Renowned for sailing, snorkeling and some of the world’s best beach bars, the British Virgin Islands enchant with a string of roughly 60 pieces of Paradise spread across 56 square-miles of Caribbean blue. And even with the closure of venerable beachfronts such as Biras Creek Resort and the temporary shuttering of Rosewood Little Dix Bay for renovations until next December, visitors who opt for a beach-based experience (rather than just cruising through) will still find plenty of seaside places to stay. CJ Travel Editor Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon brings you the best beach hotels in the British Virgin Islands.
Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda You don’t have to be a sailor to enjoy this classic Caribbean resort; yachties and beach bums alike have been flocking to this island institution’s three white-sand strips for decades. This is one of our favorite resorts in the Caribbean, and the best beach resort in the BVI. Book Bitter End Yacht Club.
Long Bay Beach Club, Tortola
Set on what just might be the most beautiful beach in all the British Virgin Islands, this is a classic beach hideaway that also happens to be all-inclusive. Book Long Bay Beach Club.
Peter Island Resort & Spa Honeymooners love this romantic retreat, where they can snuggle up in one of 52 sumptuous beachfront, marina and hillside rooms and then spread out on five seductive strands (one appropriately named Honeymoon Beach). Book Peter Island Resort and Spa.
Guana Island Guests at this 15-cottage private-island escape (which boasts an 850-acre nature reserve) have their pick of an impressive seven beaches for sunning, swimming and snorkeling.
Frenchmans, Tortola There are only nine villas at this homey retreat on Frenchman’s Cay, so you won’t have to fight the crowds to stake your claim to its secluded sands.
Surfsong Villa Resort, Beef Island Guests in the seven stylish villas at this under-the-radar roost hardly notice the lack of a swimming pool. But you wouldn’t either if you had the calm and inviting waters of Well Bay as your backyard.
Sandcastle Hotel, Jost Van Dyke For beach (and beach bar) lovers who are satisfied with simple accommodations, there’s no better spot than this clutch of cottages attached to the famous Soggy Dollar bar and set directly on White Bay, where the sand is soft, the sea is warm, and the Painkillers flow freely.