Guana Island

Unspoilt nature in the heart of the Caribbean

If you have always dreamed of setting down your suitcases on a private Caribbean islet, in the heart of lush nature, in the hope of feeling cut off from the world, Guana Island will be your next destination! This 340-hectare private island, located north of Tortola, offers a chic tropical sanctuary and absolute privacy to its guests, whose number never exceeds around thirty... Founded in 1934, the island-hotel is home to 18 rooms and villas built from stone and coral sourced from the island, scattered along a ridge and cooled by gentle trade winds. Each accommodation offers breath-taking views of the Caribbean Sea and its turquoise waters, which can be enjoyed with your feet in the sand from Guana's 7 idyllic beaches. As for the villas, a private swimming pool will charm travellers who wish to swim in complete tranquillity. On the island, hiking trails lead to Sugarloaf Mountain, Guana's highest point, and allow you to immerse yourself in the wild nature of the Virgin Islands. Thrill-seekers will happily indulge in water sports, or opt for a cruise to the neighbouring islets; whilst peace and serenity can be found at the Hibiscus Spa. At dinner, on the terrace, you can savour local "farm-to-table" cuisine that notably showcases produce from Guana Island's organic orchard.

STYLE

A 340-hectare private island boasting unspoilt nature nestled between beaches, mountains and tropical gardens

SITUATION

On the private island of Guana in the British Virgin Islands archipelago, accessible by boat from Beef Island international airport

CAPACITY

18 Bedrooms & Villas

HIGHLIGHTS

With a maximum of 35 hosts on the island, Guana is a haven and privacy is absolute

THE EXPERIENCES

  • 7 beaches including the sublime White Bay Beach
  • Diving, snorkelling, paddleboarding, kayaking, water skiing
  • Hike to the highest point of the island, Sugarloaf Mountain
  • Boat trip to explore neighbouring islands (Virgin Gorda...)
  • Sunset cruise
  • Private beach picnic
  • Observation of the many birds on the island
  • Massage on the beach or in the privacy of your room
  • Yoga classes, tennis court, walk in the organic orchard

THE EXTRAORDINARY

The island-hotel Guana Island offers its guests a unique chic Robinson Crusoe experience, in an exceptionally preserved environment. Lounge on the white sand beach of White Bay, considered to be one of the finest beaches in the British Virgin Islands. Observe a flamboyance of flamingos, or go diving off the island's northern tip, which is a protected fishing area. Accessible only by boat or helicopter, the treasures of Guana Island are yours to enjoy almost entirely alone...

ETHICS

The owners of Guana Island have set up a conservation programme for the island's wildlife, flora and seabed, aimed in particular at reintroducing vanished endemic species such as the ground iguana and the red-footed tortoise. The island hotel also has its own organic orchard, which supplies Guana's restaurant with tropical fruits (bananas, coconuts, mangoes, papayas, etc.).