Welcome to Coral Gardens,
an intimate and luxurious resort located directly on a secluded stretch of Grace Bay in Princess Alexandria National Marine Park. Grace Bay is internationally renowned and called “the best beach in the world” by many. Our spacious and finely appointed accommodations offer breathtaking views of the island’s famous aquamarine waters, and are just footsteps from the Coral Gardens reef sanctuary, home to the island’s premier snorkeling.
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McKlaire Goodman
2 weeks agoVery good snorkeling experience for free. Public. Free parking. And a rough day on the waves. It was super windy but thankfully the reef is decently close to shore. We seen a lot of parrot fish, dory fish, some pretty brain coral.
Rob Long
a year agoSome of the best snorkeling during our trip was at Coral Gardens. It is very easy to get to and plenty of parking (set your Maps to Coral Gardens Resort). The beach itself is beautiful of course, being an extension of Grace Bay. But we were amazed at the snorkeling. You can't miss the reef since they have it marked and roped off. Just swim all around the outside of the ropes and be prepared to see some amazingly colorful fish. We didn't see any turtles or rays here (try Smith's Reef for that) but we loved how easy it was to get to and how close to shore the reef was. This would be a perfect place to bring children to snorkel. In our opinion, no trip to T&C would be complete without a stop here!
Roma Sushyk
8 months agoOne a few places on the island that is free. the beach is crowded as there is a big hotel in the restaurant right next to it. Snorkeling is OK. Little reefs here and there. You could see sharks rays, turtles and other small fish.
Russell Sobel
6 months agoAfter a disappointing paid group boat trip to snorkel offshore we borrowed some snorkeling gear from our hotel at Grace Bay and took a cab here. It was the best snorkeling of our trip and was completely free other than the taxi ride and there is a very accommodating restaurant there where you can have a drink relax and dry off. Highly recommended, and better than the boat snorkeling trip. Lots of very cool and large fish you can get very close to in shallower water.
Yasmin Eskandari
2 years agoLoved Coral Gardens Reef and the beach! It was steps away from our accommodations, which was nice. Our two year old snorkeled for the first time and he loved it and he just couldn’t get enough! Lots of fish and in all colors!It’s not very deep, so be sure to have shoes on to not damage the reef and remember to use coral friendly sunscreen.There’s a section that’s protected, stay out or you will be whistled at by the guards to stay out. Try to stay on the NW side of the buoys.