This simple, charming inn occupies a pretty position overlooking Hillsborough Bay and makes the perfect base from which to explore the island.
Green Roof Inn is located in the small village of Sea View in a country setting, among verdant natural plants and island vegetation. The sounds associated with island life, wildlife, and domesticated animals from the neighbouring pastures are part of your stay.
Please note the Green Roof Inn closes each September.
Accommodation
The Green Roof Inn has 4 attractive rooms, 1 private cottage and a small bungalow.. All the rooms have their own individual feel and lead off from the veranda; all benefit from a sea view or partial sea view. The rooms are light and airy, equipped with fans and have mosquito nets over the beds.
There are 3 twins/doubles and a triple room in the main area, in addition to the private cottage that is a self-contained unit, nestled in the natural garden landscape, and a small bungalow.
The triple room is a twinned bedded room, with a separate area housing a double bed (120 cm), en suite.
The twin/double rooms are 2 beds which are both small doubles, en suite.
The private cottage has a queen size double bed, with fan, hot water, small kitchenette with a gas stove and fridge, sink area and kettle, verandah and view to the sea.
The bungalow is a simple building with a king-size bed, veranda with sea view and private bathroom with hot water. It has a fridge and kettle.
Facilities
The small restaurant, open for breakfast and dinner, is on the upper floor with views to the sea.
Green Roof Inn own the beach bar, ‘La Playa Bar & Bistro’ on Hillsborough beach. It is open during the daytime in summer, and for late evenings also during the winter. It is a good place to catch up on local bands!
Location
10 minutes walk from Hillsborough and Deefer Diving.
Resort Features
- Oceanfront
- WiFi
- Yoga
- Environmentally Aware
Our Holiday Prices
The price quoted is a guide, based on the cheapest time to travel and two people sharing. Flight prices change daily, so we'll prepare a personalised quotation to ensure that you receive the most competitive price for your chosen travel dates.
Please call 01353 659999 or complete an enquiry form for a quotation.
Green Roof Inn - Carriacou
8 days from £2,175 inc. flights, transfers, accommodation, diving.
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At a Glance
- When to Go Jan-Dec
- Rental Equipment Yes (£)
- Rooms 4
- Internet Yes
- Group Discount Please enquire
Highlights
- Walk to dive centre
- Characterful lodge
- Ocean views
- Yoga pavillion
What's included?
Price per person typically includes:
- Flights to/from UK
- Airport transfers to/from resort
- 7 nights accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis
- 10 dives
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Dive Centre: Deefer Diving
Deefer Diving prides itself on the personal, friendly service offered at this small, intimate dive centre. Deefer Diving is a PADI 5* Dive Resort, run by the professional team of Alex and Gary, and not forgetting the efforts of their dogs Scuba and Ocean! Alex is a biologist with a keen interest in marine biology, and previous dive positions have seen them both work extensively in the Caribbean and Central America. Gary is a keen sidemount diver, and loves all types of teaching. He would love to teach you the PADI Sidemount Diver speciality!
Equipment Rental
Boat Diving
Courses
Deefer Diving offers up to 3 guided boat dives per day (2 x am and 1 x pm), plus night dives, a range of learn to dive and further education diving courses. A range of PADI Speciality courses are also possible. Boat dives are from a new purpose built 30ft wooden diving catamaran, which was hand built on the island. The boat can carry up to ten divers plus crew in great comfort and with plenty of space. The boat also offers easy access in and out of the water, and steps that come down to the water level for joining the boat from the beach. Morning dives either return to shore during the surface interval, or stay out dependant on the dive site locations.
A few hundred metres from the dive centre is a small shore dive site called Jack-a-Dan, otherwise all diving is operated from the boat. The centre currently has 30 dive sites with new ones being explored and added every few months! Snorkellers will enjoy the calm, almost current free conditions on the Caribbean Sea side of the island.
Carriacou benefits from the long established Marine Protected Area of Sandy Island and Oyster Bay. Regulations for diving in this area require that divers remain with the guide. At other sites, divers may dive more independently in buddy pairs, in visual range of the guide.
The centre is situated on the beach front, in Hillsborough and a short walk from the ferry port and 5 minutes from the small airport. There is an on-site restaurant and bar with free WIFI throughout the dive centre. The closest medical facilities at the Royal Hospital offer a basic service. Full medical facilities are available on Grenada. The closest recompression chamber is on Trinidad, Barbados or St. Lucia.
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Dive Info
The nutrient rich Guyana current flows over Grenada and Carriacou’s volcanic coastlines, contributing to a healthy and varied coral reef environment that has few equals in the Caribbean.
In addition to their fine reefs, Grenada in particular is recognised for its exceptional range of wrecks, which has made the island a truly unique Caribbean dive destination. The islands of Grenada and Carriacou are located in the Eastern Caribbean and along with Petit Martinique they collectively make up the island state of Grenada.
Dive Sites in Grenada
Grenada, the size of the Isle of Wight, offers divers an exceptional range of different dives. There are over 30 sites concentrated around the South West tip of the island, the majority of which are within 30 minutes of the Aquanauts dive centre. They range in character from beautiful coral gardens suitable for inexperienced divers through to adrenaline charged drift dives where encounters with a variety of rays and sharks are commonplace. Grenada offers a great twin centre option with its quieter sister island, Carriacou.
Wrecks
In all there are twelve attractive wrecks just a short boat ride from the centre. Grenada is renowned for its wrecks in general, and for one in particular. The Bianca C is a 200 metre liner that sank in 1961. Lying at a gentle angle the wreck supports a large amount of marine life and has numerous points of interest, including the swimming pool and the bridge.
The Hema 1, lies in the Atlantic current at a depth of 27m. The boat sank on its way to Trinidad in 2005 and has attracted a healthy coral growth and cruising schools of fish seeking shelter. Nurse sharks are commonly seen around the bow. This is a perfect playground for the wreck enthusiast.
Meeting her demise in 2018, the Persia II is a genuine antique, as she was built just before the start of WW2. Located around seven miles off the south coast she lies upright in 35m with marine life already moving in. She rests in a location where the currents attract rays, nurse sharks and other pelagics.
Purposely scuttled wrecks include the Buccaneer (1978) with its impressive coral growth and resident marine life and the MV Hildur (2007) with its large hold, home to shoals of fish. The Tyrrel Bay coastguard patrol boat (2018) is a shallow wreck allowing newly qualified divers the chance to explore in a safe environment.
Sculptures and Reefs
Moliniere reef, within the National Marine Park, has been brought alive and transformed by the work of Jason de Caires Taylor. His human form sculptures present fantastic photographic opportunities whilst forming a new home for underwater sea life and give an entirely new perspective to the diver.
The islands volcanic base has created wonderful dramatic dives and prompted the growth of the islands famous coral reefs, which are largely undamaged. Black coral can be found on sites like Dragons bay and Moliniere reef, competing for spaces with sea fans, gorgonians and pillar corals.
Dive Sites in Carriacou
Carriacou is a small island with a simple, laidback charm that would appeal to anyone looking to get away from it all. Ringed by reefs, Carriacou, meaning ‘Land of Reefs’ remains largely untouched by tourism and makes a great twin centre option with Grenada, or as a destination in itself for those who want to really get away from it all. The island of Carriacou is accessed either by ferry via Grenada or a short hoppa flight.
The waters surrounding the island abound with life and colour. The islands dive sites range from uncomplicated dives on sheltered reefs through to more advanced wall dives. There are around 20 dive sites, the majority of which are within the Sandy Island / Oyster Bay Marine Protected area (SIOBMPA). Notable dive sites are Sisters Rock with a wealth of Black coral, Sharky’s Hideaway, known for regular sightings of Nurse Sharks and Whirlpool, where you dive surrounded in bubbles emerging from the sea bed.
As well as a profusion of naturally established reefs, Carriacou benefits from a number of artificial reefs. The twin tugs of Boris and WestSider, sunk in 2004 and 2007 respectively, are attracting strong coral growth and marine life.
The lifestyle on the island is simple and has been largely unaffected by tourism. As a result, Carriacou suits guests searching for areas in the Caribbean where the facilities normally associated with a more developed tourism infrastructure are not present.
Dive Packs
We recommend you pre-book your dive packs with Regaldive prior to departure in order to secure your diving or course and benefit from lower rates than you will pay in resort. Options available at Deefer Diving include 5, 6 and 10 boat dive packages. Please discuss your requirements with the Regaldive team, who will prepare a quotation suited to your needs.
Extras in Resort
- Night dives (includes dive light)
- Dive equipment rental: Full equipment is available to hire, including BCDs, regulators, wetsuit, 12l aluminium tanks (Limited 15l available. DIN, K Valve and A Clamp tanks available), digital camera, fins, masks & snorkels
Please note that Nitrox is not currently available and dive computers are not available to hire.
Payment types accepted in resort:
EC, USD, Euro or GBP and credit cards.
Helpful Information
Grenada, the size of the Isle of Wight, is a mountainous island of volcanic origin with an integrated cultural mix. The dramatic interior is defined by cascading waterfalls, mountain lakes and tropical rainforest whilst its coastline boasts 45 beaches. Grand Anse beach is the most famous, with 2 miles of fabulous white sand and a nice choice of bars and restaurants.
The capital, St. George's, is considered to be one of the most attractive towns in the Caribbean with its horseshoe shaped harbour. Most of the roads are in good condition and hiring a vehicle is a popular way of exploring the island and offers as much for the diver as their non-diving partner or friend.
Carriacou is an even smaller island that is largely untouched by tourism. Hillsborough, the capital, has a few restaurants and shops and a friendly local population.
The lifestyle on the island is simple and has been largely unaffected by tourism. As a result, Carriacou suits guests searching for areas in the Caribbean where the facilities normally associated with a more developed tourism infrastructure are not present.
The island attracts those who are looking for a quiet break to combine with excellent diving.
Climate
The tropical climate is tempered by cooling winds and the average air temperature is 27°C rising to 32°C in August and November. Average water temperature is 25°C in the Winter and 30°C in the Summer.
Time
Grenada is GMT -4 hours
Currency
East Caribbean Dollar (XCD / EC$)
Activities
Grenada is blessed with rainforest developing at different stages, with old trees towering above young growth. Outdoor activities include hiking, cycling, golfing, canyoning, yachting and day cruises. Trips to the Grand Etang Forest and various waterfalls can be arranged and car hire is available locally.
St. George's, the capital, has a pretty harbour surrounded by pastel-painted building and is also home to the largest fruit and vegetable market on the island.
The rum distilleries still use traditional methods and the nutmeg processing plant is open to visitors.
The island has an interesting history associated with the Caribs, the island's indigenous Caribbean population.
Day use hotels in Grenada
This is optional, but worth considering, when returning to Grenada from Carriacou for your international flight.
We recommend staying at True Blue Bay or La Heliconia - Walking distance from the airport - ask for details. Please note that airport transfers are not included from True Blue Bay.
Planning your Holiday
Flight Information
British Airways from Gatwick:
Regional add-ons available from selected UK airports. World Traveller (Economy), World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy) & Club World (Business) available.
Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow
Regional add-ons available from selected UK airports. Economy, Premium Economy & Upper Class available.
Flight duration: Approximately 10–11 hrs
Travelling to Carriacou:
Options depend on whether you are staying on Grenada as well as Carriacou, and availability of internal hoppa flights.
Internal hoppa flight:
Daily. If you fly to Carriacou after a stay in Grenada, you need to apply your no fly, no dive rules.
Ferry:
From Grenada to Carriacou - Morning / From Carriacou to Grenada - Afternoon.
The afternoon ferry does not allow sufficient time to connect with your international inbound flight to UK. Sometimes there are two ferry services per day, but the timetable is not reliable enough to base your international flight plans around.
Please note that visitors to Grenada and Carriacou are required to pay a departure tax.
Visas
Entry requirements vary from country to country, and it’s important to check the latest visa information well before you travel. Some destinations may allow visa-free entry for a limited period, while others require an eVisa or a visa obtained in advance. To ensure you have the correct documentation for your trip, we recommend checking the official advice from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or contacting the relevant country’s embassy or consulate. Other nationalities should check with their own consulate/embassy.
Passports
Before you travel, make sure your passport is valid for the full duration of your trip and meets the entry requirements of your destination. Many countries require at least six months’ validity beyond your planned return date, while others may have different rules. For the most reliable and up-to-date information, visit the UK Government’s passport guidance or the official travel advice pages for your destination. Other nationalities should check with their own consulate/embassy.
If you’re planning to travel to or via an EU country (with certain exceptions) your UK passport must meet two key requirements, it must be less than 10 years old on the day you enter the country and it must be valid for at least three months after your planned departure date.
Vaccinations & Health Advice
Health and vaccination requirements differ depending on where you're travelling. Some destinations may require proof of specific vaccinations or recommend certain precautions to protect your wellbeing.
We’re not qualified to provide you with specific advice on vaccinations and strongly recommend that you contact your healthcare professional before you travel to discuss the inoculations you may need to consider.
For trusted guidance on health and vaccination advice, refer to the NHS Travel Vaccination Advice, Masta Travel Health or Travel Health Pro websites.
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