Guana Island
Guana is a private island resort for nature lovers.
The owners, the Jarecki family, are just as dedicated to conservation as they are to accommodating guests in luxurious style.
A home to 18 cottages, it has long been a rarefied, in-the-know retreat, renowned for its natural beauty, its commitment to local and organic sourcing and its pristine beaches.
The eighth largest island in the British Virgin Islands, it’s a rocky 3.5 km2 island covered in lush rainforest. Once home to a Quaker colony who ran a sugar plantation on the island in the 18th century, it’s now home to a luxury resort. Its largest beach, White Bay Beach is half a mile of silver-white sand, with a few swaying hammocks, a well-stocked beachside honesty bar and small marina.
The island’s other six beaches are only accessible by hiking one of the numerous trails or by boat. The 19 km of walking trails are well mapped and are a great way to explore the ecological diversity of the island. Flamingos, once hunted to extinction on the island, have been reintroduced.
The accommodations are five star all the way, from ocean-view rooms and villas with private plunge pools to fine dining drawing from the island’s organic gardens.
Nearby Guana is Norman island, Robert Louis Stevenson’s original Treasure Island. On a day trip you can also explore the legendary Baths at nearby Virgin Gorda island.
Overview
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Spa, tennis court, non-motorise water sports, 7 beaches, restaurant, bar, volleyball, badminton, croquet, fishing and excursions to nearby islands.
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From the US or Europe, fly by commercial airline into Tortola’s Beef Island Airport (EIS) via Miami, San Juan, St. Thomas, or Antigua. Hotel’s boatmen will take you to Guana’s White Bay on 10 min.
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If you love snorkelling, the best of it can be done at Guana’s northern tip, which is a Protected Fisheries Area. For Scuba diving a fascinating excursion like diving the wreck of the Rhone can be arranged.