Hillside timber cottages
Timber cottages dot the lush hillside tumbling down to a sheltered cove, connected by stone paths and buggies along the sand.
“The spacious, contemporary cottages – 30, in all – were recently redesigned to be lighter and airier, swapping out dark wood for light.”
Where it shines
Exceptional
Personal housekeepers, beachside wait service, and staff who remember returning guests by name.
Notable
Open timber cottages with plantation shutters, wrap-around decks, and private plunge pools.
Notable
Secluded cove grounds with a private sailboat, speedboats, paddleboards, and calm waters.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
UK Gold List
Condé Nast Traveler
2026
Design here is contemporary and elegant, with more than a whiff of the island’s colonial past; plantation shutters and timber verandas complementing luxe white linens and dark wooden furniture.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Tucked into a quiet west-coast cove, the resort offers private coastal boat excursions, with historic sites like Nelson's Dockyard a drive away.
The rooms
Freestanding cottages feature mosquito-netted beds, deep soaking tubs, and open-air garden showers, with private plunge pools beside selected suites.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A beachfront infinity pool looks straight out over the bay, lined with timber decking and white umbrellas.
The spa
Open-air treatment suites sit among the beachfront foliage, offering Dorissima colour rituals and holistic bodywork.
Yoga and the gym
Morning yoga and Pilates take place in an open-air pavilion, and a 24-hour fitness studio sits close by.
Tree Bar
The bar curves around a mature tree trunk on the beach, serving rum punch and daily sunset sushi.
At the table
Timber dining terraces look out over the bay, serving Caribbean dishes with produce from the on-site organic farm.
How it began
Founder Andy Thesen spent more than a year carefully clearing the hillside to preserve its lush natural landscape before opening in 2006.
Stay here
Hermitage Bay, an SLH Hotel
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.