Grand Coastal Hotel named Guyana Tourism Awards ‘Hotel of the Year’

Grand Coastal Hotel has been named Hotel of the Year at the 2025 Guyana Tourism Awards & Gala, reaffirming its position as one of the country’s most consistently high-performing hospitality companies.  This award adds to a growing list of accolades, following the property’s double victory at the 2024 Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) Awards, where it earned both Hotel of the Year and Restaurant of the Year. Grand Coastal also received TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards in 2024 and 2025, placing it among the top ten percent of hotels worldwide for verified guest satisfaction and repeat-stay performance

The recognition caps a remarkable two-year rise defined by property-wide upgrades, an elevated culinary program, and a renewed, disciplined focus on service excellence under the leadership of CEO Kevin Daby.

“Winning Hotel of the Year is deeply rewarding for our team,” said Kevin Daby. “Our staff, our partners, and our loyal guests have allowed Grand Coastal to grow from a well-loved inn into one of Guyana’s top-performing hotels. In a market that’s expanding at an unprecedented pace, this award means a great deal to us, and it motivates us to keep getting better – for our guests, our team, and our community. ”

Under Daby’s leadership, Grand Coastal has undergone a strategic multi-year transformation. Recent enhancements include a phased renovation of guest rooms, upgraded interiors, refreshed public spaces, and a redesigned kitchen geared toward improving speed, quality, and menu execution across all dining outlets. The hotel’s food and beverage reputation continues to rise, led by Peruvian Executive Chef Fabio Sarmiento, whose international training has strengthened signature experiences such as the Flavours of Guyana buffet and the hotel’s acclaimed Sunday Brunch.

Located on the East Coast of Demerara, just minutes from Georgetown, Grand Coastal Hotel serves both corporate and leisure guests with 43 rooms, full-service dining, flexible event facilities, a pool, and business amenities.Its model: local ownership, hands-on management, and consistent reinvestment, has made it a favourite among returning guests, corporate clients, and leisure travellers seeking authentic service delivered with genuine Guyanese warmth and hospitality. [Press Release]