Radisson Grenada Beach Resort
Irvin Bay Review
Location
The resort occupies an uncrowded 20-acre site in the centre of Grande Anse, in the south west of the island. On one side lies a two-mile long sweep of well-kept sands with calm waters and a relaxed ambience. On the other is the town where you’ll find restaurants, supermarkets and a bus stop. Transfers from the airport take 15 minutes and cost USD$16 (£12) one way.

Style and Character
With 400 yards of beach front and lawns dotted with tropical flowers and trees – including some pet goats that help mow the grass – this is a resort that has space to breathe. While the buildings have the regulated style typical of a worldwide brand, the staff add some Caribbean charisma and there are many “repeater” guests who come every winter.

Service and Facilities
Here the beach is the star attraction, with loungers and towels provided. There are also two pools (one with a waterfall and swim-up bar), two tennis courts, a fitness centre and a dive concession, Native Spirit Scuba, where guests are entitled to an hour of complimentary non-motorised water sports per room per day. There is a gift shop, a small business centre beside the lobby and a large convention centre tucked away in a corner of the property. Staff are welcoming and courteous.
• Parking
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Laundry
• Room service
• Pool
• Wi-Fi
• Tennis court
• Fitness centre
• Beach

Rooms
A low white wooden fence separates the hotel from the public beach – if you want to be close to this go for the beachfront or executive rooms and suites set in the four-storey Coral block. If privacy is important choose a garden room – all categories come with a balcony or patio. The décor makes a nod to the colonial with furniture in dark wood and wicker plus blue curtains and tiled floors. Bathrooms have a clinical feel with white tiles and a tub and/or shower. Amenities include air conditioning, ceiling fan, safe, kettle and hairdryer.

Food and Drink
There’s plenty of drinking venues here, from the Bamboo Lounge with its billiards table to the cash-only Pelican Bar right by the beach. Lunch is served at the Oasis Pool Grill while dinner options include a barbecue at the Sunset Beach Bar and à la carte dining in the air-conditioned calm of the nothing-special Tradewinds Restaurant. Cocktails are reasonably priced at USD$17.5 (£5) while blackened fish costs USD$ (£17). Breakfast is a standard buffet that includes a “local dish corner” that might feature steamed callaloo and fried plantain, and you can also try some island-sourced cocoa tea and nutmeg syrup.

Value for Money
Double rooms from USD$234 (£178) in low season; and from USD$270 (£205) in high. Breakfast USD$23 (£17.50). All-inclusive meal plan is an additional $120 (£94) per adult, USD$95 (£74) per child, per night, year-round. Free Wi-Fi. This is a popular resort with an unpretentious, does-what-it-says-on-the-tin style. If you’re after a straightforward beach holiday at a reasonable price, it can deliver. All-inclusive rates are available, but there are also places to eat and buy food close by.

Access for guests with disabilities?
Two garden-view rooms have accessible facilities.

Family-Friendly?
Although there are no special children’s facilities or activities, the hotel appeals to families thanks to its extensive grounds, excellent beach and waterfall pool. All rooms can accommodate up to four guests, plus there are two-bedroom suites that sleep up to six along with interconnecting options.