Montessori on the Beach: Mount Cinnamon Beach Resort, Grenada

The kids club at Mount Cinnamon Beach Resort runs on Montessori principles and takes children from age 4 through 12 — making it one of the few beach resort programs in the Caribbean with a genuinely educational framing and a curriculum that includes cricket and football lessons alongside standard holiday activities. That detail, combined with spacious self-catering villas directly on Grand Anse Beach, makes this a particularly strong option for families with younger children and extended-stay plans. One honest caveat upfront: the resort sits on a steep hillside, and reaching your room or the beach without the shuttle service involves a meaningful climb.

Key Highlights

• Star rating: 4-star
• Price: $$$$ — from approximately $648/night; peak season (mid-December to mid-April) typically $700–$1,000+ per night for a family villa or suite
• Beachfront: Yes — directly on Grand Anse Beach
• Kids Club: Yes — seasonal Montessori program, ages 4–12
• Family rooms/villas: Yes — suites with pull-out sofas through 1–3 bedroom villas, many with full kitchens
• Babysitting: Available
• All-inclusive: No (all-inclusive option available)
• Waterslide/splash pad: No
• Spa: Yes

A Kids Club That Teaches Cricket

The Montessori Kids Club is seasonal — it runs during school holidays and is subject to sufficient demand — so it should not be treated as a guaranteed daily programme when booking. Confirm dates with the resort if this is central to your plans. When it is running, the structured curriculum for 4–12 year-olds, which includes both cricket and football lessons alongside other activities, sets it apart from the typical holiday club model of supervised games and crafts. There is no teens club, which is worth factoring in if you are travelling with older children who may find the programme too young for them.

Beyond the club itself, the resort maintains a solid range of independent activities: garden games including giant chess, croquet, and beach volleyball, plus complimentary non-motorized water sports — kayaks, paddleboards, and Hobie Cats — all available directly off the beach.

Villas Designed for Families Who Cook (Sometimes)

The accommodation range runs from suites with pull-out sofas at the smaller end up to three-bedroom villas, some with private plunge pools. Many units include fully fitted kitchens, which meaningfully changes the economics of a longer stay — having breakfast supplies and snacks in-room reduces the pressure to eat every meal at resort prices. That said, not all suites come with full kitchens or in-room laundry, so it is worth specifying your requirements at booking rather than assuming. There is no grocery store within walking distance, so stocking a kitchen requires planning a car or shuttle trip.

Sea-view balconies, Bose sound systems, flat-screen TVs, and air conditioning are standard across the villas. The resort also offers an airport shuttle and local shuttle service — useful logistics given the hillside layout and the absence of nearby shops.

Grand Anse Beach as the Main Event

Grand Anse is one of the Caribbean’s better-known stretches of sand for good reason: wide, white, and sheltered, with calm, clear water that works well for children and casual snorkelers. Mount Cinnamon sits at the quieter end of the beach, which gives it a more contained feel than properties positioned in the busier central section. Snorkeling is available directly offshore, and the Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park — one of Grenada’s more distinctive attractions — is accessible by a short boat ride from the beach. Annandale Falls is around 20–30 minutes by car, Fort Frederick 15–20 minutes, and Grand Etang National Park roughly 45 minutes away. For families who want to balance beach days with a couple of excursions, the location is practical. You can browse family-friendly tours and activities in Grenada or compare kid-friendly day tours before you arrive.

The resort’s pool is an option, but the property’s own emphasis is clearly on the beach rather than the pool as the primary water amenity.

What Recent Guests Say

• Consistently warm and attentive staff is a standout highlight, with several recent reviewers describing the team as genuinely welcoming and willing to go above and beyond for guests.
• The food quality receives strong praise across multiple reviews, with breakfast in particular frequently called out as excellent, and the use of fresh local ingredients noted as a pleasant contrast to typical resort fare.
• The beach and its location at the quieter end of Grand Anse are widely appreciated, with guests regularly commenting on its cleanliness, privacy, and convenient lounger and drink service.
• Spectacular views from the rooms and villas are a recurring theme, though several guests caution that the hillside property involves a significant uphill walk, with shuttle service available as an alternative.
• A few recurring minor frustrations surface across reviews, including slow food service at times, inconsistent room service, and slippery or poorly maintained pathways around the property.

Who This Hotel Suits — and Who Might Want to Look Elsewhere

Mount Cinnamon works best for families with children aged roughly 4–12 who will actually use the kids club when it is running, combined with parents who want the option to self-cater some meals in a well-equipped villa. Multi-generational groups benefit from the flexible room configurations — a three-bedroom villa with a kitchen solves a lot of practical problems for grandparents travelling alongside younger families. The all-inclusive option adds budget predictability for those who want it.

The hillside layout is a genuine consideration, not a minor inconvenience: guests with mobility limitations, families with pushchairs, or parents who find shuttle dependency frustrating should think carefully before booking. The shuttle exists and works, but you will be relying on it routinely. Families hoping for guaranteed daily kids club access should verify exact operational dates — a seasonal programme is a different proposition from a year-round one. And if your children are teenagers, the absence of a teens club and the relatively low-key evening entertainment make this a less compelling choice than a larger resort property with dedicated older-kids programming.

For the full amenities breakdown and Family Fit rating details, see our full Resort Finder profile for Mount Cinnamon Beach Resort.

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