June hotel of the month: Nisbet Plantation Beach Club
If you’re looking for a tranquil holiday destination with an abundance of charm and personality, Nisbet Plantation Beach Club is the place for you… The peaceful property is set within 30 acres of tropical gardens on the small Caribbean island of Nevis, with manicured lawns leading down to the coral fringed white sand beach. Elegant and spacious guestrooms occupy lemon-painted cottages which are dotted around the hotel’s palm-filled grounds, all with separate sitting areas and porches. The idyllic setting is combined with a truly outstanding level of service, superb dining options and plenty of opportunities to explore the island.
The hotel prides itself on its superb team – from General Manager Tim and the helpful receptionists to the smiling breakfast ladies and friendly bartenders, the hotel’s staff are always on hand to ensure your stay is pleasurable!
Below is more information about how guests can fill their time at Nisbet Plantation Beach Club. Tropic Breeze founder Jo stayed at the resort in late 2017 so call her on 01752 880880 if you would like to hear more about the elegant hotel!
Offers
- Book by 30 June to receive a free upgrade from a Superior Room to a Deluxe Garden Suite or Lower Deluxe Junior Suite until 15 October.
- Book by 30 June to receive complimentary drinks for all full board stays until 31 July.
PLUS: Tropic Breeze guests are offered a complimentary snorkelling trip for bookings confirmed by 31 July 2018! More information below.
7 night minimum stay applies for all offers. Other offers available for 2019.
Prices
7 nights from £1900 per person on a full board basis with drinks departing 27 June 2018.
7 nights from £1175 per person on a bed & breakfast basis departing 19 September 2018.
Prices include flights, transfers and accommodation based on two sharing a Deluxe Garden Suite (upgraded from Superior Room).
Activities
Guests staying at Nisbet Plantation Beach Club can spend their days relaxing on the beach or by the oceanfront pool, lazing in one of the hammocks that are dotted across the resort or indulging in treatments at the resort’s peaceful spa. The more active can play golf at the Four Seasons Resort’s renowned course, hike to the top of Nevis Peak or horseback ride on the beach.
Below are just a few of the excursions that are available, allowing guests to get out and see more of the beautiful island.
General Manager’s hike: Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Tim and his wife Tina set off on a 5 mile hike at 7am, leading guests through the villages and countryside surrounding the hotel. The walk is reasonably strenuous and is an excellent way of seeing a different side to Nevis, arriving back in time for breakfast at Coconuts! The couple will share their knowledge of the island and point out wildlife including Green Vervet Monkeys.
Rum shop tour: On a Friday afternoon, guests can set off on a pub crawl with a member of the resort’s staff to visit some hidden gems and experience authentic island life. Sample local rums as well as typical Nevisian cuisine including Johnny cakes, goat soup, conch fritters and roasted breadfruit. The tour takes in 3 or 4 rum shops and is a great way for guests to interact with the local community. The rum shop tour costs $25 for transportation with guests paying for food and drink as they go.
Snorkelling tours: A new excursion available at Nisbet Plantation takes place on Wednesday and Friday mornings, allowing guests to visit the island’s most popular snorkelling spots. Set off at 8.30am then board a boat that takes you to pretty locations where you can dive in and snorkel with tropical fish. The two and a half hour trip costs $65 per person plus taxi transfers.
Botanical gardens: Visit the island’s beautiful botanical gardens, where five acres of gardens are home to one of the finest collections of tropical plants in the Caribbean including stunning orchids. Spend a few hours strolling along the winding paths, then visit the pretty Great House at the centre of the garden and relax with a drink while taking in the views of Nevis Peak.
Funky Monkey Island Tour: Get off the beaten track and enjoy a unique island tour in a 4×4, a fantastic way to see another side to the island. A knowledgeable guide will drive you along dirt tracks, pointing out wildlife and places of interest including beaches and plantation ruins.
Dining
Cuisine at Nisbet Plantation Beach Club matches the high standards of its service, offering the option to dine on a bed and breakfast, half board or full board basis. Breakfast is served at Coconuts Restaurant, an open-air setting overlooking the pool and beach, while snacks are served at Sea Breeze Beach Bar. The Great House is an elegant venue for afternoon tea and evening meals, allowing guests to dine on the verandah or in the air-conditioned restaurant.
A highlight is the weekly barbeque night – every Thursday Coconuts Restaurant hosts a beachfront barbeque which is extremely popular with guests, locals and other visitors to the island. The evening kicks off with the Manager’s Cocktail Party where hotel guests can sip on rum punch while local vendors showcase jewellery and handcrafted souvenirs. Guests are then invited to sample a wide range of Caribbean dishes, from freshly-grilled fish to Nevisian Pork Stew accompanied by traditional side dishes and mouth-watering salads, followed by tempting desserts. Entertainment is provided by local bands who encourage guests to dance the night away!
If guests are staying on a bed and breakfast or half board basis they are encouraged to get out and visit nearby bars and restaurants – here are some suggestions of where to eat and drink on Nevis:
Golden Rock Inn: A boutique hotel in a beautiful setting, occupying a former sugar plantation stretching up the hillside of Nevis Peak. The restaurant is renowned for its legendary lobster sandwiches, served al fresco on dining terraces overlooking cascading pools or at intimate tables hidden among tropical gardens. The restaurant specialises in modern Caribbean cuisine using fresh fish and lobster caught by local fishermen, and tropical fruit and vegetables produced by farmers nearby.
The Hermitage: A small hotel in the southern foothills of Nevis Peak where traditional Nevisian lunches are served on the verandah of the Great House, the oldest wooden house in the Caribbean. The restaurant has a traditional wood-burning oven and uses local produce including herbs and spices harvested fresh from the garden.
Montpelier Plantation: An elegant hotel whose fine dining restaurant serves classic cuisine combining contemporary and traditional flavours. Guests can even enjoy an intimate candlelit dinner within a 300 year-old sugar mill!
Yachtsman Grill: A beachfront restaurant on the west coast of Nevis, serving fine wines and superb cuisine including mouth-watering lobster dishes and wood-fired pizzas.
Sunshine’s Beach Bar: An extremely popular bar on Pinney’s Beach, best known for its famed Killer Bee cocktail and also serving a great selection of locally caught and freshly grilled seafood.
The Gin Trap: A contemporary bar and restaurant offering a vast selection of cocktails and other drinks as well as a dinner menu that makes the most of fresh produce. If you can’t decide which of the 101 gins to sample, why not allow luck to guide you by spinning the wheel of ‘Gindecision’!
Find out more about Nisbet Plantation Beach Club on our website
Sample prices are a guide only – contact us for a tailor made quotation. Conditions apply for all special offers including book by dates, blackout dates and minimum stays. Offers are for new bookings only.
We offer fully bonded and protected holidays, whether booked with flights via our ATOL 5615 or for accommodation only holidays with our ABTA Y5401. This means you can rest assured that your Tropic Breeze holiday is safe and secure.
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