The 5 Best Tortola Hotels

By: - January 3rd, 2017
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Its waters are enticing but exploring by boat is just one way to enjoy the British Virgin Islands. For an up-close and in-depth BVI experience, nothing beats staying in a terrific place on terra firma. So we’ve rounded up five hotels on the BVI’s largest island, Tortola, which are all great launch pads for daily exploration but also are welcoming retreats when you just want to stay put and soak up the sun. CJ Travel Editor Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon has the scoop on our picks of the best hotels on Tortola.

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Long Bay Beach Club

Set on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, Long Bay, this Elite Island Resorts property has a great collection of right-on-the-sand rooms and a beautiful signature restaurant, 1748. Book Long Bay Beach Club.

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