Children: Children are welcome. A kids club is open weekdays from 9am to 5pm and offers complimentary activities for children aged 4 to 12 years old. These include cookie baking, jewellery making and outdoor games, while excursions are available at a supplement. Babysitting is available and payable locally (approx. US$15 per hour).
Distance from the airport: Bequia Beach Hotel is approximately 10 minutes from Bequia Airport by car, reached via a flight from Barbados or St Lucia.
Location: Bequia Beach Hotel is located on the southeast coast of Bequia at Friendship Bay, just 10 minutes from the capital Port Elizabeth.
Facilities: Guest lounge with plenty of board games, 2 swimming pools (one with pool gazebos), air-conditioned gym, spa with 3 treatment rooms and a steam sauna, boules pitch, table tennis and darts. Guests can take part in yoga twice a week and enjoy the use of paddle boards and kayaks at Jack's Beach Bar.
Activities nearby & local excursions: Activities on Bequia include hiking, biking and guided island tours with visits to Old Hegs Turtle Sanctuary, Hamilton Fort and Mount Pleasant (highest point on Bequia). Water sports include windsurfing, snorkelling tours and scuba diving, with 2 PADI dive shops providing access to over 30 dive sites. Other water-based excursions are available such as deep sea fishing, whale watching and sailing trips on the schooner ‘Friendship Rose’, perhaps visiting the Tobago Cays for diving and snorkelling with turtles followed by a lobster barbeque on the beach. Guests can also hire a car to explore the island - a local drivers license can be obtained on presentation of a full and valid UK license and is obtainable at the revenue office in Port Elizabeth. (Cost approximately EC$65 - the car hire company will accompany the guest to obtain the license).
Meal Arrangements: Stays at Bequia Beach Hotel are on a bed & breakfast basis which includes a full English breakfast plus many delicious options from the menu. Half Board and full board with drinks packages are available. The full board with drinks package include all house wines, spirits, house rum punch plus all soft drinks such as water, juices and smoothies.
Restaurants and Bars: There are 2 restaurants and bars at Bequia Beach Hotel. For al fresco dining, Bagatelle is right on the beach and is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, while Blue Tropic Restaurant & Bar is open seasonally and serves Italian and Caribbean dishes. Bequia Beach Bar is open throughout the day and evening, with a casual snack menu available at lunch.
Entertainment: There is live entertainment three nights a week including a BBQ evening with live reggae music, lobster fest with live string & calypso music and lazy Sunday lunch on the beach with live music.
Dress Code: Informal dress is the norm, however, after 6pm swimsuits and beach attire should not be worn in the bar. For dinner a collared shirt/polo shirt and casual slacks or smart shorts are acceptable for men and elegant casual dress for women.
Check In/Out: Guests are kindly asked to check in at 3pm and out at 12 noon.
Accommodation
56 rooms, suites and villas mostly with sea and beach views set in the hotel grounds. All accommodation has air conditioning, ceiling fans, an en suite tiled bathroom and shower, a hairdryer, mini cooler and safe. All are beautifully appointed with contemporary colonial interiors and private terraces with rattan furniture. Tea and coffee making facilities plus an iron and ironing board are available in-room on request.
Classic Room: These 8 rooms are in one of the hotel's elevated 2-3 storey buildings set on the hillside overlooking the pool. Some rooms have views to the sea and all have a spacious double bed with twin beds available. (Approx. 400 sq. ft.) Maximum occupancy: 2 persons.
One Bedroom Cottage: 3 garden view, private villas are set in the hotel's gardens with spacious accommodation made up of one large bedroom area (available with twin beds or a king size bed), a luxury bathroom with 'rain' shower and a walk-in closet. The outside terrace also has a small garden area. (Approx. 681 sq. ft.) Maximum occupancy: 2 persons.
Junior Suite: 11 split-level Junior Suites are in an attractive 3 storey building with lovely views over the gardens and towards the ocean. These spacious suites
feature a king-size bed or twin beds, a sitting area and an oversized bathroom. Interconnecting suites are available on request. (Approx. 700 sq. ft.) Maximum occupancy: 2-3 persons.
Note: Some of the Junior Plantation Suites have a separate small room at the back suitable for a 3rd person sharing comfortably. (Confirmed on request.)
Classic Family Suite: The Family Suite is similar in location and style to the Classic Rooms but with an additional interconnecting separate twin bedroom. Both bedrooms are en suite. This suite is ideal for families and features a large balcony overlooking the hotel's hillside pool and sun deck with the sea in the distance. (Approx. 785 sq. ft.) Maximum occupancy: 4 persons.
Beachfront Suite: 29 spacious split level suites occupy a fabulous location overlooking the beach and the sea, close to the main pool and beach restaurant. King, queen or twin bed options are available. (Approx. 700 sq. ft.) Maximum occupancy: 2-3 persons.
Note: Some of the Beach Front Suites have an extra bedroom at the back. (Confirmed on request).
Two Bedroom Villa with Private Pool: 3 private villas are located in the beautiful gardens a short stroll from the pool and beach. There are two en suite bedrooms which can be made up as a double and twin, a living room, a kitchen area and lovely covered terrace with sun deck and private plunge pool. These villas are ideal for families. (Approx. 1,120 sq. ft.) Maximum occupancy: 4 persons.
The Palm Villa with Private Pool: A large, fully-equipped villa set within the gardens of the hotel grounds, with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a private pool plus a large outdoor terrace and a cabana lounge area. Maximum occupancy: 8 persons.
The Estate Villa with Private Pool: A large, fully-equipped villa set on the hillside with four bedrooms and a private pool. Maximum occupancy: 8 persons.
Villa One at Friendhip Bay: Situated on the hillside in Friendship Bay this luxurious property is only a short walk from the beach and benefits from stunning views over Mustique and the Grenadines. Maximum occupancy: 10 persons.
Villa Two at Friendship Bay: Situated just up the hillside in Friendship Bay this luxurious property enjoys a unique Master Bedroom on its own floor boasting a bath and sun terrace. A luxurious and sumptuous swimming pool and terrace, with multiple outdoor areas surrounded by lush gardens.Maximum occupancy: 8 persons.
* Price given as a guide only. Departure date, exchange rate, flight class, board basis and room type can affect prices considerably.
Last Visited By Kate, Travel Specialist
