A Tropical Cure

In Grenada, find this superior spa at the doorstep of the sea.
by Alexandra Owens
Aerial view of a beachfront resort with modern white buildings, lush greenery, long swimming pools, and lounge chairs along the sandy shore, adjacent to clear turquoise ocean water.

Hyperbole aside, Grenada’s Grand Anse rightfully stakes a claim among the world’s best beaches. Fronting this special coastline, Silversands Resort Grand Anse (silversandscollection.com) embodies the area’s laid-back vibe and natural beauty, as does its highly regarded The Spa at Silversands.

A woman in a white robe relaxes on a wooden bench in a sauna, eyes closed and head resting on her hand. A wooden bucket and ladle sit on a bench behind her, and the walls are made of warm-toned wood.

An oasis within an oasis, the secluded escape welcomes those looking to reset after a day of island exploration—whether trekking through dense rainforest in search of waterfalls or driving between scenic overlooks. Guests arriving for treatments can complete an invigorating hydrotherapy circuit. The contrast of sauna warmth with a bracing ice cave, and the rush of a bucket shower is a surefire way to beat the island’s tropical heat.

Modern outdoor pool area with white lounge seating, palm trees, hanging spherical lights, wooden slatted walls, and a stylish cabana, all under a partially open roof allowing sunlight in.

The spa centers on a rectangular, open-air pool and deck furnished with stylish lounge furniture, all surrounded by indoor air-conditioned treatment rooms, a salon, and a fitness center. The spa menu blends natural Grenadian remedies with treatments inspired by international wellness practices.

A person with a towel wrapped around their head is lying down with eyes closed, receiving a facial massage using small glass orbs on their face and chin.

For example, the Natural Facial uses honey, lime, and cucumber to brighten and rejuvenate; the Bamboo Massage, a widely practiced local technique, employs a heated bamboo cane to ease muscle tension. The psammotherapy (hot sand bath) experience taps into an ancient Egyptian practice designed to promote circulation and reduce stress.

A spa treatment bed filled with brown sand, featuring metal bowls, white herbal compress balls, and massage tools arranged on top in a tranquil, softly lit setting.

Guests recline on a linen-covered Gharieni quartz bed, where a layer of warm quartz granules shifts to support and cradle the body, creating a sensation of weightlessness and deep calm.

A luxurious resort with a long rectangular pool lined with palm trees and lounge chairs, surrounded by modern buildings and green hills under a clear blue sky. Sandy beach in the foreground.

Outside the spa, reconnect with the glory of Grand Anse via Silversands’ 360-foot infinity pool (the longest in the Caribbean), where water seems to merge seamlessly with the ocean. As the sun melts into the horizon, the island’s beauty lingers—a grand finale to a relaxing day.