Escape all the stresses of the outside world in the wonderful meditative atmosphere of this charming retreat. If you believe a holiday should be all about revitalising your mind, body and soul, then you might just have found your perfect haven. Reflecting the holistic approach of its friendly owners, Allan and Cynthia Clovis, Kariwak Village is one of those rare hotels that combines rustic charm and comfortable accommodation with a focus on your total physical and spiritual wellbeing.

5 minutes’ drive from the airport.

5 minutes’ walk from Store Bay beach.

24 simply-furnished but comfortable cabanas are dotted around the grounds, each with air-conditioning, a private shower, in-room safe and a terrace overlooking the pool or gardens. Follow a meandering path past the herb garden and yoga pavilion and you’ll find the Garden Rooms, tucked away in a tranquil spot just a stone’s throw from the Jacuzzi and relaxation areas. King size beds, high ceilings, wooden shutters and a natural skylight in the bathroom give these rooms a more secluded feel, perfect for couples or a solitary retreat. Pool Rooms are closer to the main pool, the restaurant and bar and have sliding glass doors that open up onto a private terrace. Some of these rooms can interconnect to create a spacious two bedroom suite.   

The open-air Kariwak Village Restaurant has an unmistakably Caribbean ambience and is renowned for its use of fresh, local herbs and produce. Lunch and dinner menus change daily and there are always vegetarian options available. Friday and Saturday are buffet nights with dinner accompanied by live music provided by the hotel’s own in-house band, the Kariwak Players.

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These include an outdoor Jacuzzi, swimming pool, library, TV room and lush tropical gardens with hammocks and quiet relaxation areas. The large, palm-thatched ajoupa is the focal point of the hotel and is where the complimentary classes in relaxation, yoga and Tai Chi usually take place. A host of other therapies and treatments are available at an additional charge, including reflexology, aromatherapy and ayurvedic massage therapies. The beach at Store Bay is a 5 minute walk away, or hire a bicycle and cycle there instead. The hotel also provides a complimentary daily shuttle to the beach at Pigeon Point, about 5 minutes’ drive away, where watersports such as sailing, windsurfing and snorkelling are available.