Overview

Mandarin Oriental, Canouan

Nestled along a white powder stretch of Godahl Beach, Mandarin Oriental, Canouan promises impeccable attention to detail. The resort is home to a collection of atmospheric restaurants offering a variety of culinary delights accompanied by stunning ocean views. Mandarin Oriental, Canouan is an all-ocean view luxury hideaway perfect for families and friends.

Accommodations~

Designed like idyllic ocean-side residences, every bedroom features a walk-in closet and en-suite marble bathroom with double vanity and full fixtures, a separate bath, and a shower. First and second-floor bedrooms also have their own private balcony seating.

Each villa has its own infinity pool with outdoor patio areas for lounging and al fresco dining. Perfect for families, the villas also each include a full-service kitchen, adjoining pantry, full laundry facilities, and an internal elevator in addition to staircase access to all three floors. Two golf carts come with each villa for guests’ personal use.

• Welcome by airport concierge in Barbados
• Roundtrip airport transfers in Canouan – the resort is just 10 minutes away
• Welcome beverage upon arrival 
• Butler service
• Twice-daily housekeeping service
• Complimentary re-stocking of all beer, non-alcoholic beverages & snacks in the honor bar*
• Access to the resort’s “Beach of the Day” program
• Use of pool cabanas or beachfront chaise lounges 
• Non-motorized water sports (including windsurfing, hobie cat sailing, kayaking, and snorkeling)
• Use of tennis facilities – The resort includes three illuminated tennis courts
• 24-hour access to the fitness facilities 
• Complimentary use of up to two golf cart(s) 
• Wireless internet access
• Pirates of Canouan (Kid’s Club Access) - ages 3 and older

*Honor Bar: Complimentary re-stocking excludes liquor. Should you wish to have the honor bar emptied, there is no fee

Dining~

Asianne: The perfect breakfast with Atlantic Ocean views.  Asianne’s bright and cheerful décor lends perfectly to its sumptuous breakfast selections with light and healthy or hearty and indulgent dishes. The breakfast selections include Eggs Benedict, Avocado & Prawn Toast, Vincentian Chocolate Pancakes, Saltfish & Coconut Dough Boy, Sea Moss Smoothie, and Freshly Squeezed Local Juices (Soursop is a must-try local favorite).

Open for breakfast from 7:00 am to 10:30 am 

Castaway: A restaurant without walls, an experience without boundaries. You tell us what and you tell us when….we select where. It’s that easy and oh-so incredible. Would you like to be the only guests on a beach as far as the eye can, see? Or perhaps you'd like to watch the sunset with your feet in the sand and a glass of champagne in your hand? We'll take your castaway dreams and turn them into a wonderful reality. 

Choose from one of our sample menus or work with us to create your own. We’ll help you personalize every element to ensure that you and your guests can relax and enjoy every minute of your day away. 

Lagoon Café: A Mediterranean menu with an Atlantic Ocean view.  This elegant beach house-style bar and restaurant enjoy a stunning alfresco setting overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. With a menu inspired by the sea surrounding Santorini, Sardinia, and Larache, Lagoon serves wonderful Mediterranean-influenced seafood and tapas.

All-day dining from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm. 

Pool Bar: Dip & Sip.  This relaxed poolside venue serves Peruvian Nikkei-inspired cuisine enhanced by blissful turquoise sea views. Enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the infinity pool and Godahl Beach, guests can also sip cocktails and enjoy the comfort of a private poolside cabana. 

Tides Bar + Grill: Traditional and inventive dishes with a subtle Caribbean twist.  Tides Bar + Grill serves the best from land and sea, using the finest ingredients, locally sourced delicacies, fresh local seafood, and high-quality meats. 

The menu features traditional and inventive dishes with a subtle Caribbean twist. Designed to appeal to a variety of tastes, small plate options include Surf and Turf Gnocchi, Roasted Pumpkin, and Couscous Salad, with larger dishes such as 1.5kg Dedham Vale Tomahawk Steak, 300g Ribeye Steak and Grilled Whole Canouan Lobster also on the menu.  Decadent desserts include island-inspired Canouan Fruit Tartlet, homemade ice creams, and sorbets. Guests will also be able to enjoy a tempting selection of the finest wines and artfully crafted cocktails.

Open for dinner from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Elegant Casual 

L’Ance Guyac: Tucked away on a beautiful, secluded beach, L’Ance Guyac offers the freshest seafood with Caribbean Sea ocean views. This atmospheric beachfront restaurant entices you to slip off your sandals and savor mouthwatering menus. Managed by Canouan Estate Villas & Resort, but accessible to all Mandarin Oriental, Canouan guests. All restaurants and bars can be charged to your hotel reservation.

Open for lunch from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Dinner from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Guests 6 years old and above are permitted. 

Shell Beach Bar & Grill: A hidden gem perfect for those seeking an authentic Caribbean beach experience. Open for lunch, the bar and grill offer an enticing array of local flavors, from grilled fish to jerk chicken. Managed by Canouan Estate Villas & Resort, but accessible to all Mandarin Oriental, Canouan guests. All restaurants and bars can be charged to your hotel reservation.

Open for lunch from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Bar from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm 

Turtles: Hamptons-esque Lounge and Bar.  Overlooking Godahl Beach, this Hamptons-esque lounge and bar offers a tranquil escape from the Caribbean sun. Featuring warm-colored wood and decorative Maritime touches, it’s the perfect place for a pre-dinner cocktail or post-dinner drink.

Open from 4:00 pm to 12:00 am 

Bellini’s: Conveniently located steps from the Golf Pro Shop, Bellini’s is the ideal 19th, Hole. Sip cool cocktails after a round of golf or a leisurely day on the beach. Managed by Canouan Estate Villas & Resort, but accessible to all Mandarin Oriental, Canouan guests. All restaurants and bars can be charged to your hotel reservation.

Open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm 

Spa & Wellness~

With treatment suites nestled in the lush hillside and overlooking the ocean, the well-appointed spa is excellent for loosening knots and emptying the mind.  In a picturesque, utterly peaceful location, the spa at Mandarin Oriental, Canouan is a retreat for body and soul – as you approach along the wooden walkway on the beach, you already feel calmer. A wide choice of treatments and therapies, in suites that are looking at the sea, are adapted for each individual guest.  (We ask guests to arrive up to 30 minutes before the scheduled treatment time to change, relax, and for a brief spa consultation with the therapist.)

Spa facilities include Seven hillside treatment suites, where you can listen to the sound of the rolling waves during your treatment, ESPA products, an extensive range of treatments, facials, and therapies, and a fully equipped fitness center.

Families~

Mandarin Oriental, Canouan is a destination that both kids and adults will adore. Traveling with children requires a little more thought and the resort aims to make you as comfortable as possible so you can focus on creating those precious family-holiday memories.

Pirates of Canouan - A heap of fun games awaits the tots in the fully equipped Kids’ and Teenagers’ Club (complimentary for children aged 3 and above). There’s Beach Olympics, cricket, and yoga for keeping them active, and arts and crafts for creative little minds. Open daily from 8 am to 8 pm during high season and between 8 am and 5 pm during low season.

Babysitting - Babysitting is available on request and can be arranged through our concierge (please give us 24 hours notice).

Optional Flight Information~

Commercial Inter-island air transfers are available via Grenadines Alliance operated by SVG Air to and from Canouan (CIW) through Barbados (BGI), and St. Vincent (SVD).

Alternatively, to reduce your transfer time to Canouan, SVG Air operates a six-seater Cessna Citation private jet available to guests for booking. For private air landing, Canouan’s 5900-foot illuminated runway can accommodate private aircraft as large as a B737.