My wife and I stayed at Hermitage Bay in April and May this year. We found the hotel one of the best we have ever encountered. The hillside Villas were fantatsic, the plunge pool bigger than any we have come across and the views both daytime and night time were fantastic. We were concerned that there was only one restaurant but becuase of the variety of food and the excellent standard and quality we had no problems. In fact in all honesty we had no problems for the whole time we were there. I see some people have complained about generators and how quiet the hotel was. If you want the birdie song blasting out at you then this is not the place for you. Its peaceful, its well run, staff go out of their way to be helpful/friendly but not in a way that you think its a burden. Michael the Manager is a treasure to the hotel, his knowledge and help were exceptional. In fact why are we telling you all this, we want to keep it our secret

Mike and Pat Richards

Hermitage Bay is in a class of its own. It would not strike you as you leaf through a travel brochure, but there is something unique and magical about the place.

It is not the only small hotel in the world which can offer a secluded beach and manicured gardens overlooking an unspoilt tropical bay.

It is not the only place which offers really comfortable spacious bungalows fitted with impeccable, under-stated good taste, al fresco dining and wide selection of free drinks (including non-vintage champagne) whenever you want them.

It is not just the excellent design and stunning setting that make Hermitage Bay stand out. The people who work there are really special - without exception. The whole team (and from the general manager down, they are a team) really look after you and care deeply about what they do. There is a subtle attention to detail about everything this hotel offers. The service is courteous without being cold, friendly without being overly so, attentive but never intrusive. Towels will appear for you, as if invisibly, at the point of need. Try to move your own sunbeds and hands will appear to help you. Drinks will be offered just when you were thinking you might like one, to save you the effort of the short stroll to the bar. Staff will chat if you want (or not if you don’t) and always seem happy and enthusiastic - and they are able people; good at what they do.

It seemed that nothing was too much trouble for anyone on the team. One evening, for example, my wife had mentioned how much she had enjoyed the sourfruit, so the chef arranged sourfruit for her whenever she wanted it. The senior management is always on hand, acting as proper hosts not merely managers. Assistant general manager, Michael Eutrope, in particular is a real star and a pleasure to spend time with.

You do not generally go to the Caribbean for fine cuisine but we found that the offerings of the resident chef here were consistently world-class - and well presented. Dining at Hermitage Bay was a culinary experience of a quality which was as welcome as it was surprising to us. Local dishes were especially good.

My wife and I have been to other splendid places before our visit to Hermitage Bay last February and since. Hermitage Bay stands out above the rest. Memories of more recent trips to other wonderful places have faded faster. Few holiday experiences are so good that we would rather go back than try something new but we plan to go back to Hermitage Bay and cannot imagine being satisfied with anything else in the tropics.
Hermitage Bay is a place of real quality - discrete and unostentatious; minimalist but far from basic. You feel like you have really been somewhere. It is a place where you can rediscover what it is to be human. If you don’t like it you probably don’t have a soul.

If you're looking for bright lights, loud music or noisy crowds, this is not for you. (Thankfully. Please don’t come). If you don't like foreign food, stay at home. If you want a free minibus to the local disco, go to Butlins.

But if you want to be enchanted go to Hermitage Bay.

One of our friends strongly recommended that place and at no time we had to regret having listened to her. The hotel was one of the nicest place I have ever been to: luxurious rooms, breath-taking view, great food... The management and the staff were always very thoughtful and made our stay unique and unforgettable. We were considering going back to the Hermitage Bay in June but unfortunately there was no room available. For sure we will go back there before the end of the year. This place is exactly how I picture paradise!

We had a wonderful stay at the holel. michael the manager was 'one of the best' he arranged everything for us, was thoughtfull, and if sometimes other more noisey guests (after too many drinks) we 'loud' he would very poiletly 'ADVISE a lowering of the desibels.
Most or the guests were in favor of the 'low key approarch' to some guests who thought they had something to prove.

Overall it was the best Island Hotel I and my wife have stayed at, we are comming back with the the whole family next year, to this relaxed Hotel, freindly service, MICHAEL (without this man it would not be the same place) and the lovely surroundings of this ammazing place.

It is wonderful.........................try IT..you will not be disapointed