The pictures give you an idea of the beauty of the Tamarind. Upon our arrival we were greeted as throughout our stay with some of the best genuine customer service we have ever recieved. The rooms are wonderful, the beach is private, safe, secluded, and the water crystal clear. Water bikes, floaties, wind surfing, etc... were at no charge. They have internet too for those who still need to communicate.
There are a couple places to eat. Both are reasonable considering you are on an island that imports everything. That being said the food was AWESOME. The gentleman that heads up the food and beverage made it a point each day to see how our stay was and ask if there was anything else they could do.
The only suggestion I would make is to walk the ten minutes into town to buy beverages and snacks. It can save you a lot of money .
There is no real nightlife to speak of, but if you are in to reading, relaxing and reconnecting with your family or significant other and enjoy a slow pace....The Tamarind is a place that can make it happen in a serene, safe, and memorable setting.

Cheers!

I've just returned from a solo trip to Canouan, having spent 5 nights at the Tamarind. I almost hate to talk about what a great place this is because much of the island's charm results from its obscurity, and I'd selfishly love to keep it that way.

I arrived by plane (at least a day-long exercise for those of you not arriving by the more common sail boat--it took me 3 flights to get there). This being the case, be prepared to endure the hassle of the travel--it's worth it.

The resort is competent, friendly, comfortable, and situated on a postcard-perfect beach. There is a restaurant, beach bar and larger bar connected to the restaurant. The food is perfectly fine, nothing extraordinary, but nice--my favorite discovery was the conch samosas (little pastries filled with seasoned conch meat).

Traveling alone, I made efforts to befriend the locals and find out what island life is really like. I found most people here to be exceptionaly warm, kind, sweet, and possessed of a calmness I've never seen anywhere else--surely a result of living in an utterly stress-free environment. Crime seems virtually non-existent. (You couldn't get away with doing anything bad on this island, because everyone knows everyone!)

The sea surrounding the island is so blue, you'd think they put food coloring in it. I was in stunned disbelief--and this was not my first trip to the Caribbean. Rent a kayak and go for a spin around the lagoon.

I have nothing bad to say about the Tamarind, and plan to go back very soon.

We stayed at the Tamarind for 1 week in November 2005 and it met all our holiday criteria of a peaceful, relaxed beach side holiday on a quiet Carribean Island.
We stayed in a deluxe beach front room (the lowest class) which was plenty big enough with powerful yet quiet air-con. The beach was at our patio doors. The sea could be noisy for some at night as the doors and windows are made from wooden slats.
The beach was deserted most of the week, but the staff were ever present to provide towels and cushions for the sun loungers.
Nice bar on the beach, open from 10am 'til 5pm.
Only one restaurant which served excellent local food but had a staple menu of pizza and pasta since the manager/owner is Italian. I suggest you stick to the local specialties especially the lobster which was sensational.
Staff typically Carribean in attitude, they take their time and often appear over relaxed but that adds to the experience.
Not much to do in the evenings if that's your thing.
Prices as expected for this part of the world, $5 for a beer with service charge.
Dive Centre right next door for those into SCUBA.
If you're looking for peace and quiet, this is the place for you.

The hotel itself is quite nice. Our suite was roomy and panelled with dark wood. The a/c was in the sitting room and because of the shutters it was a little difficult to really cool it down in the room. The shuttered doors could be opened for more light and the breeze, but, also would let in the mosquitos. The bed was comfortable, but the shower was small.
It appeared to me there was a security issue. We were asked to sign a supplemental "security" form stating there would be no hotel security on the beach after 6pm. There were security cameras around the hotel.
There is no room service here. If you want ice or an electrical transformer, go get it yourself from the front desk.
There are also no irons or ironing boards available.
The food and restaurant service were very good.
Lounge chairs w/umbrellas on the beach as well as a beach bar with some tables and chairs.
A beautiful beach really with turquoise water.
This would be a place to get away from it all and do NOTHING...cause that's all there is to do on this island.
We had some issues with a boat charter we booked here.