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We stayed at Petite Anse Hotel for two nights in a beachfront queen bungalow (Palm), booked through Expedia for around $950 EC ($506 CAD) per night. While the natural beauty of the location is undeniable, the accommodations left a lot to be desired, especially considering the price.||The Palm bungalow is extremely rustic, with zero interior décor. The queen bed was uncomfortable, with only a thin cotton coverlet, and could really use a mattress pad. (Radisson Grand Anse beds are significantly better!) Oddly, there were two desks with two ugly stackable burgundy banquet chairs -- definitely not what you expect in a beachfront escape. The small fridge had a jug of milk, two small plastic water bottles, and a kettle with coffee and tea supplies. The air conditioning was modern and worked well, which was a relief. WiFi was very slow and often cut out depending where you were on the property. ||The non-airconditioned bathroom was old and basic but featured eco-friendly pumps of pleasant-smelling body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. There was also a small closet in the bedroom with plastic hangers and a safe. White bathroom towels were rough (not fluffy because not dried in an electric dryer machine; and could use a boiling hot wash with bleach to get rid of some lingering odours, too) and some of the pillow cases had black scuffs. They also provide 2 dark blue beach/pool towels.||The highlight of the room was undoubtedly the beautiful view from the bed, straight out to the beach and sea. The porch had two padded 🌴 upright chairs and a small table, plus a hammock that was unhooked, with no clear way to attach or use it.||The beach is wild, secluded, and scenic, but full of brown seaweed/sargassum in mid-March. The hotel does not clean it, so expect piles of seaweed both on the shore and floating in the water. The 6 old beach loungers scattered around weren’t particularly inviting, though there was plenty of natural shade from the trees. The small pool by the restaurant was consistently busier than the beach, with local families and kids visiting often.||Be aware that there are lots of stairs between the restaurant and the beach bungalows, with no railings. If you have mobility concerns, this is not the best choice. Fortunately, staff can carry luggage and help arrange local taxis.||The included cooked Grenadian breakfast was excellent, especially the pillowy fried bakes, thin coconut bakes, fresh cucumber juice, and memorable thick spiced cocoa tea. The restaurant’s food, drinks, and overall service were actually better than some places in St. George’s and Grand Anse. ||Service overall was average and a bit slow, but it was helpful to be able to communicate via email and WhatsApp. They didn't acknowledge my birthday at any point, so it's difficult to know why they asked if it was my birthday upon arrival. When we checked out, we were not given a detailed bill so it was impossible to know if the restaurant and bar billing was correct or not. We never received any receipts for any lunch, dinner or bar visits, so you should definitely try to keep track of your spending if understanding the final bill matters to you. (10% service charge is automatically added, according to the menu.)||While the location and natural setting are stunning, the beach bungalow itself is overpriced for what it offers. For a high-priced hotel, the interior should be much better -- more comfortable beds, better chairs, and at least some basic cute décor (consider adding palm tree 🌴 throw cushions on the bed and a loveseat or chaise longue)!||Would I return? Maybe, but only if the rooms were improved or if the price was significantly lower. If you love a rustic, cottage-y, off-the-beaten-path vibe and don’t mind seaweed-covered beaches, you might enjoy it here. But for the price, there are better, cuter, more comfortable, more photogenic beachfront stays in Grenada.