Welcome to Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the newest resort in the brand’s portfolio, which opened its doors to guests on the 27th March, 2024. The opening marks Sandals Resorts’ first venture into the largely undiscovered Eastern Caribbean destination of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Situated amongst 50 acres of lush landscapes and set against a mountain backdrop, the brand’s 18th all-inclusive resort offers guests an unrivalled sanctuary where they can connect with nature, practise wellness and indulge in local experiences.
At the heart of Sandals Saint Vincent is the destination itself: bold, bountiful and richly colourful, with opportunities for exploration infused into nearly every touchpoint. Guests can enjoy guided kayak experiences to the Buccament bat caves, and bikes are on hand for those who want to wind through the resort’s gardens and trails, surrounded by the destination’s flora.
Interactive classes and tastings highlight the region’s rich agricultural heritage, from aloe vera to local delights such as mango and breadfruit. Along the water’s edge, artisans display the fruit of their craftsmanship, such as handmade jewellery and soap. As night falls, the island comes alive with vibrant festivities, from sunset parties on the beach to rum-tasting experiences and movies under the stars.
You can be mere steps away from the sand when you opt for one of the hotel’s thoughtfully-designed beachfront rooms
Innovative and thoughtful touches extend across each of the resort’s rooms and suites, where guests are welcomed with a refreshing, in-room signature cocktail of rum and coconut water. A pioneering concept for the brand, the Vincy Over-water Two-Storey Villas will span two storeys above the sea, and come with dedicated perks, including an exclusive table at Buccan, the resort’s immersive dining experience. Beachfront villas offer a tranquil retreat just steps from the sand; inside, guests are met with warm neutrals, organic textures, locally sourced volcanic materials and pops of cool blue to create a connection with the island’s natural surroundings.
Many of the resort’s suites also feature elevated amenities, from a dedicated media room and private pool to a personal fitness room with exercise bikes, yoga mats and a library of fitness classes. The brand’s signature butler service adds an additional level of luxury, with butler-level room guests treated to memorable moments.
Eleven culinary concepts showcase the island’s bounties. Buccan is a family-style, open-air culinary restaurant. The cooking style, which uses local clay yabba pots, becomes a centrepiece of the experience, turning local cedar and sustainable sources such as coconut husks into coal as the chefs rely on ancient culinary techniques to create a menu highlighting local Vincy ingredients, with seasonal platters designed for sharing.
Enjoy Caribbean cuisine at Buccan, a family-style restaurant boasting flavour-packed dishes
Scrimshaw taps into the island’s abundant access to fresh seafood, thanks to its coveted location on the coast. The headline acts are curry conch fritters with a liquid centre; scallops with pickled, locally grown peanuts; and a vegan roasted pumpkin with lemongrass-tofu puree, spiced pumpkin seeds and red onion relish. The sophisticated cocktail menu includes the Scrimshaw martini, created to accompany fresh seafood dishes; and the gin tonica, a botanical excursion in a glass adorned with citrus wheels, rosemary pimento vermouth and lime.
Parisol, an open-air beach club and kitchen, serves smoothies which incorporate the viral superfood, sea moss; naturally gluten-free cassava flour pancakes; and locally loved fry bakes with salted fish and guava jam. Daytime bites are to be savoured by the sea, from tuna and charred-cucumber aguachile to snapper, skipjack, conch and lobster – served grilled, steamed or fried – accompanied by lemongrass rice and ginger cabbage slaw. The restaurant is also open for dinner and sunset cocktails. Imoro, named after the Arawak term for ‘green’, is a grab-and-go concept restaurant that serves up healthy bowls with a focus on fresh vegetables.
Vincy evenings come alive after the stunning sunset. Three Jewels is one of the resort’s five bars, which celebrates the local Caribbean spirit with a selection of 32 rums inspired by the 32 islands that are within 32 miles of the destination. More than two thirds of the menu hones in on Eastern Caribbean distilled rums, and the scene is completed by the music, which draws upon a curated selection of hand-picked vinyl.
Take in the sights of Buccament Bay while relaxing by the hotel’s 300ft pool
Basking under the Vincy sun could not be more delightful – the resort’s 300-foot linear pool connects the flora-framed lobby terrace to the horizon. Cabanas and cocktails invite guests to while the day away, with three other pools among the lush vegetation. Off-site, guests can embark on adventure – from marvelling at towering waterfalls to exploring volcanic black sand beaches, or sailing the clear blue seas and coming face-to-face with the abundant marine life via Sandals’ award-winning, unlimited scuba diving programme. Guests will find balance and serenity at Red Lane Spa, offering a soothing ambiance of flowing water amongst lush greenery, with treatments which harness the natural minerals found in volcanic sand to exfoliate and detoxify.
To find out more and book your stay to Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, visit the Sandals website.
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