Mandarin Oriental, Canouan

My Husband & I have just come back from Mandarin Oriental with friends. What a wonderful experience from the transfer from Barbados to the Hotel. All the staff from management to housekeeping, waiting staff & both our butlers were exceptional. Attention to detail in all areas was exceptional also. We loved our tour of the village & our little boat trip over to shell beach. Thank you to all involved. We will be back as soon as we can. Dawn & Bryan

The Mandarin Oriental Canouan is the best kept secret in the Caribbean for luxury travelers. The resort reopened only a few weeks ago after recovering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Beryl. The island is friendly and accommodating to tourists. The 1,200-acre Canouan Estate property is mostly a nature preserve with two private beaches in addition to the main beach at the resort. Shell Beach is still under repair. It is a vigorous 2.5-mi walk from the hotel, and offers a calmer Atlantic-side beach for swimming and water sports. L’Ance Guyac Beach, a short van ride to the Caribbean side of the island, features a quiet, protected cove for snorkeling as well as an open air French-inspired restaurant. The Mandarin staff will arrange excursions pretty much anywhere you wish to explore on the island. There is also an 18-hole golf course on the estate, but we did not play during this trip. We were delighted to be assigned a butler upon check-in. Our butler, Rayshorn, was incredibly helpful, and it’s clear that the Mandarin prioritizes customer service training for all of its associates. Our suite had a stunning ocean view with the ability to open the massive terrace doors to the enjoy the tropical breeze. We enjoyed a relaxing couples massage at the spa overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. While the property and amenities are 5-star, it’s really the people that make the place truly special. We will be back again and again.

From the moment I arrived, I was struck by the attention to detail. Every element seemed carefully chosen to create a cohesive and inviting atmosphere. The staff moved with quiet efficiency, always there when needed but never intrusive. It was like being in a well-orchestrated symphony where every note was perfectly in tune.

We have lived all over the world and traveled a lot in the areas we have lived... the week we spent here stands out to each and every member of our family. And we can't wait to go back. For my husband and I, what differentiated the MO Canouan was the service. Phenomenal team, exceptionally trained to anticipate your every need in the most natural and unobtrusive way possible. Our unassuming family, much in need of some quiet R&R when we arrived, felt completely cared for here. We were beyond impressed. The kids, aged 7 and 8 at the time, loved everything about Canouan. What they continue to mention (and write about at school!) is the "turtle farm", which hosts rescued baby sea turtles that you can handle, snorkeling near deserted cays, and just the overall family experience and bonding. They went to a cooking class one day and adored it! I can't say enough good things about our experience. It was perfect for a busy family to just chill for a week, immediately post-relocation/stress. Thank you again to the amazing team and hotel! (NB we went in 8/23, but the earliest date I could select in the drop-down was 9/23)

If you're looking for a place to unwind and recharge, look no further! This place is like a little slice of paradise. The grounds are gorgeous - I spent hours just wandering around and taking it all in. The wellness classes were top-notch (yoga at sunrise? Yes please!), and the spa treatments were heavenly. Food was healthy an

Our family vacation was made extra special by our stay at this hotel. The kids were thrilled with the pool and the game room, while we parents appreciated the spacious rooms and the helpful concierge who guided us to family-friendly attractions. The hotel restaurant even had a great children's menu, which was a lifesaver after long days of sightseeing. It's not easy to find a place that caters to both adults and children, but this hotel nailed it.