Mary Phil I
March 25, 2025
Our travel agent recommended Spice Island, and it did not disappoint. We had one of the wonderful sea grape suites - in fact the very last one #47 - and it was amazing. You're just steps from the gorgeous beach with chairs ready just for you and a hammock to swing in at night, dotted with shade from the beautiful sea grape trees. So nice and private. The small resort feels like an enclave, an oasis all to itself, and we left wanting to come back. What really set it apart was the service. Understated, impeccable and personal, the staff made our stay exceptional. Darvina, the concierge, arranged for an awesome jeep tour to the rainforest and a visit to a local children's home, and when the home's director happened to be at the resort, Darvina called and asked if we would like to meet her - such a nice touch. Another staff member made cookies for us to take! The "All-inclusive" term worried us a bit when it came to food, but every meal was delicious! Plenty of breakfast items on the buffet (housemade granola, fruit, etc) and lots to order (excellent pancakes etc) and then really special food plus regular American fare at lunch and dinner. We had a hard time picking our favorite dishes - from coconut shrimp appetizer to fresh fish to brushetta trio to amazing desserts like frozen lime yogurt and crumble to nutmeg ice cream with cashew tart, we enjoyed it all! We will absolutely go back to Spice Island!