Petit St Vincent Resort

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Petit St Vincent Resort

Hotel · Grenada

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GJP8+54P Petit St Vincent, The Grenadines, St. Vincent & Grenadines

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Discover luxe, spacious cottages and villas at this high-end Caribbean retreat, where serene views and utmost privacy create the perfect escape.  

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"Little has changed in nearly 56 years at this under-the-radar Caribbean retreat, and that’s a good thing. Petit St. Vincent (affectionately known as PSV) has done some nips and tucks to its 22 open-plan, bluff cottages and beachfront villas over the years (including a refresh in 2022), but simply to keep the Caribbean design aesthetic timeless—instead of tired—without compromising its classic appeal. The island is still void of distracting technology (read: no TVs or in-room internet), free of cars (pastel blue, 1960s British mini-mokes serve as the island’s official beach buggies) and uses its original flagpole communication system (hot tip: raise a yellow flag for immediate service). Discover the resort’s commitment to conservation by assisting in its coral regeneration program or explore the vast marine life around St. Vincent and the Grenadines through the renowned dive center. Alternatively, glide past the surrounding Tobago Cays on the house sailing sloop, Beauty, or sip rum-spiked cocktails at PSV’s feet-in-the-sand Goatie’s Bar after feasting on fresh grilled Caribbean lobster at its Beach Restaurant." - Paul Rubio

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"Petit St Vincent is a private islet of just 135 acres in the Grenadines, the southernmost of the Lesser Antilles, an idyllic place of densely forested hills and coral-sand beaches, where the emptiness makes it feel like unclaimed wilderness. From its highest point, Marni Hill, you can see almost the entire Grenadines archipelago: the purple hills of St Vincent in the north; Grenada just about visible to the south. And in between: Mustique, Canouan and the sublimely beautiful Tobago Cays. Yet on the island itself, scarcely a sign of habitation is visible: no vehicles, no other people, barely a building; just jungle giving way to beaches (Caribbean and Atlantic) and the horizon beyond. And no sound but birdsong and the wind in the trees. There are just 22 one- and two-bedroom cottages and villas, so one can be virtually assured of a stretch of beach to oneself. Indeed, if you choose to dine on your veranda, you could spend a week here interacting with no one but the staff. Former US airman Haze Richardson happened on the islet while sailing in the Grenadines in 1963, bought it, and by the end of that decade was beginning to establish the small hotel. Designed in collaboration with Arne Hasselqvist, the architect responsible for the first villas on Mustique, the cottages owe something to the era in which they were built: simple structures of blue bitch stone found on the island and purpleheart wood, with cane furniture, rush mats and practically no mod cons: no keys, no TVs, no phones, no air-con, no pool, no Wi-Fi, not even mosquito nets (and the insects can be vicious). In many ways, it's like traveling back in time. Not least because this is surely the only hotel in the world that provides a can of spray starch along with an iron, and where the soap is old-fashioned Palmolive. In 2010, however, the island was sold to Phil Stephenson, a Washington lawyer turned oil magnate, and Robin Paterson, a British-born, Barbados-based property developer, who upgraded the accommodation: lightening the oppressive, brown decor with something paler and more Caribbean, replacing the twin double beds with a single kingsize, adding a new beachside restaurant and a spa - targeted as much at passing yachts as resident guests—and engaging a general manager with an Aman resorts background. Petit St Vincent in its new incarnation was unveiled in 2012. The sense of the privacy is PSV's compelling selling point. Go from Easter to June, when the foliage is in bloom (and hotel rates tend to be less expensive than the popular winter season). The island exudes a powerful allure, a place where time really does seems to slow, you live by the sun and your cares melt away."

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Jeffrey B

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A very unique place you should experience. Unique natural beauty, very unique rooms. This resort gives you a feeling that few do. Want to unplug and feel great after a vacation. This is the place. Amazing Spa. You will feel like this island is yours. Great staff. Clearly investments are being made and I am definitely going back. Take a day trip to Tobago Cays and snorkel with sea turtles, spectacular.

Derek P

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We stayed here for 7 nights and everything was perfect. The accommodation was clean and spacious with a separate lounge, bedroom and bathroom. The food was perfect in the beach restaurant and the main restaurant and was served by very friendly and attentive staff. We never had to request anything as our needs were always anticipated. Nothing was too much trouble for them. There is no WIFI in the cottages and there are no tv’s so it is an ideal location to just relax and enjoy the sunshine and the food.

Michael C

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My wife and I visited PSV for a week in Spring 2023. ||TLDR: if you want to feel like you’re by yourself, this is the place to go. ||The resort itself is amazingly quiet - we may have seen 8-10 other adults each day… mostly at dinner. There’s many private beach spots where you’re in your own little world. It felt like being on a private beach. ||The people were kind, the rooms were pretty good, the food was ok. This isn’t the spot to go if you’re looking for the best food in the Caribbean. The rooms - while generously sized - had amazing views but were a bit “rustic”. The hot water barely worked in the shower and at night we had to spray for bugs. ||There wasn’t much to do - we did a few sailing / snorkeling excursions which were great. ||One strong positive note was the spa. My wife got the four hands massage and said it was one of the best she’s ever had. ||A few upgrades to the rooms and food and this place would be five stars.

Dulerie

Google
We have been to PSV 10 or 12 times, but had not been back in 10 years. We found the place as always, beautiful and restful. The new ownership is still working things out, but promises to keep the spirit of this special place intact. There are improvements to be made -- west end beach is looking a little tired, with lounge chairs missing or needing to be replaced and thatch roofs that need work, and the dive shop won't open till next fall, which made my husband's diving days more complicated -- but the staff is wonderful and management seems committed to improving the resort without major changes. The food was the best we've had here, without exception. As has been said by others, this is not the place for you if you want to be active all day and party all night; but for those who truly want to unplug and clear their mind, read a few hundred pages of the books you've not had time for, and appreciate the beauty of the southern Caribbean, there is no better place. We're already planning next year's trip....

James C

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I have never been more insulted in a hotel resort. We’ve visited here multiple times previously and always had a lovely time. The staff were always pleasant and attentive and the food/drinks were delicious. ||||Unfortunately though the hotel has been bought by an individual who I believe is desperate to create their own private island by pricing people out and pressuring people (illegally) to leave. ||Anyone who now visits is asked to pay $110 (US) per adult to set foot in the hotel. This is purely for the privilege of spending more money in their bar and restaurant. ||||We arrived on a yacht and agreed to pay (for a party of 12) following a conversation with their reception team on the phone. However the moment we arrived we had a framed notice shoved in our faces telling us to pay immediately - which we were already on our way to do. It was abrasive and unpleasant. We made them aware we’d agreed to pay at which point they couldn’t wait to tell us that the beach restaurant was closed that evening (because they only had 2 guests in the whole hotel!) and that their main restaurant was $135 (US) per head. Again, we agreed to this but then they told us this would only be a 3 course meal and the menu was limited as they weren’t expecting an extra 12 people for dinner. The way we were spoken to was like we couldn’t afford to be there. Slightly odd given we’d said we were happy to pay. The staff were rude, arrogant and obnoxious. ||||In the end we decided enough was enough and refused to pay and left the hotel instead. However, we found a spot on the beach because beaches in this area, across all the islands, are public and everyone is allowed to use them. It was fairly clear though that the staff have been told to pressurise people to leave the beaches. We had a member of ‘security’ tell us ‘we had to leave’. We immediately said we didn’t as the beach was public. He kept repeating ‘hotel management have told me you need to leave’ but we kept saying that’s not the law and he knows it to which he eventually broke and just said it’s his job to ask us to leave even though he knows we don’t have to. What an awful situation to be put in - being forced to intimidate people because ‘management’ have asked you to! We weren’t intimidated but I can only imagine lots of people leave without questioning it…||||The overall vibe has changed unfortunately. The staff are evasive and unhappy, the hotel is dead, they aren’t earning tips, it’s all falling apart and it’s such a shame as it used to be one of our favourite places in the Grenadines/St Vincent.||||Management need to get this place back on track quickly otherwise they won’t have a resort anymore. Maybe that’s what the new owner wants and it’s definitely working! Two guests in the whole hotel doesn’t sound like a thriving business to me…

jacki_dee

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This is a difficult review to write. Having been twice before we were expecting more of the same, but what we got was quite different. |There has been a change in ownership and management which has really impacted on the island. |There was a distinct lack of management and some of the staff were clearly quite demoralised. Quite a few of the staff apologised that new management was taking a little time to get things up to par and we never saw any of them around. Such a shame.||The accommodation is good but the high price you pay has to cover more than just a nice cottage. Unfortunately the food is a big let down and has been dumbed down considerably. There was also a lack of people there, not something that you can say is the fault of the resort, but I wonder if the high price versus what you now get is putting people off.||Breakfast has good choices and of course you can go the main restaurant gardens to eat or have it served to your room.|Lunch and dinner is served at Goaties, the beach restaurant, and has an extensive menu but it doesn't change. .Previously if you went to Goaties there were always live lobsters available from the lobster well, but not this time. The only lobster that was available was in a wrap or tempura and quite frankly the pieces of lobster were grisly and chewy and inedible. The lack of people also meant that there was virtually no-one in Goaties in the evening. Clive and the staff were always pleased to see you therefore and were the friendliest staff around. |The main restaurant is only open in the evenings and serves a 3 course dinner which is good and has a good atmosphere.||Staff wise there should be a special mention for Gede and Primus who were always helpful and friendly and Kenroy who took care of us most days in the restaurants. I think all the staff did their best with what was going on there.||The West End beaches are well looked after but the furniture is now a bit past its sell by date with tatty cushions and broken arms on loungers.||Being in one of the most isolated cottages with a temperamental satellite phone, we relied on the flag system. Unfortunately for us this did not always work. When you put a note in the box outside your cottage and put the yellow flag up for service, the note is taken but not always actioned. Twice we requested evening transport and neither time did it come.||Overall we were a bit disappointed with the trip.

flora g

Google
Stayed over Christmas and it was a stunning place. Island is beautiful, and makes up for the generally very lazy and rude service. ||Would still return but bare in mind that you are paying for the islands natural beauty, not any of the hotel facilities or service.

Robin Howlings

Google
We spent 7 nights at PSV for two reasons; because of the ‘world class dive facilities’ and based of praise from friends who had visited a number of times and loved it. Unfortunately it wasn’t quite what we had hoped for. Let’s start with the diving and the claims they make on their website: “Beginners can take advantage of introductory discover diving courses, while certified divers can embark on 1 and 2 tank diving expeditions…special courses such as night diving and nitrox”. So what’s wrong with these statements? Not one word is true. There is no dive Center, no courses, no nitrox, no anything. The dive Center is closed. We had to book with a dive Center off property, from Union Island. They picked us up and everyday, they were very nice and the diving was nice, not great, but nice. The kicker…wait for it…for 2 x people for 2 x tank dives, for a total of 4 tanks…$750.00 USD a day…OMG…we have been diving for a long time and never paid that much…why so expensive? Probably because they had to come to and from Union Island… Moving on: -Arrival and greetings at the Barbados airport and at PSV? Very nice and welcoming…5 star for this part. - Our room - stinking hot because it had only 1 x ductless a/c unit and needed two. It’s extremely hot in PSV and a/c is critical. A few days later we moved to another cottage with 2 x ductless…thank goodness! The rooms are tired and in need of a Reno. - Food, service and staff - 5 star - Activities - there are kayaks, hobie’s, etc….BUT it is far too windy to use any of them…if you head out on a kayak, you will be swept away with the wind and current and good luck paddling back…it’s no surprise that not a sole used any of these crafts the whole week.There is a nice guy by the name of Jeff who can take you out for a sunset cruise on his nice sailboat.. - places to relax on the beach - there are a few but not enough for everyone…and there is no service - not a single staff member comes over and asks you if you would like something to eat or drink…seriously…it’s hot here…how about some water? - the spa - very nice and tranquil - Cost - food is included - alcohol is not - can really add up - Seclusion and privacy - 5 star - the flag service is fun In closing, I spoke with my friend, the one who had been going there for years and loved it. We compared notes. The PSV of today is nothing like what she and her husband experienced. There have been too many ownership changes, the resort is no longer all inclusive and the rooms are tired. Is it worth the price? We don’t think so…for 7 nights, 4 days of diving, 1 couples massage, a total cost of $25,000 USD? You be the judge.