Hotel Description

Long Bay Beach Resort Villas is located on the northwestern coast of Tortola the largest of the British Virgin Islands BVI Known as the land of turtle doves this scenic mountainous island is an internationally respected mecca for boating fishing and diving The hotel is a 15 minute drive from Road Town the capital The BVI is an archipelago of 16 inhabited and more than 20 uninhabited islands clustered around the Sir Francis Drake Channel between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean The climate is subtropical with warm temperatures and gentle tradewinds The BVI s 23 000 residents speak English Despite the islands political ties to the U K the economy is closely tied to that of the U S Virgin Islands so the U S dollar prevails DESCRIPTION An aura of sophisticated tropical informality reigns at this beachfront plantation style resort set among verdant hills The resort s centerpiece is its mile long beach of white sand Its 157 beautiful guest rooms and villas are hidden away on a 52 acre estate giving guests a feeling of exclusivity and privacy yet Long Bay Beach Resort Villas is convenient to many of Tortola s countless boating and fishing venues Both beachfront and hillside rooms provide calming views of the ocean and nearby islands Two restaurants and three bars provide refreshment and the opportunity for guests to mingle The resort features a pool with swim up bar a new SPA TRANQUILITY and Salon two tennis courts a fitness center and a dive shop On site services include two car rental desks a gift shop a deli and a conference room EP and breakfast or breakfast and lunch or dinner meal plans are available ACCOMMODATIONS Long Bay Beach Resort Villas lovely 157 rooms and villas climb the hillside from the beach offering panoramic views Accommodations feature casually sophisticated d cor that mirrors the colors of their stunning natural surroundings All include private terraces or balconies with ocean views as well as air conditioning cable TV wet bars with refrigerators ceiling fans and hair dryers iron and iron boards and safes Perched on stilts the rustic Beachfront Cabanas 270 square feet offer king size beds a bathroomwith shower a hammock and a private deck Beachfront Rooms 360 square feet just 75 yards from the sand are contemporary spaces furnished either with king size beds some four poster or two queen size beds a bathroom with twin vanities and a shower and a private terrace Jacuzzi Junior Suites Hillside Oceanview Deluxe280 square feet are split level hillside accommodations with king size beds walkin showers with oceanviewsJacuzzis private balconies and living rooms Each two and three bedroom villa includes a gas grill a microwave oven and a coffee maker some offer Jacuzzis Four Estate Homes are individually appointed hillside homes that offer total escape with three or four bedrooms and private swimming pools DINING Long Bay Beach Resort Villas two restaurants are run under the direction of award winning Executive Chef Peter Hamil a Jamaica native who trained at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America In his 15 years in professional kitchens Chef Peter has honed his skills preparing Caribbean fusion spa continental and Italian cuisines NOTE Chef can also be hired from private dinner functions in the villas or estate homes 1748 serving breakfast famous for Butterrum Pancakes lunch and dinner is set on the ground floor of a renovated 18th century sugar mill with beachfront decking Grilled meats fresh seafood and West Indian dishes are featured with menu choices as varied as hamburgers Caesar salads and Caribbean ciappio made with red snapper scallops and shrimp in a rich coconut sauce Weekly themed buffets include the Barbecue Cook Out the Taste of Tortola and the Caribbean Night Buffet Upstairs Pasta House serves Italian dinners on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with traditional Italian fare such as minestrone soup and lasagna Bolognese 1748 features a signature Sunday Brunch that is popular with resort guests locals as well as guests from other islands both locals and vacationers The price is 28 50 and features a delectable buffet of Caribbean and traditional brunch items under the direction of Executive Chef Peter Hamill The buffet is available from 11 30am to 3 30pm Guests enjoy the breathtaking views of Jost Van Dyke and the time to enjoy convivial conversation with family and friends Many come to celebrate special occasions and enjoy celebrations during the delightful brunch DRESS CODE Long Bay Beach Resort Villas subscribes to a casually elegant dress code Dress Shorts allowed for dinner in 1748 BARS AND LOUNGES Two bars and lounges invite relaxation at Long Bay Beach Resort Villas The 1748 Beach Bar specializes in Caribbean cocktails such as the Island Fizz and the Long Bay Cooler Guests can wade up to the Pelican Swim Up Pool Bar where tropical drinks are available along with sandwiches and burgers The new Palm Terrace Bar features a large Full Service Bar no food yet with inside and outside tables a game room with a pool table board games and library RECREATION Water sports The waters at Long Bay Resort Villas are spectacular for snorkeling during the summer and body surfing in the winter months Snorkeling gear and boogie boards are available for rental Diving Dive Tortola no longer there awaiting new ownership has a dive shop on the premises offering opportunities for scuba enthusiasts from beginner to advance Instruction certification excursions and equipment rental are available Popular Tortola dive sites include Smuggler s Cove with two reefs 100 feet from shore and Brewer s Bay rich with trumpet fish barracuda and octopus Dive packages are offered for stays of five days or longer Swimming In addition to the aquamarine waters of the Atlantic Long Bay Beach Resort Villas has a landscaped freeform swimming pool with a swim up bar A water slide descends into the refreshing water and sundecks with covered lounge seating abound Tennis Two lighted artificial grass tennis courts invite play day or night for an additional fee Private lessons clinics and racquet rentals are available for an additional fee as well Fitness center The air conditioned center is fully equipped with free weights incline and decline benches a bench press treadmills exercise bicycles and a stair machine All Cybex equipment The Library Games Room A three story structure offers a cozy library on the main floor pool tables on the second floor and traditional games like chess backgammon on the top floor SPA The Spa Tranquility offers a tempting variety of treatments designed to rejuvenate the mind and body Offerings such as Aromatic Salt Glow Water Lily After Sun Soothing Treatment Green Coffee Cellulite Wrap and the signature Spa Tranquility Well Being Massage are featured Treatments incorporate products by Pevonia Botanica Pampering manicure and pedicure services are offered WEDDINGS Long Bay Beach Resort Villas informal ambience and beachfront setting lend themselves to relaxed tropical weddings Romantic venues include the Dual Stairway Bridge overlooking the ocean a gazebo surrounded by coconut trees and the beach The resort s wedding package includes the ceremony in a locale of the couple s choice the services of a wedding coordinator registrar costs ceremony charges floral decorations a bridal bouquet a boutonniere a one tier wedding cake a bottle of champagne and all taxes and gratuities A photographer a videographer steel pan entertainment and a hairstylist can be hired at an additional cost Couples must arrive at least three days before the ceremony and should call in advance to learn about additional legal requirements Celebrations for two are provided at a specially decorated table in a cozy corner of The Palm Terrace restaurant or directly on the beach Larger groups can gather for a catered affair in the Pelican Banquet Hall by the pool or 1748 FAMILIES Families are welcomed warmly at Long Bay In addition to frolicking in the pool and on the beach families often enjoy day sailing sunset cruises diving hiking in Sage Mountain National Park horseback riding and island hopping via powerboats Board games can be borrowed at the Activities Desk Children s menus are available at the 1748 restaurant Parents seeking a romantic evening out can take advantage of Long Bay s babysitting services arranged with 24 hours notice babysitting costs 10 per hour per child with a three hour minimum CONFERENCES Ideal for functions large or small Long Bay s 1 800 square foot conference room accommodates 200 reception style 160 for a sit down dinner or 120 classroom style Also known as the Pelican Banquet Hall the facility is equipped with a BOSE sound system a built in projector screen and microphones Long Bay s staff is prepared to accommodate conferences small business meetings banquets and cocktail receptions The resort can help meeting planners arrange group events with island flair such as golf outings to St Thomas day sails and fishing expeditions AMENITIES Multi lingual concierge staff Wet bars with refrigerators in all rooms Complimentary parking On site car rental Two boutiques On site deli Daily housekeeping Laundry services available for a fee Iron and ironing board in each room EXCURSIONS Virgin Adventures tour desk provides guests with a host of opportunities for outdoor adventures by land and sea either on their own or via guided expeditions Individually priced excursions include day sails on monohulls and catamarans deep sea fishing fly fishing in shore fishing and sport fishing charters horseback riding dolphin encounter programs and island tours GETTING THERE Travelers typically elect to fly to St Thomas and take the scenic 45 minute ferry to West End Ferry Dock Alternatively American Eagle Caribbean Star LIAT Caribbean Sun and Cape Air fly to the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport EIS on Beef Island which is connected to Tortola by bridge The resort is 45 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from the dock which has ferries to and from the U S Virgin Islands Surrounding AreaThis apartment hotel enjoys an excellent location on one of the main streets of the West End of the island and it is within walking distance of Long Bay Beach and Sopers Hole where guests will find many shops and nightlife options The nearest city is Roadtown which is around a 40 minute drive away Smugglers Cove is a 10 minute walk from the club resort the West End ferry dock is around 10 minutes by car and Nanny Cay is roughly 25 minutes drive Room TypesAll rooms feature air conditioning a fan and a bathroom Most accommodation units feature a balcony or terrace Many of the rooms also offer a sea view adding to the ambience The accommodation units each feature a king size bed A safe and a minibar also feature The kitchenettes of the accommodation units are appointed with a fridge a microwave and tea and coffee making equipment An ironing set is also available to guests All rooms offer a telephone a TV and a radio Each of the bathrooms features a shower and a hairdryer Property InformationThe hotel features 88 accommodation units Amenities include a safe Internet access and wireless internet access are available in the public areas The hotel offers a range of amenities for a comfortable stay including gastronomic options such as a restaurant a dining area a breakfast room a caf a bar and a pub Shopping facilities are available A garden is among the features contributing to a pleasant stay Guests travelling in their own vehicles can make use of the available parking spaces Among the additional services available are car hire medical assistance a laundry and a hairdressing salon AreaActivitiesThe hotel features an outdoor pool and a children s pool A terrace a sun terrace sun loungers and parasols are available The poolside bar serves a selection of refreshing drinks The hotel offers a very extensive outdoor sport and leisure programme which includes tennis and golf For a fee fishing and horse riding can also be enjoyed Guests of the hotel have a wide range of watersports to choose from including windsurfing canoeing sailing catamaraning and diving or for a fee snorkelling A gym and table tennis are some of the sports and leisure options available at the hotel Dining FacilitiesThe hotel offers a wide range of bookable meals and board options including breakfast lunch dinner B B half board and All inclusive Drinks are included for guests Alcohol free drinks and alcoholic drinks are served at the establishment EssentialInfoThe following credit cards are accepted at the hotel American Express VISA and MasterCard Guests are required to provide a credit card at check in for possible incidental charges There s an Energy Surcharge payable at the hotel Please be advised there is a fee for early departures Charges for Short Stays Clients who arrive and check out prior to their confirmed departure date will not be refunded any unused nights