Guana Island

My husband and I just got back from what was probably our 10th year at Guana Island d the wonderful private island resort in the British Virgin Islands. We stayed at the North Beach Cottage as we always do and it was beautiful, luxurious, worth every penny, healing, restorative, de-stressing and everything else wonderful and words can’t really describe it. The cottage is a dream located right on the half mile long stretch of the North Beach. We don’t swim at that beach - there’s another perfect swimming beach 5 minutes from the cottage but the private pool is right next to the ocean and every morning we would do water workouts in it and there’s no better place to get your daily exercise. The cottage has perfect views in every room of the ocean and the hillsides. The staff is very attentive in a low keyed way - this is “quiet luxury” at its finest. Makes you feel like a celebrity. This resort is very addictive and we’ve booked our stay for next year again cause we just can’t stay away

This was our first visit and it won’t be our last! After visiting this area for the last 25 years, I still can’t believe it took us this long to visit Guana. A very special place which exudes casual comfort and luxury. It’s old school Caribbean elegance with modern conveniences and service that is top notch. Jason is fantastic and a big thank you to him for answering all of our questions in advance and ensuring that everything was as it was supposed to be. Also, tip of the hat to Nicole and all of her crew on the island. Can’t wait to go back. Thank you!

Truly magical experience, especially the beach and food. Their dessert chef is a genius, and everything exudes an understated class that's very rare to find. Everyone there, from the staff to the family, are incredibly friendly, and I really appreciated how laid-back the socializing was. I'm not a super outgoing person, but shared meals brought all the guests and family together and we made a bunch of friends. When I felt like I needed to introvert, there were opportunities for that aplenty (considering it's a whole island with less than 40 people on it, I'm not surprised). I honestly can't wait to go back.

We absolutely love Guana. It's quiet. It's beautiful. The staff is fantastic. The food is amazing -- even though the daily choices are limited. The views are spectacular. The beaches are world class. The service is perfect. The vibe is laid back and feels unchanged since our first visit 8 years ago. It is a special place to relax, recharge, and unwind. Love everything about it.

If you want to go somewhere "secluded" but not actually feel cut off, this is a great place to do it. Traveling to Guana was incredibly easy for us given the direct flight to Tortola (EIS) from Miami. Once you land and clear customs, it's a short, 10-minute boat ride to the Island, and you're done. The staff will stay out of your way, but WILL try to accomplish pretty much anything you can think to ask for. They're a lovely group of people. I enjoyed talking to them just as much as being in the nicer weather.