Clifftop treehouse villas
Villas sit secluded in the rainforest canopy above the Caribbean, looking down to wild sea caves and empty sand.
“The resort's 10 gorgeous villas give new meaning to the word hideaway.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Treehouse villas designed by Fruto Vivas using sustainably sourced Guyanese Greenheart timber.
Notable
Rainforest funicular rides, sea-cave swimming, and complimentary kayaks along secluded beaches.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The hotel has just 22 villas, one more lavish than the next.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The cliffs overlook Tibay Beach toward Cabrits National Park, and Portsmouth is a ten-minute drive up the coast.
The rooms
Dominican red cedar furnishes the bedrooms, and broad timber terraces open to private plunge pools above the water.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
The Gwiyavyé saltwater lap pool is bordered by guava trees, and an open-air fitness pavilion looks straight into the rainforest.
The spa
The Gommier Spa treatment pavilion opens directly to the treetops above Tibay Beach, using custom local organic essential oils.
At the table
Zing Zing serves a daily six-course dinner without a set menu, using foraged island produce beneath an open timber canopy.
The luxury property has no communal spaces, beyond the decks, beaches, a riverside yoga pavilion, and the Zing Zing restaurant.
How it began
Founder Gregor Nassief free-climbed these sea cliffs as a boy, later buying the land from his father to build the resort.
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How we rate hotels.
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.