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Mandarin Oriental’s renowned hospitality comes to the Caribbean for the first time at Mandarin Oriental, Canouan in St. Vincent and The Grenadines. Known as the island of tortoises, Canouan is fast becoming one of the Caribbean’s most sought-after luxury destinations. Boasting a dreamy Caribbean setting of glass-clear seas, powdery sand beaches and vibrant greenery, Mandarin Oriental, Canouan is surrounded by the Caribbean’s largest living coral reef. This all suite, all villa, all ocean view secluded island hideaway offers plenty of activities including golf, water sports and the finest spa in the Grenadines archipelago.
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This was our third stay in Canouan and our first time under Mandarin Oriental management. Our family had a fantastic time, and this remains one of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean. Mandarin has lifted the quality of accommodation, food, and service to an entirely new level as this beautiful island deserver. Definitely a place to keep coming back to.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Shea Browne, Other at Mandarin Oriental, Canouan
Responded Oct 5, 2024
Dear 4Bluesky2 Warmest Greetings from Canouan! Thank you for your glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear that our team has elevated your experience and that you and your family had a fantastic time. It’s wonderful to know that our improved accommodations, food, and service contributed to making your stay even more special. We look forward to welcoming all of you back soon for more exceptional experiences on this beautiful island! Sincerely Sharlene Browne Executive Assistant to the General Manager Mandarin Oriental, Canouan
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We have just returned from a simply amazing property. The staff were so friendly and some of the happiest people we have ever met! They all knew our names and were always making sure that we had everything we needed. Nothing was too much trouble and they aimed to please. Our bulter was so lovely but not intrusive. She checked in with us at different times of the day to make sure we were ok. The beachfront Suite was amazing! From the luxurious furnishings, to the smart TV's in the mirrors and the ipads with hundreds of magazines and newspapers to choose from. We had everything we could possibly need in there. As we were on the ground floor we could walk out onto the beach every morning. Lots of little treats were left in our room and we had access to a complimentary minibar. (no wine or spirits available however) Only 6 suites were occupied when we were there so we felt like the only people at the resort and some days we had the whole beach to ourselves! We really appreciated how quiet it was as we crave peace and tranquility when we go away. The beach was beautiful. The water was turquoise, just how we like it. It was windy on the beach and the water was choppy which made it difficult to swim in but we wouldn't consider this to be a issue. We spent most days lazing on the beach enjoying the view. The food was also lovely (typically expensive for a high end property). We did not go to Asiane as we are not massive fans of Asian food, but we did try the other restaurants. My favourite was a Thanksgiving Meal at Tides Bar and Grill that was included in our package. The Butternut Squash soup was to die for! My husband enjoyed the beef at l'anse Gyac. We did not find much choice at the pool bar during the evening. While we were there we had a treatment at the Spa which was very relaxing and also experienced rum tasting which certainly made our eyes water! The rum is so strong in St. Vincent!!! We fell in love with the resort and the staff and rank this very highly in the list of places we have visited (Bora Bora, Seychelles, Maldives...). Although we never visit the same place twice, we may need to return to Canouan one day! We both had a tear in our eye as we left the property. A sign of a very good holiday! Don't hesitate, just book it!
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Room Tip:Go for a Beachfront Suite and the beach is just there!
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Response from JacquelineT1707, Executive Assistant to General Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Canouan
Responded Jan 25, 2020
Dear Jacksonsaggers, Thank you for your lovely review of Mandarin Oriental, Canouan! It brings us immense joy to know how well you enjoyed your experience on our little island gem. It is truly our pleasure to welcome guests to the property and the entire team takes such pride in providing exceptional service while taking care of your needs. There are many pleasures to discover on Canouan and the neighboring islands of the Tobago Cays, we hope you make an exception and return to visit us soon. Wishing you all the very best and looking forward to the opportunity of welcoming back! With warm regards, Jacquie
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We stayed a week in a waterfront beach suite. Overall, we enjoyed our stay as avid Fans of Mo worldwide we found the beachfront suite amazing with the ocean view, but the room was a bit dated and needs less pink IMO.
The restaurant situation was lackluster with only one restaurant choice per night out of the 5 on the resort. The staff was amazing and very sweet... They looked like they were trained to serve in a certain way and if you asked a question or requested something out of the ordinary it broke their concentration. However, Jennifer and her team in the mornings were above and beyond perfection! Breakfast was the best part of our meals there!
Also, we found ourselves going over to the Soho House during the day to visit the beach, because they have a much better experience. They have music, free popsicles, cold towels served on the beach and special complimentary drinks served all day. Something the Mo should also be doing, but do not.
The worst part of the beach at the Mo was the seaweed that had washed up and the tractor with it's diesel smoke blowing on us the entire day. We were told that this would only last one day, but it was like that for the entire trip. It wasn't their fault that mother nature creates such a mess, but the tractor and it's pollution was not good for relaxing and sunbathing. They told us it would only last one day, but it went on for the entire time of our stay.
The pool and pool bar were not all that either... Drinks were not well made and the Sunday BBQ was lackluster.
One last thing, we had some issues with food quality and when the guest food and beverage person visiting from Lake Como asked us if everything was alright, we quickly told him to have a seat so we could tell him... He then got nervous and just smiled and walked away.
Anyway, overall it was a nice trip, but we will not be going back.
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Room Tip:Beachfront suites are private and look right out to the beach. Very nice!
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Response from Sharlene Browne, Other at Mandarin Oriental, Canouan
Responded Apr 16, 2022
Dear John R, Greetings from sunny Canouan! Thank you for the great review of our hotel and the special mention of Jennifer and her team! It was a pleasure having you with us and we are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay. While I wish there were no areas which fell short of your expectations, it is feedback like this that we learn from and use to improve the delivery of a great hotel experience that so many of our guests have grown fond of. Please be assured that your comments have been shared with senior management and we hope that you would reconsider joining us again in the near future. Sincerely, Sharlene Browne Executive Assistant to the General Manager
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Had a lovely week in Canouan. The hotel was quiet with probably only 4 or 5 families but it made it felt very private . Service was excellent and the food good quality . Restaurants were open on a rotation basis view number of people staying . We took the private jet back to Barbados which is an experience we strongly recommend. Worth trying if you like peace and quiet in a quality location.
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Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Jacqueline Thomas, Other at Mandarin Oriental, Canouan
Responded Sep 17, 2020
Dear CAandfamily, It was a pleasure to have your family with us on your recent vacation and it is wonderful to know that we provided a tranquil environment for your enjoyment. Quality service is our greatest pleasure so we thank you for sharing your kind words. Please know that we await the honor of a return visit and look forward to welcoming you back to our little paradise island in the near future. Wishing you and family all the very best, Jacquie
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We traveled to Canoun and stayed at the Mandarin Oriental. It was our first time to the Grenadines. Getting there was tough (no direct flights, multiple covid tests to get in, 2 separate customs/immigration stops, etc) but the hotel offers a concierge option- TAKE IT! It's worth it and makes everything easy. The property itself is great, the water spectacular (especially for snorkelers) and the service top notch. I'd say the spot is better for older kids, but my 11 and 8 year old were very happy there and so were the parents :). A butler was provided to us, and I believe every family gets this complementary service. ASK FOR AKEAH. She was wonderfully attentive, never on top of us, and made it so easy for all of us to enjoy everything this wonderful resort has to offer.
Would have given the 5 stars but I must say the island is so remote that the markup is profound, especially on property. About 30% more in general than off property, so would recommend checking out other restaurants (Soho Club, Shenanigans, and Foxy Jacks all VERY Good!). enjoy.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Response from Sharlene Browne, Other at Mandarin Oriental, Canouan
Responded Apr 28, 2022
Dear ninalindia, Warmest greetings from beautiful Canouan! Thank you for the lovely review of our hotel and the special mention of our butler Akeah! It was truly a pleasure having you here with us and we are delighted to know that you and the entire family enjoyed your experience on our little island gem. Wishing you all the very best and we look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back to our beautiful island. Sincerely, Sharlene Browne Executive Assistant to the General Manager Mandarin Oriental Canouan
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We travelled by plane from St Vincent and was greeted by staff at the airport with refreshments and taken to the hotel. This hotel is what you call luxury! Absolutely amazing rooms. As it was my birthday we were upgraded to a 2 bedroom suite. The butler was good but sometimes hard to get hold of but that wasn’t really an issue for me. Once arrived we had coconuts with our names engraved which was such a thoughtful touch! We joined the mandarin club so got breakfast included which was really handy! The pool was immaculate as was the beach. I would say for me personally I wouldn’t stay for longer than 3 days unless with a partner as there’s not much to do but as we were there for carnival, our duration of time was perfect.
The rooms were beautiful and finished to a high standard with marble everywhere. The shower was incredible and I wanted to live in there! The mirror tv was also a lovely touch. We also received complimentary champagne and snacks on arrival. Food is pricey but was expected, also it was hard to get around the island and once anyone knew which hotel we were staying at, they upped the price. I would recommend going to town or The dock to look for cheaper prices for excursions as the hotel prices were extremely expensive. Everything in the room was complimentary including all snacks and drinks
Would definitely come back when visiting st Vincent again. Even if it’s for 1 night
Also check out the little turtle hut, if not there’s turtles everywhere on the island anyway
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip:All rooms
Face the beach.
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Response from Sharlene Browne, Other at Mandarin Oriental, Canouan
Responded Oct 6, 2023
Dear 1737janineb, Warmest greetings from beautiful Canouan! Thank you for your great review of our resort! It was a pleasure celebrating such a momentous occasion with you and we are truly delighted to have provided you with such a fantastic experience Wishing you the very best and we look forward to the opportunity of welcoming the both of you back to our tropical paradise again very soon. Kind Regards, Sharlene Browne Executive Assistant to the General Manager Mandarin Oriental Canouan
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I actually stayed at this amazing hotel before covid, it was a real wow for me. Truly unique for the Caribbean as most the hotels are not very wow but expensive.
I loved the decor, service & food. The suites are very beautiful and spacious.
The beach is beautiful with a couple of spa huts out to sea, along with some water sports.
I preferred the balcony rooms over beachfront as I prefer more privacy and views. The beachfront is tucked back, with a path for guest to walk but and not much sunlight. So next time I’d go for a balcony option.
We did a beautiful sunset drinks on the Golf course looking out on the cliff edge & beautiful sea views.
Also very high end dining & service
Would 100% recommend for a 5* luxury hotel, and book the hotel private jet from Barbados (takes 30mins)
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Sharlene Browne, Other at Mandarin Oriental, Canouan
Responded Sep 22, 2021
Dear Claire o, Warmest greetings from sunny Canouan! Thank you for staying with us and for your lovely review. We are delighted to know you had such a wonderful stay, and we look forward to the pleasure of your return. Kindest Regards, Sharlene B.
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We just returned from our 9 day visit to the Mandarin Canouan. Everything about our stay was above and beyond. The property is gorgeous with tons to do for the entire family. The staff exceptional Duarte - the GM made sure everything went smoothly. Raymano handled all our activities everyday and was wonderful, taking care of all the details. The beaches were beautiful and the beach activity staff were friendly and fun - taking the teens snorkeling and windsurfing. The food was great and a variety of cuisines available. The spa treatments fantastic with a team who were real professionals. As a family that has travelled the world- we all LOVED the Mandarin Canouan and hope to return soon. Thanks to the team!
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Jacqueline Thomas, Other at Mandarin Oriental, Canouan
Responded Jan 16, 2021
Dear Daryls04, Greetings from sunny Canouan! Thank you for your wonderful review of our beautiful property. It was truly a pleasure to make your family vacation a fantastic one with us. All of our colleagues take great pride in providing memorable experiences for our guests, and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the near future. All our very best to you and family! Warm regards, Jacquie
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Our family of four had a wonderful 5 night stay at MoCan. It was so nice to be able to step out of our beachfront suite and to be right on Godahl Beach. The entire property was beautiful, but the hospitality and warmth of the employees are what make the resort truly special. The kids club is absolutely amazing (probably the best we’ve ever seen) and Curlann was phenomenal in keeping our children engaged with a range of activities when we needed some downtime. The restaurant team was also extremely thoughtful and remembered our meal preferences after the first day. I’d like to call special attention there to Jennifer and Feona. Our guide for the hike to the summit of Mount Royal, Xaville, was fantastic and shared a lot of information with us about the island along the way. Gideon helped us with transportation around the island. And our butler Makailah was amazing - setting up excursions around the island and helping us to design out itinerary. In spite of a family emergency, she still continued to check in on us, which was clearly well beyond what was expected. Lastly our housekeeper Melecia was highly creative in designing towel figures that kept us entertained and amazed (see pictures). In short, we had a great time and would love to revisit in the future!
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Sharlene Browne, Other at Mandarin Oriental, Canouan
Responded Mar 10, 2022
Dear jjm7923, Greetings from beautiful Canouan! Thank you for the amazing review of our hotel and the special mention of our exceptional service team! The team is delighted to have provided you and the family with such a phenomenal experience and we look forward to welcoming all of you back to our island paradise soon. Best Regards, Sharlene Browne Executive Assistant to the General Manager Mandarin Oriental Canouan
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This is far and away the most beautiful resort we have ever visited. The rooms are beyond spectacular and the views are sublime. It is very remote so you do have to get on well with your companion! Every one of the staff are there to make your stay perfect and nothing is too much trouble. All you have to do is message your Concierge and the job is done! Food at breakfast and lunch was excellent and we ate a couple of times at the Lagoon Cafe in the evening, which was also very good (if empty) This is a stunning location and perfect if you need to just “flop”. Stand out Staff wise were Gideon, who gave us a fantastic tour of the island and our two delightful Concierges….Iola and Kia. Highly recommend ,
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Sharlene Browne, Other at Mandarin Oriental, Canouan
Responded Feb 12, 2024
Dear Connell66, Warmest greetings from the beautiful shores of Canouan, Thank you so much for your heartfelt feedback and for recognizing the efforts of our exceptional team! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience with us was nothing short of spectacular, and that you found our resort to be the most beautiful you've ever visited. It brings us immense joy to know that you enjoyed our culinary offerings and that your time with us left such a positive impression. We wish you the very best, and we sincerely hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to paradise very soon for another unforgettable getaway. Warmest regards, Sharlene Browne Executive Assistant to the General Manager Mandarin Oriental Canouan
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Hello Diana,
Greetings from Canouan!
The weather here is typically beautiful year round. In July, a day may include short periods of rain, then return to delightful sunny skies. The average temperature remains in the high 80s (F) in July.
We look forward to welcoming you both soon!
All the best,
Jacquie
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PRICE RANGE
$1,795 - $2,163 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Pink Sands Club, Canouan
LOCATION
CaribbeanSt. Vincent and the GrenadinesCanouan
NUMBER OF ROOMS
33
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