Description / Location

Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas epitomizes the tropical informality and natural beauty of the British Virgin Islands. Hidden away on a 52-acre estate in Tortola, this 157-room resort rises up the hillside from the island’s finest beach, a mile of talcum-powder sand caressed by the gentle surf of the Caribbean Sea.

Reflections of the island’s colonial history are evident throughout; the rambling main building suggestive of a plantation house, the beach restaurant set in an 18th-century sugar mill and many of the private villas evoking traditional island homes.

Yet leisure facilities fulfill all the requirements of a contemporary tropical resort and include a swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness room and scuba-diving facilities, as well as a Wellness Spa & Salon. Equally varied are the dining opportunities, the venues ranging from hillside, poolside or beachfront and the cuisine varying from informal grills and fresh seafood to Continental specialities and traditional Italian favorites.

Accommodations

All accommodations are fully appointed and beautifully furnished, reflecting the air of casual sophistication at Long Bay. Each room comes with air conditioning, direct dial telephone, wet bar, coffee maker, alarm clock, hair dryer, and security safe. Choose from a variety of private, informally elegant accommodations, all commanding palm-framed views of Tortola's most magnificent beach.
 
Beachfront Cabanas
Cabanas appeal to the Robinson Crusoe instinct. There are just ten units, built on stilts and spread among the palms at the water’s edge. These cabanas have been completely remodeled, and offer barefoot seclusion and romance with the comforts of quiet air conditioning, ceiling fans, cable TV and VCR’s. Units feature special touches like marble vanities and your own private hammock under a spacious full length deck overlooking the ocean.

Beachfront Deluxe
Grand beachfront living just yards from the surf and our powdery white sand beach. The accommodations consist of a spacious air conditioned bedroom with a four poster king or two queen size beds, opening onto a spectacular covered sitting area on a 120-square-foot deck or balcony. Views extend across the blue Caribbean sea to the neighboring islands. In addition to a wet bar, the units have a separate shower room, marble vanity and dressing room area, bathroom, walk-in closet and cable TV.

Hillside Oceanview
Set on the hillside, these rooms have either king or queen size beds and are tastefully decorated with cable TV and VCR's and offer refined luxuries such as marble vanities. The balconies or decks have fabulous view of the ocean.
 
Hillside Oceanview Deluxe
Large and spacious with a choice of king-size or twin beds, these tastefully furnished rooms are equipped with cable TV and VCR's and offer refined luxuries such as marble vanities. Rooms have either large covered private deck or balcony and connecting rooms are available for families. 

Jacuzzi Junior Suite
Situated on the hillside among lush tropical vegetation with glorious ocean views. These spacious split-level rooms are very private and particularly popular with couples and honeymooners. All have spacious balconies, lounge area with TV and video, and steps leading up to the bedroom level. Featuring king size beds and a full size Jacuzzi and shower, these are perfect for a romantic hideaway.

Family Villas
Long Bay also offers a variety of two and three bedroom, luxurious full-service homes, and apartments located on and around the resort. Each property is unique, but all have views of the ocean and many have pools. Guests have access to all resort facilities, and meal plans are available. These Villas are ideal for families, group vacations or a private getaway.

Restaurants and Bars

Palm Terrace - Continental and Caribbean gourmet fare, acclaimed as the finest cuisine in the BVI, is offered in an elegant setting with a backdrop of floodlit tropical gardens. Dinner is served from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Our Chef prepares a new menu daily each offering a new experience, based on availability and seasonality of items. Palm Terrace is known for fresh fish, delicious vegetarian dishes, and fine desserts. The wine list is extensive, featuring the finest North American and European wines. Reservations are recommended.
 
'1748'  -  The Oldest "New" Restaurant in Tortola!
Why not treat yourself to lunch or dinner a t the oldest 'new" restaurant in Tortola?  '1748' at Long Bay is set in a converted 18th century sugar mill on the island's finest beach, it's tables on the upper and lower decks or right beneath the seagrape trees on the sands.

Enjoy delicious grills, beach barbecues or fresh-from-the-reef seafood, every meal, enhanced by attentive service and the sound of the surf.

The Beach Bar - open throughout the day and evening. Try an Island Fizz with breakfast, a Long Bay Cooler with lunch, or a Papaya Daiquiri with dinner. Happy hour is held every evening from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
 
The Pelican Pool Bar - serves tropical refreshments and tasty snacks to swim up customers and poolside loungers.
 
Terrace Bar - A popular spot to unwind over cocktails, service is from 6:30 pm onwards in the bar and on the terrace
 

Activities

Long Bay is a complete vacation resort, providing amenities and activities to meet the needs of every guest. Information about individual on-site offerings is available by clicking the listings below. For more activities easily accessible from Long Bay, Shopping Pool Tennis, Beach Spa Fitness Center.

Long Bay offers a full pro shop and two lighted artificial grass courts.
There is a nominal charge for court time. 

Long Bay's mile-long beach is white, powdery, and the perfect spot for water sports. In the summer, the beach provides excellent snorkeling; in the winter, bodysurfing is a popular activity. Snorkeling equipment and boogie boards are available for rental at our shop, The Sporting Pelican.

Spa & Fitness Center
The Spa & Fitness Center at Long Bay offers a tempting variety of treatments designed to rejuvenate the mind and body.  All treatments can be booked locally.