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hotel and marina in the nautically inclined North Sound, and the use of everything from small sailboats to kayaks to windsurfers is included in the price. Pros: lots of water sports; good diving opportunities; friendly guests. Cons: expensive rates; isolated location; lots of stairs. | Box 46, Beef Island, Tortola, VG1150 | 284/494–2746 or 800/872–2392 | www.beyc.com | 85 rooms | In-room: no a/c (some), no TV. In-hotel: 3 restaurants, bar, pool, beachfront, diving, water sports, children’s programs (ages 6–18), Internet terminal, Wi-Fi, no-smoking rooms | AE, MC, V | AI.

Fischer’s Cove Beach Hotel. | Map

$–$$$ | HOTEL | The rooms are modest, the furniture is discount-store-style, and the walls are thin, but you can’t beat the location right on the beach and within walking distance of Spanish Town’s shops and restaurants. Pros: beachfront location; budget price; good restaurant. Cons: very basic units; thin walls; no a/c in some rooms. | Lee Road | Box 60, The Valley, VG1150 | 284/495–5252 | www.fischerscove.com | 12 rooms, 8 cottages | In-room: no a/c (some), kitchen (some), refrigerator, no TV (some), Wi-Fi. In-hotel: restaurant, beachfront, no-smoking rooms | AE, MC, V | EP.

Guavaberry Spring Bay Vacation Homes. | Map

$$–$$$ | VACATION VILLA | Rambling back from the beach, these hexagonal one- and two-bedroom villas give you all the comforts of home with the striking boulder-fringed beach just minutes away. Pros: short walk to the Baths; easy drive to town; great beaches nearby. Cons: few amenities; older property; basic decor. | Tower Road | Box 20, The Valley | 284/495–5227 | www.guavaberryspringbay.com | 12 1-bedroom units, 6 2-bedroom units, 1 3-bedroom unit, 16 villas | In-room: no a/c (some), no phone, kitchen, no TV (some). In-hotel: beachfront, Internet terminal, Wi-Fi, no-smoking rooms | No credit cards | EP.

Leverick Bay Resort & Marina. | Map

$–$$$ | RESORT | With its colorful buildings and bustling marina, Leverick Bay is a good choice for visitors who want easy access to water-sports activities. Pros: lively location; good restaurant; small grocery store. Cons: small beach; no laundry in units; 15-minute drive to town. | Off Leverick Bay Road | Box 63, Leverick Bay, VG1150 | 284/495–7421 or 800/848–7081 | www.leverickbay.com | 14 rooms, 4 apartments | In-room: safe, kitchen (some), refrigerator, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: 2 restaurants, bar, tennis court, pool, spa, beachfront, diving, laundry facilities, Internet terminal, no-smoking rooms | AE, MC, V | EP.

Mango Bay Resort. | Map

$$–$$$$ | CONDO RESORT | Sitting seaside on Virgin Gorda’s north coast, this collection of contemporary condos and villas will make you feel right at home. Pros: nice beach;lively location; good restaurant; small grocery store. Cons: construction in area; drab decor; some units have lackluster views. | Off Nail Bay Road | Box 1062, Mahoe Bay VG1150 | 284/495–5672 | www.mangobayresort.com | 17 condos, 5 villas | In-room: kitchen, Wi-Fi (some). In-hotel: beachfront, no-smoking rooms | MC, V | EP.

Nail Bay Resort. | Map

$$–$$$$ | RESORT | Rambling up the hill above the coast, this beachfront resort offers a wide selection of rooms and suites to fit every need. Pros: full kitchens; lovely beach; close to town. Cons: busy neighborhood; bit of a drive from main road; uphill walk from beach. | Off Nail Bay Road | Box 69, Nail Bay, VG1150 | 284/494–8000 or 800/871–3551 | www.nailbay.com | 4 rooms, 4 suites, 8 villas | In-room: kitchen (some), refrigerator, DVD. In-hotel: restaurant, bar, tennis court, pool, spa, beachfront, water sports, Internet terminal, Wi-Fi, no-smokingrooms | AE, MC, V | EP.

Olde Yard Village. | Map

$$$–$$$$ | VACATION CONDO | All the condos in this upscale complex a few minutes’ drive from Spanish Town have at least partial ocean views. Pros: close to Spanish Town; lovely pool; recently built units. Cons: no beach; on a busy street; noisy roosters nearby. | North Sound Rd. | Box 26, The Valley, VG1150 | 284/495–5544 or 800/653–9273 | www.oldeyardvillage.com | 30 condos | In-room: kitchen, refrigerator, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: