How Axel worksAxel $109 a night vs $124 on Booking.com at Hotel Grand Caribe, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027: $15 a night less (12%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · 3-33 Carrera 5a, San Andres
Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Smoke-free property · All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) · No elevators · Non-smoking rooms · Room service · Fridge · Family room · Cable TV · Hairdryer · Flat-screen TV
Hotels in San AndresA simple, independent 3-star near the beach and town center
8.0/10
A strong-value beach base with friendly staff, but stairs and noise are real trade-offs.
Hotel Grand Caribe is a simple, independent 3-star near Spratt Bight beach, better suited to exploring San Andrés than spending the day at the hotel. It's a strong pick for travelers who want the basics done well: Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the helpful staff, cleanliness and convenient location. Air-conditioned rooms with fridges, breakfast, and complimentary drinking water and coffee make it a practical, good-value base.
The compromises are worth taking seriously. There is no elevator, and several guests report nighttime street or bar noise. Room size and condition vary; recent Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews also describe shower drainage problems, while the small breakfast area can mean waiting for a table. We'd skip it for a quiet retreat or anyone who struggles with stairs. Confirm the exact room category before arrival.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$109 a night with Axel against $124 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $15 a night less (12%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) · refundable
$15/night less than Booking.com (12%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$147 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $146 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Quadruple Family room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$99 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $95 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$148 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $142 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Quadruple Family room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$100 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $97 a night for these dates when seen.
STANDARD, TRIPLE, 1 QUEEN AND 1 SINGLE BED · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
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Axel $109 a night vs $124 on Booking.com at Hotel Grand Caribe, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027: $15 a night less (12%). Seen Oct 8.
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A strong-value beach base with friendly staff, but stairs and noise are real trade-offs. A simple, independent 3-star near the beach and town center, scored for what it is.
Hotel Grand Caribe is a simple, independent 3-star near Spratt Bight beach, better suited to exploring San Andrés than spending the day at the hotel. It's a strong pick for travelers who want the basics done well: Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the helpful staff, cleanliness and convenient location. Air-conditioned rooms with fridges, breakfast, and complimentary drinking water and coffee make it a practical, good-value base.
The compromises are worth taking seriously. There is no elevator, and several guests report nighttime street or bar noise. Room size and condition vary; recent Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews also describe shower drainage problems, while the small breakfast area can mean waiting for a table. We'd skip it for a quiet retreat or anyone who struggles with stairs. Confirm the exact room category before arrival.
Best for: Budget-minded beachgoers; Couples exploring the island; Families comfortable with stairs
Watch out for: Stairs only; no elevator; Nighttime street and bar noise; Uneven rooms and occasional shower drainage problems
Location: An easy walk to Spratt Bight beach, restaurants and shops; convenient rather than secluded.
Rooms: Air conditioning and fridges are useful basics; size, condition and sound insulation vary.
Cleanliness: Generally well rated across sites, though some guests report housekeeping or bathroom shortcomings.
Service: Friendly reception and breakfast staff are the most consistent strengths.
Amenities: Breakfast, Wi-Fi and complimentary water and coffee; the breakfast space can get crowded.
Fees and surprises: Confirm the booked room category and late-arrival arrangements; check-in information differs across listings.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Grand Caribe, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Hotel Grand Caribe within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $109 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | $124 a night on Booking.com | $15 a night less (12%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $147 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple Family room (2 full double beds) | $146 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $99 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $95 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $148 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple Family room (2 full double beds) | $142 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $100 a night · refundable · STANDARD, TRIPLE, 1 QUEEN AND 1 SINGLE BED | $97 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
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