The Canouan Resort on Carenage Bay, The Grenadines is located on Canouan Island in the heart of the Grenadines in the southeastern Caribbean. The resort is set on 300 acres featuring three secluded white sand beaches, surrounded by one of the worlds largest coral reefs. The Canouan Resort is set in an amphitheatre style around the protected bay with each of the 156 accommodations offering breathtaking views.
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High on a hill overlooking the northern Grenadines, with sweeping views over the resort and the reef, is the exclusive Villa Monte Carlo. Located here is the exclusive European-style Trump Club Privee, La Varenne, a European gourmet restaurant, as well as an elegant ballroom for private functions.
Canouan Island is truly in the heart of The Grenadines, a region known for its unsurpassed sailing, marine life and Caribbean charm. Located just 110 miles west of Barbados, Canouan is a short flight or sail away from the other Grenadine Islands of Mustique, Bequia, Petit St. Vincent, and the Tobago Cays.
The island's 3 square miles are unspoiled with lush green rolling hills, secluded white sand beaches and one of the world's largest coral reefs which house an amazing array of fish and corrals that offer excellent snorkeling and scuba diving. With an island population of only 900 residents, Canouan is an intimately friendly and welcoming island paradise for those seeking a sophisticated and idyllic Caribbean getaway.
DRESS CODE:
Elegantly casual. Appropriate attire is required on the golf course, tennis courts, and in the restaurants. Shorts or jeans are not recommended after 7:00 pm.
COMPLIMENTARY LUXURIES:
Personal greeting at airport by a Raffles Resort staff member
Welcome Caribbean fruit punch and chilled towels
Tropical Fruit Basket in room
In room (non-acoholic) beverages & snacks
Lavazza Espresso Coffee Machine (in suites)
Personal Golf Cart (1 per room) for entire stay
Tennis facilities, Amrita Fitness Centre, non-motorized water sports
DVD, CD & Literature libraries
Weekly Cocktail Reception with management team
International selection of daily newspaper
Use of Business Library with internet access
Video collection
Beach/pool services featuring mineral water, chilled towels and tropical treats
Sugar Palm Kids Club (4 - 14 yrs) including all activities, snacks and soft drinks
Children's Beach Bags (4 - 10 yrs) with polo shirt, cap, and selection of small toys
TRUMP CLUB PRIVEE
A revival of the long-forgotten atmosphere of the traditional European gaming, this elegantly exclusive venue managed by Donald J. Trump has now been recreated in a building looking as though it were straight out of a James Bond film. Trump Club Privee features a private salon for members only. Villa Monte Carlo, where Trump Club Privee is located, features La Varenne, a European gourmet restaurant with stunning views, and a Grand Ballroom for exclusive private functions. Law prohibits persons under the age of 18 years.
GETTING HERE:
Canouan is accessible by air though 4 major hubs: Barbados (45 minutes), St. Lucia (30 min), Martinique (50 min) and San Juan (150 min.). American Eagle operates a daily scheduled flight between San Juan Puerto Rico and Canouan.
From the other airports Guests need only to book their flights into Barbados (BGI), St. Lucia (UVF or SLU) or Martinique (FDF) and the Travel Services Department can arrange the inter-island flight.
LIAT now flies directly from Barbados (and from St. Lucia) to Canouan. A representative in Barbados at the airport will assist guests to their connecting flight. Local ground handlers will take care of guest in St. Lucia and Martinique. Raffles also offers its own air-limousine service aboard the Raffles Jet, a Cessna Citation II with service available from Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, Martinique, Anguilla and other Caribbean islands, always on request basis.
Hotel Accommodation
All suites offers the following features:
Private luxury bathrooms with separate deep soaking tub and shower
• Large walk in closet
• Mini-bar and safe
• Large Ocean view or Resort view terrace
• Air conditioning and Ceiling fan
• Telephone with voicemail
• DVD player
• Satellite flat screen television
• One golf cart per bedroom
Personality pool Suites (Ocean View & Ocean Front)
These suites come either in One or Two Bedroom (1300 square feet or 1960 square feet) and feature a private pool. These suites are the same layout as the Resort and Ocean View Suites, however they also benefit from Italian marble flooring throughout and come with more luxurious fabrics and furniture.
Carenage Bay Villa (Ocean View Four bedroom villa)
Carenage Bay Villa, just moments from the reception area, consists of a main house and guest cottage. The villa offers panoramic view across the golf course and down to the ocean. It has 2 bedrooms with King beds and 1 bedroom with Twin beds; each bedroom features a private terrace and has a full bathroom. A spacious and open living room with a separate dining area; complete with fully retractable doors to enable guests to benefit from the fantastic outdoor living space and views. It has four flat screen televisions, fully equipped kitchen and a lower level infinity pool. The Guest Cottage features 1 bedroom with a King bed and full bathroom. Also complete with private chef and butler at no extra cost.
Villas
Savan Villa (Semi detached two bedroom villa)
These villas contain two bedrooms and two and a half baths. They also feature a spacious, open kitchen within the Great Room, which opens on to a veranda with a lower level pool. All bedrooms are all en-suite and have private verandas.
Mopion Villa (Three bedroom villa)
These villas have three and half baths with a spacious Great Room opening on to a two tiered veranda and infinity pool. The master suite includes a private veranda, walk-in closet and extravagant master bathroom.
Balliceaux Villa (Four bedroom villa):
Balliceaux Villa, just moments from the reception area, consists of a main house and guest cottage. The villa offers panoramic view across the golf course and down to the ocean. It has 2 bedrooms with King beds and 1 bedroom with Twin beds; each bedroom features a private terrace and has a full bathroom. A spacious and open living room with a separate dining area; complete with fully retractable doors to enable guests to benefit from the fantastic outdoor living space and views. It has four flat screen televisions, fully equipped kitchen and a lower level infinity pool. The Guest Cottage features 1 bedroom with a King bed and full bathroom. Also complete with private chef and butler at no extra cost.
Mopiceaux Villa (Five bedroom villa)
This villa design is a combination of Mopion and Balliceaux styles with five and a half bathrooms and also features an outdoor Jacuzzi.
While residing in a villa, guests have full access to the Resort’s amenities including the restaurants, spa, golf, kid’s club etc. Guests also will enjoy a private butler and chef catering to their needs (except Savan Villas), one complimentary golf cart per room. Chef is available upon request to prepare breakast, lunch and dinner at the villa. Additional food charges apply, depending on menu selections. The butler is on call 24 hours. The villa can also be pre-stocked with food items upon arrival (additional charges apply).
Hotel Restaurants and Bars
The resort has 3 distinctive gourmet restaurants and bars offering a variety of cuisine:
LA PIAZZA
Offers a tantalizing blend of authentic Italian cuisine,
and the largest selection of Italian wines. The menu showcases
some of Italy’s best signature dishes that capture the true essence
of Italian food at its best.
THE GODAHLS BEACH BAR & GRILL RESTAURANT
Is ready to offer a delicious array of Caribbean and Latin flavor infused salads and sandwiches, fresh catches of the day and barbecued dishes. Here the Canouan Resort Spa also offers excellent, healthful dishes and beverages created to recharge body, mind and soul.
BELLINI'S
Bellini's is the resort's signature bar, with cascading water features, as well as views of the golf course and Mount Royal. Designer canape's Italian-style tapas, pasta samplers and creative tasting portions of the catch of the day will please the palate.
Hotel Activities and Entertainment
Sunfish, snorkel gear, wind surfing, Hydro-bikes and pedalos are available on a complimentary basis.
Tennis: The resorts tennis center at Godhal Beach will also offer four all weather tennis courts floodlit for night play, pro-shop, rental equipment, and resident tennis professional.
Swimming Pool: A 12,900 square-foot (1200 sqm) fresh water swimming pool is the longest in the region, with pool bar, private palapas and spacious pool deck.
Canouan Resort Fitness
State of the art running and cycling machines, steppers and elliptical- machines are at your disposal. The following activities are available at the resort and a program can be developed specifically for you:
• Group Yoga Lessons (min. of 3 and max. of 10 persons) 60 min
• Boxing
• One on One stretch lessons
• Tennis lessons, tournaments (Round Robin) with our tennis pro on one of the tennis courts.
• Mountain Bike Tours on paths to secluded beaches.
• Beach Volleyball tournaments at Godahl’s Beach
• Snorkeling inside the bay, protected by one of the largest coral reefs in the Caribbean
• Jogging Trip to Breeze Point overlooking the Atlantic
• Sunset Walk to the 13th Hole under guidance of the Golf Professional
• Non- motorized water equipment; such as hobie cats, wind surfs, sea-kayaks, hydro bikes
Deep Sea Fishing
St Vincent & The Grenadines is a paradise, where a fisherman’s dream can turn into reality as its waters offer the enthusiast a chance to hook a prize catch such as Blue Marlin, Spearfish, Wahoo, Jack fish, Sailfish, Billfish, Giant Black & Yellow fin tunas, Mahi Mahi and the ever present Barracuda. Please note that Deep Sea Fishing Boats do not allow larger groups than ten (10) persons per boat (3 boats available) with a minimum of four (4) persons per boat. The waters of St Vincent & The Grenadines are teemed with sea life including a variety of dolphins and rare whale species.
Hotel Children Information
Sugar Palm Kids Club
The Sugar Palm Kids Club is a special recreational facility for the care and entertainment needs of all children on holiday. Here, you will find two floor play areas equipped with all sorts of age appropriate toys, games, interactive television, craft tables, reading corners and PlayStations, all readily available for your child's entertainment in this safe and friendly environment.
Outdoors
Rallies
Beach and water games
Treasure hunts
Outdoor games
Nature walk adventures
Sand creations at the beach
Swimming n Olympic games
Indoors
Arts and crafts
Board games
Video games
PlayStations
Books
Movies n Puzzles
Face painting
Mask making
Jewelries
T-shirt painting
Also offered are birthday parties, special events on holidays, Santa’s arrival, New Year's party for children, traditional Easter egg hunts and even a Caribbean Carnival.
Diving Information
Canouan Island has some of the finest diving in the Southern Grenadines. Canouan Dive Centre is a full PADI resort offering scuba diving for all levels of experience, from complete beginner to the very experienced. The Dive sites are all around Canouan itself; dive sites as far as Mustique in the North and Union Island in the South can also be approached.
Golf Information
Trump International Golf Club
An exhilarating and challenging Jim Fazio designed 18 hole championship golf course, set on dramatic sloping hills and along the ocean edge.
Spa Information
Canouan Resort Spa
Canouan Resort is a lifestyle concept. Canouan Resort Spa has its roots in an ancient Sanskrit legend, where deities searched for the magical elixir that would grant them eternal youth. This assurance of renewal is a promise, which Canouan Resort delivers to every Spa guest. Providing a haven of relaxation and nurturing by highly skilled international therapists the menu of treatments are of rare quality and exceedingly high standards. Immerse yourself in rejuvenating pleasure with your personal therapist designing a sequence to suit your specific needs.
Hotel Additional Guest Services
Boutique: Offering beautiful selection of beach wraps, swimsuits, casual wear, paperbacks, and small gift items.
Boat Excursions: Day trips can be organized to one or more of the following islands: Tobago Cays, Mayreau, Petit Tabac, Palm Island, Union Island, Petit St. Vincent, Mopion, Mustique and Bequia.