La Sagesse officially opened its doors in April 2024 on the island nation of Grenada, making it the first Six Senses resort to enter the Caribbean market. The Six Senses brand is recognized globally for its luxury resorts and spas focused on wellness, sustainability and environmental responsibility. The “sixth sense” element is about going beyond physical senses and using intuition “to see what others don’t perceive.”

Ironically, without even considering the meaning of a “sixth sense,” the “arrival ritual” that began our stay at La Sagesse involved smelling six Grenadian spices known for their health and nutritional benefits, and setting an intention for our stay. Mine was to learn better how to trust my intuition. Clearly, I had come to the right place.

As general manager Jeff David said, people who come to La Sagesse often treat it like a retreat and a detox. I found both there.

Street Cred: It’s all about location

Located on the southeastern coast of Grenada between the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, with a natural salt water lagoon at its center, La Sagesse’s geography mimics its intent. It feels quiet, tranquil and removed from the hub of activity on the island, but still close enough to visit.

Situated in the parish of St. David’s, the resort is a 45-minute drive from the Maurice Bishop International Airport, and a half-hour drive from St. George’s, the capital city. The resort has a lagoon at its center with two small beaches. The hotel doesn’t recommend swimming in the Atlantic because of the currents. Instead, you can swim in the shallow waters on the Caribbean side at La Sagesse Beach, or drive to the famous two-mile-long Grand Anse Beach, about 40 minutes away.

In total, there are 71 accommodations: 15 one- to four-bedroom thatched roof villas and 56 flat-roofed pool suites built across a bluff, with beautiful views of the ocean, garden, lagoon or hillside.

The resort, built over 38 acres, has winding paths that connect accommodations to spa, restaurants and other buildings on-site, accessible with a short walk or buggies available to pick you up as needed. The paths are bordered by lush gardens with fruit trees, herbs and vegetables—lovingly tended by the resident gardener— covered with mulch made of cocoa skins and nutmeg shells.

Who hangs here: Is this hotel for you?

When I visited in early February, the resort was only about a one-third full—mainly with Americans and a couple of other Canadians. Because of the property’s higher price point and the Six Senses’ focus on wellness, guests tend to be affluent older couples, eco and sustainability enthusiasts, and health-conscious travelers.

While the resort had only recently opened when I visited, hotel manager Jeff David said he anticipates that, off season, guests will likely come from neighboring islands, the UK and Europe, while they expect to see families during school breaks. (The resort has kids’ club activities that include nature walks, art and cultural activities, along with family wellness experiences, like yoga or mindfulness activities for both kids and adults, and a Teens’ Club, with age-appropriate games and activities.)

Summer will bring an influx of newlyweds. And throughout the year, some guests will be frequent flyers and loyal fans of other Six Senses resorts.

The straight goods: What’s in the room?

Accommodations are bright, modern and spacious. The décor is mostly white, beige and wood with accents of blue, exuding a warm airy feel. All villas and suites have their own private walk-out pool (a seriously excellent feature and perfect for clandestine skinny-dipping).

In my two-bedroom suite, both the bedroom and bathroom boasted floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the ocean. The bathroom was almost as big as the bedroom with two sinks, a soaker tub next to the window and separate glass rooms for the shower and toilet.

Along with a Nespresso coffee machine and teas, healthy snacks are on offer–a coconut bowl with fresh fruit, a tray of tamarind balls, dried fruit and ginger sticks, roasted nuts and cookies. My mini fridge was also stocked with some beer, bottles of water and a tamarind-infused sea moss drink.

Other thoughtful amenities in the room combined the practical with some whimsy–two yellow rain slickers, a basket for the beach and two yoga mats in the cupboard, along with a wooden duck by the bathtub and a leather box with double decks of cards in the bedroom. Each room also had a locally made crocheted turtle available for purchase with all proceeds going toward Hands Across the Sea to support literacy at four preschools.

Bragging rights: What else has it got?

One thing the resort doesn’t have, which is definitely worth bragging about, is plastic. Instead of the usual nasty, plastic water bottles in rooms, this hotel has jugs of filtered water bottled on property. There are also glass jugs of milk available on request for coffee, as well as bathroom toiletries that include a wooden comb and toothbrush.

Other cool sustainability efforts on property include their Earth Lab, where workshops are offered on things like making paper (using recycled paper), beeswax wraps (using old fabrics) and zero-waste candles. They also have a Fermentation Lab (a feature of many Six Senses resorts), where they use leftover herbs, fruit and vegetable to create fermented products. I was thrilled to catch a workshop with executive chef Rudi Liebenberg who showed us how to make fermented cabbage and tepache. And at the Alchemy Bar, I participated in a fun workshop to create a natural facial scrub.

The resort’s full-service spa is set over the lagoon, with a state-of-the-art fitness room and yoga pavilion upstairs. Pre- and post-treatment, you can enjoy the hot and cold plunge pools, a large sauna with a window overlooking the lagoon and steam room. Enjoy a massage or other body service using indigenous spices, or a biohacking treatment–compression and vibration therapy and a red light face mask are just two of the options. End your time at the spa with a cup of lemongrass tea in the relaxation lounge.

The resort also has water sports such as kayaking, windsurfing, hydro biking and paddleboarding.

Good eats: Cocktails and cuisine

Its culinary offerings is what really sets Six Senses apart. Its Sea Fire Restaurant, open for dinner only, enjoys a prime location overlooking the water, and centered around a firepit. The focus is on local seafood, meats and vegetables cooked on a woodfire grill or directly on the coals of the fire. Menu items, like Wagyu beef and lobster, are first rate, and the portions are generous.

Callaloo, next to the main pool, and the Panquai bar, is open for three meals a day, including an outstanding breakfast that draws in locals undeterred by the price tag ($55 USD). The breakfast buffet includes everything from fresh-baked pastries to fresh fruits and juices to homemade granolas, signature fermented Rocket Fuel “Gut Booster” shots, and a mushroom soup that is to die for. Plus there are roasted vegetables, eggs Benedict and pumpkin pancakes, available to order from the menu.

Callaloo is distinct from the Sea Fire in that it is not fire-focused. They serve international and Mediterranean dishes, many using Caribbean spices. Try dishes like Creole fish, lambie souse, spiced crab cakes and Grenadian chicken curry. There are also many other seafood items, such as conch and lobster, depending on the season, all cooked without heavy sauces.

Go to Scoops Café for free homemade ice cream with interesting flavors, like nutmeg and black sesame, that change each day. The Greens Grab + Go + Deli is a good option for quick, grab-and-go purchases, like sandwiches, wraps and pastries, as well as whole fruit (no charge).

The resort’s restaurants and bar also feature many interesting cocktail choices, such as a Coconut Negroni and Scarlet Tanager (with gin, watermelon, Aperol, sorrel, mint and lime). The selection of wines are also excellent.

A few of our favorite things: What stood out?

The food was particularly standout—for being healthy, always fresh, not oily, generous in portion size, not overly “sauced” and abundant in choice—from their seafood to grilled vegetables, salads and fresh juices.

All the staff were very friendly, and the property’s 24-hour GEMs (Guest Experience Makers) were first rate.

And finally, I love the Fermentation, Alchemy and Earth labs—all places where you can see how they practise sustainability while also getting a chance to make natural, healthy and fermented products to try at home.

Parting shot: If we could change one thing

Hmm. I’m thinking. I’m thinking.

Rates start at about $1,560 USD per night.

(Photos courtesy of La Sagesse)

Diana was a guest of the hotel during her stay. The hotel had no editorial input for this review.