Guana Island Est. 1933

Guana Island, Other Islands, British Virgin Islands

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To those who have ever dreamed of having your own island: Guana Island in the British Virgin Islands is your place.

At this idyllic locale, daydreams of all-inclusive island exploration suddenly become reality. Whether hobnobbing on a honeymoon or gathering the girls for spontaneous getaway, staff-led boat trips to white sand beaches and tours of tropical fruit orchards as effortless as they should be.

The Lowdown

Type: Beach / Lake / Waterfront Location; Boutique Hotel; Hotel / Resort / Spa; Island; Restaurant / Private Dining

Views: Bay; Coastline; Garden; Jungle; Lagoon/Pond; Ocean

Style: Classic; Coastal; Desert Oasis; Romantic; Tropical

BEST type of CELEBRATIONS: Birthday Party; Charity Event; Corporate Event; Product Launch; Dinner Party; Family Reunion; Group Getaway; Holiday Party; Retreats: Corporate, Spa, Wellness, Etc.; Reunion; Social Event; Wedding Ceremony; Anniversary; Engagement Party; Elopement; Vow Renewal

Venue Setting

With 850-acres of undisturbed natural beauty in the heart of the British Virgin Islands, Guana Island is a private, family-owned island resort for the discerning traveler. The island is home to seven pristine beaches and miles of tropical forest, mountains and dramatic flora and fauna. Named for an iguana-shaped rock outcropping on the South side of the island, Guana Island offers fine dining, a distinctly social atmosphere and world-class accommodations. With acres of privacy per guest (no more than 35 guests at any given time), and no marina or public facilities of any kind, Guana Island has come to exemplify the best in laid-back luxury.

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Price Range: Join the party and sign in to view pricing
Does this include catering fees?: Yes
Insurance: Additional Insurance May Be Required Depending On The Event

Capacity

Seated: 40

Buffet: 40

Standing: 40

Celebrations Hosted Here Since: 1933
Curfew: No Curfew
Venue Spaces: Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering: Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol: Corkage/Bottle Fee – You Can Bring Your Own Alcohol For A Fee
Music: Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking: Designated Smoking Areas Only
Accommodations: Each of the individually decorated rooms has views of the sea. The rooms are named after local islands. The breakdown is:
14 Sea View Cottages
1 Sea View Pool Cottage
4 Villas: North Beach Villa, Harbour House Villa, Anegada House Villa, Jost House Villa
Eco/Green Events: Yes
Kid Friendly Events: Yes

Amenities

Wifi

Venue Features

The Scene:: Guana Island is named for an iguana-shaped rock formation on its northwestern coast. In the 18th century, it was occupied by two Quaker families, the Lakes and the Parkes, who raised cotton and sugarcane. The Island’s main house was built on the ruins of the Park estate, and there are still Quaker walls, sugar mills, canons and other ruins in evidence around the Island. When the Quakers departed, the land reverted to local ownership. Beth and Louis Bigelow bought Guana Island in 1935 “there was no electricity and no hot water, but we all dressed for dinner.”

In 1975, Guana Island was purchased by Henry and Gloria Jarecki who over the years has improved the Island’s facilities while retaining its natural and historic style and ambience.
Design:: Newly renovated, the rooms at Guana Island are spacious and bright, with magnificent views of the sea. Each guest room was designed to offer a peaceful tropical retreat and the utmost in privacy. All rooms feature lavish appointments, including high thread-count bed linens, Nespresso machine, beach bag and Red Flower bathroom amenities. The resort provides wash-and-fold laundry service at no charge to guests.

Designed to be an escape from the hustle and bustle of life, guestrooms at Guana Island are intentionally absent of TVs, phones and computers, with the exception of Harbour House Villa and Jost House Villa. The resort offers complimentary WiFi; an office computer and cellphone are available for guest use.
Standout Venue Features:: The island is for our inhouse guests only. Guana Island features an organic orchard with fresh mango, pineapple, coconut, banana, soursop, key lime, tangerine, papaya and a selection of vegetables. Guests can visit the orchard to pick the different fruits and taste them. Guana Islands Executive Chef is using everything that is grown in the orchard and serve it our guests.

Awards & Notables Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards #2 Best Resort in the Caribbean 2016
Conde Nast Traveler Gold List Favorite Hotel in the World 2016
Winner of the Caribbean Tourism Organization “Biodiversity Conservation Award,” 2014

Celebration Locations

The Club:: The Club is Guana Islands restaurant on the ridge of the hill including a living room, library and honor bar.; - View: The view is on one side to the Atlantic Ocean and on the other side to the Caribbean Sea.; - Max Capacity: 40; - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing
The Beach:: White Bay Beach is Guana Island main beach out of 7 beaches with lounge chairs, hammocks, umbrellas, changing rooms and lockers. White Bay Beach is also home to the Beach House.; - View: The beach and the sea; - Max Capacity: 80; - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing

Eats & Drinks

Food, Restaurants, Cafes, Bars & Lounges

Food, Restaurants, Cafes:: The Guana Restaurant, led by Executive Chef Xavier Arnau, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as afternoon snacks, pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres and a full bar. Using techniques learned during stints at El Bulli and Nobu (London), Chef Arnau’s four-course dinner menu regularly incorporates local seafood, and produce taken from the Island’s organic orchard. With tables set overlooking the ocean, the Restaurant is one of the most visually dramatic spots on the island, and also provides guests the opportunity to socialize with guests before and after dinner.

All meals are included for guests in the cost of their stay. Wine is also included with lunch and dinner for all guests, as well as after-dinner coffee and liqueurs.
Bars & Lounges:: At the Club there is a fully stocked honor bar for guests who would prefer a cocktail.

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Aerial view of Guana Island.

Photographer: Courtesy of Guana Island

Newly renovated, the rooms at Guana Island are spacious and bright, with magnificent views of the sea.

Photographer: Courtesy of Guana Island

Sprinkled along a scenic ridge with views of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, our Sea View Rooms offer the quintessential island hideaway experience each with its own private terrace.

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Breezy, cozy and comfortable, these classic Guana rooms are rustic-chic perfection.

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Not a bad view to wake up to.

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Named for an iguana-shaped rock outcropping on the South side of the island, Guana Island offers fine dining, a distinctly social atmosphere and world-class accommodations.

Photographer: Courtesy of Guana Island

The island is home to seven pristine beaches and miles of tropical forest, mountains and dramatic flora and fauna.

Photographer: Courtesy of Guana Island

Truly a world of its own, the one-bedroom North Beach Villa is the island’s only waterfront accommodation, surrounded by lush sea-grape trees, scenic terraces, and stunning natural beauty.

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With acres of privacy per guest (no more than 35 guests at any given time), and no marina or public facilities of any kind, Guana Island has come to exemplify the best in laid-back luxury.

Photographer: Courtesy of Guana Island

Pool with a breathtaking view of the island.

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With 850-acres of undisturbed natural beauty in the heart of the British Virgin Islands, Guana Island is a private, family-owned island resort for the discerning traveler.

Photographer: Courtesy of Guana Island

The only house on North Beach, this exclusive retreat is just steps from the beach, where guests have been known to spend the entire afternoon collecting sea-shells.