Hermitage Bay

Nestled in a gently undulating hillside looking out across stunning turquoise waters and a long white-sand beach, at secluded Hermitage Bay you'll be pampered with incredible personal service, fantastic al fresco cuisine and spacious cottages. An unforgettable tropical hideaway.

TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2012
TripAdvisor reviewers have voted Hermitage Bay:
Top 25 All Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean - 12th

Individual Caribbean-style cottages are scattered amongst ten acres of colourful tropical gardens and beachfront, an appealing oasis of tranquillity and a haven for honeymooners and couples. Hermitage Bay offers understated luxury, spacious accommodation and has an exceptionally high level service philosophy.

Feast on mouth-watering cuisine at the open-air restaurant and bar, absorbing the stunning vista as the occasional boat bobs on the horizon. Sip a cocktail by the pool or head to the secluded beach for complimentary watersports such as sailing, windsurfing, snorkelling and kayaking.

Indulge in blissful treatments at the tranquil spa (extra cost), as well as soothing yoga, meditation and Pilates. The resort grows vegetables and herbs in its own organic kitchen garden, and you can attend a cookery course or demonstration with a local chef. There's also a guided tour of a local farm, a  nature tour of the grounds and a hiking trail.

Accommodation

25 individual cottages are made of Guyanese hardwood and sprinkled among 10 acres of colourful tropical gardens and beachfront. Unique with rich wooden floors and spacious air-conditioned bedrooms with kingsize beds, they also offer flat-screen television, DVD player, iPod docking station, minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, living area, day bed, large bathroom with double sinks, large bath and shower, outdoor shower and a garden and terrace.

Beach Cottage Suites are close to the beach with partial or full sea views.
Beachfront Cottages are closer to the water's edge and have an air-conditioned lounge.
Hillside Pool Suites provide complete seclusion with a semi open-air lounge area leading to a terrace with private plunge pool and fantastic views, with the island of Montserrat on the horizon.

Restaurants

• The Dining Area - Alfresco restaurant serving Caribbean, American and modern European cuisine using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

All Inclusive

•   All meals including afternoon snack and evening canapés
•   All drinks including premium brand drinks, fresh cocktails, house wine and fully stocked minibars
•   A selection of non-motorised watersports
•   Regular nightly entertainment

Other details

•   Minimum stay: 7 nights Dec21-Jan04; 3 nights the rest of the year
•   Hotel closed Sep05-Oct10 2012
•   This hotel isn't suitable for anyone with walking difficulties
•   Children aged under 8 are only accepted at this hotel Jul01-Aug31 and Dec01-28
•   Children aged 9-11 are accepted Jul01 to Aug31 in Beach cottage suites or Beachfront cottages only.

Facilities

•   Restaurant and bar
•   Swimming pool
•   Spa
•   Snorkelling
•   Kayaking
•   Sunfish sailing

•   Windsurfing
•   Yoga
•   Meditation
•   Pilates
•   Organic kitchen garden
•   Cookery courses/demonstrations
•   Guided tour of a local farm
•   Guided nature tour of grounds
•   Hiking trail

Swimming Pools

Small but well-equipped outdoor swimming pool.

Spa and beauty

Garden Spa
Treatments are influenced bythe ancient eastern concept of 'chakras' - seven energy centres that run down your body and affect your physical and emotional state.

Therapies available at the spa include:
•   Rituals
•   Massages
•   Couples' treatments
•   Facials
•   Meditation, yoga and Pilates
•   Holistic treatments (reflexology and reiki)
•   Manicure and pedicure

Golf information

Golf is available at Jolly Harbour Golf Course and Cedar Valley Golf Course.

Location

On the west coast, approximately 35 minutes from the airport.

Beach description

Stunning white-sand beach with a backdrop of lush green hills.