Canouan, in the heart of the Grenadines, is small – just five square miles in size – yet expansive, being part of a vast estate of singular natural beauty.
Mandarin Oriental, Canouan is the first Mandarin Oriental in the Caribbean and is located on the northeast coast of Canouan Island
Part of a leafy 1,200-acre gated resort
Canouan Island has the only championship Fazio-designed 18-hole golf course in St. Vincent & The Grenadines
Five restaurants and bars are located within Mandarin Oriental, Canouan. Three more restaurants and bars are located within Canouan Estate, just a short golf cart drive away
The old 17th Century church on island was brought over from England in the early 1800s and reconstructed stone by stone on Canouan Estate
Mount Royal is the highest peak on the island and is renowned for its wonderful panorama
Canouan has the largest living coral reef in the Caribbean
Arrival Information
Canouan’s 5900-foot illuminated runway can accommodate private aircrafts as large as a Boeing 737
Mandarin Oriental, Canouan offers a six-seat resort jet that provides round trip non-stop service from Barbados (BGI), St Lucia (UVF), and Grenada (GND).
Commercial Inter-island air transfers are available via Grenadines Air Alliance. Grenadines Air Alliance operates flights to and from Canouan (CIW) from Barbados (BGI) and St. Vincent (SVD).
Arrival to Mandarin Oriental, Canouan is available via commercial or private flights as well as yacht. See available flight routes here.
Cargo 4 Kids
Educational tools make a world of difference within St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Through the Cargo 4 Kids programme, Mandarin Oriental, Canouan distributes school supplies brought over by guests to classrooms in need.
If you wish to participate, please contact us for a list of required school supplies.
Lobster, catch of the day or classic steak? Gourmets can choose from as many as five different restaurants/bars.
Asianne serves Pan Asian cuisine from an open kitchen
TIDES BAR + GRILL offers European fine dining with responsibly sourced ingredients
The Lagoon Café is all about Mediterranean-style seafood and tapas
For a lunch with a view, order light Peruvian Nikkei-inspired dishes such as tuna tartare at the Pool Bar
Turtles beach bar, facing Godahl Beach, recalls the Hamptons with its maritime decor – start the evening in style with drinks to the sound of jazz tunes
You may want to switch off completely on your sun-lounger and think only of dinner. Or maybe you can’t wait to hop on a boat or jump into your golf buggy – whatever you decide, there are many options for spending your days.
Fazio-designed championship 18-hole golf course in a breathtaking setting
Infinity pool overlooking the ocean
Kids’ Club with two pools for keeping the little ones entertained
Watersports centre with hobie cats, windsurf equipment and kayaks
Snorkelling and diving excursions (to be arranged in advance)
Boat trips to neighbouring islands, including Mustique and the Tobago Cays
Three night-lit tennis courts for pre- or post-dinner matches
Mountain bikes available for a guided cycling circuit around the resort
Guided hikes to Mount Royal, the highest point on Canouan Island
