The 10 Best Resorts in The British Virgin Islands

Image: The Branson Estate, Mosquito Island

After two months of countless painkillers, salty hair, and some overzelous surfer’s froth, our editor has emerged from the British Virgin Islands ready to share her destination highlights.

This is your insider’s guide to the British Virgin Islands best luxury resorts. With islands surrounded by turquoise waters, hidden coves, and the kind of stays that turn a trip into a tale.

From private island hideaways, to idyllic beachfront bungalows, we’ve scoured the BVI for the places that will take your trip from good to genuinely unforgettable.

So, grab a cocktail, and set sail with us to the corners of paradise that only the locals know, until now.

All listings featured in this story are independently selected by our editors. However, when you book something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. We appreciate your support.

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Image: Necker Island

1. Necker Island

Overview

Necker Island, Sir Richard Branson’s playground, isn’t just another private island - it’s casually extravagant escapism at its finest. Think pristine beaches, lush greenery, and Balinese-inspired villas decked out in amenities you didn't even know you needed.

Located in Virgin Gorda’s North Sound, the views alone, turquoise reefs stretching endlessly, could turn even the most city-bound cynic into an island dreamer.

Image: Necker Island

Why We Love It

Because subtlety is overrated. One moment you're lounging at a floating sushi bar with a cocktail in hand, the next you're whale-spotting and casually brainstorming how to make your stay permanent. You're just a breezy boat ride from Oil Nut Bay’s beach club, Saba Rock’s vibey overwater bar, and the legendary Bitter End Yacht Club.

Staying on Necker Island is the ultimate flex, private, wildly indulgent, and home to its own lemur colony. Book the entire 74-acre island if you’re feeling generous, or sneak in during one of the exclusive Celebration Weeks to snag a villa and live like Branson, if only for a while.

Best British Virgin Island resort for splurge-worthy secluded luxury.

Image: The Branson Estate, Mosquito Island

2. Branson Estate Mosquito Island

Overview

The Branson Estate is peak millionaire hideaway. If you’re staying here, you either own a superyacht or have the kind of connections that make one materialize at a moment’s notice.

Beloved by A-listers and travel insiders, the estate takes bespoke service to levels that are borderline ridiculous (in the best way). Want a Michelin-level tasting menu on a cliffside at sunset? Done. It’s the kind of place where even your most outlandish requests are met with a knowing nod and a ‘consider it handled.’

Image: The Branson Estate, Mosquito Island

Why We Love It

Because it’s the definition of ‘if you know, you know.’ The design is sleek but not try-hard, blending seamlessly into Mosquito Island’s raw, untamed beauty. The wraparound cliff-top pool? Unreal. The views of the North Sound? Borderline offensive in their perfection.

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Branson Estate Mosquito Bay is perfect for honeymooners and couples seeking seclusion.

3. Rosewood Little Dix Bay

Overview

Laurance Rockefeller had the right idea when he set up Rosewood Little Dix Bay in 1964 - 500 acres of untouched paradise, now polished to perfection. It’s old-school Caribbean style meets tropical modern, and it’s topping best-of lists for a reason.

Service here is dialed to ‘psychic’, butlers who anticipate your every whim, twice-daily housekeeping so fresh you’ll wonder if your room even gets used, and an atmosphere so relaxed you’ll forget what stress even feels like. And then there’s the Rum Room, an aesthetic fever dream perched above the bay. You say you’ll just stop by for a drink. You won’t leave.

Why We Love It

Virgin Gorda has its fair share of high-end stays, but Rosewood Little Dix Bay has that je ne sais quoi. Maybe it’s the history, the unfussy yet impeccable design, or the fact that the entire place feels like a members-only club - except the only requirement is a taste for the good life. The food? Unreasonably good. The setting? Insultingly gorgeous. And the vibe? The definition of ‘check in and never check out.’

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Image: Oil Nut Bay, British Virgin Islands

4. Oil Nut Bay

Overview

You can only get to Oil Nut Bay by boat or helicopter, which sets the tone nicely: this is a place for people who know how to vacation. Technically a private community, but let’s be real—it’s a high-design escape where villa owners occasionally let us lucky guests in on the good life. The lineup? Everything from sleek penthouse suites to sprawling six-bedroom cliffside estates.

Perfect for families, groups, or anyone who wants their beach time with a side of adventure, Oil Nut Bay has it all. The on-site marina welcomes yachts up to 130 feet, while the boutique and watersports center ensure you’re well-stocked and well-entertained. Prefer your fun on land? There’s a wellness center, horse stables, hiking trails, tennis, and even pickleball.

Why We Love It

It’s an ultra-private hideaway that still knows how to have a little fun. Nightly rates start at $650 in the low season, which gets you access to stunning beaches, dreamy pools, and effortlessly good dining. And let’s not forget Bottomless Bloody Mary Sundays at the beach club—because some traditions are worth flying for.

Whether you’re here for the adventure or just the art of doing absolutely nothing, Oil Nut Bay makes it all feel like second nature.

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Image: The Aerial BVI

5. The Aerial BVI

Overview

Forget your standard all-inclusive - The Aerial BVI is like a wellness retreat with a designer makeover. It’s all about “purposeful luxury,” meaning you get five-star indulgence with a side of self-discovery. Perched on the cliffs of Buck Island, the resort overlooks 14 islands, serving up panoramic views so good they could be a screensaver.

Your stay includes a personal concierge, wellness consultants, and chefs who actually know how to make healthy food taste good. The activities? Think guided journaling sessions, ocean water therapy, and red light therapy, because why not glow while you’re here?

Why We Love It

Because it’s where high-end bohemian vibes meet a holistic glow-up. The Aerial BVI knows how to balance the woo-woo with the downright chic. Expect superfood cocktails, cooking classes with just-caught island fare, and interiors that look straight out of an aspirational Pinterest board. Oh, and did we mention you can feed the island’s rescue zebras?

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6. Bitter End Yacht Club

Overview

Once a salty sailor’s best-kept secret, now an iconic escape, Bitter End Yacht Club is a boatie’s paradise. Perched on North Sound, this legendary maritime outpost is a must for anyone who feels more at home on the water than on land.

The accommodations? Think classic seafarer chic - heavy on the polished teak, rope accents, and just the right amount of ‘70s sailing memorabilia. The vintage nautical design is a love letter to Bitter End’s sailing heritage with modern touches where they count. Beachfront bungalows with alfresco showers and wraparound terraces, marina lofts with private docks, and a grand marina house perfect for groups who prefer their ocean views panoramic and their rum pours generous.

Why we love it

Because it’s got history, soul, and a serious love for the sea. This isn’t a place for velvet ropes and champagne fountains, it’s for sailors, explorers, and anyone who wants to swap resort wear for wind-tousled hair.

Spend your days windsurfing, diving, and beachcombing, then trade salty stories over a Painkiller at The clubhouse. And if you're feeling nostalgic, know that this place has been rebuilt with heart - after Hurricane Irma, the Bitter End crew came back stronger than ever, proving that no storm can sink a true legend.

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7. Saba Rock

Overview

Tiny but mighty, Saba Rock is the kind of unique stay that turns your average trip into an experience. Located in the heart of Virgin Gorda’s North Sound, this boutique resort has re-emerged from the wreckage of Hurricane Irma with a new look, new energy, and the same laid-back atmosphere that made it a legend.

With just seven guest rooms and two suites, the vibe is intimate and totally unpretentious. Interiors channel contemporary nautical cool - bold blues, crisp whites, and just enough red to feel like a nod to the classic sailing aesthetic. And with its prime location on the Eustatia Reef, the views are outrageous.

Why We Love It

Because Saba Rock is a front-row seat to the North Sound, literally floating in the middle of it. It’s part resort, part legend, and all about the view. You’re surrounded by the sea but just minutes from the best kiteboarding, sailing, and beach club action in the BVI.

Rebuilt with heart after Hurricane Irma, it’s got history, soul, and a prime spot that feels like the center of everything while still giving you that castaway-on-a-private-island energy. Whether you’re sipping cocktails with a 360-degree ocean backdrop or spotting superyachts drifting in.

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Image: Long Bay Beach Resort

8. Long Bay Beach Resort

Overview

Long Bay Beach Resort, is one of the reasons travelers fall in love with Tortola. The vintage moke parked out front hints at the rustic Caribbean interiors that makes this hotel so aesthetic.

Here, the BVI painkiller isn’t just a drink; it’s a rite of passage to relaxation, served up with a side of beachside banter. The beachfront villas are worth the upgrade, offering a home-away-from-home, where the only morning rush is deciding whether to paddleboard at sunrise or sleep in.

The recently rennovated pool area is the neighborhood’s best-kept secret, the loungers and umbrellas, classicly stylish yet unassuming. Opt for a healthy morning over pool bar cocktails and spend the day jumping between the pickleball court, infrared sauna, and fitness center.

Just over the hill, Apple Bay’s gentle surf waves offer the perfect morning start for budding surfers.

Why We Love It

With live entertainment on Fridays, the resort comes alive with soulful melodies and the clinking of beachside cocktails, setting the stage for a weekend of relaxation and fun.

The rhythm of the resort is matched by the tranquility of yoga sessions held on Sundays and Thursdays in the pavilions, inviting guests to harmonize body and spirit with the serene backdrop of Long Bay.

It’s this perfect balance of jubilant evenings and peaceful mornings that makes Long Bay Beach Resort a destination for those who seek both the joyous and the serene in the heart of the Caribbean.

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9. Peter Island Resort

Overview:

This private island resort is for travelers who want more than just a pretty beach. You’ll find pickleball courts, bocce ball, basketball, lawn games, and even a cryo facial to de-puff from the flight over. The spa is one of the best in the BVI, and for special occasions, The Drake steakhouse serves up perfectly seared cuts in private dining rooms made for celebrating.

Why we love it

The mix of high-energy activities and next-level relaxation means you can go from sweating it out on the courts to a private candlelit dinner on the beach without missing a beat.

A quick boat ride takes you to Deadman’s Beach Bar & Grill, famous for fresh seafood and ocean views. You’re also a short hop from The Willy T, a floating bar known for its lively (and occasionally rowdy) scene.

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Image: Scrub Island Resort, Spa, and Marina

10. Scrub Island Resort

Overview

Scrub Island Resort Spa & Marina is a piece of history, nestled in the Caribbean’s crystal-clear waters. Steeped in tales of discovery, pirates, and hidden treasures, Scrub Island offers a secluded escape, on an island that has captivated travelers since Columbus’s second voyage.

Today, it still stands as one of the most iconic developments in the British Virgin Islands. Inviting guests to explore the seas, and create their own stories in this legendary locale.

Why We Love It

It’s Scrub Island’s blend of natural beauty, and authentic charm that persuades guest to switch from regulars to local residents. Spend your days lounging on white-sand beaches, indulge in ayurvedic spa treatments, and gazing at the stars from Sunset Point.

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All listings featured in this story are independently selected by our editors. However, when you book something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. We appreciate your support.

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