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Fort Burt HotelvsGuana Island
Both properties are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Guana Island scores slightly better than Fort Burt Hotel. Guana Island comes in at #8 in British Virgin Islands with approval from 6 reviews such as Fodor's, Hideaway Report and Jetsetter.
Fort Burt Hotel
DK Eyewitness
Fodor's
Oyster
Frommer's
Waterfront Dr, Road Town, Road Town, Tortola
From $185/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
DK Eyewitness "Situated across the road from the marina with great views, Fort Burt Hotel places you just a stroll away from the island’s shops, bars and charter boat fleet."
Fodor's "The Fort Burt Hotel surrounds the ruins of an old Dutch fort, giving you a sense of history along with a night's sleep." Full review
OysterBudget
"Once a Dutch fortress used to protect Road Town’s inner harbor, Fort Burt Hotel is now a budget-friendly property with 17 guest rooms." Full review
Frommer's "Accommodations are set at a higher elevation than any others in Road Town, offering panoramic views from private terraces to the waterfront below." Full review
Guana Island
Concierge Fodor's DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Jetsetter
Hideaway Report Frommer's
Guana Island
From $695/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
- Tennis Court
Concierge "Guana is the closest you'll get to a private island without a five-figures-a-day tab: Think a maximum of 36 guests spread over seven beaches."
Fodor's "Here's a good resort if you want to stroll the hillsides, snorkel around the reefs, swim at its seven beaches, and still enjoy some degree of comfort." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A mere 30 guests share 850 acres at this remote retreat off Tortola’s north coast. There are seven lovely beaches scattered around the island."
Star Service "Guests seeking a private island resort who don't want to shell out for Richard Branson's Necker Island might want to consider this private 850-acre island close off the north shore of Tortola." Full review
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Also worth requesting is Harbour House, which sits atop the hill, and is available with one or two bedrooms.
Jetsetter "Privately-owned castaway resort with private terraces, miles of nature trails, and a gourmet restaurant." Full review
Hideaway Report91.0
"Utterly tranquil, mostly undeveloped private island 20 minutes north of Tortola with seaview cottages and villas." Full review
Frommer's "Guana Island was purchased in 1974 by dedicated conservationists Henry and Gloria Jarecki, and it’s both a nature preserve and wildlife sanctuary. This is one stunning landscape: Upon..." Full review
