Hotels in UK Virgin Islands

Hotels in the British Virgin Islands: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in the British Virgin Islands cost?

The price depends on the standard, the island and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. This is an expensive destination: even simple hotels start in the low hundreds, while luxury resorts on Virgin Gorda cost many times more. August tends to be the cheapest month and February the most expensive.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in the British Virgin Islands: most popular places

A trip through the archipelago usually centres on Tortola and a few smaller islands. These are the destinations travellers choose most often:

• Road Town (Tortola). The capital and the main base. The widest choice of hotels, a marina and the airport on nearby Beef Island.
• Virgin Gorda. The island of the famous Baths formations and luxury resorts by the bays.
• Jost Van Dyke. A small island of beach bars and villas, known for its laid-back vibe.
• Scrub Island. A private island with a resort, spa and marina, a good base for diving.
• Parham Town (Tortola). The east end of Tortola with beach properties and ocean views.

Nightly rates vary between islands. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in the British Virgin Islands

The archipelago combines sailing, beaches and diving, so it is easy to match a trip to your interests.

• The Baths. Spectacular granite boulders rising from the sea on Virgin Gorda, forming pools and grottoes.
• The RMS Rhone wreck. A ship sunk in 1867, now one of the best dive sites, with reef growing over the hull.
• Sage Mountain National Park. Trails to the highest peak of the archipelago, on Tortola.
• Norman Island. An island in the south with caves and cliffs, known for snorkelling.
• Tortola Pier Park. A bayfront park in Road Town with views of the ships, shops and bars.

How much does a trip to the British Virgin Islands cost

The currency is the US dollar, which keeps payments simple. A meal at a cheaper restaurant is about $15-20, and a dozen eggs at the market about $3. Cards are widely accepted, but it is worth carrying cash for ferries and smaller shops. A 30-day SIM with 3GB of data costs about $45. Overall this is an expensive destination, especially away from Tortola.

When is the best time to visit the British Virgin Islands

A sub-tropical climate keeps the weather pleasant all year. It is nicest from December to April, when temperatures hover around 28 degrees Celsius. That is also the peak season and the highest prices, led by February. August tends to be the cheapest month. Summer and autumn are the time to watch forecasts for hurricanes.

Getting to and around the British Virgin Islands

Most flights land at Beef Island Airport by Tortola, with connections via Puerto Rico, Saint Martin or Antigua. Regional carriers include interCaribbean Airways and LIAT. A common option is to fly to St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands and continue by ferry, with the trip from Charlotte Amalie to Road Town taking about 50 minutes and costing around $25. There are no public buses on the islands, but informal safari trucks run for about $3-5. You can rent a car on the larger islands, such as Tortola and Virgin Gorda. Citizens of the UK, the US, Canada, Japan and the European Union enter without a visa, with a valid passport.

Example hotels in the British Virgin Islands

A few recognisable properties from different islands for reference:

• Rosewood Little Dix Bay and Peter Island Resort on Virgin Gorda and Peter Island (top tier, from approx. $900).
• Long Bay Beach Resort and Sugar Mill Hotel on Tortola (from approx. $420).
• Nanny Cay Resort and Marina in Road Town and Scrub Island Resort (from approx. $220).