What is great about this hotel is the size of the rooms, we had a full kitchen, seperate bedrooms and lounge area and even a washer and dryer it was more of a villa with all the amenities and sservices of a hotel. The staff made us feel very welcome and nothing was too much to ask. The hotel also has a very chic beach cabana where you can relax eat and play which was a great added bonus. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would come back again soon as the island has so much to do and we only feel as though we discovered half of what was available - Grenada is a real gem!!!
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What a wonderful hotel. The view from the room was quite breathtaking, and the beach with the mountains as a back drop was so relaxing.
The dive shop staff was very friendly and professional. They really know their stuff. The staff was friendly and attentive, but were in no way overwhelming. Nothing was too much trouble.
Fine art work with an Arawak feel was perfectly placed. A tour of the island is a must, and the resort can arrange everything.
Try the local fair 'Oildown'. It's an interesting mix of root vegtables, meat and coconut - very filling. We'll be back to Coyaba.
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Having three teenage boys that need total entertainment, I sat on my sun lounger listening to the sound of nothing. It was perfect.
My boys were off kayaking, sailing, snorkeling, and an afternoon game of Cricket. The equipment was in excellent condition, and the rooms were fantastic. They are being refurbed at the moment, so ask for a good room.
We had a sea view room - and what a view.
The food was excellent, and the boys loved the ice cream! Try the nutmeg - it was amazing. Facilities for very small children were brilliant, and a very air conditioned TV room was a Godsend for that five-minute cool down.
This hotel was so vast that you do not feel like you are on top of each other. Ken, the manager, was an absolute diamond and was always ready to help.
If you want a beautiful holiday and need to relax, but want the choice of excitement and sports - this is for you.
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This was a good value for the money.Visited: June 2008
Posted by vince
They had a lovely view with friendly staff. The security officer was very courteous at the back gate. Wash cloths were not always replaced, but that is the only complaint.
In addition, if you cannot climb steps, it can be cumbersome.
I highly recommend The Flamboyant.
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We loved the accommodation, but had some negatives. Visited: July 2007
Posted by byfield
The accommodation was stunning, and most of the staff were very helpful.
However, we stayed at a time when some of the owners' friends were staying. Despite the age restriction for guests, they were able to bring younger children, which didn't ensure a quiet holiday for us. The owners' friends were, on the whole, okay. However, some were rude and acted as if they owned the place (maybe they were part owners?).
We stayed for two weeks, and had a bad experience with the owners' friends.
This soured the remainder of the holiday for us, and the owner never spoke to us after that (although he was friendly before the incident)!
Because of that, I would not encourage other people to stay because they could be unlucky.
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What I thought would have been a great weekend turned out to be very disappointing. The best looking part of the Grenadian by Rex Resort was the reception area. The rooms were okay in size, but the air-conditioning was not up to standard.
While some of the staff were very pleasant, there were a few who were not. The lady who fried the eggs for breakfast never smiled, and always looked as though she was upset to fry an egg for you. There wasn't much variety with the food, either.
What was quite noticeable was the fact that, some of the waiters were quite professional when it came to serving the Europeans, and the Caribbean people were left to wait or would have to call on one of them to serve you whatever you wanted.
On the last day of my stay, I requested a late checkout, so we paid the $40 that was standard procedure, and we were moved to another room 3109. When we used the toilet and flushed it, it overflowed. We called reception, and someone was sent to check it out.
This was what we had to deal with. The young lady asked, "How did the toliet overflow?" (all I did was flush it). We left the room to go to lunch. When we got back in about two hours' time, the ground was dry, and the toilet still had its contents in it (and there was no explanation on what we should do).
The air condition in that room was also a waste of time. What did I pay US $40. for?
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My wife and I were looking forward to our vacation at the Calabash Hotel based upon the web site presentation. Well, that was short lived.
When we arrived, they didn't pick us up at the airport as planned. When we finally arrived at the hotel, we were in a state of shock because of how bad the property looked (nothing like the web site pictures). Also, there was dog feces in several places on the lawn area.
At the room, we were given instructions on spraying the room along with an electronic bug zapper (I think), and advised to spray before leaving for dinner so that the smell will be gone by the time you return.
The beach was not nice, and the view was of all boats anchored very close to shore.
To say the least, we checked out within the hour once we were able to get a room at another hotel (Spice Island Beach Resort). I wish I could rate this hotel "zero stars" - because that's what it deserves.
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This is very romantic for a nice night out. It is built over the water, and you can get a waterfront table if you reserve early.
It is a lovely setting with very good service and excellent food. I love the Callaloo Rule, and the steaks are an excellent quality. Apparently, their bartender Derek won the best rum drink at the Caribbean competition. We had a couple of Grenadian Love rum drinks, and fell in love with the whole place.
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Dodgy Dock is a great spot for lunch. However, for sunset and cocktails, they have a fabulous cocktail list. They serve great margaritas!
Wednesday Late Night is fun, too, with lots of people partying. Also, the Saturday music night is truly delightful.
We love it!
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A Grenada travel review
Flamboyant is great.
Posted by sympatico
We just came back from a week stay at Flamboyant.
We travel quite often, and usually stay in five-star resorts. However, we found this resort to be the cleanest, friendliest place we have ever stayed.
We were glad we booked the all inclusive package, as the meals were superb. Compliments to the culinary staff – lunches and especially dinners definitely exceeded our expectations.
The staff was very pleasing, starting from the first day we arrived until we left. Everyone was very accommodating.
Also, the management was very good. Lawrence - great work.
We would highly recommend this resort. It should be rated as a four-star.
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It was a very relaxing holiday.Visited: March 2008
Posted by psychobudgie
We have just returned from our third stay at the Flamoyant.
The views across from the hotel along Grand Anse Beach to St. George's are terrific.
The staff was welcoming, cheerful and friendly. The housekeeping try and worked around when we were and were not in our room, and were really flexible.
The attached Dive School (Dive Grenada) was also really helpful, and worked hard to provide safe, yet entertaining diving.
We will be back.
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This is a true Grenada experience.Visited: February 2008
Posted by abarratt
My partner and I recently stayed at the Flamboyant Hotel and would definitely return on our next stay.
That said, if you are looking for a luxurious five-star property with all the bells and whistles, you will likely be disappointed.
If, however, you are looking for an affordable, friendly, locally-owned and operated hotel with a fantastic view of Grand Anse beach and St. George's Bay, you'll enjoy the Flamboyant.
The major selling point of the hotel is its location on the southern end of Grand Anse. The rooms are not luxurious, but they are spacious, comfortable, clean, and all have views of the beach/bay with balconies.
The service at the hotel is excellent, particularly the hotel manager/owner Lawrence Lambert who will do anything to make your stay comfortable.
As the hotel is close to town and several good restaurants, we didn't opt for the meal plan. We ate breakfast and some lunches here, and the food was good. The service at the beach bar could be slow, but that's the Caribbean pace.
We had several good meals in St. George's, including, "The Beach House" (very good, also the most expensive meal we had there), "Coconut Beach" (you can walk there from the hotel on the beach) and "The Red Crab" (popular with the sailing crowd). We also ate at "The Nutmeg" in town which had a local flavour.
One of the best diving shops, "Dive Grenada" is right next to the hotel on the beach -- they were excellent.
Finally, I noticed that some reviews mentioned the fact that there are numerous steps down to the beach. This didn't particularly strike me when I was here. However, the hotel is on a hill, so if you're older, need a wheelchair, etc., it might be something to consider. It was not a major deal otherwise.
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A Grenada travel review
I enjoyed my stay at the Calabash Hotel.
Posted by augusteshar
I received great service. I especially enjoyed breakfast on the balcony every morning for two weeks.
They had great food.
The only negative was that the ocean water was filled with seaweed. Also, the beach needed to be maintained better.
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I expected this place to be great - it was not. They watered down the alcohol. They also tried to brag about their local beer called "caribeer" all the time. I think it was 0%. Not that I'm a big drinker or anything, but a real beer would have been appreciated.
They had a gym, but was always occupied by a local muscle man/attendant who made fun of you if you struggle with any weights. All the staff seemed to saunter around like they were really something.
They also had a shop that sold Mars Bars and Snickers at ten times the regular price.
The cleaners were grumpy to me if I was not out the room at 10:00 am. Then, they just didn't bother cleaning it.
I thought the treatments were lame. All the people applying them were grumpy and acted like they would rather be elsewhere.
The food was awful. It started off okay, then they started putting out left overs. I mean, how much plantain can one eat?
Also, the beach had hawkers that never gave us a break, trying to sell local spices.
I would avoid this place.
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They were extremely accommodating at the last minute.Visited: December 2007
Posted by bigyosh
I am very thankful for the friendly and timely accommodation provided by The Flamboyant Hotel.
My wedding guests and my wife and I switched hotels since our original hotel was so horrible. The Flamboyant was able to provide us all with wonderful rooms and excellent service for the last two nights of our trip (Christmas Eve and Christmas Day).
I would definitely stay here again, and I recommend The Flamboyant Hotel to any traveler who visits Grenada.
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The location was very beautiful, and the rooms were always very tidy.
The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, too.
The only draw back for some might be the hike up the stairs, but I got a better workout here than I do at the gym I pay a monthly fee at! So, to go on a great vacation and come back slimmer and a little more toned was excellent for me!
The Flamboyant was a great hotel at a nice price. It seemed less "plastic" than the bigger resorts, if you know what I mean.
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Calabash is all hype and poor delivery.Visited: December 2007
Posted by cathandrobert
I'll not be visiting the restaurant again!
The taxi sent from Calabash Hotel failed to pick us up from our hotel where we were staying. No explanation was given for the taxi not showing. As a result, everything was rushed.
The food was okay, but not spectacular. And the service? Well - I've had better at a Beefeater!
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This is a great place to stay.Visited: December 2007
Posted by cathandrobert
Why spend a lot more money on more expensive hotels with limited views when you can stay at this hotel? This hotel has a magnificent view of St George's Bay and Grand Anse Beach.
The accomodation is comfortable, clean, and meets all my requirements.
The service at the hotel is always first rate, and they will do everything to make your stay very welcoming.
I have now stayed at the hotel twice - once in December 2006 and now again in December 2007. On both occasions I have been treated with helpful, friendly and courteous staff.
I can highly recommend this hotel.
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Best of both worlds 
I needed to relax. 
We loved the accommodation, but had some negatives. 
I was very disappointed. 
It was lovely. 
