My 23 year old daughter and I spent 5 days at Maca Bana and have never felt so spoiled. We stayed in the Cherry Villa and took full advantage of all the amenities - daily soaks in the hot tub , relaxed on the veranda that overlooked the turquoise water and cooked breakfast and simple dinners in the state of the art kitchen. The bedroom was spacious and comfortable, the bathroom- modern and sleek.
Maca Bana is on the end of the island by the airport so to get around, you will need a car or taxi. Nickson, the general manager was more than accommodating - he helped us plan the best activities to see in Grenada and made all the arrangements for us. We snorkeled daily with the complimentary equipment - there's plenty to see in the water off the beach- even tried the kayaks.
The beach is picturesque and relatively quiet when we were there in November - minimal vendors approaching - a simple "no thank you" was enough for them to wander on.
There's plenty of shade and sun -whichever you prefer.
I came home truly relaxed.

I had a wonderful time at the Macabana. As a frequenter of Grenada I was amazed that I could have such a new and fresh experience. The villa was decorated beautifully and situated with a picturesque view. The food downstairs in the aquarium restaurant was as always top notch. The overall essence of the property is island luxury and comfort. Two things I relish on vacation!

Much praise has been posted here about Maca Bana, so much that I can hardly do more than second it. No wonder it flirts consistently with the top Tripadvisor rankings in Grenada.

My wife and I stayed in Mango for eight days in October, 2011. Maca Bana is crazy-convenient to the airport (2 minute drive – you could walk if not for your luggage). There are so few flights that airport noise is not a concern at all. On the other hand, its location near the airport sets it a little distance away from shopping areas, other restaurants, St. Georges, etc, and so you may want to rent a car while there. Taxi service is also readily available.

Their “view with a room” tag line is apt; the wrap-around deck on Mango was our living room for the week, with spectacular views up Magazine Beach to St Georges, and out across the Caribbean. The villa and deck were spacious and private. The deck is equipped with plenty of comfortable patio furniture (& the hot tub, of course), and includes two sheltered areas such that shade can be found any time of the day. The kitchen is large and well-stocked (as advertised). The master bedroom with king-size bed was comfortable and clean with windows along two sides to bring the vista into the room. The bathroom included a small but adequate walk-in shower, double vanity, and adjoining commode area. The second bedroom remained locked during our stay because we were only a party of two. Management service provided by Nickson was superb - attentive, helpful, and good humored. Housekeeping services were daily and thorough.

Aquarium Restaurant was great, and a convenient dining choice to have right on site. We ate two lunches and two dinners there during our stay (see my separate review on Tripadvisor).

Some have commented on the steep walk to & from the beach and the Aquarium restaurant. Access is via a wide paved driveway cut straight down the cliff to allow service vehicle access to Aquarium. It is not a switch-back layout – just straight down. The restaurant/beach is at the bottom; all the villas are at the top. We managed fine (I’m 52 with so-so knees). One trick that we adopted after observing the Aquarium staff doing so one afternoon when their shift ended – walk up the hill in a zig-zag fashion to decrease the angle of ascent. If you’re really concerned, you could actually drive from the top to the bottom – it’s a wide driveway. We never did.

There is good snorkeling right from the beach at the base of the hill, with equipment available for free from Maca Bana.

A couple of other “quirks” worth mentioning, although none were particular a bother…

- The bedroom is air conditioned, but the kitchen is not. We typically left the beautiful double French doors open between the kitchen and the deck, which just brought the outdoor living space inside, along with the occasional sea breeze. The only time it seemed uncomfortably warm was while cooking on the stove.

- The east-facing window treatments in the bedroom are sufficient for privacy, but do not block the morning sunrise, which pours into the room. Some might find that to be a feature and we tend to be early risers anyway. But if you want to sleep in, it might be an annoyance.

- There is no door to separate the bedroom and bathroom (including the toilet area), which may infringe on some peoples’ desired standard for privacy.

All that said, we loved Maca Bana. We wanted a comfortable upscale place to relax and unwind for a week, and Maca Bana fit the bill perfectly. We definitely would return, and likely would not even consider any alternative lodging after our great experience here.

Memorable and recommended.

If you are looking for privacy and beautiful surroundings this is your place. Small, indivually and very stylish, with wonderful spacious accommodation and a wonderful beachfront restaurant. A great place to explore Grenada or even better - as it seems almost a shame to leave your villa - to just totally relax in your own private surroundings.
If you like to paint, the owner, who is an artist in her own right, will take you on a 'field day' .
Do try and stay there and you will be made personally very welcome.