St Vincent and the Grenadines

St Vincent and the Grenadines are a combination of two very different sorts of islands: St Vincent is a typically lush and mountainous Windward island and the Grenadines are a string of smaller, drier lower islands including Bequia and Mustique running down towards Grenada. When it comes to the best places to stay in St Vincent and the Grenadines, the smaller islands have more beach break style villas and hotels and St Vincent is loved by sailors.

Things not to miss:

• Dive or snorkel at the Tobago Cays.
• Charter a boat and spend a day island hopping.
• Make a trip to St Vincent and marvel at its volcanic peaks.
• Stroll through the tropical delight that it St Vincent's Botanical Gardens.
• Wander through the hitoric Kingstown.

The Hotel Guru's pick of the best places to stay in St Vincent and the Grenadines range from value chic to the serious luxury.

For a special occasion

• The Cotton House Hotel is a boutique-style beach hotel set amongst palm trees on white sand in the classic French West Indies style. Rooms, suites and villas are romantically styled with beautiful sea views, and there's a full service spa as well as a fabulous seafood restaurant.
• Firefly is a lively, five room hotel with views over the Caribbean. Boutique in style, the hotel has a popular local restaurant and Martini bar.

For great value

• The Bequia Beach Hotel in Friendship, Bequia, is a chic collection of rooms, suites and villas surrounded by coconut groves and opening out onto a lovely beach. Expect colonial Caribbean decor with two pools and two restaurants, and all starting from just £74 per night.

For beach chic

• Young Island is a tropical paradise on a 36 acre island filled with coconut groves, mango trees, and surrounded by white sand beaches. Deluxe cottages are casual chic with private balconies, some with private pools, and all the mod cons.

For a private island experience

• Petit St Vincent on Petit St Vincent, is a stunning collection of stone, beach-front cottages surrounded by two miles of pristine white beach. Chic and relaxing, this island has everything you need and more!

For an apartment or beach house

• If you're travelling with family or a group of friends it may be a better option to book a villa or apartment. For a wide range of properties for all tastes and budgets we recommend you visit our online partner Booking.com.

Travel Information

• St Vincent and the Grenadines is serviced by Argyll International Airport.
• The islands have a year round temperature ranging from 25 to 30 degrees. It's best to avoid visiting from June to September because of heavy rains and the chance of hurricanes.
• If you plan to hire a car, we recommend you visit our online partner Rentalcars.

Still not sure?

• Browse through our list of all the best places to stay in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
• Or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.
• Alternatively widen your search and check out all our Caribbean recommendations.

Weather

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