Despite having stayed at other hotels on Nevis, we keep coming back to this beautiful old Plantation Inn each year, so for us, this was a return visit to Golden Rock. Actually this hotel has a unusually large proportion of return visitors, because people fall in love with the place.

It's listed here on TripAdisor as a B&B, but this is an error: Golden Rock is a real hotel in every way.

All day it's lovely and breezy up at Golden Rock. It's never unpleasantly hot there because it is 1,000 feet up on the side of the mountain. And the views are really spectacular for the same reason: you look out over the southeastern one third of the island of Nevis, and you see way out over the ocean. In the distance you can see Montserrat and Redonda, often Antigua, and on an exceptionally clear day you can glimpse Guadeloupe.

Golden Rock has very big grounds, and a lush flower garden envelops the courtyard where you eat breakfast and lunch. In fact Golden Rock is completely surrounded by nature, as it is nestled up close to the forest. There are beautiful birds and butterflies all around you, and in the mornings and afternoons you probably will see some of the vervet monkeys that like to come down through the area to eat the green mangoes and the seeds of wild flowers.

Golden Rock is very quiet. You are far enough away from the road that you don't hear any road sounds at all, just birds singing, the sound of the wind, and at night the sounds of the crickets and tree frogs.

I love the spring-fed pool and the lovely old square stone building which is now the office. The main building is barrel-vaulted and when you enter it, it feels like a time machine; this is really the best of the old traditional Caribbean, with its West Indian flavors of hospitality.

Pam, your host, is a direct decendant of the original family which owned he plantation. She is a wonderful person who loves the island and who always very helpful and kind.

Golden Rock has beachfront on Pinneys Beach, where they have a nice bar-restaurant (their van will run you down every morning and drive you back up every afternoon if you wish). Golden Rock also owns land on the beach at White Bay near Red Cliff, aka Windward Beach, directly south from the hotel, near the racetrack; Windward Beach is undeveloped so it has no facilities, but it is really a beautiful wild place and it is easy to get to from the hotel.

The staff are very nice, and the kitchen will make you a pleasant picnic lunch to take with you if you want to go out somewhere where you can't buy food.

If you like peace and quiet, if you love nature, if you are not in a rush and like to be laid back, then I think you might enjoy Golden Rock as much as we do.

It's over a year since we stayed with Pam at the Golden Rock and we are still missing her and her beautiful home. Breakfast on the terrace is wonderful and the pool and gardens are fantastic. We really looked forward to dinner every night. We still think about the lip-smackingly good freshly-caught lobster. But perhaps the most important thing about Golden Rock is the people. Everyone who works there is extraordinarily helpful and genuinely makes your day so much better every time you chat with them. I have to say we felt really privileged to be there. As for Nevis... it is simply wonderful. It really is our very favourite place for a relaxing holiday. We'll be back soon!

I spent 9 days in Nevis Island for my Honeymoon in September, 7 nights at the Four Seasons, and Two nights at the Golden Rock Plantation Inn. The last two nights I was able to truly learn what a wonderful Island Nevis really is.... The amazing hospitality from the locals at The Golden Rock is truly unforgettable.

Rooms: I stayed in the Sugar Mill, the old sugar mill on the plantation that has been made into a two story guest room. Has to be the most unique guest room on the island. If you’re going to stay here try to book this room for sure

Food: Pretty good for dinner, very tasty, well prepared, extremely fresh, and good service.
For lunch try the lobster sandwich, it’s great!! Breakfast was Breakfast.

Staff and Service - Can't be beat

Overall: The Golden Rock is not a 5 star resort with a spa, fancy dinners, and well appointed rooms. It is however a taste of what Nevis Island really is. Even if you’re not staying at the Golden Rock, make sure you at least visit for lunch, take a walk on the Golden Rock Nature Trail, and see this wonderful property.

Would I visit again?? If I return to Nevis I would no doubt return to the Golden Rock!!

My wife and I stayed at the Golden Rock for our honeymoon in November and had a wonderful time! We stayed in the sugar mill, an old sugar mill that has been converted into a two floor suite. It was very romantic, the view from the upper floor is amazing. Staying in the sugar mill is a truely unique experience, I can't think of any place that would be better for a honeymoon.The grounds at the Golden Rock are very nice, it really feels like you're in a tropical paradise. Eating breakfast or lunch outside in the main garden is an experience, with the lush tropical flowers all around and the wonderful views. And the pool is a great place to relax during the day, the water is surprisingly cool, and as with everwhere at the Golden Rock, it has wonderful views.The food is amazing at the Golden Rock. We got a package deal that included breakfast every morning and dinner all but two nights and it was well worth it. The dinners in particular were excellent, many of the dishes are local Nevis dishes. Different dinners were served every night, and every dinner was delicious. Anyone staying in Nevis MUST have dinner here atleast once.The staff is very friendly at the Golden Rock. Pam Barry was very helpful, she arranged some day trips for us and gave many recommendations for things to do on the island. She made us feel at home at the Golden Rock.