The best luxury hotels in the British Virgin Islands include Guana Island, Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove, Peter Island Resort, Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas, Rosewood Little Dix Bay, Saba Rock Resort, The Buccaneer, Westin St. John Resort Villas, Sandcastle on the Beach, and Carambola Beach Resort St. Croix.
Within the U.S. and the British Virgin Islands, St. Thomas is the most populous island, with St. Croix close behind. Other islands include Jost Van Dyke, Tortola, Anegada, and Virgin Gorda, which all make up the BVI (British Virgin Islands). They all offer turquoise waters, picture-perfect diving, fishing, sailing, and swimming. Whichever hotel you choose, you will remember glittering sunsets, chilled cocktails, and deep blue seas.
1. The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
Discover a beachfront escape in St. Thomas. The redesigned Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas is the perfect place to encounter the beauty of the Virgin Islands in a new light. Be captivated by the peerless turquoise Great Bay and verdant mountain views, endless beaches, and thrilling water sports.
Following a $100 million USD refurbishment which included a complete redesign of the public spaces, guestrooms and suites, dining venues, and meetings and events space, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas now sports a new white palette with splashes of color inspired by the sea.
Located on 30 acres on the island’s eastern tip, the renovated landscape is filled with tropical plant life. The resort’s 180 guestrooms and suites also have the same, lighter, and brighter palette.
Other property highlights will include a remodeled infinity pool and a second pool with a slide for families. A new Sicilian restaurant, Alloro, has been added to the resort’s culinary offerings, serving Sicilian dishes. Additional restaurants include Bleuwater, a fine dining restaurant; Coconut Cove, a beachfront spot with local cuisine; and Sails, located near the pool, which serves light fare and cocktails.
With the glimmering Great Bay just outside, hotel rooms and suites offer island-inspired elegance, spacious layouts, and ocean-view balconies. On the Club Level, guests enjoy the attention of a dedicated concierge and access to the lounge and its exclusive services and locally inspired experiences.
This Club Lounge is probably the best in the Caribbean, with a super swish refurbished interior and an outdoor terrace overlooking the grounds and the sea beyond. Here you can enjoy drinks and local dishes under the stars. Guests of the Ritz-Carlton club level enjoy:
- An exclusive lounge atmosphere with a beautiful terrace offering views of Great Bay
- A dedicated concierge to assist in making reservations, providing advice
- Breakfast with omelet station
- Midday snacks
- Canapes and cocktails
- Desserts and cordials
- Complimentary selection of wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages
2. Rosewood Little Dix Bay
Rosewood Little Dix Bay is renowned for its tranquil location, offering a slice of tropical life far from the ordinary. Guestrooms, suites, and villas are tucked amid vibrant gardens along a half-mile stretch of sandy beach. Each is a stylish blend of island comfort and modern convenience. Take advantage of the watersports and activities, from snorkeling and Sunfish sailing to garden tours and hiking. Sense®, a Rosewood Spa, is a spectacular place to unwind.
3. Guana Island
Guana Island is a privately owned island in the Caribbean. Beautiful rooms offer private terraces with views over the calm blue ocean.
The resort sits on White Bay Beach, one of seven private beaches belonging to the resort, one of which was described by Caribbean Travel & Life as “arguably the finest beach in the BVI.” The other six beaches can be accessed either via boat or via hiking trails.
The Spa at White Bay aims to re-energize tired skin via massages and body wraps which activate the beneficial properties of mud from the Dead Sea.
The resort’s dining terraces overlook the sea and are the perfect place to enjoy alfresco breakfast, lunch, and evening meals as the sun goes down. The focus is on fresh seafood with fruit and vegetables grown in the resort’s own gardens. The Queen’s Terrace is where you can enjoy a cocktail or beer on the terrace and was named after the Queen Mother, who visited the island in 1964.
4. Peter Island Resort & Spa
Peter Island Resort & Spa is like no other place in the world. This casually elegant British Virgin Island resort and spa are hidden away on a 1,800-acre oasis of tranquility.
The family that owns Peter Island is committed to preserving paradise. As such, only 300 of the island’s 1,800 acres have been developed, including a five-mile loop offering breathtaking views of the resort and the island that surround it. In addition, a reverse osmosis water purification plant and the first windmill generators in the British Virgin Islands were installed to minimize the island’s carbon footprint.
The air is sweeter on Peter Island. The morning is brighter. The sand is like sugar between your toes. Swimming in the sea brings you back to life. And the drink you have poolside is nothing short of spectacular.
You can sail, snorkel, scuba, hike, bike, take yoga classes, or play basketball or tennis day or night. You can paddleboard, kayak, or take a day trip to one of the other incredible islands, reefs, or attractions nearby. You can organize a dive trip to the wreck of the Rhone – considered one of the Caribbean’s top dives – through Peter Island’s own Paradise Watersports.
You can lie back in one of Peter Island’s trademark hammocks and stare across the turquoise water at Dead Chest Island, the island where the pirate Blackbeard marooned his crew, inspiring the lyrics, “Fifteen men on the dead man’s chest– Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum.” Or you can do absolutely nothing at all.
5. Saba Rock Resort
Saba Rock is an iconic place in the middle of the British Virgin Islands which attracts sailors, adventurers, travelers, yachtsmen, divers, kitesurfers as well as vacationers. It is a teeny tiny island, just a quarter-acre in size, with a super casual restaurant on the edge of the water and plush rooms, which are surprisingly good value. This private-island experience may be one of the best and the best value in the world.
The uniquely relaxed island atmosphere and stylish gastronomy will delight all fans of good food and drink. Apparently, there is no better place to party in the whole Caribbean.
6. Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove
Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove is tucked along a picturesque hillside overlooking the calm azure waters of Pacquereau Bay on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Adjacent to Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star, Marriott Beach Resort is a vacation ownership resort that is reminiscent of a quaint village surrounded by a secluded beach with amazing views of the Bay and St. Thomas harbor. Like the nearby historic town of Charlotte Amalie, the overall design reflects the Danish and British architectural influences set amidst a colorful tropical landscape.
Two- and three-bedroom villa rentals feature separate living and dining areas, a fully equipped kitchen, a gracious master suite, and a furnished balcony or patio. Relax in the sparkling infinity pool with a water slide, keep up with your workout routine at the fitness center, and dine al fresco at the poolside restaurant.
7. The Westin St. John Resort Villas
The Westin St. John Resort Villas relax on some of the most pristine beaches in the world. Snorkel, swim in the sea or the spectacular quarter-acre pool, and eat in the on-site restaurants.
Each accommodation offers many of the key amenities of a home with signature Westin touches, including a king-sized Westin Heavenly® Bed, full-sized kitchen appliances, a washer and dryer, and picturesque Virgin Islands views from private balconies on split-floor plans.
8. The Buccaneer Hotel
The Buccaneer Hotel overlooks the Caribbean and Christiansted harbor, and is steps from three distinctive and spectacular beaches.
The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort is one of the most iconic luxury resorts in St. Croix. It’s a tranquil hotel with stunning views in every direction and 340 acres of an oceanfront playground encompassing an 18-hole golf course, eight tennis courts, three beaches, two pools, a water sports center, a full-service spa and a salon, a 24-hour fitness center, three restaurants and a shopping arcade with fine boutiques.
9. The Sandcastle on the Beach
The Sandcastle on the Beach is right on the beach in Frederiksted, St.Croix, with a sun deck that stretches over the beautiful white sand of the bay.
Lose yourself in the golden sun and the azure waters of this Caribbean beachfront resort. Nestled among the palms along a pristine stretch of sugar-white sandy beaches, you’ll see why this boutique hotel is the best-kept secret in St. Croix.
There are only 21 rooms and suites here, all of them with private balconies, beach umbrellas, and deck chairs. And there are two hotel pools lined with palm trees hung with hammocks.
10. Carambola Beach Resort St. Croix
Carambola Beach Resort was originally built on a sprawling 23-acre site by Lawrence Rockefeller in 1986, set on Davis Bay on the northwest corner of St Croix, home to some of the most spectacular scenery on the island.
Carambola Beach Resort is built on a sugar plantation, which boasts an unbeatable location steps from our beach. Every day make a splash in the shining blue ocean and explore the Carambola Tide Pools and Carambola Golf Club close by. Leave all your worries behind in our villa-style rooms as you spread out in our spacious sleeping and living areas.
Many of the accommodations also feature inspiring ocean views. To stay active, swim some laps in our outdoor pool, and get moving at our fitness center. Escape your everyday routines at Carambola Beach Resort.
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