We have recently returned from 2 weeks with our children (9 & 11) at The Coyaba. We had a fantastic time except for a few minor comments.

Pool: - The hotel was really nice but unfortunately whilst we were there they were experiencing problems with the swimming pool. It was very cloudy and turned all our swimsuits green! They did however try their hardest to rectify this problem and also paid for all our ruined swimsuits and t-shirts. It was a shame because our children prefer pools to the beach.

Beach:- Wow you could not fault this beach it is amazing - the palest turquoise sea and white sand - paradise. Very clean with no seaweed. There are beach vendors there but if you smile and say 'no thank you' politely they will leave you in peace.

Snorkelling:- There are fish to see off the beach and loads of starfish. But if you want to see more go with Eco Dive (on site dive centre) on their boat to the nearby bays. They were much cheaper than Virgin's snorkelling trips and private. Thank you to Marvin and his team - you are all great.

Restaurants and Bars:- The food is good but after 2 weeks it did become a bit samey. We are quite fussy but there was always something we liked on the menu. Also note there were premuim branded drinks available with the all inclusive option, not as Virgin advertise.

Rooms:- These were alittle disappointing because the one we were in the decor was tired and very small for a family of 4. However you only need a place to shower and sleep so they weren't that bad.The grounds are very pretty everywhere is very clean and tidy.

I also did not like the idea of wearing a wristband for 2 weeks (as the previous reviewer mentioned) so I cut mine off - simple solution as I did not want it interfering with my tan!! I was never once questioned by the staff.
The staff were nearly all great, very friendly and eager to please. A special mention to Lindy in the restaurant and Winston the entertainment guy - both of you are so nice and made our holiday even better - thank you. Watch out for Pauline in the pool bar though she has a really bad attiutude and obviously hates her job!

The only other negatives from our point of view were that we felt there needed to be more evening entertainment and a bar nearer the beach. Other than that everything else was fantastic, Grenada is beautiful, the locals are friendly, the weather lovely - hot and sunny with a gentle breeze. Don't bother hiring a car - we had a chauffeur to give us a tour of the island as the roads are a bit dodgy. It only cost us £60 for the day and saw most things worth seeing on the island. The hotel situation is so lovely you won't to be out for long.
In summary the Coyaba is a small, family run welcoming hotel in a perfect place right on Grand Anse beach - the best beach I have ever been on (and I have been to many ) We would definately go back.

My boyfriend and I had a lovely stay at the Coyaba hotel. The people are so friendly and they are very welcoming!

Food: I have to be honest the buffet is small. However, they change the food options every day. The barbeque is really good and they some times have this twice a week. You can always ask the staff for some food that is more suitable for you, they always go out of their way to make you happy.

Room: We had no problems with the room. Air conditioning is very cold which is a bonus for us!

Beach: The beach is beautiful...white sand...clear and calm sea. We miss it already! There are some locals on the beach, but we didnt mind that at all. Its their island anyway and it gives the beach an extra caribbean feel.

Excursions: We booked our holiday through Virgin.
Grenadines trip: Wow, this was the highlight of our holiday. If you are going to Grenada, please consider going! It cost about £180 each but it is worth it! In fact we wanted to do the trip twice!
- You go to the local airport and get on a 9 seater plane, including 1 seat right next to the pilot if you are brave!
-Once you arrive in Union island you will cruise around the grenadine islands. They are gorgeous!

Dolphin and whale watching: We saw many dophins and the excursion was very enjoyable. Beware- the sea was very choppy and a lot of people were being sick on the boat though. Approx: £40

Overall, we had a fantastic time. We are in our early and mid twentys. There are a lot of families there, but it is what you make of the holiday which is important! We went to St Lucia after as part of our twin centre holiday with Virgin.

Enjoy it!

Grenada is a fantastic island to visit if you really want to relax in the sun on a white, powder soft beach (Grand Anse), swim in clear warm water, take one trip around the whole island, dive, eat and sleep. You get the idea.

It's the most uncommercialised holiday destination I've ever visited, but I fear it won't stay that way, so visit soon if that's what you're looking for. The Grenadians are friendly and welcoming, and they're totally passionate about their home.

Now to the hotel. Due to funds being spent on our home, we had to budget for this holiday. Having previously stayed in Four Seasons and Shangri-La hotels, and that level in Europe, we were a little worried about the standards at the Coyaba. As most reviewers have said, everything was clean and well-kept, and the staff were excellent (especially all the staff at Eco Dive - the best we've ever used). The food standard was what we expected for the money. It was good rather than excellent, except in the following areas. There was a very limited choice of fruit, the hot items were repeated on alternate days, and apart from the croissants, the pastries and muffins were poor. At other meals, the desserts were mass-produced, and in the pool restaurant, more often than not, the waiting staff forgot to ask us if we wanted dessert. Again, please don't be put off, because the rest of the food was good, especially the fish, and again, what can you expect for the money.

Here's my one little warning. Be prepared to be branded. Not one person on Trip Advisor mentioned in their review that upon check-in a gold band is attached to your wrist for the duration of your stay to indicate you are all-inclusive. Although I got used to it after a few days (and a few scratches when applying sun cream), I wasn't comfortable with it.

Overall, as I said before, it's excellent value for money, and I would visit the island again, but not as all-inclusive.

Have just come back from Grenada and the Coyaba Hotel and cannot wait to book for next year.

This hotel is brilliant located on the most beautiful beach, almost 2 miles of white sand. What more could you ask for.
The hotel itself is very good. Cannot fault anything,
The staff were very fiendly and polite at all times. Special mentions for Nigel, Leslie-Ann, Roderick and Elvis who went that extra mile to make you feel at home. also we got talking to Elvis and he showedus some photos of the devastation of the hurricane in 2004. Its a credit to the Grenadians to see how much has already been rebuilt.
A note for management perhaps you could put the photos on display in the hotel so guests can see what damage was done to the hotel ( a before and after)

The food was very good. could not fault it in any way. It was a treat to try the local dishes.

Rooms were spacious and very well kept.

Must make a mention of the lady gardner, cannot remember her name but she was so helpful in naming all the plants and fruit trees. In fact she even gave us fruit to sample.

All in all this holiday exceeded our expectations and can honestly say it has been the best caribbean holiday ever and cannot wait to go back again.