Four Seasons Nevis – The Best Base to Explore St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Kitts and Nevis are a pair of laid-back islands in the eastern Caribbean Sea. Just two miles apart, they tick all the boxes for an amazing holiday – from exotic beaches and brilliantly clear warm waters to lush rainforest, dormant volcanoes, and even a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This two-island country may be the smallest in the Americas both in size and population but it packs a mighty punch as a holiday destination. For us, there was no better base to discover its charms than the Four Seasons Resort Nevis.
This post is not only about what to expect from the Nevis hotel, but also filled with inspiration and practical information to plan your St. Kitts and Nevis holiday. Read to the end for the best things to do in St. Kitts and Nevis.
Fast Facts About St. Kitts and Nevis
Here are some background and facts about St. Kitts and Nevis to give you a better idea of what to expect when arriving on the islands.
With a surface area of 176 km², St. Kitts is the larger of the two islands. Nevis is about half its size with a surface area of only 93 km²
- The capital of St. Kitts is Basseterre and that of Nevis is Charlestown.
The population of the two islands is only about 53,000.
Following its independence from Britain, St. Kitts and Nevis joined the Commonwealth in 1983.
7 Good Reasons to Stay at Four Seasons Nevis
The Four Seasons Resort Nevis has been welcoming guests since 1991. Over the years, the Nevis hotel has received many awards, including the first AAA Five-Diamond Award within the Four Seasons brand.
Here are just some of the reasons to consider staying at the Four Seasons Nevis on your St. Kitts and Nevis holiday.
1. Location, Location, Location
Right next to the white sands and clear waters of sheltered Pinney’s Beach, this Nevis hotel spans 350 acres of a former sugar and coconut plantation. Despite being in the midst of nature (you’re sure to see a green vervet monkey), it’s also only minutes away from island attractions such as museums, plantation homes, and historic churches dating to the 1600s.
Renting a car is unnecessary when staying at Four Seasons Nevis. The local airport is 10 minutes away, while there is a pier at the property for transfers from St. Kitts.
2. Fine Dining (and Monkey Rum Drinking)
The Four Season Nevis Resort has seven restaurants and bars where you can expect locally sourced ingredients such as aubergine, coconut, papaya, mango, passionfruit, lemongrass, red snapper, and lobster.
On the Dune is an upscale yet relaxed beachside restaurant where Caribbean and American cuisine comes together. Their signature dish, the “Bang Bang” shrimp and lobster, is a must-try.
At the waterfront Mango restaurant, you won’t mind getting your fingers sticky nibbling on the BBQ ribs.
EsQuilina and the Kastawey Beach Bar complete the Nevis hotel’s culinary offering. And don’t forget to have a rum-fuelled nightcap at the Crowned Monkey Bar. A special Crowned Monkey Rum was created in honor of the resort’s 29th anniversary. Produced by Foursquare Rum Distillery in Barbados, it was aged in a single Jim Beam bourbon barrel for 14 years.
The Private Villas at the Four Seasons Nevis
3. Many Ways to Stay Active
There is no reason not to stay fit and healthy on your St. Kitts and Nevis holiday. The Four Seasons Resort Nevis isn’t called a “350-acre playground” for nothing.
Here are just some of the activities and facilities to help you stay fit:
Tennis – Challenge your partner to a match on one of nine courts.
Golf – The 18-hole Robert Trent Jones II golf course has a superb layout, including a world-class view over the resort to St. Kitts island as you tee off. Surrounded by tropical vegetation, you are very likely to encounter green vervet monkeys for some off-course entertainment.
Beach and Sea – Who thought a day at the beach can keep you fit? You can go snorkeling, swimming, knee-boarding, sailing, scuba diving, wakeboarding, tubing, windsurfing, or water skiing.
Pool fun – If the beach isn’t your thing, there are still three pools to cool off in at this Nevis hotel. The new Limin pool offers unobstructed views of the Caribbean Sea horizon in the distance.
4. Authentic Beach Accommodation
The Four Seasons Nevis offers 189 rooms and suites spread out across the resort grounds. If you’re joined by more people on your St. Kitts and Nevis holiday, you can even rent one of the larger Private Retreats rental homes.
All rooms and suites were renovated a few years back to encapsulate the spirit and soul of the Caribbean. The light and fresh decor – incorporating aspects of the island’s culture, history, wildlife, and nature – adds to the relaxing beach holiday atmosphere with private patios or balconies that overlook the sea, gardens, or Nevis Peak.
For even more privacy, you can book a villa with a private pool on the slopes of Nevis Peak. Getting to the beach is just eight minutes away by golf cart.
5. It’s Proudly Local
The staff of Four Seasons Resort Nevis is 95% Nevisian team members. It has always been the resort’s policy to hire as many local residents as possible. Before the opening of the Nevis hotel, the economy mostly relied on agriculture and fishing. It meant many high school graduates left the island to find work elsewhere.
