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Best hotels in St Vincent and the Grenadines: eight places to stay on Bequia and St Vincent
Sailing boats lie at anchor in Admiralty Bay, and from the hotel terrace you look across to the next small islands in the chain. St Vincent and the Grenadines is one of the quietest island nations in the Caribbean, with small hotels, green islands and some of the clearest water in the region.
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St Vincent and the Grenadines is made up of the green volcanic island of St Vincent and a chain of around 30 small islands and cays to the south. Most travellers fly into St Vincent and take a ferry or small plane on to Bequia, Mustique, Canouan or Union Island. The islands are small, quiet and little developed, and the hotels are small and personal.
We have picked eight hotels on Bequia and St Vincent and say who each one suits. All have a guest rating of at least 8.8 out of 10 and more than 50 reviews on Expedia. Our links go there, and the hotel is always chosen before the link. Several of the most exclusive hotels in the Grenadines, such as the Mandarin Oriental on Canouan and the hotels on Mustique and Petit St Vincent, had too few reviews or did not appear in our search, so they are not included. That is why this guide has eight hotels, not ten.
Quick answer: where should you stay in St Vincent and the Grenadines?
Bequia is the best choice for most visitors: a green island with beaches, restaurants and a lively harbour, a ferry ride from St Vincent. For all-inclusive or a short hop to the airport, stay on St Vincent. If you want to sail, start from the marinas on the south coast.
Best on Bequia: Bequia Beach Hotel
Best view: The Liming Bequia
Best for sailors: Blue Lagoon Hotel and Marina
Best private island: Young Island Resort
Best all-inclusive: Sandals St Vincent
How to choose the right hotel in St Vincent and the Grenadines
Bequia or St Vincent: Bequia has the beaches and the atmosphere. St Vincent has the airport, the rainforest and the volcano.
Getting there: fly via Barbados or St Lucia to St Vincent. The ferry to Bequia takes around an hour from Kingstown.
Sailing: many combine a few nights in a hotel with a sailing trip through the Grenadines to the Tobago Cays.
Season: December to May is the dry season. June to November is the rainy season and hurricane season.
Restaurants: on Bequia the restaurants line the harbour and the beaches. On St Vincent you mostly eat at your hotel or around Villa.
Friendship Bay
Bequia Beach Hotel on Friendship Bay, seen from the air.
Bequia
Bequia is the largest of the Grenadines and one of the friendliest islands in the Caribbean. The harbour town of Port Elizabeth sits on Admiralty Bay, where sailing boats from around the world drop anchor. The beaches of Princess Margaret and Lower Bay are a short walk from the harbour, and Friendship Bay is on the south side. The island has no big hotels, but many small places with good food, and the mood is relaxed.
Bequia Beach Hotel: beach and pools on Friendship Bay
Bequia Beach Hotel sits on Friendship Bay on the south side of the island, with villas in the garden, several pools, a spa and restaurants by the beach. It is owned by a Swedish businessman and has one of the highest guest ratings on the island. The hotel arranges boat trips to the other Grenadines, and the beach has calm water for swimming.
This is our pick on Bequia, if you want the beach, the pool and the restaurant in one place. It suits couples and families alike. Take a water taxi to Admiralty Bay one evening and have dinner by the harbour in Port Elizabeth.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Bequia Beach Hotel
The coast
The coast at The Liming on Bequia, seen from the air.
The Liming Bequia: villas with a view
The Liming is a small hotel on Bequia, with villas looking out to sea, a pool and a restaurant. It is quiet and exclusive, and guests rate it very highly. The restaurant uses plenty of fish and vegetables from the surrounding islands, and you dine looking out over the sea.
This is our pick for the view, for couples who want peace, good food and the sea in front of them. There are few villas, so the mood is personal. Book a boat trip to the Tobago Cays and snorkel with the sea turtles.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at The Liming Bequia
The jetty
The jetty and beach at Bequia Plantation Hotel.
Bequia Plantation Hotel: on Admiralty Bay
Bequia Plantation Hotel sits on Admiralty Bay, within walking distance of Port Elizabeth, with small houses in a lush garden, a pool and a jetty into the bay. The rooms are simple and cosy, and many have a veranda facing the garden and the bay.
It suits you if you want to walk to the restaurants and bars by the harbour with the beach right outside. It is one of the most popular hotels on the island, with many guest reviews. Walk the Belmont Walkway to Princess Margaret Beach.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Bequia Plantation Hotel
Young Island
Young Island and the sailing boats in the channel off St Vincent.
St Vincent
St Vincent is the main island, with the capital Kingstown, rainforest, waterfalls and the La Soufrière volcano in the north. Most hotels are on the south coast, around Villa and the marinas, a short drive from Argyle airport. St Vincent is greener and more mountainous than the Grenadines, with black sand beaches on the west coast and rainforest in the hills.
Young Island Resort: a private island just offshore
Young Island is a small private island just off Villa on the south coast of St Vincent. Guests stay in cottages among the palms, and a boat takes you across the channel in a couple of minutes. The island has its own beach, a pool and a restaurant. There are no cars on the island, and evenings are spent on the beach or in the bar by the water.
This is our pick for the private island feeling, without Mustique prices. It suits couples and honeymooners. Watch the sailing boats in the channel from the beach in the evening, and take a boat trip to the Grenadines by day.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Young Island Resort
The resort
Sandals St Vincent at Buccament Bay, seen from the air.
Sandals St Vincent: all-inclusive for couples
Sandals St Vincent sits on Buccament Bay on the west coast, with several pools, restaurants and everything included. Like other Sandals resorts it is for couples only, and the price covers food, drink and many activities. Water sports are included, and the resort sits between the green mountains and the sea.
This is our all-inclusive pick, for couples who would rather not think about the bill. The resort is large and has most of what you need. Join a trip to the waterfalls and the rainforest on the Vermont Nature Trails.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Sandals St Vincent
The marina
The marina at Blue Lagoon Hotel, seen from the air.
Blue Lagoon Hotel and Marina: for sailors
Blue Lagoon sits by a marina on the south coast, with rooms looking over the boats, a pool and a restaurant. It is a natural starting point for sailing trips through the Grenadines. Several boat charter companies are based here, so it is easy to meet your skipper and set sail the next morning.
This is our pick for sailors, for a night or two before or after the boat trip. It is quiet and practical, close to the airport. Have dinner by the marina and watch the boats come in.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Blue Lagoon Hotel and Marina
The pool
The pool with a sea view at Beachcombers Hotel.
Beachcombers Hotel: on the beach at Villa
Beachcombers sits on the beach at Villa on the south coast, with a pool with sea views, a spa and a restaurant. The hotel has many guest reviews and a good reputation for service. The restaurant is by the water, and in the evening you can see the lights on Young Island and the sailing boats in the channel.
It suits you if you want an affordable beach base on St Vincent, with Young Island and the channel right outside. The airport and Kingstown are close by.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Beachcombers Hotel
The house
The old house at Grenadine House above Kingstown.
Grenadine House: a colonial house above Kingstown
Grenadine House occupies an old house in the hills above Kingstown, with views over the town and harbour, a garden, a pool and a restaurant. It is a small, quiet hotel. It also works well for a night before or after the ferry to Bequia, which leaves from the harbour in Kingstown.
It suits you if you want a historic stay close to the capital. Visit the botanical garden in Kingstown, one of the oldest in the West Indies, and the market in the centre.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Grenadine House
When should you book?
December to May: the dry season and high season. Book early around Christmas, New Year and Easter.
June to November: rainy season and hurricane season, but lower prices and fewer visitors.
Bequia Easter Regatta: the Easter sailing regatta fills the hotels on Bequia. Book well ahead if you want to be there.
Frequently asked questions about hotels in St Vincent and the Grenadines
How many nights do I need?
A week is a good starting point. Spend a night on St Vincent when you arrive and the rest on Bequia, or combine with a sailing trip.
Should I stay on Bequia or St Vincent?
Bequia suits most visitors, with beaches and restaurants. St Vincent suits all-inclusive, nature and short stays near the airport.
How do I get to Bequia?
Take the ferry from Kingstown, which takes around an hour, or a small plane to Bequia's little airport.
Why is the Mandarin Oriental Canouan not included?
It had too few reviews on Expedia when we made this guide. Mustique and Petit St Vincent did not appear in our search.
Is St Vincent and the Grenadines expensive?
Bequia and St Vincent are cheaper than many other Caribbean islands. Mustique and the private islands are among the most expensive places in the world.