7 Best Hotels in St. Eustatius

This luxe, eco-friendly resort is a nature-lover's paradise, where sleek, contemporary rooms, suites, and villas have spacious balconies and/or gardens with views of the greenery, pools, and ocean. Backed by the Quill, the sprawling 40-acre property features over 140,000 species of plants, flowers, and trees, all of which attract birds, insects, and other creatures. It also has its own PADI dive center and offers ScubaPro rental gear. The on-site Breeze and Bobbie's Beach Club are two of Statia's best restaurants.

Built from 18th-century cobblestones, this restored building—once the site of a cotton gin—is now a busy hotel, restaurant, and bar with an attractive lobby and a lively deck facing the sea. Choose an ocean-view room or suite or a garden room overlooking the small swimming pool. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast and dinner (except Tuesday and Wednesday).

Located north of the Quill near the entrance to the botanical garden, this boutique hotel also has stunning rental villas. The property is a good 15-minute drive from the airport and historic Oranjestad along a rocky track, but the water views and natural serenity make the trek worth it—especially if you really want to \"get away.\" The on-site Whale Tails Restaurant serves dinner Wednesday through Sunday and lunch on weekends; upstairs, the multilevel, Spanish-motif Cuba Café serves tapas, light meals, and cocktails with a view.

Rooms at this cheerful, adults-only inn in a residential area near the airport all have air-conditioning, refrigerators, and tea and coffee makers. Some have kitchenettes and a dishwasher. Wi-Fi and breakfast are included.

Located at the base of The Quill, this hotel has comfortable suites with modern amenities. Choose between King Suites (which have king-size beds and private bathrooms) or King-Bed Apartments (which have full kitchens, living and dining areas, and king-size beds). Both options also have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers.

At one of the island's more casual digs, the views of St. Kitts and Nevis are drop-dead-gorgeous, and each airy-yet-cozy bungalow has one or two bedrooms with simple teak wood furnishings, tile floors, ceiling fans, louvered walls, French doors, kitchenette-equipped patios, and wood-accented bathrooms featuring corner showers. A small bar sits beside the attractive L-shape swimming pool. Cribs are available.

For an authentic local experience, consider these private, stand-alone bungalows and apartments, offering all the comforts of home. Each unit has a fully-equipped kitchen or kitchenette, high-speed Internet, ceiling fans, and air-conditioning, along with daily housekeeping services. The property is within walking distance of key landmarks, including the Honen Dalim Synagogue Ruins, the Historical Foundation Museum, and Ft. Oranje. Additionally, the Scubaqua diving center is just a five-minute drive away.