion. Bali allover again in Grenada! That’s Laluna for you! Suksma! My Honest Recommendation: I highly recommend this Boutique Eco-resort and Villas to all travelers but especially those seeking sustainable Eco friendly experiences. Very safe for all travelers including couples, solo trailers or corporate hybrid traveler. It’s private and safe .

We stayed at Laluna for a week and had a very nice time. It is a laid-back place in a beautiful setting and if you want to relax and enjoy the beach, sunset and views, it is wonderful. We had breakfast there every morning, and the food was good. Dinners were good too for the most part. (in general, we found the food on the island was always adequate but never really outstanding--but Laluna was up there with the best) There is a bar and a nice covered seating area. Housekeeping was outstanding-- clean rooms, fresh towels, and made beds daily--and a turn-down service at night. The plunge pool is the best thing to relax in the evening and watch the stars. The staff was friendly. Tracy at the front desk is outstanding! If you come here, you should know you will need a taxi to get into town--Grand Anse or St. George and all the island restaurants and excursions. That can be a bit of an expense, but worth it if you need to do something other than hang out and relax at the resort. The front desk can help you hire a taxi and let you know the appropriate rates. We had a driver take advantage of us and insist we pay $24 dollars US/64.86 EC one way to get to the IGA supermarket (can buy everything there, including alcohol). This should have been 40 EC/16 dollars US at most. We refused to drive home with him and took another taxi who was sitting there waiting for a fare after he agreed to our price. We were lucky to come across a reliable driver to use regularly, who charged us 40 EC /16 US to get to Grand Anse--and 50 EC to get to the airport and that area (also the Aquarium restaurant). It will help if you have these amounts in mind and you tell the driver this is what you are paying. Also, know that some cabins are closer to the beach and require not much walking (beach cottage deluxe) some are freestanding but higher up on the hill (Deluxe cottage) and some (Cottage suite) are way up on the hill and share a wall with another cabin. We were in one of these cabins and got a lot of exercise going up and down those stairs. The walls are pretty thin--we had no problem for most of our stay with neighbors being courteous and not talking too loudly or late in the night or early in the morning--but there was a night when we did not sleep well due to the inconsiderate neighbor. One suggestion to the hotel is to find a way to block noise from the adjoining room. This is not an inexpensive hotel, and it seems reasonable to expect a quieter experience. A bonus at the resort is the daily yoga. I took a wonderful class with Leslie (Vinyassa)--just the right mix of poses and stretches, not too rigorous. Stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, sail boats and snorkel equipment are there for use. Beach towels are provided. As with all places, the chair situation (unfortunately) can become competitive, with people putting down towels to claim their chairs (with umbrellas and shade) early. Luckily, the place is small and if there are no day-trippers, shade chairs are usually avai

We had a wonderful week stay at Laluna. The overall vibe of the hotel is relaxed and low key, which is what we were seeking. The staff, across the board, are super friendly and helpful. The front desk coordinated trips for us during our stay, including a tour to hike in Grenada’s stunning mountainous rain forest and water falls, with a monkey encounter which was awesome. The hotel's 16 cottages are nested in a lush tropical hillside, above one of the loveliest beaches in the Caribbean. The cottages are all the same setup and very nice. Super comfortable bed, effective air conditioning, stylish room and furnishings, shelves with several dozen books to take and read, a great bathroom and shower area, fun plunge pool, and a patio with magical views of the gardens and beach below. Our room was kept super clean and always nicely stocked. The only downside is that some cottages are configured as two connected units that could use better sound insolation between them. Some of the cottages are higher up on the hillside and require a couple minute climb up stairs to reach; make sure to get a unit closer to the beach if you are not up for that. The beach is right off the hotel main buildings. There are ample hotel lounging chairs, hammocks, and shade if you want it. The beach had a bit more waves than the popular BBC beach, which is just around a rocky outcropping from the hotel beach, but it was also quieter. At times we were the only ones on the stretch of beach in front of the hotel. And the swimming and snorkeling were great, with crystal clear water and lots of tropical fish. The hotel also provides Hobie catamarans, kayaks and paddle boards. One day we kayaked over to BBC beach which was great fun. The hotel restaurant is quite good. On the pricier side, but the food was as tasty as we’d had in the Caribbean. The cuisine is an interesting mix of Italian and Caribbean. The wine and mixed drinks were likewise quite good. And like the rest of the resort it was never crowded, so no need to worry about making reservations. The hotel has a world-class Asian Spa, where we had incredibly relaxing Balinese massages. They also have morning yoga class in an open-air pavilion right off the beach. There was also a gym at the resort, which, while small, had nice equipment. On the hotel grounds is an enchanted tropical forest several acres in size, sprinkled with creative outdoor art sculptures by local Grenadian artists. Also, a small studio building with more local art, and where apparently sometimes there is the opportunity to meet the artists and learn more about their work. A unique aspect of Laluna we were not expecting. Laluna is a superb boutique hotel on a wonderful island!

My husband and I came to Laluna to celebrate our 34th wedding anniversary. We sought a peaceful, tranquil environment with spa services and we’re pleased to have achieved all of these at Laluna. The most important reason for this review is unfortunately I had an accident and tore my hamstring while I was in Grenada. The hotel went above and beyond to help me and my husband they sent someone to assist us, moved our room to an oceanfront room, because I could not navigate stairs and even set up a special romantic dinner at our room on our anniversary the night after the accident. The service and graciousness that was bestowed upon us was above and beyond. The hotel has lovely staff and well run place with an owner present to help guests. Highly recommended for its beautiful and peaceful environment and caring staff.

We stumbled across Laluna online as a destination for our honeymoon and we are so glad we did! We spent a week at Laluna in one of their unique cottages overlooking the Caribbean Sea with one of the best sunsets you will ever see, every night. If you are looking for a romantic, peaceful, private place to enjoy a gorgeous beach, incredible Italian food, and perfect drinks, Laluna is the place for you. We can not say enough about the incredible staff who made our stay absolutely perfect. We enjoyed morning yoga, an incredible massage, and using the kayaks and paddle boards to explore the stunning Morne Rouge bay. My husband and I have been many places in the Caribbean but nothing has been quite like our time in Grenada and at Laluna - we can not wait to come back for our first anniversary!

I really hope that this review gets read prior to anyone booking this property. Laluna is for 30 something’s that have little idea what kind of value should be obtained at a hotel costing $600/night or more. As some have stated this hotel is not for everyone. The rooms and property are run down. The cottages lack sufficient AC, are dark and consist of one electrical outlet with outdated sockets ( I.e. they do not use the standard UK plugs at this property as used on the rest of Grenada). The photos that appear on the website are deceptive as the newer looking rooms do not exist. When I inquired about this, I was told those are photos of condos that may be built in 3 years. This place was so bad my wife and I checked out after 1 night even though we had used Marriott points for 4 nights. If you have any type of disability be warned that the walkways and stairs are in a state of disrepair and are an accident waiting to happen. I can also relate to the ridiculous prices and up charges for everything here including being charged an early departure fee without our knowledge despite the fact we had paid for the room in full with Marriott points. Even the airport pick up fee was misrepresented as costing $39 but I was charged $45. Best advice- find a real 5* property on Grenada like Calabash and stay far away from Laluna.