Palm Island Resort & Spa by Elite

Barefoot luxury on a private island

Palm Island Resort & Spa is a luxurious resort, located on it's own 135 acre private island. This idyllic, private island resort is situated close to the southern tip of St Vincent & The Grenadines, an area known for crystal clear waters and natural beauty.

The guest rooms are well equipped with superior amenities and a colourful stylish decor to create an true authentic holiday experience, if you're looking for pure bliss, stay in the Superior Beach Front Room which is located mere steps away from the golden beach or perhaps try the spacious Sea Feather Villa, sleeps up to 6 people and is situated adjacent to the waters edge, allowing you to capture sensational views of the clear ocean from your own large decking space.

Relax and enjoy the quiet ambience, whilst dining on locally grown Euro Caribbean cuisine with a choice of fine dining restaurants or you can upgrade your date night to a private dinner on the beach creating a perfect romantic atmosphere. With various excursions and activities to chose from, including Champagne Sunset Cruise, Deep Sea Fishing and a day trip to the mainland St. Vincent - you'll get to explore the stunning islands as much as you'd like, capturing all it has to offer to ensure your trip is truly outstanding.

Hayes & Jarvis Rating

Average: 4 (1 vote)

Guide Price

£2,539 per person

Hotel Category

Trusted

Location Type

Beach

Recommended For

Family Friendly

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Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
43 rooms
Boat transfers for all guests from Union Island to Palm Island and back are included

Main Facilities

Outdoor pool
Watersports
Wifi

Accommodation Type

Boutique
Luxury Collection

Board Basis Options

All Inclusive

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Palm Island Resort & Spa by Elite

Beach
Approx. 10 minute boat ride from Union Island
Visit Tobago Cay on the Pink Lady trip to snorkel with turtles
Go deep sea fishing on board a power boat
Yannis full day sailing trip

1596 Reviews

92% of travellers recommended this hotel

Traveller ratings

Excellent 1264
Very Good 243
Average 52
Poor 22
Terrible 15

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Apr 03, 2020

THIRD TIME AND NOT THE LAST...NO BRAINER

Pointe Claire, Canada

We stayed at Palm from March 9-19. The fact that you are "welcomed home" by the staff speaks volumes of the experience you get on the island. I'm not just talking about the welcome at the dock when you arrive, but the arrival in the restaurant the 1st evening and staff you remember also remember you. Even though the was our 3rd visit, it was the 1st time we met Katie. She had been on holiday the other two times. We can't say enough about what a wonderful person she is. She is a effective manager who is loved by her staff. That fact is a real key to the pleasure of being there. In my 1st review 6 years ago, I said "The staff will soothe your soul". Well the very same folks were there this time and they are still just as wonderful. I will not name anyone since all are wonderful! On this visit we unfortunately had the underlying nagging fact of the spread of the coronavirus through the world. Katie put in the best precautions she could by having staff do the serving at the buffet. Although people were aware of the crisis it was evident that the atmosphere did not get shattered as it could have. There was empathy for all and this allowed us to basically just have fun and enjoy ourselves until we had to go home. Many folks were leaving early to get home if they could get the flights, others like us just stayed our regular time. A week after we left, They had to close up shop. There are only 2 cases on the main island of St. Vincent and I hope it stays that way and does not spread to the other island. My thoughts are with Katie and the staff who remain. This crisis will ultimately pass and we look forward to the time when we will make our 4th visit, returning home to our island paradise. Thank you Katie and all of the staff there. PS - On a visit to the greenhouse the farmer appreciates getting vegetable seeds from guests so I'll make sure to bring some next time!

Mar 31, 2020

An Amazing Trip!

Chicago, Illinois

Palm Island is a fantastic, remote but luxurious, getaway! We loved every minute! Gorgeous beaches, fantastic food, and SUCH a helpful and friendly staff. Katie and her team make everything so easy and seamless. highly recommend this destination!

Mar 25, 2020

Palm Island again!

Lititz, Pennsylvania

We spent another glorious two weeks starting in early February 2020 at Palm Island, our 19th time! Obviously, we are happy “repeaters” as we greatly enjoy the lush tropical surroundings, super staff, delicious meals, pleasant guests (mainly from the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland), white sandy beaches, warm Caribbean Sea and fun activities (swimming, snorkeling, biking, walking, sailing, hiking trails, repeaters’ sunset cruise on Yannis and the weekly Manager’s cocktail party). We especially appreciated the special Valentine’s Day dinner that started with long stem roses for the women, champagne, and caviar on toast! Our servers (Martinus, Shaquille, Olive and Hulda) were wonderful (see photos). In fact, all of the wait staff were friendly, efficient and professional. Thank you to Kashi, Kenroy, Glenford, Niashair and many others for taking such good care of us. Johnny the bartender and Chef Baka deserve kudos, too. Others meriting mention: Andez, the new Activities Director with his hilarious aqua-robics classes, the front office staff (Joe, Ed, Alaska), Charles, room beverage service, Lisa of Housekeeping, Waldo at water sports, Captain Manny of the Yannis, the new restaurant manager, Dervon. And of course, Katie, the Manager, who holds it all together so well. The full moon while we there brought its higher tides and some water and sand flooding of walkways but also brought more sea birds (pelicans, terns, frigates, gulls) feeding just offshore. On shore we saw egrets, hummingbirds, tropical mocking birds, banana quits, sand pipers, mourning doves and a crowned heron. Iguanas, geckos, lizards, crabs and land turtles were frequently seen. Lunch at The Sunset Bar was always a treat. Examples from the menu: great French fries to go with spicy jerk chicken or a shared pizza or sashimi or grilled fish along with fresh salad fixings. Sea turtles can be sighted surfacing just offshore during lunchl. For a small added fee, you can order a beautiful lobster meal in season. Palm Island truly offers a rich and wide array of attractions in the gorgeous Grenadine Islands. We look forward to another great vacation there in 2021.

Mar 20, 2020

Relaxing on Palm Island

We just returned from a wonderfully relaxing vacation at Palm Island in St Vincent and the Grenadines. While getting there is most difficult, you quickly forget the long travel day and look forward to peace and quiet on a lovely private Island. Or so you thought. Palm Island is indeed a private island but the beach is not. Anyone with a boat, and there are plenty of them, can come ashore on their inflatable dinghy and spend the day. This happened so many times we lost count. While most of the time you wouldn’t notice the beach crashers at all, there were instances where small speedboats showed up to drop off beach crashers with their stereo systems blasting just a few feet from the beach. One day a mega-catamaran dropped off about 50 beach crashers, while staff could only stand by and watch. And that is exactly what they did from the Gazebo. The crashers took up a stretch of beach that was so thick with people you couldn’t get to the water. Vacationers need to be aware of the resorts extremely one-sided and restrictive cancellation policy. The language below was copied from the Palm Island website. Cancellation and Change Charges Payable by Guest: a. Cancellations more than 45 DAYS prior to arrival shall result in an administrative fee of $100 per room. b. Cancellations within 45 TO 15 DAYS prior to arrival shall result in a charge equal to 3 nights’ stay at the Hotel at the booked rate plus an administrative fee of $100 per room as liquidated damages. c. Cancellations within 14 DAYS prior to arrival shall result in a charge equal to the full amount (100%) of the Guest’s Hotel stay at the booked rate as liquidated damages. d. Arrival date changes made within 45 DAYS prior to arrival may be allowed over non-peak periods, subject to availability. If availability is confirmed, a change fee of $50 per room shall be charged to Guest. e. Additional payments or deposits may be required to secure airline reservations. Airline tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE once issued and are subject to change fees based on airline policy. Airline schedules, fees and taxes are subject to change by the airline without notice. f. TRAVEL INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. While at the resort, we heard an account of returning customers being denied a refund or credit after being diagnosed with a catastrophic illness less than 14 days from arrival. While this may seem harsh and heartless, Palm Island is a business and trying to recoup the money with a new booking so close to arrival is probably not possible. Given the current global Covid-19 pandemic, anyone with a vacation booked at Palm Island should consider canceling sooner rather than later. Or follow the advice of Palm Island’s cancellation policy and purchase travel insurance as it is “STRONGLY RECOMMENDED”. Make sure you scrutinize the language in the travel insurance policy closely, as this industry has many loopholes for denying refunds. We cannot say enough about the wonderful and accommodating staff at the resort. They truly deserve to be recognized for their hospitable and charming manner with which they serve their customers. They are the true shining stars of this resort. While tipping is not necessary during your stay, there is a wooden box by the lobby for tips. When it came time to return home, we stuffed the box with as much money as we had left over. And that felt very good.

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Barefoot luxury on a private island

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Yannis Boat Tour

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Main Facilities

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Hotel Location

Location Highlights

Palm Island Resort & Spa by Elite

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THIRD TIME AND NOT THE LAST...NO BRAINER

An Amazing Trip!

Palm Island again!

An unusually excellent location and staff

Relaxing on Palm Island

Palm Island Resort & Spa by Elite

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