Grenada’s wellness travel sector saw significant expansion in 2024 with the opening of two new luxury resorts, Silversands Beach House and Six Senses La Sagesse, as the island positions itself to cater to travellers seeking holistic health experiences.

The global wellness travel industry surpassed $1 trillion in 2026, with travellers increasingly seeking trips focused on replenishment. Grenada, known as the Spice Island for its nutmeg and cinnamon groves, is developing its offering beyond traditional tropical escapes to include holistic experiences, health-focused dining, and eco-luxury resorts.

Stacey Liburd, Chief Executive Officer of the Grenada Tourism Authority, noted a rise in wellness travellers seeking authenticity, balance, and meaningful connection on the Spice Island. Silversands Collection Grenada is driving this development through sustainably focused wellness experiences.

Silversands Collection Grenada Expands

In 2024, Silversands Beach House opened, offering an intimate alternative to the flagship resort at Grand Anse. The property features 28 rooms designed for privacy and calm, with indoor-outdoor living spaces, an open-air gym, and amenities such as beachfront dinners and sunset cruises on the resort’s 44-foot yacht, Blade. Its restaurant, Azzurro, serves seasonal, Italian-inspired, and locally sourced dishes.

Silversands Grand Anse caters to families and groups with spacious villas accommodating up to 12 guests. The resort includes the Caribbean’s longest infinity pool, a Kids’ Club, and activities such as snorkelling, rafting, hiking, and dune buggy adventures. Its spa programme offers aromatherapy, a chocolate body wrap, and signature psammotherapy quartz sand therapy. Dining options include Asiatique for Thai-inspired cuisine, Grenadian Grill for Mediterranean and local dishes, Beach Lounge for small plates and cocktails, and Puro, a high-end bar.

Six Senses La Sagesse Focuses on Holistic Wellness

Six Senses La Sagesse, the brand’s first property in the Americas, opened in 2024. Located between a lagoon and the sea, the resort offers a secluded environment for guests. It provides wellness screenings and tailored programmes covering fitness, meditation, breathwork, sleep-focused therapies, digital detox, and recovery treatments. The resort also integrates longevity and biohacking concepts, alongside immersive experiences like floating sound baths. Its spa includes hydrotherapy amenities and signature offerings such as the Caribbean Cleansing Ritual with local bush tea and cacao, and an interactive Alchemy Bar for creating bespoke scrubs.

In 2025, Six Senses La Sagesse received a MICHELIN Key distinction. The resort features three upscale restaurants aligned with its holistic philosophy:

  • Callaloo, an all-day farm-to-table restaurant, offers breakfast, seafood, and seasonal dishes.
  • Panquai provides relaxed poolside dining with light fare and handcrafted cocktails, transforming into an evening bar.
  • SeaFire, the signature venue, features a raw bar and wood-fired grill with Caribbean and South American-inspired menus.

Brett Bukofser, food and beverage manager, explained that the “Eat With Six Senses” philosophy emphasises fresh, seasonal, and responsibly sourced ingredients. Menus focus on natural flavours, balanced nutrition, and transparency, prioritising locally grown produce, fresh-caught seafood, and ingredients from the resort’s organic gardens.

Island-Wide Wellness and Culinary Experiences

Grenada offers natural hot springs, including River Sallee Sulphur Springs and Clabony Sulphur Spring, known for their geothermal, mineral-rich waters. These are often combined with visits to waterfalls such as Annandale Waterfalls, Seven Sisters Waterfalls, and Golden Falls. Travellers can also hike rainforest trails in Grand Etang National Park or participate in “Ground and Glow” sessions with Nature Spa Grenada, which combine yoga, plant-based meals, and facial treatments near Mount Carmel Waterfall.

Other local experiences include Aquanauts Grenada’s Roots-to-Reef marine conservation programme and the community-led Carriacou’s Lobster, Lambie and Seafood Festival, which launched in January 2026. Local culinary spots like La Plywood, Aquarium, and Patrick’s Homestyle also contribute to the island’s diverse food scene.

Grenada is a significant cacao producer in the Caribbean, with chocolate integral to its culture. The House of Chocolate in St. George’s offers locally made treats and insights into cacao heritage. Restaurants like Dodgy Dock at True Blue Bay Hotel feature chocolate-themed menus. Belmont Estate provides tours on traditional cacao farming and chocolate production, while Tri-Island Chocolate connects visitors with local farmers through its Rastafarian Roots-to-Bar experience. The annual Grenada Chocolate Festival celebrates the island’s organic cacao industry with tastings, workshops, and farm tours.

Ms. Liburd stated that beyond spas and wellness offerings, the island’s rhythms, landscapes, and culture enable visitors to reset and return home renewed.

Why this matters

Grenada’s expansion of luxury wellness tourism, particularly with the 2024 openings of Silversands Beach House and Six Senses La Sagesse, positions the island within the growing global demand for authentic and holistic travel experiences. This strategy differentiates Grenada within the competitive Caribbean market, moving beyond conventional tourism to focus on health, local culture, and sustainability.

What to watch

  • The continued expansion of Silversands Collection Grenada, following the 2024 opening of Silversands Beach House.
  • Whether other Grenadian properties pursue Michelin Key distinctions, following Six Senses La Sagesse’s 2025 award.

Source: Forbes