Caribbean (Fodor's, 2011) - Fodor's Travel Publications [12]
Hodge’s Creek Marina Hotel. | Map
$$ | HOTEL | Sitting marina-side on the island’s East End, this hotel puts you in the middle of the nautical action. Pros: marina atmosphere; good restaurant; some shopping. Cons: bland rooms; need car to get around. | Hodge’s Creek | Box 663, Road Town VG1110 | 284/494–5000 | 284/494–7676 | www.pennhotels.com | 33 rooms | In-hotel: restaurant, pool, Internet terminal, no-smoking rooms | AE, MC, V | EP.
Lambert Beach Resort. | Map
$$–$$$$ | RESORT | Although this isolated location on the northeast coast puts you far from Road Town, Lambert Bay is one of the island’s loveliest stretches of sand and the main reason to recommend this resort. Pros: lovely beach; beautiful setting; good restaurant. Cons: bland rooms; isolated location; need car to get around. | Lambert Bay, Box 534, East End VG1120 | 284/495–2877 | www.lambertresort.com | 38 rooms, 2 villas, 27 condos | In-room: kitchen (some), refrigerator, Wi-Fi (some). In-hotel: restaurant, bar, tennis court, pool, spa, beachfront, water sports, Internet terminal, Wi-Fi, no-smoking rooms | MC, V | EP.
Long Bay Beach Resort. | Map
$$$–$$$$ | RESORT | Long Bay Beach Resort is Tortola’s only choice if you want all the resort amenities, including a beach, scads of water sports, tennis courts, and even a pitch-and-putt golf course. Pros: resort atmosphere; good restaurants; many activities. Cons: need car to get around; sometimes curt staff; uphill hike to some rooms. | Long Bay | Box 433, Road Town VG1130 | 284/495–4252 or 800/345–0271 | www.longbay.com | 53 rooms, 37 suites, 26 villas | In-room: safe, kitchen (some). In-hotel: 2 restaurants, bars, tennis courts, pool, gym, spa, beachfront, diving, water sports, Internet terminal, Wi-Fi, no-smoking rooms | AE, MC, V | EP.
Myett’s. | Map
$$–$$$ | HOTEL | Tucked away in a beachfront garden, this tiny hotel puts you right in the middle of Cane Garden Bay’s busy hustle and bustle. Pros: beautiful beach; good restaurant; shops nearby. Cons: busy location; need car to get around. | Cane Garden Bay | Box 556, Cane Garden Bay VG1130 | 284/495–9649 | www.myettent.com | 6 rooms, 4 cottages, 1 villa | In-room: kitchen (some), refrigerator. In-hotel: restaurant, spa, beachfront, Internet terminal, Wi-Fi, no-smoking rooms | AE, MC, V | EP.
Nanny Cay Hotel. | Map
$$ | HOTEL | This quiet oasis is far enough from Road Town to give it a secluded feel but close enough to make shops and restaurants convenient. Pros: nearby shops and restaurant; pleasant rooms; marina atmosphere. Cons: busy location; need car to get around. | Nanny Cay | Box 281, Road Town VG1110 | 284/494–2512 | www.nannycay.com | 38 rooms | In-room: kitchen (some), refrigerator. In-hotel: 2 restaurants, tennis court, pool, diving, Internet terminal, Wi-Fi, no-smoking rooms | MC, V | EP.
Sebastian’s on the Beach. | Map
$$ | HOTEL | Sitting on the island’s north coast, Sebastian’s definitely has a beachy feel, and that’s its primary charm. Pros: nice beach; good restaurants; beachfront rooms. Cons: on busy road; some rooms nicer than others; need car to get around. | Apple Bay | Box 441, Road Town VG1110 | 284/495–4212 or 800/336–4870 | www.sebastiansbvi.com | 26 rooms, 9 villas | In-room: refrigerator, no TV (some). In-hotel: restaurant, bar, beachfront, Internet terminal, Wi-Fi | AE, D, MC, V | EP.
Fodor’s Choice | Sugar Mill Hotel. | Map
$$$–$$$$ | HOTEL | Though it’s not a sprawling resort, the Sugar Mill Hotel has a Caribbean cachet that’s hard to beat, and it’s our favorite place to stay on Tortola. Pros: lovely rooms; excellent restaurant; nice views. Cons: on busy road; small beach; need car to get around. | Apple Bay | Box 425, Road Town VG1130 | 284/495–4355 or 800/462–8834 | www.sugarmillhotel.com | 19 rooms, 2 suites, 1 villa, 1 cottage | In-room: kitchen (some), no TV (some), Wi-Fi. In-hotel: 2 restaurants, bar, pool, beachfront, water sports, Internet terminal,