Sugar Mill Hotel

At a glance

The Sugar Mill Hotel is a delightful getaway on Tortola in the BVI. On an island where there are few hotels of any great character or style, Sugar Mill is a Tortola hotel that fills the spot as a friendly, well run and enjoyable place to stay, and which has, most importantly, excellent food. The Sugar Mill is small, with just 23 rooms, but it is set in pretty gardens and old stone walls, taking its name from the old sugar estate that was once contained in them. The heart of the estate, and now the hotel, is the restored boiling house, now the dining room. This is innovative and fun, and is enjoyed on the BVI for its originality and renowned farther afield (it is a regular winner of plaudits and prizes), in the Caribbean and beyond.

Best for:

Food & Cooking, Stay & Sail, Stay & Dive Solo Travellers, Wedding & Romance

Who for:

Foodies, couples, honeymooners in summer

Not for:

Classic Caribbean beach resort

How to get there:

Mainly via Antigua or San Juan but also via St Thomas, USVI

Key features

Discreet and understated small Tortola hotel in pretty British Virgin Islands setting, intimate atmosphere, swimming pool, small beach, best dining in Tortola BVI in famed main dining room, creative wedding ideas, Tortola scuba diving and day sails in Tortola as package features.

Style:

Good comfort with strong Caribbean character, built into the walls of the old estate, some traditional island characteristics such as gingerbread and balustrade balconies

Client Profile:

Independent and seasoned travellers, mostly American but loved by Brits in the know