Grand Bay Hotel Isla Navidad - A Wyndham Luxury Resort

Description:

• Across the yacht channel from Barra de Navidad, this grand hotel sits on its own island and is spread out over 480 hectares (1,186 acres) next to a 27-hole golf course. Now operated by Wyndham Resorts, the Grand Bay overlooks the village, bay, and Navidad lagoon. The hotel's swimming pools are spectacular, and there's a narrow beach facing the lagoon. Spacious guest rooms are sumptuously outfitted with marble floors and columns, beautiful bathrooms, hand-carved wood furnishings, and soft colors. Each comes with a king-size or two double beds, ceiling fans plus air-conditioning, and a balcony. Outdoor activities abound, and the luxurious spa offers extensive facial and body treatments for those who prefer to relax indoors. The hotel is a short water-taxi ride across the inlet from Barra de Navidad; it's also on a paved road from Hwy. 200. It's worth a visit even if you're not staying here, although the hotel is not open to nonguests at night unless they're coming for dinner.

  Facilities: 3 restaurants; 2 bars; golf club with food and bar service; babysitting; kids' club; concierge; 27-hole, par-72 golf course; golf club with pro shop and driving range; small workout room; 2 Jacuzzis; 3 outdoor pools, including 1 with waterslides and swim-up bar; room service; full spa; 3 lighted grass tennis courts; fishing, boat tours, and other excursions can be arranged; marina with private yacht club.

• © Frommer's 2012

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Highly Recommended 2010