Nestled in a hidden bay in Grenada LaLuna This hideaway consists of 16 cottages that can be booked with points. Few people know where this place belongs. Marriott Bonvoy.
Here’s a little secret I’m almost reluctant to share.
There is a beach at grenada We dream. A soft golden sand beach nestled in a bay so quiet you can hear the waves talking to each other. And the hotel sitting on it is probably the most romantic place. caribbean You’ve never heard of it.
says LaLunaThere are 16 Balinese cottages, some with private plunge pools, Italian kitchens right on the sand, and some hidden in plain sight (there are also beautiful villas).
Because the part that made me sit up was this: LaLuna Is Marriott.
This is not the Marriott hotel you imagine. There is no towering atrium, no conference signage, no breakfast buffet under fluorescent lights. LaLuna Is Design Hotel MemberA cult collection of independent boutique properties that have quietly become a part of it. Marriott Bonvoy universe.
You can make a reservation at marriott.comYou can make money and burn it Bonvoy Points Here you can do it all while feeling like you’ve stumbled upon a barefoot Italian-Bali fantasy that has nothing to do with loyalty programs. I like secrets like that. I love the secret that works where your points look like they belong in a glossy magazine.
Let me set the scene. Because the setting is the whole story. LaLuna sit portici bayA quiet little bay on the southwestern coast of Grenada, two bays south of the famous Bay Grand Anse Beach It is about 15 minutes from the capital. St. George’s.
The road in is bumpy and feels a bit rough. This is the best compliment. That rough little road is a velvet rope that keeps the crowds away and leaves the beach to you, your snorkeling fish, and anyone lucky enough to take you.
This property extends beyond that. 30 acres A hill falling into the sand. Sixteen cottages, painted in spicy shades of cinnamon and sienna and warm sun-kissed yellows, cascade down the hill. caribbean It’s like something out of a dream you half remember.
The person behind everything calabrian As a former fashion insider, you can feel Italy in every corner. designer, Gabriela GiuntoliI built a villa. Giorgio Armani and stingShe teamed up with: Carmelina Santoro It’s about creating something that blends three worlds at the same time.
Once you get into your villa you will see what I mean. there is Four-poster Balinese bed dressed in white clothes Bellora Italian Linenwith indonesia teak furniture, vietnamese thatch overhead and small grenadian Contact — carved coconut shells, paintings by the late island artist. Knute Calliste – Woven throughout.
Each cottage has its own unique character. private plunge pool. Each room has an open-air bathroom where you can shower under the sky, which sounds like a trick until you get to shower with birds flying through the trees at sunrise.
The cottages are intimate and surrounding. 1,000 square feetMost rooms open onto a private veranda. Balinese daybed It’s not built to do anything. that Beach Cottage Deluxe It’s a one-of-a-kind offering built directly on the sand, with French doors opening onto a plunge pool just steps from the water’s edge.
And then there’s the food, where my heart truly belongs.
that LaLuna Restaurant It sits right on the beach under a hand-woven thatch roof, supported by rough-hewn tree trunk beams. Not to mention the kitchen Italian — the owners import wine, olives, prosciutto and pasta from home — and brightly weave in the island’s richness. caribbean zest.
After a long lunch of seared tuna and a glass of crisp Italian white wine, dip your toes in the sand and imagine the ocean just a few feet away. Imagine an espresso martini. sunset barCool Balinese style living room with sofa bed and low sofa. The sky turns pink over the water.
By the way, this is how the place got its name. As the sun sets, you see the silver moon rise into the cobalt sky (La Luna) and everything clicks into place.
The spirit here is slow, unhurried and adult. There are no children down there. 12This means that the soundtrack is not about splashing or creaking, but rather the sounds of waves, birds singing, and the occasional clinking of glasses.
You can fill your days as gently or aggressively as you like. there asian spa With a Balinese therapist and beachside experience yoga pavilionYou can snorkel right in the bay or, if you’re looking for an aperitif, there’s also diving, kayaking, golf and tennis.
Or you can do what I’m about to do. It’s absolutely nothing. Massage, swim, nap on the daybed, have a long dinner, and repeat until you happily forget about it.
Now back to the secret. Because this is really the best part. Most travelers booking LaLuna I have no idea if they’re in there Marriott Most Bonvoy loyalists don’t even know this little Grenadian hideaway is on the menu.
That’s magic. design hotel collection. It has a soft, design-forward aspect. Marriott BonvoyIt’s full of unique independent hotels that never feel like chain hotels. LaLuna He might be the dreamiest of them all.
Please keep in mind design hotel Hotels don’t always honor all elite perks like standard Marriott hotels, so it’s worth reading the fine print before booking. But you can earn points as you stay, redeem them here, and fold your barefoot luxury Caribbean escape into the same account you use for your most boring business trip.
A few things to know before you go. The nearest airport is Maurice Bishop InternationalTravel quickly by car, LaLuna We can arrange transfers. There’s even a VIP option that will take you out on a luxury golf cart ride, already with a rum punch in hand.
Grenada itself spice isleIt’s one of the most beautiful and least-spoiled islands in the region, with all the rainforests, waterfalls and nutmegs floating in the air. LaLuna It’s a place that makes you want to keep the whole island to yourself.
To be honest, I almost didn’t write this. Because there is a secret you want to keep hidden. But one of them is the Balinese-Italian resort with 16 cottages. caribbean The loveliest beach, where you are Marriott Bonvoy The point is to quietly do his job. It’s too good not to share.
So what about the rates? I found one right now on Google Hotels for just $352. That in itself is a very compelling reason to come here.
How to get to Grenada It’s easier and cheaper now than its reputation as a hideaway might suggest. google flights shows round trip from New York Started around $405Closer to one-way seats out of town $160.
Landing non-stop Maurice Bishop International Airport15-minute drive from south coast beaches and the following cottages: LaLuna. jet blue Fly all year round from New York JFK, American Connected year-round. miami And depending on the season charlotteand delta It operates non-stop all year round. atlanta. caribbean airlines Add seasonal services. New York JFK.
Coming from Canada, air canada Fly all year round from torontowith westjet and caribbean airlines Add seasonal Toronto non-stop. Across the Atlantic, British Airways We serve Grenada London In just under 11 hours with one short stop, virgin atlantic via path Barbados.
