South Point Hotel

The calm atmosphere and ocean views made South Point a lovely place to unwind. It’s a beautiful, modern hotel, and the staff were friendly without hovering. The food was consistently good, with fresh, flavorful choices. A peaceful, stylish beach escape, and I’d happily stay again.

We had a few hours before our flight home after arriving from Grenada at 1:30 pm, so we took a taxi from the airport to have lunch at The Driftwood restaurant at the hotel. The ride from Grantley Adams took about 15 minutes. The hotel looked clean and well cared for, with lovely grounds, and reception kindly kept our suitcases secure while we ate beside the small pool. Melanie was the highlight. She made us feel very welcome, the cocktails were good, and the service was excellent. The food was tasty and generous, especially the soup. My tuna was a little overcooked, though I hadn’t said I preferred it rare. We walked to the small, clean beach and along the coast to the Surfers Bar before taking a 15-minute taxi back to the airport. The seating beside the restaurant gives you a glimpse of the ocean, which would have been perfect with more shade. The nearby storage containers also made that area less attractive. Still, it was a lovely, clean, friendly hotel with a good restaurant and very good staff.

We chose South Point Hotel for my son’s 16th birthday, and the hotel is very clean with pleasing design. The service was the standout. From our first dinner, Kim and another server made our family feel welcome, decorating the table with birthday glitter and a tablecloth. I didn’t catch the names of the other two servers, but they were lovely too. Kim was consistently thoughtful throughout our stay, and the care felt genuine. The food is all a la carte, with no buffet, and the prices felt high for the portions. I paid $28 for only three shrimp. There could also be more lunch choices for children. Entertainment at the hotel is almost nonexistent, which families may want to keep in mind.

The gardens were what made this quiet, luxurious boutique hotel feel so special. They’re like botanical gardens, full of shade and color, and we enjoyed strolling around every day. At night the lighting is just right, and you can hear singing frogs, though I still haven’t seen one. We’d been looking across many islands for a peaceful break from the cold Canadian winter. A video of this place struck a chord, and we booked within days. Tammy Ann, the General Manager, does a fabulous job, and the staff are terrific. During our extended stay we made so many friends among the staff and other guests that we didn’t want to leave. We’ve found our home away from home and plan to return next year for another escape from life’s chaos.