St. Kitts hotels and St. Kitts resorts

A guide to wear to stay on St. Kitts. 

This relatively undiscovered island has many lodging options, from charming plantation inns to large resorts, and none are ever too crowded. The revived plantation houses on the island offer luxury accommodations in secluded, lush surroundings and the larger beach resorts have all the amenities to make your vacation effortless.

Frigate Bay Resort (Basseterre, 869/465-8935; frigatebay.com), has 40 rooms and 24 studios, all with balconies, and most with a view of the ocean. A shuttle runs to both the Atlantic and the Caribbean beaches, although the Caribbean is just a quick walk. A restaurant serving Caribbean dishes looks out at the pool and offers live entertainment during high season. Hotel guests have golf privledges.

The Golden Lemon Inn & Villas (Dieppe Bay; 800/633-7411 or 869/465-7260; goldenlemon.com) was created by Arthur Leaman, a former decorating editor for House and Garden. The restored 17th-century house offers beautiful rooms with gorgeous furnishings as well as one-or two-bedroom town houses that have private plunge pools. The restaurant is one of the best on the island, serving a delicious three-course meal. Tennis court, pool, beach and bar are on property.

Ottley’s Plantation Inn (800/772-3039 or869-465-7234; ottleys.com), offers some of the most beautiful accommodations on the island. Originally a 17th century sugar plantation, Ottley's Plantation Inn sits on 35 acres of rolling lawns and gardens in the foothils of Mt. Liamuiga. Incredible views of the Atlantic and the mountains are abundant at this secluded hillside spot. The towering royal palms frame the great house and stone cottages that are all decorated with wicker and antique furnishings. The suites have private plunge pools. Restaurant, tennis court, pool, spa and croquet are all on site.


Rawlins Plantation (869-465-6221; rawlinsplantatiaon.com), has views of Mt. Liamuiga and neighboring French and Dutch islands from its 12 acres of manicured grounds. The landscape is lush at this serene and elegant inn with 10 rooms perched at 350 feet above seal level on the Northern end of the island. Guest have mahogany four-poster or brass beds, wicker chairs, hardwood floors, grass mats, and local artwork in the rooms. The restaurant is very good and the inn has tennis and croquet on the grounds.

St Kitts Marriott Resort (Frigate Bay; 869/466-1200 or 800/228-9290; Marriott.com), was St. Kitts's first large beach resort. The 237 guest rooms are in the main building and 15 other three-story buildings on the property. The grounds are well-maintained and beautiful with many fountains. The main building contains a replica of Christopher Columbus's Santa Maria. The rooms have nice tile floors and comfortable furniture. There are six restaurants on site, as well as an 18-hole golf course, five tennis courts, three pools, health club, spa, beach, snorkeling, boating, six bars, piano bar, casino, nightclub, video game room and shops.

Timothy Beach Resort (Frigate Bay; 869-465-8597 or 800/288-7991; timothybeach.com), is the only hotel directly on the Caribbean beach in luxurious Frigate Bay. We are nestled beside the calm Caribbean and a five-minute walk from the Atlantic. The powder blue stucco buildings have comfortable, fully equipped, town house-style units, which can be blocked off to form standard rooms. The beachfront Sunset Café serves Caribbean-Continental fare. Steps away from the Caribbean and a five minute walk to the Atlantic, the resort is close to many water sports and has its own pool and bar.