Golden Rock Plantation Inn

Golden Rock waits for you high up in the Nevis hills. This hundred-acre 18th century sugar estate is the result of decades of personal owner management and devoted staff. The estate’s garden courtyard, bordered by luxuriant bougainvillea and orchids, is the centre of life at Golden Rock.

Nestled in the foothills of Mount Nevis, Golden Rock Estate's one hundred acres offer plenty of room to wander undisturbed, with historical remnants providing a revealing look into its past. Well-marked nature trails into the surrounding rainforest begin and end at Golden Rock, meandering through cotton, mahoe and breadfruit growing in ravines, and along ridges with groups of mango trees and yellow prickle.

The Inn has developed 2 self-guided rainforest hikes for our guests. For the light-hearted traveller there is the 30 minute Nature Trail which gives botanical and medicinal lessons. The more adventurous traveller should try the 3 to 4 hour Rainforest Trail which is narrow in spots but breathtakingly beautiful. Many people enjoy telling us later about their challenges and adventures.

There is a relaxed feeling in the Long House where you will find the bar, dining room, reading room and a place to play scrabble, chess, backgammon and an ancient bumper pool table. Choosing books from the library, you will feel like a houseguest in someone’s home.

If you decide to play a game of tennis, you may want to dive in and cool off afterwards in our 50 foot spring fed pool. It was once the main cistern in the 1800’s. If only these walls could talk!

While you enjoy after dinner drinks and coffee in the barrel vaulted Long House, everyone gets involved in interesting conversations and making new friends. There are those who also take pleasure in stargazing, evening walks or a moonlight swim.

To avoid loss of your deposit reservations must be cancelled 20 Dec - 14 Apr. 14 days prior to arrival and 15 APr - 19 Dec 30 days prior to arrival.