THE HERMITAGE, Pond Hill

The Hermitage - Historic Caribbean hotel at Nevis Peak, 20km from Vance W. Amory International Airport

Located 800 feet above sea-level between Gingerland and Figtree parishes. Built 350 years ago, one of the oldest wooden houses in Caribbean. Features outdoor pool, tennis court, and restaurant. Caribbean Restaurant serves local cuisine in 350-year-old great house. Property includes library, sitting rooms for tea/cocktails, hiking trails with ocean views. Direct access to rainforest trails. Distance to nearest beach: 4 miles. Airport transfers available: US$40 from St. Kitts, US$30 in Nevis, water taxi US$25 per person.

Additional perks of the hotel

Tennis pro and yoga instructor available on call

Massage therapists for in-room services

Wedding venue capacity: 48 people

Car rental delivery to hotel (US$50/day + US$25 license fee)

Wednesday Night West Indian Feast

Guided hiking tours available

Local musicians can be arranged for events

Room Options

13 rooms surrounding historic mainhouse. Hillside Rooms: ground-level studios with garden views, 100 Mbps Wi-Fi, king bed. Balcony Rooms: pool-view rooms with private porches, 100 Mbps Wi-Fi, king bed. Gingerbread Cottages: separate bedroom, sitting area, kitchenette, private porch, some with day beds. Rose Villa: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, kitchen, 2 sitting rooms, private pool, 2 king beds, 2 double beds, pull-out couch.

Other conveniences

Electric kettle

AM/FM alarm clock

Four-poster beds

Hammocks on every porch

Complimentary breakfast

Air conditioning

Private porches with garden or pool views