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Resort mystery audits in the Caribbean

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GDI audits resorts and hotels in the Caribbean with unannounced mystery stays. An inspector stays as an ordinary guest and measures the whole stay against your own brand standards, including all-inclusive service, beach and leisure.

Mystery audits for island resorts and all-inclusive hotels

The Caribbean is a market of islands, and many guests choose a resort for the whole holiday. Dining, the beach, the pool and the activities team are as important as the room, and in all-inclusive resorts they are the product.

Each island has its own character, and many resorts are run by international brands that want the same standard at every property. A mystery audit shows whether the standard is delivered, day after day, in a resort with hundreds of rooms and many departments.

We also audit cruise lines, which often serve the same ports. See our cruise line and airline quality audits.

What we check

The audit follows the guest through a resort stay.

Reservation and pre-arrival

Calls, emails and the information guests receive before travel.

Arrival and check-in

Transfers, welcome and check-in at the resort.

Rooms and housekeeping

Presentation, cleanliness and responsiveness.

Restaurants and bars

Buffets, à la carte restaurants, bars and in-room dining.

Beach, pool and activities

Beach and pool service, entertainment and the activities team.

Departure

Check-out, departure transfers and the last impression.

How it works

Every audit is built around your own brand standards. An inspector with a hospitality background stays unannounced as an ordinary guest, usually for two nights, after your reservation calls and emails have been tested. Each standard is scored met, not met or not applicable, with critical standards marked.

After the audit we hold a debrief with your management team. Outstanding employees are named Star Employees and receive a GDI certificate, and every finding becomes an action plan in our software, which your teams assign, track and close. We match the inspector to your typical guest profile and market, and our inspectors are of 38 nationalities and speak 37 languages.

The Caribbean audits can be combined with brand standards and SOP development, back-of-house assessments and training. Read more about hotel mystery audits or our global reach.

Frequently asked questions

Do you audit all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean?

Yes. All-inclusive service has its own standards, from buffets and bars to the pool, the beach and activities.

Can you audit resorts across several islands?

Yes. A programme can cover resorts on several islands against the same standards, so that results can be compared.

Does GDI audit hotels in the Caribbean?

Yes. GDI works in 108 countries, with hotels, resorts, hotel groups, cruise lines and airlines, and the Caribbean is one of the places we are asked to audit.

Can you use our own brand standards?

Yes. Every programme is built around your own brand standards and SOPs, with up to 1,200 standards depending on the property.

Elevate your hotel’s standards with GDI

We would be delighted to show you how our audits, standards, training and software work together for your properties.