Hermitage Bay

Need to know

Rooms

25 Cottage Suites.

Rates

Low season, $700–$850; high season $900–$1,650, includes all meals, snacks and most drinks. Guests staying three night or more get free airport transfers. Additionally, there’s a 10.5 per cent government tax and 10 per cent service charge.

Check-out

Midday; later on request, subject to availability.

Facilities

Spa, DVD library, free WiFi throughout. In rooms: flatscreen TV, DVD player, sound system with iPod dock, minibar, outdoor rain shower, Aromatherapy Associates toiletries.

Poolside

The hotel’s main freshwater pool is an invitingly curved, infinity-edged, broad-bean-shaped delight, overlooking the sea and set beside the lounge bar. Waiters are always on hand to bring refreshment your way.

Children

The hotel welcomes children aged 12 and up for $200 a night in low season and $300 a night in high season. In July and August, you can bring kids from eight years old.

Hotel closed

Throughout September.

Also

On arrival, guests are assigned a personal ‘Ambassador’, who can check you into your room, pack for you and look after you during your stay. Smoking is not allowed in the restaurant or Suites (but you can go out onto the Verandah).

In the know

Our favourite rooms

The Hillside Cottage Suites may be a short trek up the hill, but it's worth the climb as the higher you go, the more stunning the bay view – and there’s always a golf buggy to ferry you around if you’re not feeling up to the ascent. These Asian-inspired wooden cottages have private infinity plunge pools beside white-curtained day-bed terraces – ideal for lounging in front of the inimitable Caribbean sunset. Down by the seafront, the Beach Cottage Suites may lack pools, but the fact the sea is but a hop, skip and dive away more than makes up for it.

Packing tips

Insect repellent is a must, given the critters that come out at night; any classics you’ve never got around to reading – this is the perfect place to do it.

Also

Guests staying three nights or more are treated to a free 30-minute massage in the spa.

Food & drink

Hotel restaurant

With tables spreading from the decking onto the beach, Hermitage Bay’s three-tier restaurant shares the Balinese/Asian feel of the suites, but serves a fusion of Caribbean and Modern European flavours, created, where possible, from local ingredients.

Dress code

Bonny, beachy and fabulously floaty.

Top table

There are sea views from every table, but the corner table on the lower tier is the most romantic spot.

Last orders

9.30pm at the restaurant; the bar closes at 11.45pm.

Room service

Breakfast can be brought to you between 7.30am and 10.30am. Afterwards, from 12.30pm to 9.30pm, there's a snack menu on offer. Restaurant dishes are available in-rooms 7pm–9.30pm.

Hotel bar

The sheltered poolside bar is a sleek and spacious lounge filled with low coffee tables, white fabrics and dark rattan armchairs. The old-style wide wooden bar counter is ideal for supping a cold beer or tropical cocktail.

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Smith concierge

If you’d prefer to talk to someone, or you’re having trouble booking online, ring our travel team on 0845 034 0700 (+44 20 8987 4312 from outside the UK). We guarantee you’ll get the best available rates, and we don’t charge a booking fee.

Hermitage Bay

PO Box 60, St John's,