Why you'll love it here
- Luxuriate on the idyllic white, sandy Godahl Beach in this enchanting island hideaway
- Play the 18-hole Jim Fazio golf course with breathtaking views across the island
- Taste a variety of cuisines across five restaurants and bars, plus more in the surrounding area
- Sail the Tobago Cays for incredible snorkelling and diving experiences
- Entertain your little ones at the kids' club with beach Olympics, cricket, arts and more
Best For
- Family, Kids (4-12), Teens (13+)
Clare
Travel Specialist
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Hotel information
Set on an unspoilt, tiny Grenadine Island, this prestigious hotel is a tempting prospect for the discerning traveller searching for natural beauty and high-end hospitality. With out-of-this-world experiences and world-class amenities, you can expect a seriously special private island stay.
Located on the tiny island of Canouan, which is just two miles long by a mile wide. One of the most eye-catching features of the resort is the secluded white sand Godahl Beach, the kind that you likely daydream about. The property is situated close to some other gorgeous beaches, including Shell Beach and L’Ance Guyac Beach.
The Mandarin Oriental, Canouan is part of a stunning resort that seamlessly blends into 1,200 lush island acres. It may be small, but this island enjoys a long history, reflected by a beautifully restored 17th-century church situated at the heart of this island, where you’ll also discover a stunning unspoiled seascape with secluded coves and beaches.
There is plenty to do within the luxurious resort, whose Atlantic side is buffered by a coral reef that provides some of the Caribbean’s most diverse diving and snorkelling. There’s also a Jim Fazio-designed golf course, a luxury superyacht marina, and a sumptuous Spa to enjoy. At the same time, children will love the diverse activities on offer at Pirates of Canouan Kids Club, which has two swimming pools and one with a water slide.
Accommodation options are as spacious and elegant, ranging from romantic One Bedroom Beach Suites to impressive three-storey Four-Bedroom Lagoon Villas with full-service kitchen and a private infinity pool that looks out to an incredible ocean view.
Dining is a delight. There are four restaurants, ranging from the family-friendly Lagoon Cafe, which serves Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, to fine dining at one of two sophisticated restaurants. At Asianne, you can enjoy Pan-Asian cuisine while watching your food be prepared through the open kitchen. Head to TIDES Bar & Grill for international dishes with a Caribbean flair while overlooking the reef-protected lagoon.
Finally, swing by Turtles for a pre-dinner cocktail or post-dinner tipple as you watch the sun set over Godahl Beach. This Hamptons-style lounge and bar offers a welcome escape from the heat of the midday sun, with its light wood furnishings and Maritime décor.
Room Options
The Mandarin Oriental Canouan is a haven for all guests. Each suite and villa is sumptuously designed; you can expect rooms with lots of space, marble interiors and delicate pink accents. One of the major highlights of the 26 suites and spacious villas is the uninterrupted panoramic views of Godahl Beach and the gleaming Atlantic ocean, drink in the beautiful surroundings and relax with a cool drink.
One Bedroom Beachfront Suites
Two Bedroom Ocean View Suites
One Bedroom Oceanview Suite
One Bedroom Oceanview Penthouse
Two Bedroom Patio Villa with Studio
Three Bedroom Patio Villa with Studio
Four Bedroom Lagoon Villa
Restaurants & Bars
Lagoon Cafe
This family-friendly restaurant serves Mediterranean inspired cuisine fit to suit all palates in the family. Enjoy tapas and stone-baked pizzas aplenty.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Asianne
Asianne serves up sophisticated pan-Asian cuisine, which you can watch being prepared (the restaurant has an open kitchen). Bright yellow banquettes and royal blue chairs contrast the resort’s pink hues.
- Breakfast
- Dinner
TIDES Bar + Grill
TIDES Bar + Grill serves up international dishes with a Caribbean flare. Overlooking the lagoon, enjoy seafood and steaks amongst a palette of pale yellow and powder blue.
- Dinner
Pool Bar
The pool bar is open all day and serves up both wonderful sea views and Peruvian, Nikkei-inspired dishes in the cool poolside cabana.
- Lunch
Turtles
Head to Turtles for a nightcap, with cool jazz as your backdrop to an exquisite cocktail.
Activities & Entertainment
This luxurious resort is packed to the brim with activities to keep you busy. The coral reef running along the lagoon offers some of the Caribbeans' best and most diverse underwater life, whether you go diving, snorkelling, or just swimming in it. Canouan means 'island of tortoises', and they really mean it.
Take to the seas (just like the actors of the Pirates of the Caribbean films, which were filmed nearby) on Hobie cats, windsurfing equipment and kayaks, or go looking for the peaceful and serene hawksbill turtles in the clear waters. Alternatively, take your rod in hand for some impressive deep-sea fishing excursions.
Head to the resort's 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Jim Fazio, climbs from sea level to a dramatic 840ft, at the rim of an extinct volcano. The 13th hole is 590 feet up - the island's second-highest point, after Mount Royal. Golf doesn't get more beautiful.
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A Seriously Special Stay
A stay here means arriving in a jet from Barbados, so you’ll first glimpse this lush emerald landscape from a breathtaking bird’s-eye view. Small and easily navigated—golf carts replace cars here—the resort ticks all of the super-luxe beachside boxes with unparalleled experiences around the island. Castaway takes you to a fully secluded beach for a few hours, where you can relax and dine at peace with staff catering to your every need.
For your own private slice of paradise, the resort offers a full buyout, giving you full reign over the luxurious villas, world-class amenities and stretches of beachfront – it’s a canvas that is exclusively yours, to create your vision of the ultimate tropical getaway.
Wellbeing
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Canouan is the ideal destination to rest and recoup from the noise and stresses of life. Nestled in the hillside and overlooking the ocean, The Spa offers a range of treatments from digital wellness escape therapies, scrubs and body wraps. You can also spend time with your teenagers as they receive their own selection of treatments.
The spa also offers stretching, meditation and yoga activities to activate your muscles and re-energise the body.
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