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Mandarin Oriental, Canouan

Carenage Bay, Canouan Island, The Americas, VC0450, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

  • Five-StarForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026
  • 4.7/5Google rating217 reviews · 20 Aug 2026
  • 96.5/100La Liste19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • couples
  • families
  • beach
  • wellness
  • long stays

About Mandarin Oriental, Canouan

Mandarin Oriental, Canouan sits on Canouan Island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, offering direct access to a private stretch of Godahl Beach. The resort features a selection of restaurants, including TIDES BAR + GRILL for Caribbean cuisine, Lagoon Café for Mediterranean flavours, and Asianne. Guests can enjoy drinks at the Pool Bar or Turtles Recreation Bar and Lounge, which overlooks the beach. The spa provides treatments that combine traditional and modern wellness techniques, set above turquoise waters. All Patio Villas include private infinity pools, often with jacuzzis.

The property has received a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating and is listed among La Liste's Top 1000 Hotels, with a score of 96.5/100. Afternoon tea is served daily, and the resort's amenities cater to both relaxation and culinary exploration.

Why it stands out

Mandarin Oriental, Canouan is EMPTYJET Approved for its exact island location, Forbes Five-Star rating, and La Liste Top 1000 status. The resort offers a private beach, diverse dining, and a spa with both traditional and modern treatments, making it a notable choice in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Key facts

Brand
Mandarin Oriental
Type
Beach, Island, Wellness, Romantic

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Private beachNestled along a white powdered stretch of Godahl Beach
  • Beach accessevidence: Nestled along a white powdered stretch of Godahl Beach
  • Swimming poolevidence: Peruvian Nikkei inspired cuisine served overlooking the infinity pool

Dining

  • Multiple restaurantsTIDES BAR + GRILL; Lagoon Café; Asianne
  • BarTurtles Recreation Bar and Lounge offers drinks and light bites, with seating overlooking Godahl Beach
  • Afternoon teaevidence: Afternoon tea is available daily during set afternoon hours

Rooms

  • Rooms with private poolAll Patio Villas feature a private infinity pool, often paired with a jacuzzi

Wellness

  • SpaPerched above Canouan’s turquoise waters, our spa is a peaceful retreat

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
TIDES BAR + GRILL — Caribbean
Restaurant
Lagoon Café — Mediterranean
Restaurant
Asianne
Bar
Pool Bar
Bar
Turtles Recreation Bar and Lounge

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
Spa — treatments blend time-honored techniques with modern wellness

Beach

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Beach
Private beach

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideFive-Star2026
  • La ListeTop 10002026

Location

12.7134, -61.3220
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