British Virgin Islands: Guana Island
Imagine the Caribbean before it went public
One of the few private islands in its part of the world...
Guana remains the most unspoiled jewel of the British Virgin Islands. Our 850 acres, seven beaches, mountains, gardens, organic orchard, dozens of hiking trails, and even our flock of flamingos are the exclusive domain of a handful of guests for the duration of their stay. In this setting, where the sparkling Caribbean meets the vast Atlantic, you’ll find first-class dining, accommodations, and service in a tradition of low-key luxury perfected through nearly a century of family stewardship.
Getting Here
From the US or Europe, fly by commercial airline into Tortola’s Beef Island Airport (EIS) via Miami, San Juan, St. Thomas, or Antigua. Or fly privately or by charter. A Guana representative will meet you outside the Customs door and accompany you to the dock where our boatman will be waiting for the 10-minute cruise to the island. Round-Trip transfers from Tortola are $120 per person.
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The Virgin Island that still is. Apart from our luxury boutique hotel, there is no public access to the 850 acre Island. Guana’s understated elegance, absolute privacy, and unspoiled nature have made it the original hideaway retreat for nearly a century.
ACCOMMODATION STYLE
Whitewashed villas and cottages built of native stone and coral, on the ruins of an 18th century Quaker estate. All have private terraces and views of the Caribbean and the Atlantic. Many have private pools.
DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAL GUEST
Wants a bespoke experience, with as many or as few activities as they choose; kitesurfing or hiking on Monday, but Tuesday curled up under the sun with a great book and a Bushwacker.
Shuns cookie-cutter hotels in favor of the time-honored authenticity of a property that has evolved over a century.
Enjoys learning about the local culture while chatting with the long-serving local staff.
Wants to rejuvenate, with the healthiest orchard-grown gourmet meals and unlimited opportunities for exercise and wellness.
Is inspired by exotic plants and animals -- and might like to feed watermelon to a friendly Iguana, photograph a flamingo, or go night diving to see lobsters and tarpon.
RATES ARE ALL INCLUSIVE
Includes: exquisite farm-to-table cuisine (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), all beverages, wine and spirits (excludes reserve), snacks throughout the day and fruits from the Island’s magnificent organic orchard.
PRIVATE ISLAND TAKEOVER
For celebrations like weddings, family reunions or special birthdays — or just for fun — you and up to 42 of your luckiest friends or family can have the Island to yourselves.
Top 5 reasons to visit Guana
Guana, the original private island hideaway, remains the most unspoiled jewel of the British Virgin Islands. Our 850 acres, seven beaches, luxury boutique hotel, mountains, gardens, organic orchard, miles of hiking trails, and even our flock of flamingos are the exclusive domain of a handful of guests for the duration of their stay.
White Bay Beach -- Guana’s largest -- is a half-mile stretch of glistening powder-white sand — the beach you see in daydreams of the Caribbean. Swim or snorkel in the clear blue water. Take out a small sailboat, kayak, windsurfer, or paddleboard. Grab a rod and fish for Tarpon and Bonefish from the dock. Or just relax on a lounge or hammock with a frozen Guana Bushwacker in hand and watch the pelicans dive.
Our Orchard – the wellspring of our healthy organic menus - provides wholesome produce for guests at every meal. Here you’ll find papaya, passion fruit, banana, coconut, pineapple, mango, wax apple, plantain, pomegranate, lime, grapefruit, orange, carambola, breadfruit, and sugar cane along with microgreens and other leafy vegetables.
Choose your own pace. You may choose to socialize with other guests in our comfortable Living Room, or relax on a jasmine-scented terrace and count the falling stars. Browse the Library to find a good book, or write one yourself. Our guests have been known to do both.
For celebrations like weddings, family reunions, or special birthdays — or just for fun — you and up to 35 of your luckiest friends or family can have the entire Island to yourselves. Our staff will work with you in advance to arrange every detail of your “private island takeover.”
Top 5 “UNGOOGLABLES”
Set your sights on a different one of Guana’s seven beaches every day and visit - and swim - them all during your stay.
From the far end of White Bay Beach, take a short hike over the rocks to “vest pocket” Harris Beach, the most private beach in the BVI.
Hike to Long Man’s Point and wear your bathing suit under hiking shorts so you can plunge into the natural pool at the base of Chicken Rock. Along the path, snack on one of the delicious thimble-sized pink berries from the barrel cactus.
With no marina or other public facilities, all 850 acres will be yours for as long as you like.
Take a fishing excursion and have our talented chefs prepare your day’s catch for dinner.
TOP 5 Must Do’s on Guana
Relax at White Bay Beach, often cited as the best beach in the Caribbean. Play a game of tennis, and refresh with a body scrub in our spa at the water’s edge, with fresh-picked passion fruit and lemon basil.
Allow our boat captain to take you on a private trip around the Island so you can see Guana’s extraordinary beaches, cliffs, and mountains, from the water.
Visit our master gardener for a private tour of the Orchard, where much of the Island’s food is grown, and sample fresh coconut milk and other organic treats.
Explore our twelve miles of hiking trails (and even more uncharted). Visit the ruins of the 18th Century Sugar Mill, and the stone foundations of the Lake House, home to one of Guana’s early Quaker families. Reach the 806-foot summit of Sugarloaf Mountain for commanding views of the surrounding islands.
Experience more of the BVI with a full-day or half-day boat trip to our sister island, Norman Island (Robert
Louis Stevenson’s original Treasure Island) for lunch, or any other local destination including the legendary Baths at
Virgin Gorda.
GUANA’S LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Established in 1934
Our intimate hotel is built of native stone and coral, on the foundations of an 18th century Quaker estate. Sprinkled along a scenic ridge and cooled by gentle tradewinds, each of our 18 unique rooms and villas offers a commanding views of the Caribbean and the Atlantic.
SEA VIEW COTTAGE
Our hilltop rooms are naturally cooled by a gentle breeze through the wooden louvres, and air conditioning if needed. Each cottage has its own private terrace with stunning views of the Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, or both. We offer two of our sea view cottages with private pools (at additional cost).
JOST VILLA
Nestled into the mountainside, Jost is Guana’s largest and most luxurious villa. Choose to enjoy idyllic views from the living room with vaulted ceiling, dining room, or the expansive terraces with an infinity pool that overlooks both the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Jost is available as a one, two, or three bedroom villa with additional kids bedroom on request.
NORTH BEACH VILLA
The only accommodation on secluded North Beach, this one or two bedroom Villa is a world unto itself. With its own private pool and sundeck nestled into the dune above Guana’s dramatic North Bay, this Villa is the most private setting on the Island.
HARBOUR VILLA
Located on the scenic ridge, Harbour Villa has panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Enjoy expansive vistas from sprawling terraces. Relax in the private infinity pool. Harbour is available as a one, two, or three bedroom Villa.
CONNECTING ROOMS
Several of our sea view cottages are available as grouped or interconnecting rooms. Please contact reservations to discuss the options best suited to your group.