Golden Rock Inn
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Golden Rock Inn occupies a green mountainside on Nevis, where a property dating to the early nineteenth century has become a small hotel with a strong sense of landscape. Its extensive grounds rise towards Nevis Peak, and tropical planting gives paths, terraces and cottages an unusually important role in the stay. The accommodation is intimate in scale, spread across individually designed cottages rather than a large central block. Gardens surround the buildings, and a spring-fed swimming pool provides another reason to spend time on the property between excursions around the island. The Rocks, the hotel's restaurant, follows the same close relationship with its surroundings. Outdoor dining comes with views across the gardens and towards the sea, while the kitchen draws on fish and lobster from local fishermen and produce from nearby growers. Golden Rock is particularly appealing for travellers interested in gardens, architecture and the quieter inland side of Nevis. Its mountainside setting also makes the choice of location clear: the landscape here is part of the destination in its own right.