Friendship Bay Resort

Frommer's Review

More comfortable and stylish than Frangipani, this beachfront resort offers well-decorated rooms with private verandas, nestled in 5 hectares (12 acres) of tropical gardens. The complex stands on a sloping hillside above one of the best white-sand beaches on the island, at Friendship Cove. Guests have a view of the sea and neighboring islands. Brightly colored curtains, handmade wall hangings, and grass rugs decorate the rooms, which are cooled by the trade winds and ceiling fans (in lieu of air-conditioning). Driftwood and various flotsam art, along with sponge-painted walls, evoke the sea. The accommodations have generous storage space, beds draped in mosquito netting, and small, shower-only bathrooms. The most requested units are those set directly on the ocean. The owners have added a beach bar and offer a local string band on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and every other Sunday. The food is good, and the menu features many island specialties.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; 2 bars; tennis court; boating; dive shop; windsurfing; babysitting; laundry service

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