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Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas Frommer's Highly Recommended

Location Long Bay, Around the Island
Phone 800/345-0356 in the U.S. and Canada, 284/495-4252
Fax 284/495-4677
Web site www.longbay.com
Room Information 152 units
Prices Winter $250-$325 double, $395 junior suite, $665-$915 villa; off season $175-$250 double, $295 junior suite, $520-$680 villa. $35 per person extra. Children under 12 stay free in parent's room. MAP (breakfast and dinner) $48 per day
Credit Cards AE, DISC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV, kitchen (in villas), coffeemaker, hair dryer, safe, wet bar
Other P.O. Box 433

Frommer's Review

A favorite of travelers since the 1960s, this resort lies on a 2km-long (1 1/4-mile) sandy beach on the north shore, about 10 minutes from West End. It's the only full-service resort on the island, a low-rise complex set in a 21-hectare (52-acre) estate. Complaints about overbuilding and problems with maintenance have marred the once-stellar reputation of this resort, but there is still much to enjoy. Accommodations include hillside rooms and studios, plus two- and three-bedroom villas complete with a kitchen, a living area, and a large deck with a gas grill. The smallest and most basic units have simple furnishings, while the deluxe beachfront rooms and cabanas have either balconies or patios that overlook the ocean. Each unit does have an ocean view.

The two restaurants include 1748, built within the ruins of an old sugar mill, and the alfresco Palm Terrace, which serves a variety of local and international dishes in a more elegant and formal setting. The cuisine, especially the fresh fish, is among the finest at any hotel on the island, which is complemented by an extensive wine list.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; 3 bars; pool; 2 tennis courts; health club; spa; snorkeling; car-rental desk; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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