Our family of four (two teens) stayed at this property Jan 3-10th 2023. Finding the resort was very easy using Waze, its a 10-15 minute ride from the airport. Parking and check-in were a breeze through Scott at the front office. He was very knowledgeable about the island, he assisted with finding excursions and advising on dining options during our stay. The Condo itself was fantastic! Two master suites on each end of the unit, and a spacious community area downstairs. The full kitchen was stocked including an ice maker, blender, and toaster. The lap pool is about 25 steps outside the patio door, and 75 steps further to beautiful Grace Bay beach. We enjoyed several meals from the onsite restaurant Somewhere café. There was an attendant at the beach entrance during the day distributing towels, another attendant worked the beach chairs and umbrellas that are complimentary with the rental. In the evenings, a security guard watched over the beach entrance. I should add, at no point in our entire travels over the island did we ever feel unsafe, especially while staying on the resort. The absolute highlight of our stay was Bight Reef. The water is so clean and clear, it literally feels like swimming in a fish tank. The beach side of the reef is 3-5 feet deep and teaming with aquatic life, perfect for little ones or those that are not strong swimmers. As you reach the rear of the reef, it becomes 12-20 feet deep and the number of plants and various marine life is almost indescribable. Other travelers had come from all over the world to experience this reef, which some called the best snorkeling on the island! This was a fantastic experience that we were able to repeat day after day during our stay. The Coral Gardens resort is smaller and slower-paced than some of the mega-resorts on Grace Bay. At night we would often be the only people on the beach for a couple of hours. This is definitely the perfect place to relax and leave the daily grind behind. Overall, this will absolutely go down as one of the best family vacations we have ever had! Thank you for sharing your special place!
Tips: We ordered high-quality snorkeling gear from amazon and brought it with us, worth every penny!
Our favorite dining was @ Mango Reef, Coco Bistro, and Bay Bistro
Our favorite excursions were: the Lady Grace Catamaran, a six hour exploration/lunch boat tour from Caribbean Crusin, and the clear kayaks through the mangroves.